Notion or Xero?
Which saas & b2b tool brand is right for you?
Xerowins 4 of 7 categories
WINNER
Xero
Beautiful accounting software
4.4/5
|45,000 reviews4
Wins
2006
Founded
mid
Price
Head-to-Head Comparison
95
Features & Functionality
Notion wins
88
78
Ease of Use
Xero wins
85
82
Integrations
Xero wins
88
88
Pricing & Value
Notion wins
78
75
Customer Support
75
80
Scalability
Xero wins
82
82
Security & Compliance
Xero wins
88
Notion excels at
Features & FunctionalityPricing & Value
Xero excels at
Ease of UseIntegrationsScalabilitySecurity & Compliance
Pros & Cons
Notion
Incredibly flexible block-based editor
Beautiful, minimal interface design
Generous free tier for individuals
All-in-one solution reduces tool sprawl
Steep learning curve for advanced features
Performance degrades with large databases (10K+ rows)
Xero
Beautiful interface
Strong bank feeds
Multi-currency support
Good app marketplace
Limited US payroll
Basic inventory
The Bottom Line
Choose Notion if you want...
- Startups and small teams (1-100 employees)
- Knowledge management and internal wikis
- Technical documentation
- Product teams and roadmapping
Choose Xero if you want...
- Small businesses globally
- UK/ANZ businesses
- Clean UI lovers
- Multi-currency needs
Our pick: Xero — Better overall scores and stronger performance across key categories. However, Notion is the better choice if you prioritize features & functionality or pricing & value.
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Last updated: 2024-12-10
Xero
+80
Score
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Last updated: 2024-12-10
