Xero raises prices and simplifies plans, forcing upgrades

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May 3, 2024
Accounting Software

Xero has raised its prices in Australia for the second time in 12 months by an average of 13 percent across almost all its plans. It has renamed the cheapest three plans and replaced the Premium plans with more expensive Ultimate plans.

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