iplicit vs Xero
Xero is excellent — until it isn’t. Most businesses hit its limits around £5–10m turnover, when they start running multiple entities, need project-level reporting, or find month-end consolidation eating up their finance team’s time. iplicit is built for exactly that step up.
Signs you’ve outgrown Xero
You run more than one Xero organisation
If you're manually consolidating two or more Xero files at month-end, that's the clearest signal you've outgrown the platform.
Month-end takes longer than it should
When your team spends days pulling reports together rather than analysing them, the system is working against you.
You need project or job-level P&L
Xero's tracking categories only go so far. iplicit gives you a full project accounting module with native cost and revenue recognition.
Your finance team is growing
Xero is designed for small teams. When you add more finance headcount, you need a system that can manage approval workflows, roles, and controls.
How they compare
Frequently asked questions
When should a business move from Xero to iplicit?
The most common triggers are: managing more than one entity in separate Xero files, month-end consolidation taking more than a day, needing project accounting or departmental P&L, or the business outgrowing £10–15m turnover where Xero's reporting becomes limiting. iplicit is designed specifically for this step-up.
Can iplicit handle multiple Xero companies?
Yes — iplicit consolidates multiple entities in real time, with intercompany eliminations handled automatically. Businesses running three or more Xero files typically find this the single biggest improvement after migration.
How long does it take to migrate from Xero to iplicit?
iplicit averages 16 days to go live. A Xero migration is typically straightforward — Tick9 migrates your chart of accounts, opening balances, and key master data. Historical transaction data can be kept in Xero for reference.
Is iplicit more expensive than Xero?
iplicit pricing is significantly higher than Xero's entry-level plans, but it is aimed at a different market. For businesses running multiple Xero subscriptions, consolidation add-ons, and BI tools to work around Xero's limitations, the total cost is often comparable — and the capability step-up is substantial.
Think you’ve outgrown Xero?
Tell us about your current setup and what’s causing friction. We’ll give you an honest view of whether iplicit is the right next step.
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