# Collective, CIENCE, Xero vs Belkins Comparison

| | Collective | CIENCE | Xero | Belkins | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.6 out of 5 | 3.7 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.8 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 67 | 181 | 1,594 | 93 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (100.0% of reviews) | Small-Business (57.8% of reviews) | Small-Business (71.4% of reviews) | Small-Business (69.6% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | $13.00 Per Month | Contact Us | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Collective

**Not enough data**

### CIENCE

Pros:
- Expertise (2 reviews)
- Business Growth (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Delivery Delays (1 reviews)
- Expensive (1 reviews)

### Xero

Pros:
- Ease of Use (840 reviews)
- Invoice Management (363 reviews)

Cons:
- Missing Features (314 reviews)
- Limited Options (172 reviews)

### Belkins

Pros:
- Collaboration (3 reviews)
- Professionalism (3 reviews)

Cons:
- Poor Design (1 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Collective | CIENCE | Xero | Belkins | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (1244 reviews) | Not enough data | 
  | **Ease of Use** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (1284 reviews) | Not enough data | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (968 reviews) | Not enough data | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (409 reviews) | Not enough data | 
  | **Quality of Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (1149 reviews) | Not enough data | 
  | **Quality of Work** | 9.3 (64 reviews) | 7.0 (121 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.6 (78 reviews) | 
  | **Responsiveness** | 9.0 (64 reviews) | 7.9 (124 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.7 (78 reviews) | 
  | **Expertise of Team** | 9.4 (64 reviews) | 7.0 (125 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.7 (78 reviews) | 
  | **Execution Ability** | 9.3 (64 reviews) | 7.0 (124 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.6 (78 reviews) | 
  | **Communication Skills** | 9.2 (64 reviews) | 7.5 (125 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.7 (78 reviews) | 
  | **Professionalism** | 9.5 (64 reviews) | 7.9 (125 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.7 (77 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.2 (53 reviews) | 7.5 (141 reviews) | 8.6 (403 reviews) | 9.6 (83 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (1213 reviews) | Not enough data | 

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## Pricing

### Collective

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### CIENCE

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Xero

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Starter / Early

Price: $13.00 Per Month

Description: Good for sole traders, new businesses, and the self-employed.

Key Features:
- Send quotes and 20 invoices
- Enter 5 bills
- Reconcile bank transactions

[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/xero/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Belkins

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Growth Plus (220+ appointments)

Price: Contact Us

Key Features:
- 220+ new appointments booked
- Up to 30,000 hand-curated leads
- 2-3 sending domains

[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/belkins/pricing)

#### Free Trial

No

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Marketing Services

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Collective** | N/A | N/A |
| **CIENCE** | N/A | N/A |
| **Xero** | N/A | N/A |
| **Belkins** | N/A | N/A |

#### Planning

| Feature | Collective | CIENCE | Xero | Belkins | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Needs Assessment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Resource Allocation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Stayed within Budget** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Statement of Work** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Best Practices** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Delivery

| Feature | Collective | CIENCE | Xero | Belkins | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Technical Expertise** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Met Deadlines** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Meeting Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Project Updates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Scope Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Roll-out** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Business Services

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Collective** | N/A | N/A |
| **CIENCE** | N/A | N/A |
| **Xero** | N/A | N/A |
| **Belkins** | N/A | N/A |

#### Planning

| Feature | Collective | CIENCE | Xero | Belkins | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Needs Assessment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Resource Allocation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Stayed within Budget** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Statement of Work** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Best Practices** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Delivery

| Feature | Collective | CIENCE | Xero | Belkins | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Technical Expertise** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Met Deadlines** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Meeting Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Project Updates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Scope Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Roll-out** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Ecosystem Service Providers

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Collective** | N/A | N/A |
| **CIENCE** | N/A | N/A |
| **Xero** | N/A | N/A |
| **Belkins** | N/A | N/A |

#### Planning

| Feature | Collective | CIENCE | Xero | Belkins | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Needs Assessment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Resource Allocation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Stayed within Budget** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Statement of Work** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Best Practices** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Delivery

| Feature | Collective | CIENCE | Xero | Belkins | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Technical Expertise** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Met Deadlines** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Meeting Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Project Updates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Scope Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Roll-out** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Support

| Feature | Collective | CIENCE | Xero | Belkins | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Go Live Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Documentation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Training ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Metrics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Admin Services** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Expense Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Collective** | N/A | N/A |
| **CIENCE** | N/A | N/A |
| **Xero** | 8.1/10 | 355 |
| **Belkins** | N/A | N/A |

