Best Xero Alternative for Founders
Looking for a Xero alternative? Valerium offers founder-friendly financial management without the accounting complexity. Compare features, pricing, and see why teams are switching to Valerium.
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Key differences at a glance
Design Philosophy
Built for founders
Built for accountants
Complexity
Simple and intuitive
Full accounting system
Setup Time
Under 5 minutes
Hours to configure
Contracts
Native e-signature
Not included
Feature comparison
See how Valerium compares to Xero on the features that matter.
| Feature | Valerium | Xero |
|---|---|---|
| Bank connections | Statement import (CSV) | Automatic bank feeds |
| Invoicing | Yes | Yes |
| Expense claims | Yes | Yes |
| Time tracking | Built-in | Add-on |
| Customer portal | Yes | No |
| Receipt capture | Attached to transactions | Manual |
| No accounting knowledge needed | Yes | No |
| Quick setup | Yes | No |
| Reports shared by link | Yes | No |
| Clean dashboard | Yes | No |
Pricing comparison
Transparent pricing, no surprises.
Valerium
Starter
- •Invoicing and online payments (Stripe)
- •Statement import (CSV)
- •Receipts attached to transactions
- •Time tracking
- •Contracts with e-signature
- •Financial reports and metrics
- •Accounting exports (QuickBooks, Xero)
- •Multi-currency
- •2 bank accounts · unlimited invoices
Pro
- •Everything in Starter
- •10 bank accounts · unlimited invoices
- •Customer portal
- •HubSpot, Linear and Slack
- •API and webhooks
- •Priority support within 24h
7-day free trial. Cancel anytime.
Xero
Starter
- •Send 20 invoices
- •Enter 5 bills
- •Bank reconciliation
- •Capture bills and receipts
Standard
- •Unlimited invoices
- •Unlimited bills
- •Bulk reconcile
- •Multi-currency
Premium
- •Everything in Standard
- •Multi-currency
- •Expense management
- •Project tracking
Invoice and bill limits on lower tiers
Switching from Xero to Valerium
Making the switch is straightforward. Here's how to get started.
Export your Xero data
Download your contacts and transaction history as CSV files.
Sign up for Valerium
Create your account and import your bank statement (CSV).
Import customers
Add your existing customers to continue invoicing.
Import your statements
Import your bank statement whenever you need. Categorization rules apply automatically.
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about switching from Xero to Valerium.
Valerium is designed for founders who want clarity over their finances, not complex accounting. If you need features like multi-entity consolidation or detailed inventory tracking, Xero might be more appropriate. But for most founders and small teams, Valerium provides everything you need with far less complexity.
Ready to make the switch?
Start your 7-day free trial. No credit card required until you're ready to upgrade.