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Landlord Studio: The best alternative to Xero

Landlord Studio is the Xero alternative built for UK landlords — HMRC-recognised Making Tax Digital software that tracks income by property and manages tenancies too, free for up to 3 properties.

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How we compare to Xero


FeatureLandlord StudioXero
Designed forUK landlords and property investorsSmall businesses and accountants
Free planYes — free for up to 3 propertiesNo (30-day free trial only)
Entry price£0/month; Pro from £12/monthFrom £7/month + VAT (Simple plan)
MTD for Income Tax submissionsYes — included on Pro; £5 per submission on free planYes — included on paid plans
Per-property income and expense trackingYes, by defaultVia tracking categories (manual setup)
Bank feeds (open banking)YesYes
Receipt scannerYes — built into native appsHubdoc capture
Tenancy and tenant managementYesNo
Automated rent remindersYesNo
Maintenance trackingYesNo
Syncs with XeroYes — native integrationIt is Xero
Native mobile appsYes — iOS and AndroidYes — iOS and Android

FAQs

Is Xero good for UK landlords?

Xero works for landlords who already use it for a wider business, but it was not designed for rental property. There are no built-in tenancy records, per-property reporting relies on manually configured tracking categories, and jointly owned properties need manual splits. Landlord-specific software like Landlord Studio tracks income and expenses by property automatically.

Is Xero compliant with Making Tax Digital for landlords?

Yes. Xero is HMRC-recognised for MTD for Income Tax and MTD for VAT, and submits quarterly updates and the final declaration directly to HMRC on its paid plans. Landlord Studio is also HMRC-recognised, with MTD submissions included on its Pro plan (from £12/month) and available at £5 per submission on its free plan.

What is the best Xero alternative for UK landlords?

Landlord Studio is a leading Xero alternative for UK landlords. It combines HMRC-recognised MTD accounting with property management — per-property tracking, bank feeds, receipt scanning, tenancy records, rent reminders, and maintenance — and is free for up to 3 properties. It also integrates natively with Xero if you want to keep wider business books there.

How much does Xero cost compared to Landlord Studio?

As of July 2026, Xero UK plans are Simple £7/month, Ignite £16/month, Grow £37/month, Comprehensive £50/month, and Ultimate £65/month (all ex VAT), with a price rise due in September 2026. Landlord Studio is free for up to 3 properties, with Pro from £12/month including MTD submissions, bank feeds, and receipt scanning.

Can Landlord Studio work with Xero?

Yes. Landlord Studio offers a native Xero integration, so you can manage rental-specific bookkeeping in Landlord Studio and sync clean, property-level data into Xero. You do not have to choose one or the other — many landlords run day-to-day in Landlord Studio and keep wider business accounts in Xero.