#### Expense Reports

| Feature | Collective | CIENCE | Xero | Belkins | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Ease of Creating Expense Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (219 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Bank / Credit Card Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (224 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Smart Categorization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (202 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Digital Receipt Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (204 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Employee Reimbursement** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (184 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Currency Conversions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (184 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Credit Card Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (198 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Expense Management

| Feature | Collective | CIENCE | Xero | Belkins | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (77 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (78 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Travel Management

| Feature | Collective | CIENCE | Xero | Belkins | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Ease of Booking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.4 (162 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Itinerary Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.9 (154 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Trip Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.6 (152 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Advanced Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.3 (158 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Client Invoicing

| Feature | Collective | CIENCE | Xero | Belkins | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Invoice Creation and Delivery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (207 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Electronic Payments** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (185 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Project Accounting / Revenue Recognition** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (185 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI - Expense Management

| Feature | Collective | CIENCE | Xero | Belkins | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Image-to-Text** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Mobile

| Feature | Collective | CIENCE | Xero | Belkins | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Receipt Capture** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (184 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Mileage Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.3 (157 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Travel Itinerary and Flight Status Updates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.9 (150 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Collective | CIENCE | Xero | Belkins | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Embedded AI / Machine Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (143 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Complex Approval Workflow** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (144 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Collective | CIENCE | Xero | Belkins | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **PCI Regulation Compliant** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (137 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Collective | CIENCE | Xero | Belkins | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Business Tool Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (185 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (180 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Automated Reminders** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (177 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Policy Compliance Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (166 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (193 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Collective | CIENCE | Xero | Belkins | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (217 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **APIs / Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (172 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Internationalization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (161 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Performance and Reliability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (193 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile User Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (176 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Offline** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 5.9 (147 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Accounting

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Collective** | N/A | N/A |
| **CIENCE** | N/A | N/A |
| **Xero** | 8.3/10 | 1226 |
| **Belkins** | N/A | N/A |

#### General Ledger

| Feature | Collective | CIENCE | Xero | Belkins | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Journal Entries** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (631 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Tags / Dimensions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (575 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Audit Trail** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (592 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

#### Accounts Receivable

| Feature | Collective | CIENCE | Xero | Belkins | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Invoice Customization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (661 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **AR Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (558 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Collections Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (557 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

#### Accounts Payable

| Feature | Collective | CIENCE | Xero | Belkins | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **AP Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (538 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Payment Processing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (621 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Purchase Orders** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (561 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

#### Other Functionality

| Feature | Collective | CIENCE | Xero | Belkins | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Inventory Tracking / Ordering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (498 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Inventory Pricing and Costing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (489 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Inventory Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (475 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-Entity / Consolidation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.6 (514 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Recognition Rules** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (542 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Reconciliations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (722 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Payroll** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (553 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Time and Expense** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (535 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Reporting & Analytics

| Feature | Collective | CIENCE | Xero | Belkins | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Financial Statements** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (715 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Custom Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (648 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Budgeting / Forecasting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (527 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (659 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Collective | CIENCE | Xero | Belkins | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Customization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (587 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow Capability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (542 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (606 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Internationalization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (502 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Performance and Reliability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (676 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Output Document Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (548 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

#### Integration

| Feature | Collective | CIENCE | Xero | Belkins | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Import and Export Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (590 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Integration APIs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (538 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Breadth of Partner Applications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (579 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

#### Cash Flow

| Feature | Collective | CIENCE | Xero | Belkins | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Track Cash Flow** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (496 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Income and Expenses** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (486 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **File Exports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (446 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

#### Budgeting & Forecasting

| Feature | Collective | CIENCE | Xero | Belkins | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Budgeting / Forecasting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (527 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Data Import** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (450 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Versioning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (412 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Historical Data** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (443 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

#### Revenue

| Feature | Collective | CIENCE | Xero | Belkins | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Revenue Types** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (467 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Revenue Allocation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (451 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (419 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

