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Head-to-head · General Ledger Software

Aqilla vs Xledger

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Aqilla #2 in General Ledger Software 8.2/10 From £16/user/mo ✓ 1 of 5 features Visit Aqilla
Xledger #4 in General Ledger Software 7.4/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 5 features Visit Xledger

Aqilla leads on 0 checks, Xledger on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreAqilla · 8.2/10

Aqilla scores higher on our rubric for general ledger software: 8.2 against 7.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #4.

Aqilla is the better fit for cloud businesses needing automated accounting. Xledger is the better fit for nonprofits needing multidimensional fund reporting.

  • Aqilla fits best

    Cloud businesses needing automated accounting

  • Xledger fits best

    Nonprofits needing multidimensional fund reporting

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Side by side

Feature Aqilla 8.2/10 Visit ↗ Xledger 7.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.2 7.4
Ranking #2 in General Ledger Software #4 in General Ledger Software
Best for Cloud businesses needing automated accounting Nonprofits needing multidimensional fund reporting
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan — Not published
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Integrations 1,700+ integrations 6 integrations
Features Aqilla 1/5 · Xledger 1/5
Multi-currency Not published Not published
Multi-entity support Not published Not published
Period locking Not published Not published
Audit trail ✓ ✓
Journal approval Not published Not published
Specs
Included entities Not published Not published
Our review
Pros
  • Automated reconciliation, cash matching and recurring journals
  • Multi-company, multi-entity and multi-currency accounting
  • AI invoice capture, audit trails and REST API integrations
  • Tracks restricted, unrestricted, designated, and endowment funds
  • Combines grant tracking, budgeting, dashboards, and financial reporting
  • Supports consolidation, multi-currency accounting, approvals, and audit trails
Cons
  • No free plan is available
  • Plans cost £16 to £97 per user per month
  • Listed plan highlights are identical across tiers
  • Pricing depends on organizational size and structure
  • Implementation includes a one-time fee
  • May be broader than needed for simple general ledger requirements
Our verdict

Aqilla is cloud-based accounting software for growing businesses, mid-market organisations and business groups. It brings general ledger and journal processing together with purchase-to-pay, order-to-cash, multi-company and multi-currency…

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Xledger is a cloud-based ERP and accounting platform for mid-market and enterprise organizations, including charities, foundations, and other nonprofits. Its general ledger capabilities are built around fund accounting, grant tracking,…

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  1. AqillaGeneral Ledger Software 8.2From £16/user/mo
  2. XledgerGeneral Ledger Software 7.4Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Aqilla — where it wins

    • Automated reconciliation, cash matching and recurring journals
    • Multi-company, multi-entity and multi-currency accounting
    • AI invoice capture, audit trails and REST API integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan is available
    • Plans cost £16 to £97 per user per month
    • Listed plan highlights are identical across tiers
  • Xledger — where it wins

    • Tracks restricted, unrestricted, designated, and endowment funds
    • Combines grant tracking, budgeting, dashboards, and financial reporting
    • Supports consolidation, multi-currency accounting, approvals, and audit trails

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing depends on organizational size and structure
    • Implementation includes a one-time fee
    • May be broader than needed for simple general ledger requirements
  • Aqilla8.2/10 · From £16/user/mo

    Aqilla combines multi-entity accounting, automation and reporting for cloud-based finance teams.

    Visit AqillaFull verdict →
  • Xledger7.4/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad nonprofit ledger for fund, grant, budget, and multidimensional reporting.

    Visit XledgerFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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