Shlomi Lavi /
Aug 06, 2022
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Bottom Line: Which is Better - Connected or Xero?
Connected is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Xero, and Xero is rated higher (94/100) than Connected (81/100). Xero offers users more features (13) than Connected (0). There is a clear winner in this case and it is Xero!
Looking for the right Accounting & Finance solution for your business? Buyers are primarily concerned about the real total cost of implementation (TCO), the full list of features, vendor reliability, user reviews, and the pros and cons. In this article we compare between the two software products:
Accountek Solutions Inc. Vs. Xero
Accountek Solutions Inc.: Accountek has helped thousands of Mac users run their business by allowing the ability to integrate the best of Mac and PC technology into the accounting and finance aspect of their business.We have several different support options available to Connected users. We offer an unlimited package where you receive unlimited technical support and program...
Xero : Xero was founded in July 2006 by successful technology entrepreneur Rod Drury and specialist small business accountant Hamish Edwards. Xero is listed on the New Zealand Stock Exchange and the Australian Securities Exchange and is a fast growing company with teams in Wellington, Auckland, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, San Francisco, and Milton Keynes...
Who is more expensive? Connected Accounting & ERP or Xero?
The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Accounting & Finance software includes the software license, subscription fees, software training, customizations, hardware (if needed), maintenance and support and other related services. When calculating the TCO, it's important to add all of these ”hidden costs” as well. We prepared a TCO (Total Cost) calculator for Connected Accounting & ERP and Xero.
Connected Accounting & ERP price starts at $469 per license , On a scale between 1 to 10 Connected Accounting & ERP is rated 2, which is much lower than the average cost of Accounting & Finance software. Xero price starts at $12 per month , When comparing Xero to its competitors, the software is rated 2 - much lower than the average Accounting & Finance software cost.
Bottom line: Connected Accounting & ERP cost is around the same cost of Xero.
Which software includes more/better features?
We've compared Connected Vs. Xero based on some of the most important and required Accounting & Finance features.
Connected Accounting & ERP: We are still working to collect the list of features for Connected Accounting & ERP.
Xero: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Billing & Invoicing, Budgeting & Forecasting, Fixed-Assets.
Target customer size
Connected Accounting & ERP's typical customers include: Small businesses and start ups, Xero is best for small businesses, freelancers and non-profit organizations.