#### Payroll

| Feature | Collective | CIENCE | Xero | Belkins | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Direct Deposit** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (403 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Check/W-2 Printing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (390 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Tax Calculation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (436 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting and Dashboards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (447 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

#### AI

| Feature | Collective | CIENCE | Xero | Belkins | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Extraction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (278 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Invoice Processing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (273 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Expense Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (276 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Fraud Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (273 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Tax Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (273 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Support Chatbots** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (273 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Bank Reconciliations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (291 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Report Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (278 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Alerts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (268 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Predictive Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (271 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Mobile Applications - Accounting

| Feature | Collective | CIENCE | Xero | Belkins | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Cloud Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (281 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (258 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **UI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (295 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Offline** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.1 (243 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Expense Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (262 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Invoice Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (272 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Accounting

| Feature | Collective | CIENCE | Xero | Belkins | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (230 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Nonprofit Accounting

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Collective** | N/A | N/A |
| **CIENCE** | N/A | N/A |
| **Xero** | 8.7/10 | 1042 |
| **Belkins** | N/A | N/A |

#### General Ledger

| Feature | Collective | CIENCE | Xero | Belkins | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Journal Entries** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (631 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Tags / Dimensions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (575 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Audit Trail** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (592 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

#### Accounts Receivable

| Feature | Collective | CIENCE | Xero | Belkins | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Invoice Customization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (661 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **AR Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (558 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Collections Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (557 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

#### Accounts Payable

| Feature | Collective | CIENCE | Xero | Belkins | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **AP Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (538 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Payment Processing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (621 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Purchase Orders** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (561 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

### Invoice Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Collective** | N/A | N/A |
| **CIENCE** | N/A | N/A |
| **Xero** | 8.6/10 | 324 |
| **Belkins** | N/A | N/A |

#### Invoice Generation

| Feature | Collective | CIENCE | Xero | Belkins | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (207 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Digital Invoices** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (208 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Recurring Invoices** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (202 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Invoice Processing

| Feature | Collective | CIENCE | Xero | Belkins | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Approvals** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (199 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Batch Processing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (198 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Consolidation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (194 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Match Invoices** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (205 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Analytics

| Feature | Collective | CIENCE | Xero | Belkins | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Due Dates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (204 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Cashflow** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (203 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **KPIs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (186 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Payment Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (201 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Integration

| Feature | Collective | CIENCE | Xero | Belkins | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Accounting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (210 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Payments** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (206 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **ERP** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (187 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Account Sync** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (205 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Invoice Management

| Feature | Collective | CIENCE | Xero | Belkins | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (108 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (109 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (110 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Inventory Control

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Collective** | N/A | N/A |
| **CIENCE** | N/A | N/A |
| **Xero** | 9.0/10 | 137 |
| **Belkins** | N/A | N/A |

#### Multichannel inventory management

| Feature | Collective | CIENCE | Xero | Belkins | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Warehouse Inventory Transfer** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (74 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Multichannel Inventory Syncing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (74 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-Warehouse Routing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (74 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### 3PL inventory management

| Feature | Collective | CIENCE | Xero | Belkins | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Client management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (75 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Marketplace connections** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (74 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **3PL inventory tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (73 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Inventory Management

| Feature | Collective | CIENCE | Xero | Belkins | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Inventory Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (76 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Inventory Costing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (75 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Product Master** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (73 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Inventory Forecasting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (73 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (74 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Inventory Management Platform Features

| Feature | Collective | CIENCE | Xero | Belkins | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Centralized Inventory Database** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (77 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Inventory Level Dashboards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (78 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Stock History Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (79 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Low Stock Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (75 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Bundles, Kits, & Variants** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (75 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Asset Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (78 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Inventory Forecasting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (76 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **eCommerce Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (73 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Accounting Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (77 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Exporting / Importing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (77 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Outsourced Sales Providers

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Collective** | N/A | N/A |
| **CIENCE** | 7.2/10 | 15 |
| **Xero** | N/A | N/A |
| **Belkins** | 9.8/10 | 34 |

