Compare QuickBooks Online Advanced and Xero 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (79.9% of reviews)
Small-Business (67.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$275.00 Per Month
$13.00 Per Month
QuickBooks Online Advanced
Star Rating
(358)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (79.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$275.00 Per Month
Free Trial is available
Learn more about QuickBooks Online AdvancedXero
Star Rating
(1,615)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (67.9% 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 usability, particularly for small business owners without an accounting background. Users appreciate its intuitive design, which allows them to navigate the software easily and perform tasks like automatic bank reconciliation more efficiently than competitors.
- Users say QuickBooks Online Advanced offers robust automation features, such as the Batch Entry tool, which allows for bulk data entry similar to Excel. This feature is particularly praised for saving time and streamlining workflows, making it easier to manage large volumes of transactions.
- According to verified reviews, Xero's implementation process is noted for being user-friendly, with many users highlighting the quick onboarding experience. This contrasts with QuickBooks, where some users find the initial setup straightforward but less flexible in terms of customization.
- Reviewers mention that while both products have strong reporting capabilities, QuickBooks Online Advanced is favored for its versatility in generating reports. Users appreciate the multiple ways to pull specific data, which can be crucial for detailed financial analysis.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Xero's customer support is generally well-received, with users noting the quality of assistance they receive. In comparison, QuickBooks Online Advanced has a slightly lower satisfaction score in support, indicating room for improvement in this area.
- Users report that Xero's pricing is significantly more accessible for small businesses, making it a more attractive option for startups and smaller firms. In contrast, QuickBooks Online Advanced's higher entry-level price may deter some potential users, despite its advanced features.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
QuickBooks Online Advanced
QuickBook Online Advanced Free 30-Day Trial
$275.00
Per Month
Free trial applies to the monthly base price for the first thirty (30) days of new subscriptions to QuickBooks Online and/or Payroll. You’ll automatically be charged at the end of the free trial and on a monthly basis thereafter at the then-current price for the service(s) you’ve selected until you cancel. Free trial does not apply to per-employee fees or state tax filing fees for QuickBooks Payroll, or to other add-on fees or services. To be eligible for this offer, you must be a new QuickBooks Online and/or Payroll customer and sign up for a monthly plan using the "Free 30-Day Trial" option. Offers for the same product cannot be combined. Intuit reserves the right to modify or terminate this offer at any time for any reason in its sole discretion.
- Work smarter. Get reports with deeper insights and save time with batch transactions.
- Customize it for your business. Integrate with best-in-class apps for tailored end-to-end solutions on one platform.
- Get a dedicated account team. On-demand, online training for you team —valued at $3,000 - included.
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
QuickBooks Online Advanced
Free Trial is available
Xero
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
269
8.7
1,274
Ease of Use
8.8
271
9.0
1,326
Ease of Setup
8.8
188
8.8
1,014
Ease of Admin
9.0
152
8.7
402
Quality of Support
8.4
263
8.4
1,183
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
151
8.6
396
Product Direction (% positive)
8.9
250
8.8
1,255
Features by Category
Expense Reports
Not enough data
8.7
244
Not enough data
8.9
249
Not enough data
8.6
226
Not enough data
8.6
227
Not enough data
8.5
210
Not enough data
8.3
212
Not enough data
8.8
224
Agentic AI - Expense Management
Not enough data
9.0
104
Not enough data
9.2
104
Travel Management
Not enough data
7.8
191
Not enough data
7.4
183
Not enough data
7.1
181
Not enough data
7.7
186
Client Invoicing
Not enough data
9.1
230
Not enough data
8.8
212
Not enough data
8.6
211
Generative AI - Expense Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Mobile
Not enough data
8.4
209
Not enough data
7.7
186
Not enough data
7.4
179
Platform
Not enough data
8.2
170
Not enough data
8.2
172
Administration
Not enough data
8.5
166
Administration
Not enough data
8.4
212
Not enough data
8.5
208
Not enough data
8.3
205
Not enough data
8.2
194
Not enough data
8.6
217
Platform
Not enough data
8.9
243
Not enough data
8.5
199
