Xero is great accounting software — but it's only accounting software. OneBookPlus gives Australian small to medium businesses invoicing, CRM, bookings, marketing, and accounting in one affordable app. No add-ons, no extra subscriptions.
At a glance
From $0/mo — everything included
From $35/mo — accounting only
Feature by feature
See exactly what's included in each platform. OneBookPlus replaces Xero and 5+ other tools Australian small to medium businesses typically pay for.
| Feature | OneBookPlus | Xero |
|---|---|---|
| GST-compliant invoicing | ||
| Quoting with one-click accept | ||
| CRM & contact management | ||
| Online booking page | ||
| Google Calendar sync | ||
| Email marketing & campaigns | ||
| Accounting & P&L reports | ||
| BAS / ATO tax summaries | ||
| Google review requests | ||
| Payment reminders | ||
| Mobile-first design | ||
| Free plan available | ||
| Price (AUD) | From $0/mo | From $35/mo |
| All included | Accounting only |
Why switch
Xero charges $35-78/month for accounting alone. Add HubSpot CRM ($20+/mo), Calendly ($15+/mo), and Mailchimp ($15+/mo) and you're spending $85-180+/month. OneBookPlus includes everything from $0-69/month.
Stop switching between 5 different apps. OneBookPlus connects your invoices, CRM, bookings, marketing, and accounting in a single platform so your data flows automatically and you never miss a beat.
OneBookPlus is designed in Melbourne for Australian small to medium businesses. GST calculation, ABN validation via the Australian Business Register, ATO-compliant BAS summaries, and AUD formatting are built in from day one.
Xero's mobile app is limited. OneBookPlus is built mobile-first so you can send invoices, manage bookings, check your CRM, and track finances from your phone — perfect for tradies and on-the-go business owners.
FAQ
For most Australian small to medium businesses, yes. Xero is a powerful accounting tool, but it only handles accounting. You need to add Xero add-ons like HubSpot for CRM, Calendly for bookings, and Mailchimp for email marketing — each with their own monthly fee. OneBookPlus includes invoicing, CRM, bookings, marketing, and accounting in one app starting from $0/month. If you need enterprise-level accounting with complex inventory or multi-entity reporting, Xero may still be the better choice. But for sole traders, freelancers, tradies, and small teams, OneBookPlus gives you more value at a fraction of the cost.
Yes. OneBookPlus handles all the core features small to medium businesses use Xero for: GST-compliant invoicing, expense tracking, profit and loss reports, BAS summaries, and bank reconciliation. Plus you get CRM, online bookings, email marketing, and review management included — features that would require expensive Xero add-ons. Many Australian small to medium businesses have switched from Xero to OneBookPlus and saved hundreds of dollars per month by consolidating their tools.
Xero's Starter plan begins at $35/month for basic accounting and invoicing. Their Standard plan is $55/month and Premium is $78/month. On top of that, you'll need separate subscriptions for CRM ($20-50/mo), bookings ($15-30/mo), and email marketing ($15-50/mo). That adds up to $85-200+/month. OneBookPlus starts free and includes everything — invoicing, CRM, bookings, marketing, and accounting — for $0-69/month depending on your plan. That's a potential saving of over $1,500 per year.
Absolutely. OneBookPlus automatically calculates 10% GST on all invoices and quotes, validates ABN numbers via the Australian Business Register, tracks GST collected and paid, and generates ATO-ready BAS summaries. The accounting engine is built for Australian tax compliance from the ground up — not retrofitted like some US-based alternatives.
OneBookPlus is the best Xero alternative for Australian small to medium businesses that want more than just accounting. While Xero focuses solely on bookkeeping and accounting, OneBookPlus gives you a complete business platform with invoicing, CRM, bookings, scheduling, email marketing, review management, and accounting — all built for Australian tax compliance with GST, ABN, and BAS support. It's also significantly more affordable, with a free plan available and paid plans starting at $29/month.
Join hundreds of Australian small to medium businesses who switched from Xero to OneBookPlus.
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