#### Capabilities

| Feature | Collective | CIENCE | Xero | Belkins | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **B2B Lead Development** | Not enough data | 7.4 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.6 (33 reviews) | 
| **Onboarding** | Not enough data | 7.7 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.6 (31 reviews) | 
| **Lead Qualifying** | Not enough data | 7.1 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.7 (31 reviews) | 
| **Qualified Meetings** | Not enough data | 6.9 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.7 (32 reviews) | 
| **Sales Account Management** | Not enough data | 6.9 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.8 (32 reviews) | 
| **Virtual Support** | Not enough data | 7.2 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.8 (31 reviews) | 

#### Expertise

| Feature | Collective | CIENCE | Xero | Belkins | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Demand Generation** | Not enough data | 7.3 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.8 (30 reviews) | 
| **CRM** | Not enough data | 6.7 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.6 (31 reviews) | 
| **Analytics Capabilities** | Not enough data | 7.4 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.8 (31 reviews) | 

### Billing

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Collective** | N/A | N/A |
| **CIENCE** | N/A | N/A |
| **Xero** | 8.4/10 | 291 |
| **Belkins** | N/A | N/A |

#### Bill Generation

| Feature | Collective | CIENCE | Xero | Belkins | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (197 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Digital Billing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (198 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Recurring Billing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (201 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Bill Processing

| Feature | Collective | CIENCE | Xero | Belkins | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Consolidation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (192 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Batch Invoicing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (193 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (195 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Integration

| Feature | Collective | CIENCE | Xero | Belkins | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Accounting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (205 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Payments** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (200 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **ERP** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (183 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Billing

| Feature | Collective | CIENCE | Xero | Belkins | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (105 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Accounting & Finance

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Collective** | N/A | N/A |
| **CIENCE** | N/A | N/A |
| **Xero** | N/A | N/A |
| **Belkins** | N/A | N/A |

#### Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance

| Feature | Collective | CIENCE | Xero | Belkins | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Marketing Strategy

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Collective** | N/A | N/A |
| **CIENCE** | N/A | N/A |
| **Xero** | N/A | N/A |
| **Belkins** | 9.9/10 | 13 |

#### Other Platform Features

| Feature | Collective | CIENCE | Xero | Belkins | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Notifications & Reminders** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 10.0 (13 reviews) | 
| **Contract Database** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 10.0 (11 reviews) | 
| **Contract Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 10.0 (11 reviews) | 
| **Integrations / APIs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.7 (11 reviews) | 
| **E-Signature** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.8 (11 reviews) | 

### B2B Services

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Collective** | N/A | N/A |
| **CIENCE** | N/A | N/A |
| **Xero** | N/A | N/A |
| **Belkins** | N/A | N/A |

#### Team Quality

| Feature | Collective | CIENCE | Xero | Belkins | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Change Management Skills** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Executive Presence** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Vertical Expertise** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Technology Partnerships** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

---
## Categories

**Unique to Collective (4):** [Accounting Firms ](https://www.g2.com/categories/accounting-firms), [Bookkeeping Services Providers](https://www.g2.com/categories/bookkeeping-services), [Tax Services Providers](https://www.g2.com/categories/tax-services), [Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) Services](https://www.g2.com/categories/business-process-outsourcing-bpo-service)

**Unique to CIENCE (7):** [Outsourced Sales Companies](https://www.g2.com/categories/outsourced-sales-providers), [Market Research Companies](https://www.g2.com/categories/market-research-services), [Lead Generation Companies](https://www.g2.com/categories/lead-generation-services), [Sales Consultants](https://www.g2.com/categories/sales-consulting), [Email Marketing Services Providers](https://www.g2.com/categories/email-marketing-services), [Digital Marketing Services](https://www.g2.com/categories/digital-marketing), [HubSpot Consulting Services](https://www.g2.com/categories/hubspot-consulting-services)

**Unique to Xero (6):** [Invoice Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/invoice-management), [Inventory Control Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/inventory-control-software), [Expense Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/expense-management), [Billing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/billing), [Accounting Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/accounting), [Nonprofit Accounting Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/nonprofit-accounting-software)

