SaaS Directory

QuickBooks vs Xero: Which Is Better for Your Team?

Quick verdict

QuickBooks wins for the widest accountant and bookkeeper familiarity in the US. Xero wins for unlimited user seats and a more modern interface.

Feature
QuickBooks Online logoQuickBooks Online
Xero logoXero
PricingSolopreneur $20/mo · Simple Start $38/mo (1 user) · Essentials $75/mo (3 users) · Plus $115/mo (5 users) · Advanced $275/mo (25 users) — prices raised Aug 2026, promos often 50% off first 3 monthsEarly $25/mo · Growing $55/mo · Established $90/mo (as of Mar 2026) — unlimited users on every plan, 30-day free trial, promo of 85% off first 6 months for new US customers
Rating4.0 / 54.4 / 5
Best forUS small-to-mid businesses wanting the most widely-supported accounting softwareSmall businesses with multiple people needing collaborative access without per-user fees
Automated bank feed reconciliation
AI-assisted bookkeeping/insights
Bill Pay and expense automation
Industry-specific reporting templates
Unlimited users on every plan
Hubdoc receipt/document capture included
Multi-currency accounting & project tracking (Established)
Automatic sales tax and 1099/W-9 handling
QuickBooks Online logo

QuickBooks Online

★★★★4.0

The most widely used small business accounting software.

Xero logo

Xero

★★★★4.4

Cloud accounting software with a modern interface.