Directory

Software directory

Every tool we’ve reviewed, rated on the same editorial scale. We test hands-on and we don’t sell placement — see our editorial policy.

Finance & ERP

The Microsoft ERP sized — and priced — for small and mid-sized businesses

Best for: Small and mid-sized businesses already in the Microsoft ecosystem that have outgrown accounting software and want a real ERP without enterprise implementation weight.

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Finance & ERP

Xero

8.2 out of 10

Cloud accounting with unlimited users — the adviser-channel favourite

Best for: SMEs that want clean cloud accounting with unlimited users and an accountant who already knows the system — the sensible default alongside QuickBooks in most markets.

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Finance & ERP

ERPNext

8.0 out of 10

The open-source ERP whose free tier is the entire product

Best for: Cost-conscious SMEs with in-house technical capability — or a good implementation partner — that want full ERP breadth without per-user licence costs.

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Finance & ERP

Microsoft’s enterprise ERP for complex, multi-entity organisations

Best for: Large and multi-entity organisations — typically 200+ employees with dedicated IT — that need enterprise-grade financials, supply chain depth and global localisation.

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