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Fathom vs Xero: pricing compared

Plans, list prices and what a team of 5, 10 or 25 pays on each, from Surba's catalog of Finance tools. Updated for 2026.

At a glance

Side by side

Fathom starts at $67/mo (Portfolio) and Xero at $27/mo (Early). For 10 people that's $67 vs $27 a month: Xero is $40 a month (60%) cheaper than Fathom on list price.

Fathom

Finance

From$67/mo

10 people: $67 a month · $804 a year

  • No free plan
  • No yearly discount listed
  • No startup credits listed
  • 2 plans · priced per plan

Xero

Cheaper for 10 people

From$27/mo

10 people: $27 a month · $324 a year

  • No free plan
  • No yearly discount listed
  • No startup credits listed
  • 3 plans · priced per plan

Plans

Fathom and Xero plans

Every plan with a public price, in US dollars.

Fathom

  • Portfolio

    Whole client base dashboard · 100 companies · 36 months history

    $67/mo

  • Pro

    25 companies included · Branded management reports · Three-way cash flow forecasting

    $450/mo

USD, ex. sales tax, billed monthly with no minimum term. Pro adds $17 per extra company. Enterprise (51+ companies) custom quote. 14-day free trial.

Prices from Fathom's pricing page, checked 26 Oct 2026.

Xero

  • Early

    Quotes and 20 invoices · 5 bills · 30-day cash flow forecast

    $27/mo

  • Growing

    60-day cash flow forecast · Auto-reconcile transactions

    $59/mo

  • Established

    180-day cash flow forecast · Multiple currencies · KPI analysis

    $97/mo

US pricing. Promo: 90% off first 6 months for new US customers (ends Nov 2, 2026).

Prices from Xero's pricing page, checked 26 Oct 2026.

Team cost

What each costs your team

Entry paid plans, per month and per year at list price.

Fathom and Xero cost by team size
TeamFathom (Portfolio)Xero (Early)Difference
5 people$67$804/yr$27$324/yrXero $40 less a month
10 people$67$804/yr$27$324/yrXero $40 less a month
25 people$67$804/yr$27$324/yrXero $40 less a month

Fathom is priced per plan. Xero is priced per plan. Per-user prices are multiplied by the team; per-plan prices aren't. Before tax; yearly discounts not applied.

FAQ

Fathom vs Xero: questions

Which is cheaper, Fathom or Xero?

Fathom starts at $67/mo (Portfolio) and Xero at $27/mo (Early). For 10 people that's $67 vs $27 a month: Xero is $40 a month (60%) cheaper than Fathom on list price. Compare features too: the cheaper plan isn't always the closer match.

Do Fathom and Xero have free plans?

Fathom has no free plan in Surba's catalog. Xero has no free plan in Surba's catalog.

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