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Get started with apps

Learn a better way to run your business. Our guides take it back to basics and tell you everything you need to know about apps and how they can benefit your business today.
Apps 101

What are apps and why should you care?

No one gets into business for their love of admin. Find out exactly what apps are, and all the ways they’re benefiting businesses like yours.
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A piggy bank in the shape of an S - S for savings.
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How to choose the right apps for your business

Different businesses need different apps. Our 5 step guide makes it easy to find the apps to suit you.
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Apps to help solve your top pain points

Apps are designed to solve business problems like cash flow. We’ll show you some of the apps that can help solve four common business pain points.
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A hand holding a debit card in the shape of a P - P for paid

Apps to get started

We’ve done the hard work for you with this curated list. Discover apps that are easy to get started with and popular with other Xero customers.
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  1. Tradify

    4.65 out of 5 stars
     181
    The job management app trusted by 60,000+ tradespeople worldwide! Manage enquiries, quotes, scheduling, staff, timesheets, job tracking, invoicing and more. Works seamlessly with Xero to automate your accounts. Exclusive Offer for UK Customers - Get 50% off for 6 months. Use code - TAXYEAR2026

  2. Square

    4.02 out of 5 stars
     72
    Square helps sellers of all sizes start, run, and grow their business. Take payments any way you want. Whether online or in-person, get paid quickly and securely with a variety of hardware and software to process credit cards, Apple Pay, and Android Pay, including touch-free options.

  3. Paidnice

    5 out of 5 stars
     67
    #1 AR Automation for Xero. Automated Late Fees, Interest, Payment Discounts. Quotes, Email & SMS Reminders. Auto-send Statements & Charge Interest on Aged Debt. 🏆 Winner Xero Global Small Business App of the Year.

  4. Stripe

    2.58 out of 5 stars
     358
    Stripe makes it easy to accept payments from debit cards, credit cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay for online invoices sent from Xero—so you can get paid faster.

'It's allowed us to simplify our business and help realise our goals'

Donovan Croot from Clovalley Farms uses apps Figured and PaySauce together with Xero to run a more efficient business and to free up time to spend with his young family.
    Donovan Croot from Clovalley Farms sitting at a table on his farm
    Donovan Croot from Clovalley Farms sitting at a table on his farm

    Featured apps

    Still not sure where to start? Check out the apps we're featuring this month for their great benefits and customer experience.
    Take a look at our recommendations

    1. Revolut Business

      4 out of 5 stars
       8
      Get a 3-month trial of Revolut Business and connect to Xero to save time on bookkeeping. Sync transactions, import and export bills, and track expenses with receipts, tax rates, and categories attached. Accept payments into your Business account, with invoices automatically marked as paid in Xero.

    2. Mayday

      4.98 out of 5 stars
       308
      Mend month end. Xero People's Choice Award Winner 2025. Save weeks every month by automating intercompany and core accounting operations. Close faster with zero errors, zero spreadsheet stress.

    3. Parex Bridge

      4.92 out of 5 stars
       249
      Integrate your eCommerce data to your Xero account. Shopify, BigCommerce, ebay, Amazon, Wix, Woocommerce, Squarespace, etc Our app will sync all your Customers, Products, and Orders from eCommerce to Xero. You can choose to do it automatically or initiate it yourself.

    4. BillBjorn

      4.87 out of 5 stars
       23
      Scan invoices into Xero in seconds, not hours. Automate data entry, reduce errors with powerful OCR, and simplify your workflow. Effortlessly sync bills, receipts, and invoices into Xero with accuracy and speed. Start your free trial today and focus on growing your business stress-free.
    Although Xero reviews each app in the Xero App Store, we can’t give any guarantees. It’s up to you to assess the performance, quality and suitability of any app before going ahead.