Tired of Xero Price Hikes in South Africa?
Switch & Get Up to 6 Months Free.
Escape the 20-invoice limit and foreign currency surprises. Subscribe to a standard XDew Books plan, email us your Xero invoice, and we will refund 100% of your initial subscription payment within 24 hours, giving you up to 6 months of free system usage!
XDew Books vs Xero: Feature & Pricing Comparison
See why South African entrepreneurs and accountants are leaving Xero for XDew Books.
| Feature | XDew Books | Xero South Africa |
|---|---|---|
| Contract Buyout Benefit | Up to 6 Months Free System Usage (24h Refund) | None (Strict 30-day notice billed) |
| Pricing Currency & Predictability | Fixed ZAR (No FX risk) | Volatile foreign exchange & frequent 15-25% price hikes |
| Invoice Caps on Starter Plan | Unlimited invoices & quotes | Strictly capped at 20 invoices/month |
| SARS VAT201 Automation | Automated 1-Click calculation with Box 1 & 15 | Requires manual calculation adjustments |
| Section 11(e) Wear & Tear Schedules | Built-in asset depreciation engine | Manual journal entries required |
| South African Instant EFT | Native Ozow 1-Click Pay links on invoices | Third-party plug-in subscription fees |
| Local POPIA Data Residency | Hosted locally in Johannesburg, South Africa | Stored overseas in global cloud regions |
How XDew Books Buys Out Your Remaining Xero Notice Period
Most Xero subscriptions require a 30-day cancellation notice. We eliminate double-billing by issuing a 100% refund of your initial XDew Books subscription within 24 hours of receiving your active Xero bill, giving you up to 6 months of 100% free system usage.
Subscribe to Standard Plan
Sign up on xdew.co.za on any standard Business or ERP subscription tier.
Email Your Xero Bill
Forward your latest Xero invoice to support@governx.co.za.
24h Refund + Free Usage
We refund your initial payment within 24 hours and grant up to 6 months of free system usage.
Exporting from Xero to XDew Books in 3 Simple Clicks
Seamlessly transition your contacts, accounts, and historical transactions without losing a single cent.
Real South African Businesses Switching from Xero
“Xero kept bumping prices every year while capping my invoices. Switching to XDew saved us R14,000 annually, and their contract buyout refund hit our bank in less than 24 hours with free usage credited.”
“The automated SARS VAT201 alone makes XDew superior to Xero. Plus, our clients pay invoices instantly with the built-in Ozow EFT button.”