Compare Accounting Software

See how Kantivo stacks up against QuickBooks, Xero, Sage, and Wave. Same features, fraction of the cost, plus a 12-year price lock.

Kantivo vs

QuickBooks

Save $840/year

All the features of QuickBooks Online Plus at a fraction of the price. Desktop app with 12-year price lock.

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Kantivo vs

Xero

Save $540/year

Same professional features without Xero's invoice limits. Multi-company included in one subscription.

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Kantivo vs

Wave

Own your data

When "free" isn't really free. Professional features, data privacy, and no ads or upsells.

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Kantivo vs

Sage

Save $648/year

Modern simplicity vs legacy complexity. Same accounting power without the bloated interface or climbing prices.

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Kantivo vs

QBOA

Save $15,120/year

For accounting firms: unlimited clients for one flat fee instead of per-client QBO subscriptions. White-label portal included.

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Quick Comparison

Feature Kantivo QuickBooks Xero Sage Wave
Annual Price (Pro tier) $540 $1,380 $1,080 $1,188 $0*
GAAP & IFRS Double-Entry Both Standards GAAP only IFRS-focused IFRS-focused Basic
Professional Invoicing Unlimited Unlimited Limited (Early) Unlimited Unlimited
Multi-Currency 15+ Yes Yes Yes Limited
Time Tracking Yes (Pro+) Extra cost Extra cost Extra cost No
Inventory Yes (Pro+) Plus+ Growing+ Plus+ No
Desktop App Yes No (Cloud) No (Cloud) No (Cloud) No (Cloud)
12-Year Price Lock Yes No No No N/A
Data Ownership 100% Local Their servers Their servers Their servers Their servers

*Wave is free but monetizes through payment processing fees and your data. Prices reflect comparable tiers as of 2026.

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