Xero or Notion?

Which saas & b2b tool brand is right for you?

Xerowins 4 of 7 categories
WINNER
Xero

Xero

Beautiful accounting software

4.4/5
|45,000 reviews
4
Wins
2006
Founded
mid
Price
Notion

Notion

All-in-one workspace

4.7/5
|45,000 reviews
2
Wins
2016
Founded
mid
Price

Head-to-Head Comparison

88
Features & Functionality
Notion wins
95
85
Ease of Use
Xero wins
78
88
Integrations
Xero wins
82
78
Pricing & Value
Notion wins
88
75
Customer Support
75
82
Scalability
Xero wins
80
88
Security & Compliance
Xero wins
82
Xero

Xero excels at

Ease of UseIntegrationsScalabilitySecurity & Compliance
Notion

Notion excels at

Features & FunctionalityPricing & Value

Pros & Cons

Xero

Xero

Beautiful interface
Strong bank feeds
Multi-currency support
Good app marketplace
Limited US payroll
Basic inventory
Notion

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)

The Bottom Line

Choose Xero if you want...

  • Small businesses globally
  • UK/ANZ businesses
  • Clean UI lovers
  • Multi-currency needs

Choose Notion if you want...

  • Startups and small teams (1-100 employees)
  • Knowledge management and internal wikis
  • Technical documentation
  • Product teams and roadmapping

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.

Real-Time Brand Data

Stock prices, reviews, sentiment & more

Xero

Xero

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PricingFeaturesSupportAlternativesIntegration
G2
4.24071208784251
(1,789)
LeaderHigh Performer
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Capterra
4.694684764716827
(534)
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TrustpilotGood
3.590139352452928
(148)
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Last updated: 2024-12-10
Notion

Notion

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TemplatesDatabasesNotion AIPerformanceObsidian comparisonTeam collaborationAPI integrations
G2
4.7
(5,847)
Leader - Spring 2024Best Usability
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Capterra
4.7
(2,134)
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TrustpilotGreat
3.8
(892)
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Product Hunt
12,847upvotes

#4 Product of the Year 2018

Last updated: 2024-12-10