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FreshBooks

Detailed profit and loss comparisons
Simple data import and export
Automated invoice generator
30-day free trial

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QuickBooks

Customizable templates
Mobile app tracks miles driven
30-day free trial
A little pricey for small operations

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Xero

Unlimited users
App Marketplace has 800+ apps
30-day free trial
Not all plans offer expense management

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Zoho Books

Hugely capable software with a simple interface
Tracks Purchase Orders, Sales Orders, Invoices and more
Project tracking capabilities
Simple mobile app available

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Sage

Easy to use
Integrates with Microsoft 365
30-day free trial
Expensive and clunky per-user pricing

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Reviewed and researched by:

Natasha Willett BSc, MA

Researcher (MMRS)

Adam Rowe

Writer

How we create our scores

Our Accounting Software recommendations are based on independent research that’s designed to give you a clear, objective picture of these different tools, empowering you to make an informed decision.

Ease of Use - There’s no sense choosing accounting software that no one in your finance team can figure out how to use, or that blocks other staff from getting their tasks done quickly and effortlessly. We rate software on simplicity to get set up with and for day-to-day ease of use.

Depth of Features - There’s little sense paying for features you’ll never need, but at the same time, choosing accounting software that won’t let you track what you need could hurt your business in the long run. We judge accounting software features, from built-in tools and settings to the depth of the available integrations and plug-ins via app stores.

Value - You can’t make the right decision without considering the price. That’s why we analyze pricing plans vs the features you get in return, assessing value for money, plus a wide range of other cost-related metrics to give you the clearest picture possible of costs and whether you’re getting true value.

Support - If problems arise during setup, while inputting expenses, or at any point when running your accounting software, you’ll want first class support to ensure problems are resolved immediately.