

The reporting and interface Xero presents just makes doing your daily/weekly/quarterly accounting less frustrating. If QuickBooks seems like a step too far, Xero might be a good place to dip your toe into the water. There are still plenty of options for small businesses included with Xero, so you don’t sacrifice too much power for the good looking interface. If you want a detailed breakdown on features, I love the QuickBooks Online vs Xero piece that Sleeter put up last year. In short, the software systems are remarkably similar, with QuickBooks handling tax and payroll a bit better than Xero. QUICKEN HOME AND BUSINESS 2019 WITH ALTERNATIVE SOFTWARE Xero, though, has better inventory and data management in place.

If Quicken was your go-to solution because of its low price, Wave might be a good replacement for you. It’s also a solid accounting system, presenting a series of options more akin to Quicken than the QuickBooks. You won’t be doing inventory with Wave or making a deep dive into sales tax accounting, but you can manage your day-to-day revenue and expenses.
