12 Powerful Xero Integrations & Add-ons to Grow Your Business
Xero is one of the world’s leading accounting platforms—especially popular with small businesses. It strikes the ideal balance between being powerful enough for professional accountants and intuitive enough for non-finance teams.
But the real magic happens when you start integrating Xero with other tools. Xero’s extensive app marketplace features a wide range of add-ons and integrations that enhance functionality, reduce manual work, and save time for you, your accountant, and your team.
Best of all, these integrations are plug-and-play. You don’t need deep technical knowledge to get started.
Let’s walk through 12 excellent Xero-compatible tools that can help streamline your operations and grow your business. And if you’re not sure where to begin, find WLP for assistance—we’re here to guide you through setup and strategy.
Add-ons vs Integrations: What’s the Difference?
Before diving in, it’s helpful to understand the difference:
- Add-ons: Built by Xero to extend core functionality (e.g. Xero Projects, Xero Practice Manager).
- Integrations: External software tools that sync with Xero, built by third-party developers (e.g. Stripe, Shopify, Pipedrive).
While ownership of the connection differs, both add-ons and integrations work to keep your systems in sync and automate your accounting tasks.
Expense & Spend Management Tools
1. Spendesk
Spendesk modernizes company spending with smart company cards, real-time expense tracking, and budget controls. Integrated with Xero, it provides a seamless flow from payment to reconciliation—no manual entry required.
How it works:
- Two-way sync with Xero for chart of accounts and coding.
- Easy export of spend data.
- Employees handle spending while accountants manage Xero access.
2. Dext
Dext simplifies collecting and managing receipts, bills, and invoices. It’s perfect for keeping clean, accurate records and feeds directly into Xero.
How it works:
- Syncs with Xero’s Chart of Accounts.
- Exports receipts and bills into Xero.
- Connects with Xero HQ for alerts and updates.
3. Xero Expenses
Xero’s in-house expense add-on helps teams capture and submit expense claims directly from their phone, with minimal admin and automatic syncing.
How it works:
- Employees log expenses and mileage from the mobile app.
- Claims auto-sync into Xero for quick approval and reimbursement.
- Reduces manual errors and speeds up processes.
E-commerce & Retail Tools
4. BigCommerce
BigCommerce enables sales across your website and major marketplaces. It manages everything from checkout to inventory, while syncing customer and order data into Xero.
How it works:
- Syncs online sales, inventory, and customer info with Xero.
5. Veeqo
Focused on shipping and inventory, Veeqo supports e-commerce fulfillment and warehouse management. It’s ideal for businesses scaling operations.
How it works:
- Converts orders to Xero invoices.
- Automates profit and stock tracking.
- Syncs payments and purchase orders.
6. Timely
Timely is a cloud-based booking system for salons, spas, and studios. It handles scheduling, payments, and customer data—and sends it all to Xero automatically.
How it works:
- Syncs appointments and payments as Xero invoices.
- Links Timely accounts to your chart of accounts.
7. Shopify
Shopify lets businesses launch online stores quickly. The Xero integration automates accounting for every sale, refund, and payout.
How it works:
- Automatically imports sales and payout info.
- Tracks clearing accounts and payment methods in Xero.
Payment & Billing Tools
8. Stripe
Stripe helps businesses accept credit card payments online, either for one-off or recurring charges. Its integration with Xero makes reconciliation easy.
How it works:
- Enables invoice payments directly from Xero.
- Automatically matches Stripe transactions in Xero.
9. Chargebee
Built for SaaS companies, Chargebee manages subscriptions, billing, and taxes. It works with Stripe and other processors, with Xero syncing built in.
How it works:
- Syncs sales, taxes, and adjustments into Xero.
- Auto-updates daily or on demand.
10. SumUp POS
SumUp provides point-of-sale hardware and software for retail and hospitality businesses. It links sales data directly to your Xero ledger.
How it works:
- Exports card payments to Xero.
- Tracks overdue payments and consolidates revenue data.
Sales & CRM Tools
11. Salesforce (via Breadwinner)
The Breadwinner app connects Salesforce to Xero, enabling sales and finance teams to collaborate without delays.
How it works:
- Create Xero invoices directly from Salesforce data.
- Monitor invoice status inside your CRM.
12. Pipedrive
Pipedrive is a lightweight CRM ideal for growing sales teams. Paired with Xero via SyncQ, it links deals to invoices without double data entry.
How it works:
- Create invoices from closed deals.
- Sync deal stages with payment status.
Find the Right Xero Tools—With Help from WLP
Whether you need better expense tracking, want to simplify online sales, or are searching for smoother payment processes, the Xero ecosystem has a solution.
And if you’re unsure which integration to choose or how to connect them properly, find WLP for assistance. We’ll help you select the best tools, set them up correctly, and ensure your business gets the most from every integration.
Let the systems do the heavy lifting—so you can focus on growth.