**Unique to Belkins (8):** [Outsourced Sales Companies](https://www.g2.com/categories/outsourced-sales-providers), [Lead Generation Companies](https://www.g2.com/categories/lead-generation-services), [Sales Consultants](https://www.g2.com/categories/sales-consulting), [Marketing Strategy Agencies](https://www.g2.com/categories/marketing-strategy), [Social Media Marketing (SMM) Companies ](https://www.g2.com/categories/social-media-marketing-smm-companies), [Email Marketing Services Providers](https://www.g2.com/categories/email-marketing-services), [Digital Marketing Services](https://www.g2.com/categories/digital-marketing), [HubSpot Consulting Services](https://www.g2.com/categories/hubspot-consulting-services)


---
## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Collective | CIENCE | Xero | Belkins | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 100.0% | 57.8% | 71.4% | 69.6% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 0% | 38.3% | 23.8% | 29.3% | 
| **Enterprise** | 0% | 3.9% | 4.8% | 1.1% | 

### By Industry

#### Collective

- **Consulting:** 22.4%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 19.4%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 7.5%
- **Professional Training & Coaching:** 7.5%
- **Computer Software:** 6.0%
- **Design:** 6.0%
- **Entertainment:** 4.5%
- **Management Consulting:** 3.0%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 3.0%
- **Architecture & Planning:** 1.5%
- **Other:** 19.4%

#### CIENCE

- **Computer Software:** 16.6%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 15.5%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 11.6%
- **Financial Services:** 3.9%
- **Biotechnology:** 2.8%
- **Education Management:** 2.8%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.8%
- **Professional Training & Coaching:** 2.8%
- **Internet:** 2.2%
- **Industrial Automation:** 2.2%
- **Other:** 37.0%

#### Xero

- **Accounting:** 21.6%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 8.8%
- **Computer Software:** 6.6%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 5.1%
- **Consulting:** 3.6%
- **Construction:** 3.5%
- **Financial Services:** 3.1%
- **Retail:** 3.1%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 2.1%
- **Real Estate:** 1.9%
- **Other:** 40.6%

#### Belkins

- **Marketing and Advertising:** 27.2%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 27.2%
- **Computer Software:** 15.2%
- **Human Resources:** 3.3%
- **Design:** 3.3%
- **Computer Hardware:** 2.2%
- **Management Consulting:** 2.2%
- **Internet:** 2.2%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.2%
- **Financial Services:** 2.2%
- **Other:** 13.0%

---
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## Top Discussions

### Collective

No discussions available for this product.

### CIENCE

- Title: [Is Outbound Marketing effective?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-outbound-marketing-effective) — 2 comments, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "The short answer is yes. Outbound Marketing can provide a predictable revenue channel to help offset the (sometimes) unpredictable nature of inbound..."
- Title: [Which industries do you work with?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/which-industries-do-you-work-with) — 2 comments, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "CIENCE has served hundreds of b2b clients across more than 130 different industries, running targeted outbound campaigns for startups looking for their first..."
- Title: [How many leads can you generate?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-many-leads-can-you-generate) — 2 comments, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Our researchers generate up to 770 leads monthly, which can vary depending on the additional data points required for each lead. "
- Title: [What is CIENCE used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-cience-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "GREAT for SMB to acquire webinar attendees, event attendees. DOES NOT have the skillset to acquire leads or appointments for consultative services or..."
- Title: [What kind of science is computer science?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-kind-of-science-is-computer-science) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Computer science is a broad term for the study of computing including coding, hardware, networking, security and more."

### Xero

- Title: [What is Xero used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-xero-used-for) — 3 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Accounting, bookkeeping, tax return, payroll, expenses management etc. For small or medium business"
- Title: [Is XERO a good accounting software?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-xero-a-good-accounting-software) — 3 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Yep - especially with the upgrade to forecast cash flow"
- Title: [What is Xero software used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-xero-software-used-for) — 3 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Accounting and invoicing needs"
- Title: [Is Xero easy to use?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-xero-easy-to-use) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Yes, it is easy to use."
- Title: [What are the new features in Xero?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-the-new-features-in-xero) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Do you need reviews on this G2 website too? I have reviewed the website here before. And approved review 100% madniawais189@gmail.com"

### Belkins

- Title: [What is Belkins used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-belkins-used-for) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Belkins is a B2B lead generation agency specializing in helping businesses acquire high-quality leads and increase their ROI. Our services cover appointment..."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/collective-vs-cience-vs-xero-vs-belkins)