Professional accounting features at a better price. Desktop app you control, with a 12-year price lock that Xero doesn't offer.
Try Kantivo FreeXero is a solid accounting platform. Clean interface, good features, reliable service. But their pricing has crept up over the years, and their cheapest plan limits you to 20 invoices per month. Kantivo gives you unlimited invoices at a lower price.
| Feature | Kantivo | Xero |
|---|---|---|
| Price (Annual) | $540 | $1,080 (Established) |
| Double-Entry Accounting | ✓ | ✓ |
| Unlimited Invoices | ✓ | ✓ (Growing+) |
| Bill Tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bank Reconciliation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Financial Reports | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multi-Currency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Online Payments | ✓ (Stripe) | ✓ |
| 12-Year Price Lock | ✓ | ✗ |
| Desktop App (Local Data) | ✓ | ✗ (Cloud only) |
| Unlimited Devices | ✓ | ✗ |
| Multi-Company (Same Account) | ✓ (Pro+) | ✗ (Separate subscriptions) |
Xero stores everything in the cloud. Kantivo is a desktop app - your financial data stays on your computer. You decide when and how to back it up.
Xero's prices have increased multiple times. Our 12-year price lock means your rate stays the same regardless of market conditions.
With Xero, each company needs a separate subscription. Kantivo Pro plan lets you manage unlimited companies from one account.
Xero Early plan caps you at 20 invoices/month. Kantivo has no invoice limits, even on the Basic plan.
We'll be honest: Xero has a larger ecosystem of integrations. If you need to connect to specific third-party apps, check if Kantivo supports them. Xero also has a mobile app for iOS and Android - Kantivo is desktop-focused with mobile browser access.
But for core accounting, invoicing, and financial reporting? Kantivo delivers the same functionality at a significantly lower cost.
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