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Xero vs. Hnry

Wanting an alternative to Xero? Here's how Hnry is better for sole traders than traditional accounting software.

What's the difference between Hnry and Xero?

Comparison between Xero and Hnry showing Hnry's advantages for sole traders Comparison between Xero and Hnry showing Hnry's advantages for sole traders

Why choose Hnry?

Your taxes and expenses automated

We automatically calculate and pay your taxes from your Hnry Account, so you’re always up-to-date and know what’s in your pocket is yours to keep. Plus the Hnry Debit Card automates all your expenses, to lower your tax rate as you spend.

An accountant with your software

We become your accountant, that means we lodge your returns (even BAS), manage your expenses as you go (to minimise your tax bill), and our team of sole trader tax experts (specialised in your industry) are there if you need a hand.

A suite of features - at no extra cost!

You get a bunch of features for all your business needs, like expenses, unlimited invoices and quotes, multiple payment options and more.

Designed for sole traders

We’re Australasia’s largest specialised sole trader accounting service and have tailored our service specifically to their needs - there’s nothing else like us.

Your taxes and expenses automated

We automatically calculate and pay your taxes from your Hnry Account, so you’re always up-to-date and know what’s in your pocket is yours to keep. Plus the Hnry Debit Card automates all your expenses, to lower your tax rate as you spend.

An accountant with your software

We become your accountant, that means we lodge your returns (even BAS), manage your expenses as you go (to minimise your tax bill), and our team of sole trader tax experts (specialised in your industry) are there if you need a hand.

A suite of features - at no extra cost!

You get a bunch of features for all your business needs, like expenses, unlimited invoices and quotes, multiple payment options and more.

Designed for sole traders

We’re Australasia’s largest specialised sole trader accounting service and have tailored our service specifically to their needs - there’s nothing else like us.

Deciding between Xero or Hnry?

It's like comparing apples and fruit salad.

Fruit Salad

Why go out and pay for individual bits of fruit, when you can get it all (and all the extra good bits), for less?

We don't believe in raising our prices every year, or paying for an accountant on top of overcomplicated software, or not being able to talk to humans when you need a hand.

We're not just your software, and we're not just your accountant. We're both and more, at the same time.

1% +GST

of your self-employed income, capped at $1,500 +GST per year.

Payment type

Only pay when you're earning self-employed income. No monthly subscriptions. No hidden fees.

What do we offer?

Hnry is your accountant, your software, and a service that automatically calculates and pays your tax.

Nothing else required.

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Xero's Ignite Plan

$35 / mo.

for the Ignite plan (different plans are available at higher costs), plus accountant fees.

80% of Xero customers also have a traditional accountant.

Payment type

Monthly subscription with tiered pricing. Additional costs for add-ons and features.

What do they offer?

Accounting software that helps streamline your bookkeeping, but you'll still need an accountant to handle your taxes.

Accountant sold separately.

Traditional
accountants

$1,920 / yr.*

on average.

Payment type

Invoice after service.

What do they offer?

An accountant will use software to manage business finances and prepare accounts and tax returns.

Accounting software required.

*Source: The Hnry Sole Trader Pulse, an independent survey of sole traders conducted by Resolve Strategic.

  • When you move into contracting you want to have confidence quickly, that you’re not digging yourself a hole. When it comes to tax affairs now with Hnry, taxes are something I don’t have to think about.

    Nigel Malone Independent Contractor

  • The transition to being a contractor using Hnry was basically seamless. Hnry just makes everything so much easier.

    Lachlan Mcgregor Contractor Builder

  • Hnry has all my invoices, expenses, payslips, and they even sort my taxes for me - it’s everything in one place!

    Lynnette Smith Freelance Musician

  • At the end of the tax year, I just give my tax return a quick look over, give Hnry the thumbs up, and they lodge it all for me. I don’t need to go to the ATO or do anything myself. It’s just automatically done.

    Asha Forsyth Freelance Designer

  • Hnry’s not like other accounting software because it’s really simple to use, it’s really easy to set up, and you have real accountants from Hnry working with you - you can’t go wrong with it.

    Shelley Breen Business Management Contractor

  • The setup process was super easy - I just had to input all my basic information and I was ready to go.

    Vanessa Radich Independent Contractor

  • Allocations, expenses, uploading of receipts. It’s good that Hnry can bring it all together as one. Rather having this software for this and that software for that. It’s all just magical to me!

    Bowlen Tui Self-employed Gardener

  • As soon as my client has paid me - Hnry sends me an email telling me I just got paid. The money goes into my Hnry Account, from which Hnry deducts my Super, Medicare, income tax, and investments - and then they give me the rest!

    Nigel Malone Independent Contractor

  • I’m 100% confident that when I’m engaging with the customer support team at Hnry I’m always going to get the right advice.

    Asha Forsyth Freelance Designer

  • There’s no monthly subscriptions, you only pay when you’re earning. To me 1% of my income is nothing, I’d pay them 5% - it’s that good for me.

    Lauren Wooton Media Consultant

  • I don’t have to worry about keeping aside taxes. Not only does Hnry offer quoting and invoicing, but they’re looking out for me at tax time as well. Knowing Hnry’s going to do my end of year tax gives me a lot of peace of mind.

    Warwick Chinn Carpentry Contractor

  • As soon as I became an NDIS support worker I started using Hnry straight away and it was just so much relief and it was just like a weight off my shoulders.

    Tara Carter NDIS Support Worker

Features Hnry logo
Taxes calculated and paid automatically as you earn
Debit card (to automate expenses)
Support from expert accountants
Tax returns lodged
Raise and track expenses
Review expenses
Invoices and quotes
unlimited
Transaction reconciliation
Accept credit card payments
Automatic mileage expense tracking
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Specifically designed for sole traders
Pay-as-you-earn pricing (no subscriptions)
Automatic tax payments
Expert accountants included
Regular price increases
Features Xero's Ignite Plan
Taxes calculated and paid automatically as you earn
Debit card (to automate expenses)
Support from expert accountants
Tax returns lodged
Raise and track expenses
tracking only
Review expenses
Invoices and quotes
limited
Transaction reconciliation
manual review required
Accept credit card payments
with additional charges
Automatic mileage expense tracking
Specifically designed for sole traders
Pay-as-you-earn pricing (no subscriptions)
Automatic tax payments
Expert accountants included
Regular price increases
Features Traditional
accountants
Taxes calculated and paid automatically as you earn
Debit card (to automate expenses)
Support from expert accountants
with additional charges
Tax returns lodged
Raise and track expenses
Review expenses
Invoices and quotes
Transaction reconciliation
Accept credit card payments
Automatic mileage expense tracking
Specifically designed for sole traders
Pay-as-you-earn pricing (no subscriptions)
Automatic tax payments
Expert accountants included
but not always sole trader specialists
Regular price increases
Features Hnry logo Xero's Ignite Plan Traditional
accountants
Taxes calculated and paid automatically as you earn
Debit card (to automate expenses)
Support from expert accountants
with additional charges
Tax returns lodged
Raise and track expenses
tracking only
Review expenses
Invoices and quotes
unlimited
limited
Transaction reconciliation
manual review required
Accept credit card payments
with additional charges
Automatic mileage expense tracking
Learn more
Specifically designed for sole traders
Pay-as-you-earn pricing (no subscriptions)
Automatic tax payments
Expert accountants included
but not always sole trader specialists
Regular price increases
Pricing

All this for 1% +GST of your self-employed income*

*Capped at $1,500 +GST per year

PS: We've never raised our prices. You won't be caught out with us!
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