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XeroGusto vs Xero for nonprofits
Choose Gusto if…
Small US nonprofits that employ staff and want payroll handled online
Not ideal for: Organisations outside the US
Choose Xero if…
Small and medium charities that want a widely supported, accountant-friendly system
Not ideal for: Organisations that need true fund accounting with built-in restricted-fund reports
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| Our rating | ●●●●○ | ●●●●● |
| Price | From US$49/month plus US$6 per person (Simple) | From US$27/month (UK: £18/month ex VAT) |
| Nonprofit offer | None found | Registered not-for-profits get 25% off Xero's business pricing plans (confirmed on the UK page; Xero describes the discount as global). |
| Type | Specialist | Specialist |
| Suits | Small, Medium | Volunteer-run, Small, Medium |
| Available in | 🇺🇸 United States onlyUS payroll only | 🌍 Anywhere |
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Our ratings: Gusto: Well-liked US payroll and HR for small organisations. Xero: Popular cloud accounting with a nonprofit discount in many countries.
General information, not professional advice. Prices and nonprofit offers change and our research is AI-assisted, so confirm with the vendor before you buy. Names and logos belong to their owners. Full disclaimer
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