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OCTIS vs Xero vs 3E Accounting, side by side

Xero is cloud accounting you operate yourself. OCTIS is the international, enterprise-level global plan: a Hong Kong company run with OCTIS from anywhere, with accounting, company secretary, CRM, workflow automation, Otty agents, FX, corporate card and payments built in.

Xero3E Accounting
Who does the bookkeepingOCTIS prepares it with AI, licensed professionals checkYou or your bookkeeper, in the softwareAccounting service, price not published
Company incorporation (one-time)At least 10% below their price, with our Lowest Price GuaranteeNot offeredHK$280 setup + HK$1,720 Companies Registry fee + BR fee (not stated)
Company secretary and annual returnIncludedNot offeredFree in year one, then HK$400 a year including NAR1
Profits tax returnPrepared with licensed professionalsReports only; no filing serviceTax service, price not published
Audit coordinationCoordinated with a Hong Kong CPA practice; an independent licensed auditor signsNot offeredThrough partner firms, price not published
Invoices and billsHandled for youLite 5 invoices, Starter 20 invoices and 5 bills; no limit stated on Standard and PremiumNot listed
PayrollHandled by OCTIS accountantsSeparate add-on, not in the plan tablesNot listed
Published price10–30% below your current bill or their quote. Lowest Price Guarantee and 30-day money-back guarantee, terms applyUSD7, USD32, USD54, USD82 a month; 80% off the first 3 months, offer can change any time; USD onlySetup and renewal published; accounting, tax, audit not published
CRM and sales pipelineBuilt inNot listed on its pricing pageNot offered
Workflow automationBuilt inNot listed on its pricing pageNot offered
AI agents that do the work (Otty)Built inNot listed on its pricing pageNot offered
One workspace for compliance, documents and teamBuilt inNot listed on its pricing pageNot offered
Foreign exchangeBuilt in, via licensed partnersNot listed on its pricing pageThrough the partner multi-currency account, rates not stated
Corporate cardBuilt in, via licensed partnersNot listed on its pricing pageVisa card via a partner, free in year one
International business accountBuilt in, via licensed partnersNot offeredAirwallex multi-currency account via a partner, free in year one
Collect and send paymentsBuilt in, via licensed partnersOnline invoice payments through Stripe, payment fees applyNot offered
Your first-year total cost10–30% below your current bill or their quoteUSD307.20 on Starter (3 x USD6.40 + 9 x USD32), USD384 at regular price; plus your own time or a bookkeeperHK$280 + HK$1,720 = HK$2,000 plus BR fee (not stated); accounting, tax and audit not published
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Data sources & disclaimer: Comparison data was compiled from publicly available sources — including the competitors' own published pricing and feature pages — captured on 9 November 2026. Figures reflect the typical or advertised pricing at that time and may have changed since; plans, inclusions and prices vary by provider, region and promotion. OCTIS is independent and not affiliated with the named companies; all trademarks belong to their respective owners. This comparison is provided in good faith for general information only and is not professional, legal or financial advice — please verify current details with each provider before deciding.

Otty, the OCTIS octopus

Otty's short answer

Xero covers the ledger and little else on its pricing page: USD32 a month on Starter, with an 80% offer for the first 3 months that Xero can change at any time. OCTIS covers the same bookkeeping and then adds company secretary, tax, audit coordination and a full operating system, priced 10–30% below your current bill or their quote. If all you want is software you will operate yourself, Xero is a fair choice.

Why teams switch

Everything Xero's ledger does, plus CRM, automation, Otty agents, FX, card, account and payments built in.
OCTIS prepares the books with AI and licensed professionals check them; with Xero you or your bookkeeper do the work.
Priced 10–30% below your current bill or their quote, in one plan, instead of a USD subscription plus separate secretary, tax and audit fees.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is OCTIS cheaper than Xero?

Yes. Send Xero's quote or your current bill on WhatsApp, and OCTIS prices the same work 10–30% lower than it. Incorporation is at least 10% below their published price. Every price comes with the Lowest Price Guarantee and a 30-day money-back guarantee, terms apply, and licensed professionals check every filing. There is no list price to compare against: your quote or bill is the starting point, so the saving is measured against what you would actually pay.

How much does Xero cost in Hong Kong?

Xero's Hong Kong page lists USD only: Lite USD7, Starter USD32, Standard USD54 and Premium USD82 a month at regular price, billed monthly. It currently offers 80% off the first 3 months, with no end date stated, and says it can change or cancel the offer at any time. Payroll and some add-ons cost extra. Check the page for current terms.

Does Xero file my Hong Kong tax return or act as company secretary?

Not on its pricing page. Xero is accounting software; its Hong Kong plans list invoices, bills and reports, not secretarial or filing services. OCTIS includes company secretary and tax preparation with licensed professionals, and coordinates the audit.

Does OCTIS replace the statutory audit?

No. A Hong Kong statutory audit must be signed by an independent licensed auditor. OCTIS prepares the accounts and coordinates the audit with a Hong Kong CPA practice.

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Incorporation at least 10% below their price; everything else priced from your current bill. Lowest Price Guarantee and 30-day money-back guarantee, terms apply.

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OCTIS vs Xero — summary

Xero covers the ledger and little else on its pricing page: USD32 a month on Starter, with an 80% offer for the first 3 months that Xero can change at any time. OCTIS covers the same bookkeeping and then adds company secretary, tax, audit coordination and a full operating system, priced 10–30% below your current bill or their quote. If all you want is software you will operate yourself, Xero is a fair choice.

  • Everything Xero's ledger does, plus CRM, automation, Otty agents, FX, card, account and payments built in.
  • OCTIS prepares the books with AI and licensed professionals check them; with Xero you or your bookkeeper do the work.
  • Priced 10–30% below your current bill or their quote, in one plan, instead of a USD subscription plus separate secretary, tax and audit fees.

Is OCTIS cheaper than Xero?

Yes. Send Xero's quote or your current bill on WhatsApp, and OCTIS prices the same work 10–30% lower than it. Incorporation is at least 10% below their published price. Every price comes with the Lowest Price Guarantee and a 30-day money-back guarantee, terms apply, and licensed professionals check every filing. There is no list price to compare against: your quote or bill is the starting point, so the saving is measured against what you would actually pay.

How much does Xero cost in Hong Kong?

Xero's Hong Kong page lists USD only: Lite USD7, Starter USD32, Standard USD54 and Premium USD82 a month at regular price, billed monthly. It currently offers 80% off the first 3 months, with no end date stated, and says it can change or cancel the offer at any time. Payroll and some add-ons cost extra. Check the page for current terms.

Does Xero file my Hong Kong tax return or act as company secretary?

Not on its pricing page. Xero is accounting software; its Hong Kong plans list invoices, bills and reports, not secretarial or filing services. OCTIS includes company secretary and tax preparation with licensed professionals, and coordinates the audit.

Does OCTIS replace the statutory audit?

No. A Hong Kong statutory audit must be signed by an independent licensed auditor. OCTIS prepares the accounts and coordinates the audit with a Hong Kong CPA practice.

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