Accupe vs Xero Practice Manager
Xero Practice Manager (XPM) is a natural extension of the Xero accounting platform, practical for firms already deeply embedded in Xero, but limited as a standalone practice operating system. Accupe is built for firms that want practice management, client onboarding, AI, and a white-label client portal in one place, without bolting on third-party tools.
Feature comparison.
A direct, like-for-like look at what each platform ships out of the box.
| Feature | Accupe | Xero |
|---|---|---|
| Practice management | Yes | Yes |
| Identity verification built-in | Yes | No |
| E-signatures included | Yes | No |
| Client portal | Yes | Limited |
| AI document analysis | Yes | No |
| Companies House integration | Yes | Limited |
| MTD VAT job tracking | Yes | Yes |
| UAE compliance | Yes | Limited |
| Per-firm pricing (not per-user) | Yes | No |
| Starting price | £20/mo (whole firm) | ~£12.50/user/mo |
| Custom domain white-label | Yes | No |
| Smart Boards (kanban governance) | Yes | No |
| Time tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Xero + Zoho Books integration | Yes | Limited |
| 14-day free trial, no card | Yes | Limited |
Why firms switch to Accupe.
Four reasons we hear most often from firms moving off Xero Practice Manager.
Built-in onboarding checks
XPM has no native identity capture. Accupe records identity and document verification against each director and runs Compliance Radar out of the box.
Per-firm pricing
XPM bills per user and per client. Accupe is one flat firm fee, starting at £20/month.
Native e-signatures
XPM users typically pay for DocuSign or Adobe Sign separately. Accupe includes SHA-256 signed e-signatures.
AI document analysis
XPM lacks AI. Accupe answers questions about uploaded PDFs and spreadsheets with source-cited responses.
Pricing, side by side.
We charge per firm, not per user. That's where most of the savings come from.
Per-firm pricing
One flat price, add as many team members as you need.
Typical pricing
Most competitors bill per user, costs grow with your team.
Frequently asked questions.
Can Accupe integrate with Xero?
Yes, Accupe has a deep two-way integration with Xero accounting for clients, time, and invoicing.
Is Accupe cheaper than Xero Practice Manager?
For most firms, yes. XPM is priced per user; Accupe is priced per firm starting at £20/month, which is dramatically cheaper for teams of two or more.
Does Accupe handle UK compliance like MTD and Companies House?
Partly, and it is worth being precise. Accupe integrates with the Companies House API for company data, director and PSC changes and statutory filing deadlines. For MTD it tracks the work: recurring VAT jobs, deadlines, engagement letters and client document collection. It does NOT submit returns to HMRC, so you keep your existing bridging or filing software for the submission itself.
Can I switch from XPM to Accupe?
Yes, Accupe imports clients, jobs, and time entries via CSV or directly from Xero. Our onboarding team helps with the transition during your 14-day free trial.
See the difference for yourself.
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