XO Report vs Scott's Add-ins
Scott's Add-ins is the established Xero Excel integration with years of proven reliability. Here's an honest comparison to help you choose.
Scott's Add-ins
Strengths
- Longest track record in the market (established and trusted)
- Comprehensive documentation and support
- Access to Journals / GL transaction data
- Wide range of Xero data types supported
- Proven reliability over many years
Limitations
- Pro plan required for full functionality ($39/mo)
- Additional orgs cost $12 each (adds up quickly)
- No multi-org data in a single formula
XO Report
Why Choose XO Report
- Unlimited users on ALL plans
- All functions included from $9.90/mo
- Multi-org data in a single formula (unique)
- Accurate multi-period P&L for any month length
- Up to 92% cheaper at scale
Pricing: Scott's Add-ins Pro is $39/mo for the first org + $12 per additional org. XO Report is 75-92% cheaper depending on org count.
Price Comparison
| Orgs | XO Report | Scott's Add-ins | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $9.90 | $39 | 75% |
| 5 | $14.90 | $87 | 83% |
| 10 | $29.90 | $147 | 80% |
| 50 | $49.90 | $627 | 92% |
Choose Scott's Add-ins if:
- •You need access to Journals / GL transaction data
- •You value the longest track record and established support
- •You're already using Scott's and it works for your workflow
Choose XO Report if:
- •You manage multiple Xero organizations
- •You want the lowest cost (especially at scale)
- •You need multi-org data in single formulas
- •You need accurate multi-period P&L comparisons
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Scott's Add-ins better than XO Report?
It depends on your needs. Scott's Add-ins has a longer track record and access to Journals/GL data. XO Report is significantly cheaper (up to 92% at scale) and offers unique multi-org formulas. Both are solid choices.
Does Scott's Add-ins work on Mac?
Scott's Add-ins supports both Windows and Mac Excel. Some users report better performance on Windows. XO Report also supports both platforms as a web-based add-in.
How much cheaper is XO Report vs Scott's Add-ins?
XO Report is 75-92% cheaper depending on org count. For 50 orgs: XO Report is $49.90/mo vs Scott's at $627/mo - a savings of over $6,900/year.
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