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The best Accounting tools
Cloud accounting and bookkeeping software to manage invoices, expenses, payroll and tax. We have reviewed and compared 3 accounting tools. Here are our top picks, with ratings and pricing.
Top picks at a glance
| # | Tool | Rating | Pricing | Best for | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FreshBooks | 4.4 | 30-day free trial. Paid plans from around $19/mo (billed by number of clients). | Freelancers, Service businesses | Visit |
| 2 | Xero | 4.4 | Paid from ~$15/mo; free 30-day trial | Small businesses, Freelancers | Visit |
| 3 | Sage | 4.1 | Paid from ~$10/mo; free trial | Established businesses, Scaling up | Visit |
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