Xero is the #20 ranked tax app on Shopify, with a 1.9 average rating from 29 reviews, with a free plan available, as of July 9, 2026.
Xero is a Shopify App Store app by Xero, launched July 2021. With a rating of 1.9★ from 29 reviews, it currently ranks #20 in the Tax category.
AppRanks data: Xero ranks #20 in Tax on Shopify App Store, placing it in the top 13% of that category.
AppRanks verdict
Generated from live marketplace data — refreshed daily
Xero is a mixed-rating Shopify app with a limited review volume. It is listed in the Tax category on Shopify App Store, which AppRanks treats as the canonical taxonomy node for ranking and competitor comparison. 29 reviews put it in the early-traction tier — useful for early-stage stores willing to be on the leading edge. Early-traction review counts are sensitive to single launch periods or feature events, so a 30-day re-check before bigger commitments often resolves whether the trend is sustained. The free tier lets you trial the entry feature set without committing a payment method. AppRanks tracks rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position daily — the figures on this page reflect the most recent scrape from the canonical Shopify App Store listing.
Pros
- +Free tier available — no card required to evaluate
Cons
- −Average rating below 4.0 (1.9★) — read recent low-star reviews before committing
- −Limited review base (29) — ratings can shift significantly with new feedback
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About Xero
How Xero works
This integration automatically syncs a daily summary of your Shopify sales with Xero at the end of each day, giving you an accurate view of cash flow and business performance, while allowing you to reconcile your payouts in a timely way.
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Key features
- Syncs Shopify sales to Xero daily for timely payout reconciliation
- Creates a daily summary invoice for preferred payment gateways
- Group Shopify sales by tax rate to help you manage sales tax (AU/UK/NZ only)
- Shows sales, discounts, shipping, refunds, gift card, and fees across invoices
Standardized capabilities
Normalized capabilities detected for this app, comparable across the marketplace.
- Accounts Receivable TrackingTrack and manage outstanding customer payments efficiently.Common
- Billing And InvoicingManage customer billing and invoicing seamlessly with automated processes.Common
- Cash Flow ManagementTrack and manage cash flow to ensure financial health of your business.Differentiator
- Compliance ReportingGenerate reports to ensure adherence to regulatory standards.
- Daily Sales SummaryReceive a summary of daily sales performance and metrics.Common
- Error ResolutionQuickly resolve errors in transactions or processes to maintain operational efficiency.Differentiator
- Expense TrackingKeep track of expenses to manage budgets effectively.Differentiator
- Historical Data ImportImport past data to analyze trends and insights.Common
- Income and Balance TrackingTrack income and balance for better financial management.Common
- Liability CalculationCalculate liabilities accurately for financial reporting and management.Niche
- Multi-Currency SupportEnable transactions in multiple currencies for global customers.Common
- Payment ReconciliationReconcile bank transactions with sales and payments.Differentiator
- Payout ManagementManage and oversee all payout processes efficiently.Common
- Sales and Refunds OverviewGet a comprehensive view of sales and refunds in one place.table-stakes
- Sales Tax ManagementManage and calculate sales tax for transactions automatically.table-stakes
- Sales Tax MappingMap sales tax rates to products and services for accurate billing.Common
- Tax Rate ManagementManage and update tax rates for accurate billing and compliance.Common
- Transaction ManagementTrack and manage all financial transactions within your store.table-stakes
- VAT InvoicingGenerate and manage VAT-compliant invoices for your transactions.Common
Pricing plans
Basic
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Standard13/month
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Category rankings
As of Jul 9, 2026- Tax#20of 163Top 13%
- Accounting#44of 271Top 17%
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Competitors & alternatives
Xerodoesn't have curated competitor matchups yet. Other tracked tax apps on Shopify:
Frequently asked questions
What is Xero?
Xero is an app for Shopify. It currently holds a 1.9-star rating from 29 merchant reviews, and it has been listed on the marketplace since 2021. It is listed under the Tax category on AppRanks, where you can see its current category position, review-velocity trend, and how it compares against the top alternatives in the same space. Developed by Xero.
Is Xero free?
Xero offers a free plan that merchants can install on Shopify without entering payment details. Paid tiers Standard unlock additional features for teams that outgrow the free plan. Pricing details on this page are mirrored from the live Shopify listing and refresh on each scrape cycle.
Who uses Xero?
Xero is actively installed across Shopify stores tracked by AppRanks. Its review base is still building, which usually maps to early-stage merchants and stores piloting a new workflow. It is part of the Tax category on Shopify.
Where does Xero rank on Shopify?
Xero currently sits at position #20 in the Tax category on Shopify. That places it in the top 12% of 163 apps tracked in the same category. Category positions are read from the live marketplace ranking and refresh on each scrape, so the number you see here reflects the most recent crawl rather than a long-running average.
What does Xero integrate with?
Xero lists 2 integrations on its Shopify marketplace page. The most prominent are apps.xero.com, See Xero app store. Integration data is mirrored from the live Shopify listing on each refresh, so the set above tracks whatever the developer has currently published — it does not reflect deeper compatibility AppRanks has not been able to verify from public data.