Compare CustomBooks™ and Xero 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (58.2% of reviews)
Small-Business (78.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$19 month
$13.00 Per Month
CustomBooks™
Star Rating
(70)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (58.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$19 month
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Star Rating
(719)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (78.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$13.00 Per Month
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Xero excels in "Bank / Credit Card Integration" with a score of 8.7, making it easier for small businesses to manage their finances seamlessly. In contrast, CustomBooks™ received a lower score in this area, indicating potential challenges in integration.
- Reviewers mention that CustomBooks™ shines in "Invoice Customization" with a score of 9.0, allowing users to tailor invoices to their branding needs. Xero, while still strong, scored slightly lower at 8.5, suggesting less flexibility in this feature.
- G2 users highlight that CustomBooks™ offers superior "Accounts Payable Automation" with a score of 9.0, streamlining the payment process significantly. Xero's score of 8.1 indicates it may not be as efficient in automating these tasks.
- Users on G2 report that Xero's "Ease of Use" is rated at 8.7, which many find user-friendly for small businesses. However, CustomBooks™ matches this with a score of 9.0, suggesting it may provide an even more intuitive experience.
- Reviewers mention that CustomBooks™ has a strong advantage in "Financial Statements" with a score of 9.4, providing detailed insights that help businesses make informed decisions. Xero's score of 8.7 indicates it may not offer the same depth of reporting.
- Users say that Xero's "Quality of Support" is rated at 7.8, which some find lacking during critical times. In contrast, CustomBooks™ received a higher score of 8.7, suggesting a more responsive and helpful support team.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
CustomBooks™
StartUp
$19
month
- Unlimited Transactions
- 1 Active User
- Unlimited Accountant/Bookkeeper Seats
Xero
Starter / Early
$13.00
Per Month
Good for sole traders, new businesses, and the self-employed.
- Send quotes and 20 invoices
- Enter 5 bills
- Reconcile bank transactions
Free Trial
CustomBooks™
Free Trial is available
Xero
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
59
8.5
570
Ease of Use
9.0
59
8.7
586
Ease of Setup
8.9
17
8.3
289
Ease of Admin
9.0
17
8.6
242
Quality of Support
8.7
59
7.8
511
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.5
17
8.4
236
Product Direction (% positive)
9.4
57
8.2
556
Features by Category
Expense Reports
Not enough data
7.9
66
Not enough data
8.7
64
Not enough data
7.8
57
Not enough data
8.2
61
Not enough data
7.8
60
Not enough data
7.9
57
Not enough data
8.3
58
Travel Management
Not enough data
7.5
57
Not enough data
6.2
53
Not enough data
5.6
51
Not enough data
7.2
54
Client Invoicing
Not enough data
8.8
63
Not enough data
8.5
59
Not enough data
7.8
60
Mobile
Not enough data
7.7
61
Not enough data
6.6
50
Not enough data
6.0
50
Platform
Not enough data
6.8
52
Not enough data
6.7
54
Administration
Not enough data
7.1
47
Administration
Not enough data
7.9
66
Not enough data
7.8
64
Not enough data
7.7
65
Not enough data
7.6
59
Not enough data
8.3
66
Platform
Not enough data
8.3
69
Not enough data
8.3
60
Not enough data
7.8
57
Not enough data
8.8
67
Not enough data
7.6
58
Not enough data
5.7
54
General Ledger
9.3
42
|
Verified
8.4
301
|
Verified
9.1
36
|
Verified
7.9
267
|
Verified
9.0
38
|
Verified
8.3
279
|
Verified
Accounts Receivable
9.0
38
|
Verified
8.5
315
|
Verified
8.8
34
8.0
230
8.4
17
7.9
253
|
Verified
Accounts Payable
9.0
34
|
Verified
8.1
228
9.1
37
8.4
285
|
Verified
9.3
36
|
Verified
8.2
263
|
Verified
Other Functionality
9.1
32
|
Verified
7.3
214
8.8
32
|
Verified
7.4
218
8.9
33
|
Verified
7.5
210
|
Verified
8.8
31
|
Verified
7.5
236
|
Verified
8.6
19
8.2
265
|
Verified
9.2
39
|
Verified
8.8
310
|
Verified
9.0
28
7.9
247
|
Verified
9.1
30
|
Verified
7.9
254
Reporting & Analytics
9.4
44
|
Verified
8.7
321
|
Verified
9.1
42
|
Verified
8.4
306
|
Verified
9.3
35
|
Verified
7.9
229
|
Verified
9.1
43
8.6
321
|
Verified
Platform
9.1
35
|
Verified
7.9
276
|
Verified
9.0
35
7.9
266
9.0
36
|
Verified
8.5
309
|
Verified
8.9
30
|
Verified
8.0
234
|
Verified
9.3
40
|
Verified
8.7
315
|
Verified
8.9
39
|
Verified
8.4
279
|
Verified
Integration
9.1
36
|
Verified
8.4
296
|
Verified
8.7
29
8.4
221
8.8
28
8.2
259
|
Verified
Cash Flow
Not enough data
8.3
189
|
Verified
8.7
5
|
Verified
8.7
210
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
191
|
Verified
Budgeting & Forecasting
9.3
35
|
Verified
7.9
229
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
187
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
158
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
