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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (79.8% of reviews)
Small-Business (66.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
$13.00 Per Month
BQE CORE
Star Rating
(448)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (79.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
Learn more about BQE COREXero
Star Rating
(1,562)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (66.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$13.00 Per Month
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Xero excels in user satisfaction, boasting a significantly higher overall score compared to BQE CORE. Users appreciate its intuitive interface and the simplicity of managing accounting tasks, making it a preferred choice for small businesses.
- According to verified reviews, Xero's implementation process is praised for being quick and straightforward, with users highlighting the easy setup and effective onboarding wizard. In contrast, while BQE CORE is noted for its comprehensive features, some users found the initial setup to be more complex.
- Users say that Xero's dashboard is clean and free from unnecessary clutter, which enhances the overall user experience. This simplicity is a key factor for many, as they find it particularly effective for tasks like reconciling payments and receipts.
- Reviewers mention that BQE CORE offers a robust all-in-one solution for project management, time tracking, and billing, which is beneficial for firms looking to consolidate their tools. However, some users feel that it lacks the same level of intuitiveness as Xero, especially for those who prioritize ease of use.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while BQE CORE provides extensive support and training options, Xero's community and resources are more extensive, leading to quicker resolutions for user queries. This aspect is crucial for businesses that rely on timely support.
- According to recent feedback, Xero's features for expense management and reporting are particularly well-received, with users noting the effectiveness of its expense report creation tools. BQE CORE, while strong in project accounting, faces challenges in matching the same level of user satisfaction in these areas.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
BQE CORE
No pricing availableXero
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
BQE CORE
Free Trial is available
Xero
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.7
347
8.8
1,280
Ease of Use
8.5
350
9.0
1,333
Ease of Setup
7.3
137
8.8
1,026
Ease of Admin
7.8
117
8.7
389
Quality of Support
9.0
293
8.4
1,197
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.4
125
8.6
383
Product Direction (% positive)
8.9
306
8.9
1,262
Features by Category
Expense Reports
8.4
121
|
Verified
8.9
285
8.0
72
|
Verified
9.1
288
8.5
78
|
Verified
8.7
263
8.5
89
|
Verified
8.8
269
8.7
104
|
Verified
8.7
252
7.5
48
|
Verified
8.6
254
8.1
62
|
Verified
8.9
265
Agentic AI - Expense Management
Not enough data
9.2
144
Not enough data
9.3
143
Travel Management
Feature Not Available
8.2
236
Feature Not Available
7.8
224
Feature Not Available
7.5
219
8.0
58
|
Verified
8.0
225
Client Invoicing
8.5
179
|
Verified
9.2
271
8.3
121
|
Verified
8.9
253
8.4
160
|
Verified
8.8
248
Mobile
8.7
82
|
Verified
8.6
251
8.4
87
|
Verified
8.1
226
Feature Not Available
7.8
219
Platform
7.0
54
|
Verified
8.5
210
8.0
70
|
Verified
8.5
213
Administration
8.1
43
|
Verified
8.7
205
Administration
8.0
130
|
Verified
8.6
251
8.6
175
|
Verified
8.7
250
8.1
146
|
Verified
8.5
244
8.0
116
|
Verified
8.5
234
8.5
184
|
Verified
8.8
255
Platform
8.4
190
|
Verified
9.0
282
7.7
111
|
Verified
8.7
238
7.6
99
|
