Local Invoicing. Local Payments. Local Price.
Xero is great but built for international markets. Rebill is built in South Africa, for South African businesses, with local payment providers built in.
Why SA Businesses Choose Rebill
Built locally for how South African businesses actually work.
Pay in Rands
Xero charges in foreign currency. Rebill is priced in ZAR, from a South African company. No exchange rate surprises.
WhatsApp Native
Send invoices where your clients actually are. Xero doesn't offer WhatsApp — Rebill does.
Local Payment Providers
Native Paystack and Yoco integration. Your clients can pay instantly with local payment methods.
Just Invoicing
Don't pay for accounting features you don't use. Rebill focuses on what you actually need.
Xero vs Rebill Comparison
Side-by-side comparison for South African small businesses.
| Feature | Xero | Rebill |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | From R350/month | Free (R99/month Premium) |
| Currency | Priced in USD/foreign currency | ZAR pricing, local company |
| WhatsApp Invoicing | Not available | Built-in |
| SA Payment Integration | Limited SA options | Native Paystack & Yoco |
| Setup Time | Hours to configure | 2 minutes |
| Learning Curve | Moderate — accounting terminology | Minimal — plain language |
| Bank Feeds | Included (limited SA banks) | Not available |
| Payroll | Add-on available | Not available |
| Support Location | International | South Africa |
| Target User | Accountants & growing businesses | Small businesses & freelancers |
Comparison based on publicly available information. Features and pricing may change.
Rebill is Perfect If You...
- Primarily need invoicing and payment collection
- Want WhatsApp invoice delivery
- Use Paystack or Yoco for payments
- Prefer paying in ZAR with no exchange rate issues
- Have a separate accountant for bookkeeping
Stick with Xero If You...
- Need bank reconciliation and feeds
- Want integrated payroll
- Need detailed financial reporting
- Do your own bookkeeping and BAS/IAS
Built in South Africa
Rebill isn't a global product trying to fit SA. We're a South African company building software specifically for local businesses.
- ZAR pricing — pay what you see
- 15% VAT compliance built-in
- Paystack & Yoco native integration
- WhatsApp delivery for SA's preferred channel
- Local support from Cape Town
Xero Alternative FAQ
Common questions about Rebill vs Xero
How does Rebill compare to Xero?
Xero is full accounting software with bank reconciliation, reports, and payroll add-ons. Rebill focuses purely on invoicing and getting paid. If you need accounting, Xero is more complete. If you need simple invoicing with WhatsApp and local payments, Rebill is simpler and cheaper.
Why is local payment integration important?
Xero's payment integrations are designed for international markets. Rebill has native Paystack and Yoco integration — the payment providers South Africans actually use. This means smoother payments for your clients.
Can I use both Rebill and Xero?
Yes, some businesses use Rebill for day-to-day invoicing (especially for WhatsApp delivery) and Xero for accounting. You can export Rebill data to CSV for your accountant to import.
What about bank reconciliation?
Rebill doesn't connect to your bank account or do reconciliation. If you need that, you'll need accounting software like Xero or an accountant. Rebill tracks invoice payments, not bank transactions.
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