Compare Xero and gnucash 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (78.3% of reviews)
Small-Business (73.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$13.00 Per Month
No pricing available
Xero
Star Rating
(719)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (78.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$13.00 Per Month
Free Trial is available
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Star Rating
(23)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (73.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Xero excels in "Ease of Use" with a score of 8.7, making it more user-friendly for small businesses compared to GnuCash, which has a lower score of 7.5. Reviewers mention that Xero's intuitive interface simplifies navigation and task completion.
- Reviewers mention that Xero's "Bank / Credit Card Integration" is highly rated at 8.7, allowing seamless syncing with financial institutions. In contrast, GnuCash lacks this level of integration, which users say can lead to more manual entry and potential errors.
- Users on G2 highlight Xero's superior "Digital Invoices" feature, scoring 8.5, which allows for easy customization and delivery. GnuCash, while functional, does not offer the same level of flexibility and ease, leading some users to feel limited in their invoicing capabilities.
- Reviewers say that Xero's "Recurring Invoices" feature, rated at 8.6, is a standout for businesses with ongoing billing needs. GnuCash's functionality in this area is less robust, with users mentioning that it requires more manual intervention.
- G2 users report that Xero's "Quality of Support" is rated at 7.8, with many praising the responsiveness and helpfulness of the support team. In contrast, GnuCash's support is often described as lacking, with users mentioning difficulties in finding timely assistance.
- Users report that Xero's "Integration" capabilities, particularly with accounting and payment systems, score an impressive 8.8, making it a versatile choice for businesses looking to streamline operations. GnuCash, while it offers some integrations, does not match the breadth and ease of Xero's offerings, leading to frustration among users seeking comprehensive solutions.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
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
gnucash
No pricing availableFree Trial
Xero
Free Trial is available
gnucash
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.5
571
8.6
21
Ease of Use
8.7
587
7.5
21
Ease of Setup
8.3
290
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
8.6
242
Not enough data
Quality of Support
7.8
512
7.9
11
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.4
236
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.2
557
6.3
19
Features by Category
Expense Reports
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
Not enough data
Travel Management
7.5
57
Not enough data
6.2
53
Not enough data
5.6
51
Not enough data
7.2
54
Not enough data
Client Invoicing
8.8
63
Not enough data
8.5
59
Not enough data
7.8
60
Not enough data
Mobile
7.7
61
Not enough data
6.6
50
Not enough data
6.0
50
Not enough data
Platform
6.8
52
Not enough data
6.7
54
Not enough data
Administration
7.1
47
Not enough data
Administration
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
Not enough data
Platform
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
Not enough data
General Ledger
8.4
301
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
267
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
279
|
Verified
Not enough data
Accounts Receivable
8.5
315
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
230
Not enough data
7.9
253
|
Verified
Not enough data
Accounts Payable
8.1
228
Not enough data
8.4
285
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
263
|
Verified
Not enough data
Other Functionality
7.3
214
Not enough data
7.4
218
Not enough data
7.5
210
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.5
236
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
265
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
310
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
247
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
254
Not enough data
Reporting & Analytics
8.7
321
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
306
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
229
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
321
|
Verified
Not enough data
Platform
7.9
276
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
266
Not enough data
8.5
309
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
234
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
315
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
279
|
Verified
Not enough data
Integration
8.4
296
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
221
Not enough data
8.2
259
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
Cash Flow
8.3
189
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
210
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
191
|
Verified
Not enough data
Budgeting & Forecasting
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
Not enough data
Revenue
8.5
197
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
191
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
168
|
Verified
Not enough data
Payroll
7.8
152
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.2
144
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
178
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
189
|
Verified
Not enough data
AI
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
Not enough data
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
8.4
301
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
267
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
279
|
Verified
Not enough data
Accounts Receivable
8.5
315
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
230
Not enough data
7.9
253
|
Verified
Not enough data
Accounts Payable
8.1
228
Not enough data
8.4
285
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
263
|
Verified
Not enough data
Invoice Generation
7.9
74
Not enough data
8.6
73
Not enough data
8.6
70
Not enough data
Invoice Processing
7.9
69
Not enough data
8.1
70
Not enough data
7.5
70
Not enough data
8.6
77
Not enough data
Analytics
8.5
72
Not enough data
8.0
72
Not enough data
7.6
66
Not enough data
8.3
74
Not enough data
Integration
9.0
78
Not enough data
8.4
73
Not enough data
7.4
66
Not enough data
8.1
75
Not enough data
Multichannel inventory management
7.9
23
Not enough data
8.3
23
Not enough data
7.7
23
Not enough data
3PL inventory management
8.6
24
Not enough data
8.0
24
Not enough data
8.1
23
Not enough data
Inventory Management
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
Not enough data
Inventory Management Platform Features
8.3
24
Not enough data
8.6
25
Not enough data
7.9
25
Not enough data
7.8
23
Not enough data
7.8
23
Not enough data
8.3
26
Not enough data
8.0
24
Not enough data
8.6
23
Not enough data
8.9
25
Not enough data
9.1
25
Not enough data
Bill Generation
7.5
71
Not enough data
8.1
73
Not enough data
8.2
74
Not enough data
Bill Processing
7.2
73
Not enough data
7.8
72
Not enough data
8.0
73
Not enough data
Integration
8.6
82
Not enough data
8.2
76
Not enough data
7.1
66
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Xero and gnucash are categorized as Accounting
Unique Categories
Xero is categorized as Invoice Management, Inventory Control, Expense Management, Billing, and Nonprofit Accounting
gnucash has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Xero
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
gnucash
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
24.9%
Computer Software
8.8%
Information Technology and Services
7.7%
Marketing and Advertising
5.8%
Financial Services
3.3%
Other
49.4%
Accounting
13.0%
Printing
8.7%
Marketing and Advertising
8.7%
Education Management
8.7%
Sports
4.3%
Other
56.5%
Most Helpful Reviews
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...
gnucash
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Recreational Facilities and Services
The fact that this software is free and for people who have some basic accounting knowledge can use it very efficiently for both personal and professional purposes.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Semiconductors
Online access to bank account directly. Instead should download the transaction into files and import each of them manually. otherwise, not much downside
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 Recreational Facilities and Services
The fact that this software is free and for people who have some basic accounting knowledge can use it very efficiently for both personal and professional purposes.
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...
Verified User in Semiconductors
Online access to bank account directly. Instead should download the transaction into files and import each of them manually. otherwise, not much downside
Alternatives
Discussions
We run almost everything on Xero ourselves but can you recommend a remote bookkeeper who understands UK tax issues who I can consult occasionally to sort things out for me in the system.
2 comments
IC
Xero's advisor directory can help you find an accountant nearby.Read more
What is Xero software used for?
2 comments
BA
The process of recording financial transactions and managing financial records.Read more
Is XERO a good accounting software?
2 comments
RB
Xerox is user-friendly accounting software. Read more
gnucash has no discussions with answers
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