Verified
8.6
228
8.2
192
|
Verified
9.2
259
8.3
137
|
Verified
8.6
244
Feature Not Available
5.5
194
General Ledger
8.2
53
8.6
720
|
Verified
7.5
38
8.3
676
|
Verified
7.7
42
8.6
699
|
Verified
Accounts Receivable
8.0
68
8.8
757
|
Verified
8.0
39
8.5
655
8.0
38
8.3
665
|
Verified
Accounts Payable
8.1
33
8.6
638
8.2
56
8.8
716
|
Verified
7.5
38
8.6
666
|
Verified
Other Functionality
6.7
32
8.0
606
6.6
31
8.0
598
6.4
30
8.2
583
|
Verified
6.4
33
7.9
616
|
Verified
7.2
32
8.5
646
|
Verified
8.4
47
9.0
784
|
Verified
7.8
40
8.2
646
|
Verified
9.2
76
8.5
642
Reporting & Analytics
8.5
55
8.9
790
|
Verified
7.9
60
8.6
745
|
Verified
7.9
54
8.5
634
|
Verified
8.6
69
8.8
757
|
Verified
Platform
7.8
59
8.3
687
|
Verified
8.3
51
8.3
647
8.7
67
8.6
703
|
Verified
7.6
31
8.3
608
|
Verified
8.0
66
8.9
745
|
Verified
8.6
45
8.7
653
|
Verified
Integration
7.7
40
8.6
691
|
Verified
7.4
33
8.6
621
7.1
28
8.5
658
|
Verified
Cash Flow
7.9
39
8.8
595
|
Verified
8.5
56
9.1
596
|
Verified
8.2
42
8.8
553
|
Verified
Budgeting & Forecasting
7.9
54
8.5
634
|
Verified
8.4
34
8.7
559
|
Verified
7.5
28
8.4
518
|
Verified
7.9
48
8.6
549
|
Verified
Revenue
8.2
35
8.8
574
|
Verified
8.3
35
8.7
561
|
Verified
7.8
29
8.5
530
|
Verified
Payroll
7.2
29
8.3
506
|
Verified
7.4
29
8.1
491
|
Verified
7.8
27
8.5
532
|
Verified
8.4
46
8.8
548
|
Verified
AI
Not enough data
8.4
383
Not enough data
8.9
385
9.7
5
8.7
387
Not enough data
8.5
380
6.3
5
8.5
376
Not enough data
8.2
375
8.0
5
9.0
388
Not enough data
8.8
384
9.0
5
8.7
373
Not enough data
8.5
372
Mobile Applications - Accounting
Not enough data
8.8
382
Not enough data
8.8
360
Not enough data
8.8
383
Not enough data
6.9
325
Not enough data
9.0
371
Not enough data
9.0
378
Agentic AI - Accounting
Not enough data
8.6
337
General Ledger
8.2
53
8.6
720
|
Verified
7.5
38
8.3
676
|
Verified
7.7
42
8.6
699
|
Verified
Accounts Receivable
8.0
68
8.8
757
|
Verified
8.0
39
8.5
655
8.0
38
8.3
665
|
Verified
Accounts Payable
8.1
33
8.6
638
8.2
56
8.8
716
|
Verified
7.5
38
8.6
666
|
Verified
Tasks
8.5
86
Not enough data
8.3
67
Not enough data
8.3
71
Not enough data
8.4
62
Not enough data
8.0
48
Not enough data
8.1
61
Not enough data
8.3
56
Not enough data
8.4
65
Not enough data
Projects
8.3
62
Not enough data
8.0
50
Not enough data
7.5
44
Not enough data
8.2
61
Not enough data
8.1
59
Not enough data
8.3
78
Not enough data
8.0
53
Not enough data
7.8
68
Not enough data
7.9
43
Not enough data
9.0
106
Not enough data
8.3
44
Not enough data
Resource Management
8.2
51
Not enough data
8.2
49
Not enough data
8.3
56
Not enough data
Project Monitoring
7.9
45
Not enough data
8.0
58
Not enough data
8.4
96
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.9
13
Not enough data
7.8
13
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Project 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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Invoice Generation
Not enough data
8.7
274
Not enough data
9.2
281
Not enough data
9.2
274
Invoice Processing
Not enough data
8.9
268
Not enough data
8.9
269
Not enough data
8.7
263
Not enough data
9.2
275
Analytics
Not enough data
9.2
270
Not enough data
8.8
268
Not enough data
8.5
251
Not enough data
9.0
273
Integration
Not enough data
9.2
283
Not enough data
9.0
277
Not enough data
8.4
250
Not enough data
8.8
275
Agentic AI - Invoice Management
Not enough data
8.9
173
Not enough data
8.9
176
Not enough data
8.6
177
Multichannel inventory management
Not enough data
9.0
123
Not enough data
9.1
124
Not enough data
9.0
124
3PL inventory management
Not enough data
9.3
127
Not enough data
9.2
127
Not enough data
9.0
125
Inventory Management
Not enough data
9.2
130
Not enough data
9.1
128
Not enough data
9.1
120
Not enough data
9.0
126
Not enough data
