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Xolo alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded Xolo alternative is Indy (2.6 GPA). It's also the best free one.
Xolo compared with 5 alternatives: Hnry, Indy, Bench, Pilot and Countingup.
Xolo has a free plan. Paid plans start at €59 per month (Xolo Leap Starter), excluding VAT. 2 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
Price against what you get
Xolo starts at about $65.91 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 5 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Hnry, Indy and Countingup start lower without scoring higher.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Xolo
Hnry
Tax and accounting service for sole traders in New Zealand
- Hnry is free.
- Hnry also covers reports.
Suits: New Zealand sole traders who want tax handled for them
Indy
French bookkeeping and tax filing for freelancers and small firms
- Indy starts at €9 per month excl. VAT, billed annually (€12 billed monthly).
- Indy also lists iOS and Android apps.
Suits: Micro-entrepreneurs and freelancers in France
Bench
Bookkeeping done by an assigned bookkeeper, with optional tax filing
- Bench starts at $199 per month, billed monthly (Bookkeeping Light).
- Bench has no free plan, unlike Xolo.
- Bench also covers reports.
- Bench does not cover invoicing and expense tracking, which Xolo does.
Suits: Owners who want someone else to do the bookkeeping each month
Pilot
Done-for-you bookkeeping, tax and CFO services for small companies
- Pilot starts at $99 per month for up to $100,000 in monthly expenses.
- Pilot has no free plan, unlike Xolo.
- Pilot also covers reports and dashboards.
- Pilot does not cover invoicing and expense tracking, which Xolo does.
Suits: Startups that want someone else to keep the books
Countingup
UK business current account with built-in bookkeeping
- Countingup starts at £5 per month for up to £750 deposited monthly, after a 3-month free trial.
- Countingup has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Xolo.
- Countingup also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Countingup lists no web app, which Xolo has.
- Countingup also covers reports.
Suits: UK sole traders who want banking and bookkeeping in one app
Limits worth knowing in Xolo
- Prices are in euros and exclude VAT; Premium and the e-commerce add-on (€59 a month) vary with complexity.
- Leap is built around Estonian companies and Estonian tax reporting; Xolo also runs Spain and Italy products with separate pricing.
- Xolo Go serves B2B services only, and its 5.9% fee applies to what you invoice.
- Early annual report delivery and late documents cost €200 each, and the Pro promotion needs a minimum of 6 months.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Xolo?
The alternatives to Xolo in this directory are Hnry, Indy, Bench, Pilot and Countingup. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Xolo.
Is there a free alternative to Xolo?
Yes. Hnry is free to use. Indy has a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Xolo alternatives work on Android?
The Xolo listing does not include an Android app. Indy and Countingup list one.
Which Xolo alternatives work on iOS?
The Xolo listing does not include an iOS app. Indy and Countingup list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Nov 12, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.