Best consolidation software for Xero
Xero is a great ledger with no group layer. These apps add one.
Quick answer
Xero has no built-in consolidation, so you need an app from the Xero App Store. For most groups and accounting firms we recommend Joiin: it connects to any number of Xero organisations, maps their charts of accounts, eliminates intercompany transactions and reports in one currency, from $23 a month. Fathom and Spotlight Reporting are strong alternatives if you want deeper KPI analysis or a full advisory suite.
Why Xero needs an add-on for group reporting
Xero is designed around one organisation per subscription. Each organisation has its own chart of accounts, bank feeds, tracking categories and reports. There's no group view, so a business with three Xero organisations sees three separate P&Ls. Our guide on how to consolidate multiple Xero organisations walks through the options in detail.
The best consolidation apps for Xero
Joiin
Built for multi-entity reporting from the start. You connect each Xero organisation, map accounts to a group chart once, and Joiin keeps the consolidation live as Xero updates. It can report on tracking categories across organisations, which Xero itself can't, and it handles currencies on the Pro plan. Unlimited users and reports keep the price predictable: $57 a month for five organisations on annual billing. Read our Joiin review.
Fathom
A long-standing favourite among Xero advisors for KPI-rich management reports and forecasting. Consolidation is included, but pricing rises with each company bundle. Compare Joiin and Fathom.
Spotlight Reporting
A complete advisory platform with reporting, forecasting and dashboards. Best for firms that sell advisory work to many Xero clients. Compare Joiin and Spotlight.
Syft Analytics
Now part of Xero, Syft offers low-cost reporting with consolidation included. A good fit if you want to stay inside Xero's own ecosystem. Compare Joiin and Syft.
Calxa
Best if budgets and cash flow forecasts across organisation groups are your priority. Calxa review.
Xero features to check before you choose
| Need | Can Xero do it alone? | What an app adds |
|---|---|---|
| Group P&L and balance sheet | No. One organisation at a time | Combined statements across all organisations |
| Intercompany eliminations | No | Automatic eliminations and adjustment journals |
| Reporting in one currency | Multi-currency transactions on Comprehensive and Ultimate plans, but no group translation | Translates each organisation to a group currency |
| Tracking categories across organisations | No. Two active categories per organisation | Groups tracking options across organisations |
| Group budgets | Budgets per organisation on Comprehensive and Ultimate plans | Group budget vs actual |
Xero plan details from Xero's UK pricing page, checked 4 November 2026.
How to choose
- In-house finance team with several companies: Joiin, for consolidation accuracy and unlimited users.
- Accounting practice offering advisory: Joiin for multi-client consolidation at a low cost, or Spotlight if you want the full advisory suite.
- Business owner wanting KPIs and benchmarking: Fathom.
- Planning-led groups: Calxa, possibly alongside a reporting tool.
Frequently asked questions
Does Xero have a consolidation feature?
No. Xero reports on one organisation at a time. Consolidation requires an app from the Xero App Store or a spreadsheet.
What's the best Xero consolidation app for accountants?
Joiin suits most practices because it charges by company with unlimited users and clients. Spotlight Reporting suits firms that want a full advisory suite with forecasting.
Can I consolidate Xero organisations in different currencies?
Yes, with an app that translates currencies. Joiin's Pro plan reports a multi-currency group in one currency, and the Max plan lets you use your own rates.