184
|
Verified
Revenue
8.7
5
|
Verified
8.5
197
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
191
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
7.7
168
|
Verified
Payroll
Feature Not Available
7.8
152
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
7.2
144
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
178
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
189
|
Verified
AI
Not enough data
6.5
24
Not enough data
6.6
24
Not enough data
6.6
24
Not enough data
6.0
24
Not enough data
6.5
25
Not enough data
5.7
23
Not enough data
7.7
24
Not enough data
7.3
22
Not enough data
6.3
23
Not enough data
6.5
23
Mobile Applications - Accounting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
General Ledger
9.3
42
|
Verified
8.4
301
|
Verified
9.1
36
|
Verified
7.9
267
|
Verified
9.0
38
|
Verified
8.3
279
|
Verified
Accounts Receivable
9.0
38
|
Verified
8.5
315
|
Verified
8.8
34
8.0
230
8.4
17
7.9
253
|
Verified
Accounts Payable
9.0
34
|
Verified
8.1
228
9.1
37
8.4
285
|
Verified
9.3
36
|
Verified
8.2
263
|
Verified
Invoice Generation
Not enough data
7.9
74
Not enough data
8.6
73
Not enough data
8.6
70
Invoice Processing
Not enough data
7.9
69
Not enough data
8.1
70
Not enough data
7.5
70
Not enough data
8.6
77
Analytics
Not enough data
8.5
72
Not enough data
8.0
72
Not enough data
7.6
66
Not enough data
8.3
74
Integration
Not enough data
9.0
78
Not enough data
8.4
73
Not enough data
7.4
66
Not enough data
8.1
75
Multichannel inventory management
Not enough data
7.9
23
Not enough data
8.3
23
Not enough data
7.7
23
3PL inventory management
Not enough data
8.6
24
Not enough data
8.0
24
Not enough data
8.1
23
Inventory Management
Not enough data
8.5
24
Not enough data
8.1
24
Not enough data
8.2
23
Not enough data
8.0
23
Not enough data
8.8
23
Inventory Management Platform Features
9.3
25
8.3
24
Feature Not Available
8.6
25
9.1
24
7.9
25
9.0
24
7.8
23
9.1
23
7.8
23
9.2
13
8.3
26
Feature Not Available
8.0
24
9.0
19
8.6
23
9.4
24
8.9
25
8.9
26
9.1
25
Order Entry
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Order Tracking
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Inventory Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Customer Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Subscription Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Bill Generation
Not enough data
7.6
70
Not enough data
8.2
72
Not enough data
8.3
73
Bill Processing
Not enough data
7.3
72
Not enough data
7.9
71
Not enough data
8.1
72
Integration
Not enough data
8.7
81
Not enough data
8.4
75
Not enough data
7.2
65
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
CustomBooks™ and Xero are categorized as Accounting and Inventory Control
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
CustomBooks™
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Xero
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Accounting
28.4%
Banking
7.5%
Marketing and Advertising
4.5%
Government Administration
4.5%
Retail
3.0%
Other
52.2%
Accounting
25.0%
Computer Software
8.8%
Information Technology and Services
7.7%
Marketing and Advertising
5.8%
Financial Services
3.3%
Other
49.4%
Most Helpful Reviews
CustomBooks™
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Chantelle C.
Verified User in Accounting
I really like how it is modern and detailed. It is tough to mess up data.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Accounting
Takes a bit to learn but easy once you do
Xero
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Dave O.
Verified User in Telecommunications
I switched from Quickbooks because Xero is online. Since then I've grown to love many other things compared to Quickbooks. Bank feeds make data entry minimal and bank recs easy. Xero is rapidly growing and improving. Some features were limited a few years...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Dimitri S.
Verified User in Broadcast Media
As business grew I noticed most features felt unpolished and were lacking functionality that would make them feel complete. To add the functionality that you expect would have been built in required several apps each with their own monthly fee. Some...
Chantelle C.
Verified User in Accounting
I really like how it is modern and detailed. It is tough to mess up data.
Dave O.
Verified User in Telecommunications
I switched from Quickbooks because Xero is online. Since then I've grown to love many other things compared to Quickbooks. Bank feeds make data entry minimal and bank recs easy. Xero is rapidly growing and improving. Some features were limited a few years...
Verified User in Accounting
Takes a bit to learn but easy once you do
Dimitri S.
Verified User in Broadcast Media
As business grew I noticed most features felt unpolished and were lacking functionality that would make them feel complete. To add the functionality that you expect would have been built in required several apps each with their own monthly fee. Some...
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