9.5
126
Inventory Management Platform Features
Not enough data
9.3
132
Not enough data
9.3
135
Not enough data
9.2
132
Not enough data
9.1
130
Not enough data
9.2
129
Not enough data
9.4
137
Not enough data
9.2
133
Not enough data
9.5
131
Not enough data
9.5
136
Not enough data
9.6
135
Customer Management
7.8
19
Not enough data
8.1
12
Not enough data
6.4
13
Not enough data
6.9
13
Not enough data
Project Management
7.9
19
Not enough data
8.1
19
Not enough data
8.1
15
Not enough data
7.8
17
Not enough data
Accounting
8.4
19
Not enough data
8.6
20
Not enough data
8.2
17
Not enough data
8.3
19
Not enough data
8.3
18
Not enough data
Portfolio Management
7.4
15
Not enough data
7.6
14
Not enough data
7.0
11
Not enough data
6.8
11
Not enough data
Analytics
7.6
15
Not enough data
8.0
18
Not enough data
7.0
15
Not enough data
Administration
7.7
14
Not enough data
8.1
21
Not enough data
8.0
17
Not enough data
Platform
7.1
15
Not enough data
7.7
11
Not enough data
8.4
15
Not enough data
7.5
18
Not enough data
6.3
13
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.0
5
Not enough data
6.3
5
Not enough data
Artificial Intelligence - Professional Services Automation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Professional Services Automation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Automation
9.0
70
Not enough data
8.5
69
Not enough data
8.9
64
Not enough data
Administration
9.0
68
Not enough data
8.8
54
Not enough data
9.1
70
Not enough data
Project management
8.7
52
Not enough data
8.4
42
Not enough data
8.8
55
Not enough data
8.5
47
Not enough data
8.6
53
Not enough data
8.2
37
Not enough data
8.9
77
Not enough data
Workload
8.4
53
Not enough data
8.5
44
Not enough data
8.4
47
Not enough data
8.7
51
Not enough data
Communication & Collaboration
8.2
38
Not enough data
8.8
52
Not enough data
8.4
44
Not enough data
Cost Management
8.8
63
Not enough data
9.4
76
Not enough data
9.1
65
Not enough data
Integration
8.3
36
Not enough data
8.3
47
Not enough data
8.1
34
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.3
11
Not enough data
8.6
11
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Work 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
8.2
122
8.7
251
8.6
107
9.0
259
8.3
86
9.0
258
Bill Processing
8.5
84
8.5
249
8.9
115
8.8
251
8.6
119
8.9
252
Integration
8.4
108
9.1
267
8.5
121
8.9
262
7.6
61
8.3
237
Agentic AI - Billing
Not enough data
8.8
161
Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Time Tracking
9.0
223
Not enough data
9.1
219
Not enough data
8.9
208
Not enough data
Client Invoicing
8.5
179
|
Verified
9.2
271
8.3
121
|
Verified
8.9
253
8.4
160
|
Verified
8.8
248
Mobile Time Tracking
9.1
209
Not enough data
Administration
8.0
130
|
Verified
8.6
251
8.6
175
|
Verified
8.7
250
8.1
146
|
Verified
8.5
244
8.0
116
|
Verified
8.5
234
8.5
184
|
Verified
8.8
255
Platform
8.4
190
|
Verified
9.0
282
7.7
111
|
Verified
8.7
238
7.6
99
|
Verified
8.6
228
8.2
192
|
Verified
9.2
259
8.3
137
|
Verified
8.6
244
Feature Not Available
5.5
194
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
BQE CORE and Xero are categorized as Expense Management, Billing, and Accounting
Unique Categories
BQE CORE is categorized as Work Management, Time Tracking, Professional Services Automation, and Project Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
BQE CORE
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
Architecture & Planning
34.0%
Civil Engineering
19.5%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
6.0%
Accounting
6.0%
Design
3.9%
Other
30.6%
Accounting
19.7%
Information Technology and Services
10.4%
Computer Software
6.3%
Marketing and Advertising
5.2%
Consulting
3.3%
Other
55.1%
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