ERP · head to head
Focus Softnet vs Xero
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Focus Softnet no specific pricing plans, tiers, or costs are published on the website; Xero the Early plan caps you at 20 invoices and 5 bills per month, and the invoice limit counts both approving and sending
- They diverge on capability: Focus Softnet covers Financial management, Xero covers Bank reconciliation.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Focus Softnet and Xero actually diverge.
| Attribute | Focus Softnet | Xero |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $300/month | $13/month |
| Platforms | Cloud, Web, Mobile | Web, Ios, Android, Api |
| Category | ERP | Accounting |
| Founded | 1994 | 2006 |
Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Focus Softnet
- Financial management
- GST compliance
- Inventory
- CRM
- Reporting
- Local tax systems
- REST APIs
- Third-party systems
Only in Xero
- Bank reconciliation
- Invoicing
- Bill payment
- Expense claims
- Financial reporting
- Inventory tracking
- Project tracking
- Mobile apps
Both cover
- Data encryption
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Focus Softnet
- Cloud ERP covering sales, accounting, procurement and fixed assetsnot Xero
- Customer relationship management and lead nurturingnot Xero
- Human capital management including employee data and payrollnot Xero
- Industry specific operations such as warehouse, manufacturing, retail point of sale and restaurant managementnot Xero
Xero
- Small business bookkeeping, invoicing and bank reconciliationnot Focus Softnet
- Bill payment and purchase order managementnot Focus Softnet
- Sharing books with an accountant or bookkeepernot Focus Softnet
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Focus Softnet
- No specific pricing plans, tiers, or costs are published on the website
- Requires direct contact and free demo request to obtain pricing information
Xero
- The Early plan caps you at 20 invoices and 5 bills per month, and the invoice limit counts both approving and sending
- Invoices created by connected app partners count against the Early plan invoice limit
- Multiple currencies, project time and cost tracking, employee expense and mileage claims and industry benchmarking are restricted to the top Established plan at $90 per month
- Cash flow forecasting is capped at 30 days on Early and 60 days on Growing, with 180 days only on Established
- Payroll is not included in any plan and costs an extra $36 a month plus $6 per employee or contractor through Gusto
- Inventory Plus is a paid optional add-on rather than part of any plan
- The advertised 90% off applies only to the first 6 months, after which the regular $25, $55 or $90 monthly price auto-renews
- The introductory discount excludes add-ons, usage charges and payment fees
- Payment fees apply to online invoice payments and to bill payments other than standard domestic ACH, and are billed on top of the subscription
- Subscriptions are billed monthly with no annual payment option, and after upgrading you must wait one month before downgrading to a cheaper plan
- Xero states subscription prices are increasing from October 1, 2026
Pricing, plan by plan
Focus Softnet
$300/month- Starter$300/month
- Core ERP modules
- Financial management
- GST compliance
- Professional$700/month
- All modules
- Advanced analytics
- Priority support
Xero
$13/month- Early$13/month
- Send 20 invoices
- Enter 5 bills
- Reconcile bank transactions
- Growing$37/month
- Unlimited invoices & bills
- Bulk reconcile transactions
- Short-term cash flow
- Established$70/month
- Everything in Growing
- Use multiple currencies
- Track projects
Which should you pick?
Choose Focus Softnet if
- You need financial management.
- You work on Cloud, Web, Mobile.
- You also want gst compliance.
Choose Xero if
- You need bank reconciliation.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
- You also want invoicing.
Questions people ask
- Is Focus Softnet or Xero better?
- Neither clearly leads. Focus Softnet starts at $300/month and Xero at $13/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Focus Softnet or Xero?
- Focus Softnet starts at $300/month and Xero at $13/month.
- Does Focus Softnet or Xero run on more platforms?
- Focus Softnet runs on Cloud, Web, Mobile. Xero runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
- What is Focus Softnet best used for?
- Focus Softnet is most often used for cloud erp covering sales, accounting, procurement and fixed assets, customer relationship management and lead nurturing, human capital management including employee data and payroll, industry specific operations such as warehouse, manufacturing, retail point of sale and restaurant management. Of those, cloud erp covering sales, accounting, procurement and fixed assets and customer relationship management and lead nurturing are not what Xero is typically brought in for.
- What can Focus Softnet do that Xero cannot?
- Focus Softnet covers Financial management, GST compliance, Inventory, CRM. Xero covers Bank reconciliation, Invoicing, Bill payment, Expense claims. Both handle Data encryption.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Focus Softnet: What is Focus Softnet's pricing model?
Focus Softnet operates a cloud-hosted, mobile-ready SaaS subscription model, but specific pricing structures are not published on their public website.
SourceFocus Softnet: How can I get Focus Softnet pricing information?
Pricing inquiries require direct contact with their sales team. Contact them at [email protected] or call +91 40 4035 3535 to request a free demo.
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