Wealthpath Accountants are Xero Bronze Partners. But we work with MYOB, Quickbooks and others too and many of those providers have similar services and add ons that we can help you with.
But we won’t pretend we are not biased. Xero is the most used and popular accounting and bookkeeping software in Australia for a reason.
So what are add ons? Add ons are like installing apps on your phone. A quick and easy way to add functionality tailored to your specific needs. People often concentrate on the functionality part of add ons. Of being able to “plug in” abilities your business needs to make it more efficient and profitable. Perfectly true but one of the best things about them is the way they save time and effort.
No one likes “admin” or bookkeeping (except us!). It’s time taken away from actually doing business and getting work done. So here is an assortment of the most useful and popular add ons that you can plug into Xero to automate, save time, streamline, add capabilities and turbocharge your business.
Top Xero Made Add‑Ons for Small Businesses in Australia
1. Hubdoc — Automated Document Collection & Data Capture
Hubdoc is built by Xero and pulls bills, receipts, and statements into your file library automatically. It extracts key data and publishes it straight into Xero, reducing manual entry by you and errors (by you!)
Best for: Trades, hospitality, sole traders, and any business drowning in receipts.
2. Stripe — Online Payments Made Simple
Stripe (a payment gateway) integrates directly with Xero invoices with this add on. Allowing your customers to pay instantly via card or digital wallet. Faster payments mean better cash flow, and reconciliation becomes almost automatic.
Best for: Service businesses, online retailers, subscription‑based businesses.
3. Shopify Integration by Xero — Seamless eCommerce Sync
For retailers, this integration syncs orders, payouts, and fees from Shopify straight into Xero. It reduces reconciliation time and keeps your sales data clean and accurate.
Best for: Online stores wanting clean bookkeeping without manual imports.
4. Syft Analytics — Advanced Reporting & Forecasting
Syft transforms your Xero data into dashboards, forecasts, and management reports. It’s ideal for businesses that want Chief Financial Officer insights without the CFO price tag.
Best for: Growing SMEs, multi‑entity businesses, and those seeking investor‑ready reporting.
5. Xero Projects — Job Costing & Time Tracking
This Xero built add on helps track project profitability, labour, and expenses. It’s simple, integrated, and perfect for small teams.
Best for: Builders, tradies, agencies, consultants.
6. Xero Practice Manager (XPM) — Workflow for Professional Services
Although actually designed for accountants a lot of service‑based businesses use XPM for workflow, time tracking, and billing. It integrates tightly with Xero for seamless invoicing.
Best for: Agencies, legal firms, consultancies, and professional services.
7. Etsy Integration by Xero — Automated Marketplace Accounting
For makers and creatives, this integration syncs Etsy sales and fees directly into Xero, reducing reconciliation headaches.
Best for: Small creative businesses and micro‑retailers.
Top Third‑Party Add‑Ons (Not made by Xero)
These tools are widely used across Australia and consistently appear in experts lists of top Xero integrations. People use non Xero add ons all the time – without any problems. But keep in mind that these are created by third parties who are responsible for developing and maintaining them – not Xero.
1. Dext (formerly Receipt Bank) — Advanced Bookkeeping Automation
Dext is a more powerful alternative to Hubdoc, offering:
- Faster data extraction
- Supplier rules
- Multi‑user workflows
- Better document management
Great for businesses with high transaction volume or complex bookkeeping.
2. ServiceM8 — Job Management for Tradies
A favourite among Australian trades and field‑service businesses. Features include:
- Job scheduling
- Staff dispatch
- On‑site quoting
- Integrated invoicing into Xero
It reduces admin and keeps field teams organised.
3. A2X — Marketplace & eCommerce Reconciliation
The gold standard for:
- Amazon
- eBay
- Shopify
- Etsy
A2X posts clean summaries into Xero, handling fees, GST, and payouts accurately—critical for ATO compliance.
4. Square — POS for Retail & Hospitality
Square (Point of Sale) integrates seamlessly with Xero and is ideal for:
- Cafés
- Retail stores
- Market stalls
- Hospitality venues
It syncs daily sales, fees, and settlements automatically.
5. Cin7 Core (formerly DEAR) — Inventory & Manufacturing
A powerful inventory and light‑manufacturing system that syncs:
- Stock levels
- Purchase orders
- Sales orders
- COGS
Perfect for wholesalers, manufacturers, and multi‑channel retailers.
6. Link My Books — eCommerce Accounting Automation
A fast‑growing favourite for online sellers. It automates:
- Marketplace settlements
- GST breakdowns
- Fee categorisation
- Clean journal posting
It’s especially popular among Shopify and Amazon sellers looking for accuracy without manual spreadsheets.
How to Choose the Right Add Ons
Key questions to ask:
- Where do you lose the most time?
- What processes are still manual?
- Do you need better reporting or better automation?
- Are you planning to scale up in the next 12–24 months?
- This might be cool but will it actually be useful?
Think about what you need now but also what you might need in twelve months time or five years time. It can be very annoying changing over to a different add on later because you need more features.
Some add ons are free – for 30 days or until you get to a certain level of use and/or have demos. So you can try before you buy (Xero itself is free for 30 days).
Check out the Xero add on store at: xero.com
There are a lot of fantastic add ons we haven’t mentioned and new ones are being added all the time. So take the time every now and then to check out whats new. (Really do this! AI is going to revolutionise Xero and it’s add ons. But exactly how has yet to unfold).
