Best ERP for Xero Users in 2026#
For most ANZ businesses, the question isn't "should I replace Xero?" but "what inventory/operations layer should I add above Xero?"
The Xero-First ANZ Pattern#
- Xero for accounting
- Inventory/operations platform above Xero
- Other apps (payroll, ecommerce, CRM) integrated as needed
When to Replace Xero#
Replace Xero only when: - Multi-entity global consolidation needs - Advanced revenue recognition for complex subscription models - Industry compliance Xero can't handle - Acquisition by parent on different platform
For 95% of ANZ businesses: keep Xero.
Top Inventory + Operations Platforms#
Tier 1: Inventory-focused#
Unleashed — Cleanest Xero workflow. NZ$4,800-14,000/year.
Cin7 Core — More multi-channel depth. NZ$4,500-12,000/year.
Tier 2: Modular ERP path#
OpsUI — Per-module pricing. Inventory module NZ$399/mo. Bidirectional Xero sync. NZ-built.
Tier 3: Full ERP needing Xero integration#
NetSuite, MYOB Acumatica, Dynamics 365 BC — Typically replace Xero rather than integrate.
Tier 4: Manufacturing-led#
Katana + Xero — Manufacturing-first with Xero accounting.
Comparison#
| Platform | Cost (10-user SMB) | Xero integration | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unleashed | NZ$10,000/yr | Deep, cleanest | Xero-first wholesale |
| Cin7 Core | NZ$9,000/yr | Deep, multi-channel | Multi-channel ecommerce |
| OpsUI | NZ$15,000/yr | Native | Modular ERP path |
| Katana | NZ$11,000/yr | Good | Manufacturing-led |
| NetSuite | NZ$120k+/yr | Replaces Xero | Multi-entity |
| MYOB Acumatica | NZ$50k+/yr | Replaces Xero | ANZ mid-market |
Selection Framework#
Stay Xero-only: Under 200 orders/month, no inventory complexity. Add Unleashed: Wholesale, Xero workflow preference. Add Cin7 Core: Multi-channel ecommerce, light manufacturing. Add OpsUI: Modular ERP path, NZ data residency. Add Katana: Manufacturing-central operations. Replace Xero: Only for multi-entity global (rare).