Not enough data
8.4
188
Not enough data
9.1
220
Not enough data
8.3
203
Not enough data
5.6
166
General Ledger
8.6
164
8.6
672
|
Verified
8.0
153
8.2
625
|
Verified
8.6
167
8.5
641
|
Verified
Accounts Receivable
8.5
172
8.7
705
|
Verified
8.2
160
8.4
609
8.1
138
8.2
610
|
Verified
Accounts Payable
8.3
151
8.5
587
8.6
175
8.7
664
|
Verified
8.3
140
8.5
610
|
Verified
Other Functionality
7.4
124
7.8
545
7.4
123
7.9
539
7.7
121
8.0
525
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
7.8
563
|
Verified
7.9
153
8.4
589
|
Verified
8.8
193
9.0
751
|
Verified
8.3
142
8.2
594
|
Verified
8.5
140
8.3
585
Reporting & Analytics
9.0
192
8.9
757
|
Verified
8.6
184
8.5
702
|
Verified
8.0
167
8.4
574
|
Verified
8.5
185
8.8
707
|
Verified
Platform
8.0
173
8.2
636
|
Verified
8.2
152
8.2
589
8.5
182
8.6
652
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.2
553
|
Verified
8.7
187
8.8
704
|
Verified
8.5
165
8.6
598
|
Verified
Integration
8.5
171
8.6
642
|
Verified
7.9
125
8.5
575
8.1
137
8.4
619
|
Verified
Cash Flow
8.4
158
8.8
549
|
Verified
9.0
172
9.0
537
|
Verified
8.7
153
8.7
496
|
Verified
Budgeting & Forecasting
8.0
167
8.4
574
|
Verified
8.4
142
8.6
501
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.3
462
|
Verified
8.4
142
8.5
492
|
Verified
Revenue
8.6
155
8.7
517
|
Verified
8.4
140
8.6
502
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.3
470
|
Verified
Payroll
8.5
129
8.2
451
|
Verified
8.4
122
7.9
438
|
Verified
8.2
134
8.4
480
|
Verified
8.7
146
8.7
493
|
Verified
AI
7.2
29
8.2
324
7.8
30
8.7
322
8.2
30
8.6
326
7.4
29
8.3
324
7.9
30
8.4
321
7.3
27
8.0
320
8.3
34
8.9
336
8.2
31
8.7
327
7.9
29
8.5
317
7.5
29
8.4
319
Mobile Applications - Accounting
8.5
27
8.7
326
8.5
27
8.6
306
8.6
27
8.7
336
7.5
27
7.0
281
8.8
29
8.8
310
8.8
31
8.9
317
Agentic AI - Accounting
8.6
14
8.4
279
General Ledger
8.6
164
8.6
672
|
Verified
8.0
153
8.2
625
|
Verified
8.6
167
8.5
641
|
Verified
Accounts Receivable
8.5
172
8.7
705
|
Verified
8.2
160
8.4
609
8.1
138
8.2
610
|
Verified
Accounts Payable
8.3
151
8.5
587
8.6
175
8.7
664
|
Verified
8.3
140
8.5
610
|
Verified
Invoice Generation
Not enough data
8.5
234
Not enough data
9.1
236
Not enough data
9.1
229
Invoice Processing
Not enough data
8.8
225
Not enough data
8.7
224
Not enough data
8.5
221
Not enough data
9.0
232
Analytics
Not enough data
9.1
228
Not enough data
8.7
228
Not enough data
8.3
211
Not enough data
8.8
228
Integration
Not enough data
9.1
237
Not enough data
8.9
231
Not enough data
8.2
212
Not enough data
8.6
231
Agentic AI - Invoice Management
Not enough data
8.6
134
Not enough data
8.6
135
Not enough data
8.3
136
Multichannel inventory management
Not enough data
8.9
94
Not enough data
9.0
95
Not enough data
8.8
95
3PL inventory management
Not enough data
9.2
97
Not enough data
9.0
97
Not enough data
9.0
96
Inventory Management
Not enough data
9.2
98
Not enough data
9.1
97
Not enough data
9.0
93
Not enough data
9.0
96
Not enough data
9.4
96
Inventory Management Platform Features
Not enough data
9.3
101
Not enough data
9.3
102
Not enough data
9.1
102
Not enough data
8.9
98
Not enough data
9.1
98
Not enough data
9.3
102
Not enough data
9.1
100
Not enough data
9.4
98
Not enough data
9.5
101
Not enough data
9.5
101
Bill Generation
Not enough data
8.4
220
Not enough data
8.8
225
Not enough data
8.9
226
Bill Processing
Not enough data
8.3
216
Not enough data
8.5
217
Not enough data
8.8
220
Integration
Not enough data
8.9
230
Not enough data
8.8
225
Not enough data
8.1
209
Agentic AI - Billing
Not enough data
8.6
129
Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
QuickBooks Online Advanced and Xero are categorized as Accounting
Unique Categories
QuickBooks Online Advanced has no unique categories
Xero is categorized as Invoice Management, Inventory Control, Expense Management, Billing, and Nonprofit Accounting
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
QuickBooks Online Advanced
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
28.9%
Construction
8.1%
Non-Profit Organization Management
8.1%
Information Technology and Services
4.3%
Retail
3.8%
Other
46.8%
Accounting
20.0%
Information Technology and Services
10.0%
Computer Software
6.7%
Marketing and Advertising
5.1%
Consulting
3.5%
Other
54.8%
Discussions
What is QBO advanced?
1 Comment
BR
QBO Advanced is a certification you can get through the QuickBooks Online Accountant training modules. If means you have an deeper
or more "advanced"...Read more
What is the best way to keep the session active on a laptop?
1 Comment
YW
leave the window open. Also, I find with Microsoft edge less authenticating is required making it easy to log in. Read more
What is the best way to track inventory?
1 Comment
YW
I would also, Please let me know what system you use, I have been looking for something for some time now.
Plz and ty. Read more
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