Bill.com
Cloud-based accounts payable and receivable automation that streamlines payment processes for businesses and accounting firms.
View profile →Accounts payable automation
Best Accounts Payable Apps for Xero
Xero AP apps range from document capture tools to full approval and payment platforms. The best fit depends on whether the firm is removing data entry or operating an outsourced payables service.
Last reviewed 3 August 2026. Integration features can change; confirm current details before implementation.
Apps to evaluate
These existing directory entries name Xero as an integration and fit this use case.
Dext
Dext automates receipt and invoice capture for accounting firms, extracting data and pushing it to Xero, QBO, or Sage.
View profile →AutoEntry
Automates data entry for accounting firms by capturing receipts, invoices, expenses, and statements using OCR technology.
View profile →Melio
Business payments platform that simplifies accounts payable for accounting firms by letting companies pay vendors by bank transfer or card.
View profile →Plooto
Payment automation for accounts payable and receivable, helping accounting firms manage client payments, approvals, and reconciliation.
View profile →What accounting firms should check
Review the complete bill lifecycle: capture, coding, approval, payment, and reconciliation. Two-way status updates and a clear audit trail are especially important when firm staff and client approvers share responsibility.
Comparison checklist
- Bill and supplier sync
- Approval routing
- Payment methods and controls
- Audit trail and duplicate detection
How to choose
Shortlist apps based on the client workflow first, then test the accounting output in a sandbox or sample organisation. Use a full cycle containing normal activity, an edit, a refund or reversal, and a failed sync. Record which system owns each field and who reviews exceptions after launch.