BrightManager
6.9#11 in accounting practice management softwareFrom £409.25 a yearWeb
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Xero Practice Manager
7.9#1 in accounting practice management softwareFrom 65 NZD a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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| Fact | BrightManager | Xero Practice Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | Listed integrations include Xero, QuickBooks, FreeAgent, Sage, Companies House, Ireland’s CRO, BrightPropose, BrightAccountsProduction and BrightTax. | Xero lists connections to Xero HQ, Xero Workpapers, Xero Tax and more than 30 third-party proposal, onboarding and document-management apps. |
| Purpose | BrightManager is cloud-based practice management software for accounting practices, bookkeepers and payroll bureaus. | Xero Practice Manager is now integrated into Xero Partner Hub, combining practice management with client and compliance tools. |
| Rating on TrustRadius | 9.7 out of 10 from 11 reviews | 8.5 out of 10 from 886 reviews |
| Rating on Xero App Store | 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review | 4.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews |
| Support | Bright lists BrightManager help guides, phone support at 01926 355 366, email support and weekday opening hours. | Xero says its partner consulting team can help configure the product, with Xero Central and its team available for support. |
BrightManager plans
- Essential£42.63 a month
- Advanced£57.85 a month
- Premium£57.85 a month
- Essential£409.25 a year
- Advanced£694.26 a year
- Premium£694.26 a year
Xero Practice Manager plans
- Silver, Gold or Platinum partnerFree
- 1 user65 NZD a month
- One user65 NZD a month
- 3 users99 NZD a month
- Three users99 NZD a month
- Up to 10 users149 NZD a month
Pick BrightManager if…
BrightManager suits accounting practices, bookkeepers, and payroll bureaus that need to coordinate compliance work, client onboarding, documents, and time. Practices should consider the per-user starting price and plan-specific contract terms.
Pick Xero Practice Manager if…
Xero Practice Manager suits accounting and bookkeeping practices in Xero’s partner program that need to coordinate jobs, record time and bill clients. It may also fit firms seeking reporting, configurable workflows and links to Xero accounts.