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Tripletex vs Xero

Tripletex logo

Tripletex

Accounting

Norwegian cloud accounting and ERP system for bookkeeping, invoicing and payroll

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Xero logo

Xero

Accounting

Beautiful accounting software

From
$13/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Tripletex has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Tripletex pricing only in Norwegian Krone, limited for international customers; Xero the Early plan caps you at 20 invoices and 5 bills per month, and the invoice limit counts both approving and sending
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Tripletex and Xero actually diverge.

Attributes where Tripletex and Xero differ
AttributeTripletexXero
Starting priceFree$13/month
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebWeb, Ios, Android, Api
FoundedUnknown2006

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Accounting).

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 Tripletex

Nothing recorded that Xero does not also cover.

Only in Xero

  • Bank reconciliation
  • Invoicing
  • Bill payment
  • Expense claims
  • Financial reporting
  • Inventory tracking
  • Project tracking
  • Mobile apps

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Tripletex

  • Small business accountingnot Xero
  • Invoice managementnot Xero
  • Payroll processingnot Xero
  • Project trackingnot Xero

Xero

  • Small business bookkeeping, invoicing and bank reconciliationnot Tripletex
  • Bill payment and purchase order managementnot Tripletex
  • Sharing books with an accountant or bookkeepernot Tripletex

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Tripletex

  • Pricing only in Norwegian Krone, limited for international customers
  • Mobile app features not fully detailed

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

Tripletex

Free
  • Basis$199/month
    • Invoice (Faktura)
    • Accounting (Regnskap)
    • Mobile app
  • Smart$299/month
    • Everything in Basis
    • Smart automation
    • Optional: payroll, travel, integrations
  • Pro$479/month
    • Everything in Smart
    • Integrations included
    • Payroll, travel, hours tracking
  • Komplett$649/month
    • Everything in Pro
    • Project management
    • Project budgeting

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 Tripletex if

  • You want to start without paying.
Tripletex review

Choose Xero if

  • You need bank reconciliation.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
  • You also want invoicing.
Xero review

Questions people ask

Is Tripletex or Xero better?
Neither clearly leads. Tripletex starts at Free and Xero at $13/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Tripletex or Xero?
Tripletex has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Tripletex and $13/month for Xero.
Does Tripletex or Xero run on more platforms?
Tripletex runs on Web. Xero runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
Can I use Tripletex for free?
Yes. Tripletex has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Xero starts at $13/month.
What is Tripletex best used for?
Tripletex is most often used for small business accounting, invoice management, payroll processing, project tracking. Of those, small business accounting and invoice management are not what Xero is typically brought in for.
What can Tripletex do that Xero cannot?
Xero covers Bank reconciliation, Invoicing, Bill payment, Expense claims.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Tripletex: Does Tripletex offer a free trial?

Yes. Tripletex offers a 14-day free trial with no payment details required. Additionally, new companies starting an AS (limited company) through Tripletex get 30 days of free access.

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Tripletex: Can you upgrade or downgrade Tripletex plans?

Yes. According to the pricing page, 'upgrade or downgrade when needs change.' All plans are modular, and you only pay for features you use.

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Tripletex: Is support included in Tripletex plans?

Yes. Free support (Gratis support) is included in all plans. Premium support levels are available on higher tiers.

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