Comparison

QBO Invoices → Xero vs SaaSant: Instant Convert Alternative

Need to migrate your quickbooks online invoices to xero. convert invoice headers and line items with proper multi-line handling? SaaSant provides bulk import/export tools for QuickBooks and Xero transactions with CSV/Excel support. SpreadsheetBroccoli is better for converting CSV files to accounting formats with browser-based tools and broader format support.

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Why QuickBooks Invoice Exports Need Conversion for Xero

Multi-Line Invoice Structure

QuickBooks exports invoices with one row per line item. The first row contains invoice header info (customer, date, invoice number), while subsequent rows for the same invoice only have line item details. Our converter properly groups these rows and formats them for Xero's expected structure.

Class and Location Tracking

QuickBooks uses Class and Location for job costing and departmental tracking. Xero uses Tracking Categories. Our converter can map QBO Class to TrackingName1 and Location to TrackingName2, preserving your reporting dimensions.

Quick Comparison

Feature Comparison

Feature SaaSant SpreadsheetBroccoli
Flexible pricing (pay-as-you-go)
Try without signup
No setup or learning required
Data stays on your device Cloud-based
Works on any device
Error detection before upload
Fast email support
No API tokens required
No risk of data corruption
Full data transparency

What SaaSant Does Well

To be fair, SaaSant has genuine strengths:

  • Bulk CSV/Excel import/export
  • QuickBooks Online support
  • Xero support
  • PayTraQer payment gateway sync
  • Automatic field mapping
  • Undo/rollback capability
  • 30-day free trial

Which Should You Choose?

Choose SaaSant if: You need bulk transaction import/export You want QuickBooks/Xero bulk operations You need PayTraQer payment gateway sync You want undo/rollback capability You prefer accounting utility approach
Choose SpreadsheetBroccoli if: You need CSV file conversion to accounting formats You want file-based tools without platform subscriptions You do occasional imports rather than bulk operations You prefer browser-based conversion tools You want instant results without platform setup

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Frequently Asked Questions

It depends on your needs. SaaSant is built for businesses that need advanced automation and accounting integrations. If you're a small business doing monthly imports or occasional conversions, SpreadsheetBroccoli's simpler approach may be a better fit - no subscriptions, no setup, just results.
Not for the same transactions - you'd risk double-counting. However, you could use SaaSant for ongoing automation and SpreadsheetBroccoli for one-off historical imports or quick ad-hoc conversions outside your normal workflow.
SaaSant typically requires 30-60 minutes of initial setup (account creation, API connections, mapping configuration), then runs automatically. SpreadsheetBroccoli takes under 2 minutes per conversion - upload, preview, download. Choose based on whether you need ongoing automation or quick occasional conversions.
Pick a clean cutoff date (end of month works best). Let SaaSant finish processing that period, then disconnect. Export your data from the source platform and use SpreadsheetBroccoli for conversions going forward. The first month needs careful reconciliation to ensure no gaps or duplicates.
Both produce accurate results when used correctly. SaaSant uses API connections for automated data sync. SpreadsheetBroccoli processes the exact file you provide and shows you a preview before finalizing. Our pre-upload validation catches errors before they reach your accounting software.
SaaSant typically charges monthly subscriptions regardless of usage. SpreadsheetBroccoli offers flexible options: free preview before commitment, pay-per-conversion, credit bundles for volume, or subscriptions for heavy users. You only pay for what you actually use.
SaaSant offers various support tiers depending on your plan. SpreadsheetBroccoli provides fast email support to all users. Our file-based approach also means simpler troubleshooting - if something looks wrong, you can see exactly what data was converted in the preview.
SaaSant processes data on their servers via API connections. SpreadsheetBroccoli processes files entirely in your browser - your data never leaves your device. There's no account to hack, no API tokens to secure, and no data stored on external servers.
SpreadsheetBroccoli is ideal for small businesses doing their own bookkeeping, occasional users who need monthly or quarterly imports, and anyone who wants instant results without learning a new platform. SaaSant is better suited for larger operations with dedicated bookkeepers who need ongoing automation.
SaaSant offers automated syncing, real-time connections, and features like multi-channel consolidation or advanced accounting automation. SpreadsheetBroccoli focuses on doing file conversion exceptionally well - fast, private, and simple. We're not trying to replace full accounting platforms, just make conversions effortless.
Absolutely not. This is a major security advantage of SpreadsheetBroccoli over SaaSant. SaaSant requires you to hand over API keys or login credentials, creating a permanent security vulnerability. We only touch the specific file you upload, process it in your browser, and forget it immediately.
It works until it breaks. Automated integrations often fail silently when platforms update their APIs, leaving you with weeks of missing or duplicated data to clean up manually. SpreadsheetBroccoli is deterministic: you verify the file right now, import it right now, and you know it's done correctly. It turns "background anxiety" into "finished work."
You can, but the cost is validation and edge cases. AI often hallucinates math or format structures, and free scripts rarely handle messy real-world data (missing SKUs, strange currency formats, tax anomalies). We have battle-tested validators specifically for SaaSant exports that catch issues a generic script will miss.

Quickbooks Online → Xero Data Ecosystem

All available data flows from Quickbooks Online to Xero

Quickbooks Online QBO Chart of Accounts Export Chart of accounts export from QuickBooks Online
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Xero Chart of Accounts Account structure for financial reporting and categorization
Account Number → *Code Account Name → *Name Type + Detail Type → *Type
Platform migration, COA setup, account structure sync
Quickbooks Online QBO Banking Export Bank transaction export from QuickBooks Online
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Xero Bank Statement Bank transactions for reconciliation
Date → Date Payment/Deposit/Amount → Amount Name → Payee
Payout reconciliation, fee tracking
Quickbooks Online QBO Customer Export Customer list export from QuickBooks Online for migration to other platforms
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Xero Contact Customer or supplier contact records
Customer/Company/Name → Name Email → EmailAddress First Name → FirstName
Customer sync, supplier management
Quickbooks Online QBO Invoice Detail Export Invoice detail report export from QuickBooks Online with line items
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Xero Sales Invoice Sales invoices for accounts receivable (B2B, payment terms)
Invoice No → InvoiceNumber Customer → ContactName Customer Email → EmailAddress
B2B sales, invoiced orders, payment terms Parent tool
Quickbooks Online QBO Products & Services Export Product and service list export from QuickBooks Online
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Xero Inventory Item Products and services for inventory tracking
SKU/Name → ItemCode Product/Service Name → ItemName Sales Description → SalesDescription
Product catalog sync, inventory management
Quickbooks Online QBO Vendor Export Vendor/supplier list export from QuickBooks Online
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Xero Contact Customer or supplier contact records
Vendor/Company/Name → Name Email → EmailAddress First Name → FirstName
Customer sync, supplier management