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Work smarter with apps powered by AI

From managing receipts to forecasting cash flow, explore how Xero-connected apps leverage AI to tackle busywork and streamline day-to-day processes in your business.
Optimising workflows with AI apps

What to know about AI tools in your business

The AI-powered apps in the Xero App Store integrate into your familiar Xero environment to automate repetitive tasks, without you having to become an AI expert yourself. All while you maintain full control and oversight.

More time for high-value work

Let AI software take care of routine operational tasks like data entry and transaction matching, so you can focus on more impactful work.

Easy set up

No coding. No complex builds. These apps are designed to work out of the box with Xero - often running quietly in the background - making them easy to adopt, even if you’re not tech-savvy.

Your assistant, not your replacement

You set the parameters, review suggestions, and always have the final say. Think of AI apps as your new, super-efficient assistant.

AI apps for accountants and bookkeepers

Simplify compliance tasks, improve advisory services and boost efficiency in your firm with AI software that draws powerful insights and takes care of the busywork.
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  1. XBert

    5 out of 5 stars
     68
    5 x 2026 App Finalists. XBert is AI Work Intelligence for bookkeepers and accountants — the workflow platform built on live accounting data. 150+ built-in & prompted data quality checks arrive as assignable work, not another report. Workflow, capacity, analytics & XPM sync in one place. MCP Enabled.

  2. Vinyl

    5 out of 5 stars
     41
    Vinyl is your AI notetaker and meeting assistant for accountants and bookkeepers. It records, transcribes, and files meeting notes, syncing your client records from XPM—saving time, boosting accuracy, and keeping every client conversation tracked and searchable. Trusted by 220+ firms.

  3. fileAI

    4.76 out of 5 stars
     37
    fileLedger by fileAI: AI Bookkeeping for Xero. Proprietary AI data extraction powers core AP/AR and expense workflows—processing invoices, receipts, POs, SOAs, and more, with no manual entry or complex setup. Our new bank feed integration pushes transactions straight into Xero's Reconcile tab.

  4. Receiptor AI

    5 out of 5 stars
     1
    Receiptor AI finds every receipt and invoice in your email, WhatsApp and iMessage, checks the data, and files it in Xero as the right Bill or Spend Money transaction, with the original attached. It matches existing records first, so no duplicates.
Build your own automated workflow with AI apps.

Build your own AI-powered automated workflows

Build your own multi-step, AI-powered workflows across the apps and systems you already use with these workflow automation apps.
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Build your own automated workflow with AI apps.

AI apps to simplify bills and expenses

Let AI effortlessly sync and file receipts, match invoices to POs and more, speeding up your workflows and simplifying month's end.
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  1. Dext

    4.81 out of 5 stars
     1116
    Dext - AI bookkeeping automation. Captures receipts, invoices, expenses and mileage, automates payments, extracts, codes and syncs everything to Xero, VAT and all. Start your 14-day free trial today. More than 1.1K reviews on the Xero App Store.

  2. tofu

    4.88 out of 5 stars
     138
    tofu is AI bookkeeping automation for accounting firms. Process invoices, receipts, and bank statements in 200+ languages and post them straight into Xero. Used by accountants across 50+ countries, including 7 of the top 10 global accounting networks.

  3. fileAI

    4.76 out of 5 stars
     37
    fileLedger by fileAI: AI Bookkeeping for Xero. Proprietary AI data extraction powers core AP/AR and expense workflows—processing invoices, receipts, POs, SOAs, and more, with no manual entry or complex setup. Our new bank feed integration pushes transactions straight into Xero's Reconcile tab.

  4. WellyBox

    Find all your receipts in Gmail or Outlook automatically. Join 70,000+ customers using the power of GPT and OCR to automate manual admin tasks. Meet WellyBox, your AI virtual assistant for receipts.

AI apps to help control your cash flow

Easily stay across your cash flow position when you use AI tools to chase invoices, deliver vital business insights and more to help guide your decisions.
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  1. Clockwork AI

    5 out of 5 stars
     1
    Intelligent all-in-one FP&A platform for entrepreneurs and advisors.

  2. FINNEX AI Assistant

    5 out of 5 stars
     3
    Use ChatGPT-style AI assistant directly in Excel to automate your Bookkeeping, Billing, Invoicing, and Reporting in Xero.

Create custom integrations with AI

Have you got an idea for a Xero integration that doesn't exist yet? Creating custom solutions is easier than ever with AI tools. Check out our AI automation video series, AI toolkit and prompt library, and get access to expert help to develop your own integration.
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Learn more about using AI in your business

We’ve created guides for both small businesses and accountants and bookkeepers that aim to demystify AI and give you practical tips to use it to support your day-to-day operations.
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Using AI apps with Xero - FAQ

Are AI apps accurate and trustworthy?

Is my data safe with AI software?

Are AI apps going to replace me?

Are AI tools expensive?

How do I get started using AI software with Xero?

Can I build my own app or custom integration using AI that connects with Xero?

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.