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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. ServiceM8

    4.57 out of 5 stars
     320
    The job management app for trade contractors & service businesses, with everything to help you cut paperwork, complete more jobs & provide amazing customer service.

  2. Dext

    4.81 out of 5 stars
     1072
    Automate your bookkeeping with Dext. Capture receipts, track expenses and mileage, and connect to Xero, 11,500+ apps, banks, and more. Save time, reduce errors, boost efficiency. Free trial!

  3. ApprovalMax

    4.8 out of 5 stars
     568
    ApprovalMax makes it easy for Xero customers to build robust financial controls across accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR).

  4. Deputy

    4 out of 5 stars
     143
    Simplify Shift Work with Staff Scheduling, Time Tracking & Labor Compliance. Generate Xero invoices in one click from employees' worked time!

'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. Syft

      4.83 out of 5 stars
       471
      Reports | Graphs | Forecasts | Consolidations | Budgets | Valuations | Financial Statements | Tax | Industry Benchmarks | AI Insights

    2. ServiceM8

      4.57 out of 5 stars
       320
      The job management app for trade contractors & service businesses, with everything to help you cut paperwork, complete more jobs & provide amazing customer service.

    3. Translucent #Multi-Entity

      5 out of 5 stars
       19
      Translucent connects your multiple Xero entities into one platform. Automate consolidation, reconcile intercompany balances, and gain real-time group visibility. Free 14-day trial!

    4. Make

      4.5 out of 5 stars
       12
      Make lets you design, build, and automate by connecting Xero with thousands of apps in just a few clicks.
    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.