New Zealand Small Business App of the Year 2026

Introducing the finalists of the 2026 Xero Small Business App of the Year Award! This category celebrates apps that have contributed to the success, growth and operational efficiency of small businesses in Aotearoa New Zealand.

1. 

   Debtor management, Invoicing and jobs

   Paidnice

   5 out of 5 stars

    82

   Debtor management, Invoicing and jobs

   #1 AR automation for Xero. Automate late fees, interest, reminders from your domain, statements, payment plans & collections - tailored to every customer. Live in 15 min. 🏆 2025 Xero Global Small Business App of the Year.
2. 

   Bills and expenses, Invoicing and jobs

   Pulsify

   5 out of 5 stars

    8

   Bills and expenses, Invoicing and jobs

   AI-first accounts payable automation. Stop manual processes and catch payment errors before they cost you. Pulsify extracts, codes, and validates every invoice. Duplicates, fraud, and PO mismatches are flagged before approval. Multi-step approvals put every bill in a queue with clear owners.
3. 

   Other, Reporting and forecasting

   Re-Leased

   4.8 out of 5 stars

    77

   Other, Reporting and forecasting

   Re-Leased is the purpose-built property management platform for commercial portfolios. Connect to Xero for real-time, two-way sync of tenant data and financial accounts - automate rent and recoveries, reduce arrears, and reconcile faster with built-in workflows.
4. 

   Bills and expenses, Payments

   Weel

   4.84 out of 5 stars

    102

   Bills and expenses, Payments

   Every Expense Complete. Weel is the AI-powered expense management platform trusted by 4,000+ Australian and New Zealand businesses. Issue corporate cards, automate accounts payable, snap receipts, and reconcile with Xero in real time - so every expense closes itself. No chasing.