How we review software
Quick answer
We compare tools on what they actually do for multi-company reporting: which ledgers they connect to, how they handle chart of accounts mapping, eliminations and currencies, what they cost at 1, 5 and 20 companies, and who they're built for. Every price is checked on the vendor's own site, and the check date is shown on the page.
What we look at
- Consolidation mechanics. Chart of accounts mapping, intercompany eliminations, minority interests, group structures and how adjustments are recorded.
- Currencies. Whether the tool translates foreign subsidiaries, and whether you can use your own rates.
- Ledger coverage. Which accounting systems connect directly, and whether you can mix ledgers in one group, for example Xero and QuickBooks.
- Price at scale. What it costs for 1, 5 and 20 companies, and whether users or clients are charged extra.
- Outputs. Report packs, dashboards, exports to Excel and PDF, and connections to BI tools such as Power BI.
- Fit. Whether the tool is built for in-house finance teams, accounting practices, or both.
Where our information comes from
We use vendors' own pricing pages, help centres and product documentation first. Where a vendor doesn't publish pricing, we say so and cite the most credible third-party estimate we can find, clearly labelled. We also read user reviews on public marketplaces such as the Xero App Store to spot recurring problems.
What we don't do
- We don't sell rankings or accept payment for reviews.
- We don't invent ratings, testimonials or test results.
- We don't hide a better-suited competitor because it doesn't pay us.
Updates
Pages show the date they were last checked. Pricing on this site was last verified on 4 November 2026.