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Compare accounting software side by side — pricing, features, pros & cons. Find the best fit for your business with detailed comparisons of QuickBooks, Xero, Wave, FreshBooks and more.

Verdict

The best accounting software depends on your business size, budget, and needs. QuickBooks Online is the industry standard with the most features and integrations. Xero offers unlimited users and strong multi-currency support. FreshBooks has the best invoicing experience for freelancers. Wave is free for US and Canada-based sole proprietors.

Select tools:
FeatureQuickBooks OnlineXeroWave
Starting PriceFrom $35/moFrom $20/moFree · From $19/mo
Simple Start$35/mo$20/moFree
Essentials$65/mo$47/mo$19/mo
Plus$99/mo$80/mo—
Advanced$235/mo——
Best ForSmall Biz, EnterpriseSmall Biz, EnterpriseFreelancers, Small Biz
RegionsUS, CA, GB, AUUS, CA, GB, AU, NZ, SG, ZA, HKUS, CA
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb, Ios, Android
Key Features
  • •Bank reconciliation and transaction auto-categorization
  • •Invoicing with recurring templates and payment reminders
  • •Sales tax tracking and 1099 contractor management
  • •Inventory tracking (Plus and above)
  • •Unlimited user seats on all paid plans
  • •Multi-currency accounting with auto exchange rate updates
  • •Bank reconciliation with AI-suggested matches
  • •Invoicing with online payment links and recurring templates
  • •Free core accounting — invoicing, expense tracking, bank reconciliation
  • •Unlimited invoices and estimates on all plans
  • •Receipt scanning via mobile app (free on Pro plan)
  • •Bank and credit card connection with auto-import
Pros
  • +Industry-standard — most CPAs and bookkeepers are QuickBooks-certified, making collaboration seamless
  • +Feature-rich with dedicated modules for invoicing, inventory, payroll, and reporting
  • +Vast app marketplace with 500+ integrations covering CRM, payments, e-commerce, and more
  • +Unlimited users at every paid tier — no per-seat fees, making it cost-effective for growing teams
  • +Excellent multi-currency support with automatic exchange rate feeds and cross-currency reconciliation
  • +Clean, modern interface that is significantly easier to navigate than legacy competitors
  • +Free core accounting — no subscription needed for invoicing, reconciliation, and reporting
  • +Simple, intuitive interface designed for non-accountants and freelancers
  • +Unlimited invoices and estimates even on the free plan
Cons
  • −Steep learning curve — the depth of features can overwhelm new users, especially sole proprietors
  • −Expensive at scale — the Plus tier ($99/mo) is needed for inventory, and Advanced ($235/mo) for custom reporting
  • −Payroll is a paid add-on rather than included, increasing total cost for businesses with employees
  • −Payroll is a separate add-on in every region, adding $20–$50/mo per country
  • −Smaller integration ecosystem than QuickBooks — some niche apps are Xero-only but most major tools support both
  • −No direct phone support on the Starter plan — only email and chat
  • −US and Canada only — international operations were sunset in 2023, so not suitable for non-North-American businesses
  • −No inventory tracking — Wave cannot manage stock or COGS, making it unsuitable for product-based businesses
  • −Limited CPA access — accountants cannot collaborate inside the platform the way they can with QuickBooks or Xero
Integrations10+ integrations10+ integrations6+ integrations
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