Accounting software built for local businesses. Ready for global ambitions.
A sharper NZ alternative to Xero and MYOB. GST, invoicing and payroll done right, from $12/mo + GST.
See where you stand, without the clutter
Built by a Kiwi founder for Kiwi founders. Clear pricing, sharp features and NZ-based support.
- Multi-currency invoicing included
- Te reo Māori invoicing, no extra cost
- GST and IRD reports by default
- Built-in private AI assistant
- Draft$2,875.00
- 2 awaiting payment$1,380.00
- Overdue$2,472.50
- Draft$1,587.00
- 2 awaiting payment$13,913.85
- 1 overdue$281.75
Quote to invoice to bill, without six different screens
Everything a Kiwi business needs to stay compliant and in control, and nothing that gets in the way.
Invoicing and billing
Quotes, invoices, bills and POs with tidy NZ templates and your own branding. Invoice in foreign currencies while Wootz handles the NZD conversion for your GST returns.
Income and expenses
IRD-friendly categories and secure CSV bank import. No bank passwords required.
Reporting
P&L, balance sheet, GST previews and cash flow at a glance.
Payroll and employees
Pay runs, leave and basic employee records in one place, with sensible permissions.
Directors reporting
A clear view of profit, cash and what is owed, drawn from the same numbers as your books.
Integrations and extensions
We hook into the tools you already use and build small extensions when you need them.
Paying more than you need to?
Xero's entry plan is now $37/mo + GST, and multi-currency starts at $117/mo + GST. Wootz starts at $12/mo + GST with multi-currency included.
| Feature | Wootz | Xero |
|---|---|---|
| Entry plan | $12/mo + GST (Blade) | $37/mo + GST (Ignite) |
| Entry plan invoice limit | No limit listed | 20 invoices, 5 bills |
| Multi-currency invoicing | Included from $12/mo | From $117/mo (Comprehensive) |
| Payroll | Included in Forge, $29/mo | $4 per person on Ignite; 1 person on Grow ($89/mo) |
| Te reo Māori invoicing | Included | Not listed on its pricing page |
| AI assistant | Included | JAX, features vary by plan |
| Bank connection | Secure CSV import, no bank passwords | Direct bank feeds |
Xero details are from its NZ pricing page, checked 30 October 2026. Prices exclude GST and promotions. Always check current pricing.
GST-ready reports you can upload to myIR
Export IRD GST CSVs that line up with the return boxes, plus transaction, P&L, balance sheet and journal reports. No formatting guesswork.
- NZ IRD GST CSV export mapped to return boxes
- Transactions, journals, ledger entries and GST reports in one place
- Clean audit trail for your accountant and IRD queries
- 5Total sales and income (incl. GST)$46,230.00
- 6Zero-rated supplies$4,100.00
- 9GST collected on sales$5,495.35
- 11Total purchases (incl. GST)$21,870.00
- 13GST credit on purchases$2,852.61
An assistant that reads your data securely
Wootz AI runs on a hybrid cache and retrieval model built in-house. Your ledger, GST history and invoices stay inside your Wootz tenant, with no third-party training and no data resale.
Grounded answers
Live numbers from your books, checked against our NZ tax cache.
Data sovereignty
Your data stays in-region and never reaches public models or ad networks.
Minimal exposure
Only the rows needed to answer are retrieved, then discarded.
Audit friendly
A full trace of what was read and why, ready for IRD reviews.
Invoices that speak the language of Aotearoa
Switch any invoice between English and te reo Māori in one click, at no extra cost. Show respect and commitment when you work with whānau and Māori-owned businesses.
Invoice
INV-0042- Description
- Professional services
- Qty
- 1
- Unit price
- $1,200.00
- Tax rate
- 15%
- Subtotal
- $1,200.00
- GST (15%)
- $180.00
Up and running in minutes, not weeks
- 1
Sign up
Use your email, no credit card. Setup takes under a minute.
- 2
Add transactions
Drag in a CSV from your bank. No stored bank credentials, ever.
- 3
Categorise
Apply your chart of accounts, split tricky spends and mark GST on the spot.
- 4
Get reports
P&L, cash flow, GST drafts and outstanding invoices, ready for IRD.
Built for Kiwi businesses at every stage
Sole traders
Blade · $12/mo + GSTFor freelancers, consultants and one-person shops keeping receipts in the ute. Invoice, track spending and get GST done without the last-minute panic.
Tradies
Blade or ForgeQuote the job, invoice when it is done, keep your materials and fuel in order, and keep the IRD happy.
Small businesses
Forge · $29/mo + GSTFor 2–5 person businesses and early startups with shared admin duties, and global ambitions.
Simple, transparent NZ pricing
Pay annually and get 2 months free.
Price protection: your monthly rate won't increase for at least 12 months from sign-up.
The Blade
For sole traders
per month + GST
Founding member rate locked for 2026.
- Invoices and quotes
- Income and expenses tracked
- P&L reports
- 1 user
- Shared environment
- Community support
- Multi-currency invoicing (USD, AUD, GBP and more), with auto-calculated exchange rates
- Te reo Māori invoicing, in English or te reo
The Forge
For small teams (1–5 staff)
per month + GST
+$5/user per month beyond 5 seats
Founding member rate locked for 2026.
- Everything in Blade
- Payroll and employees
- 5 team members
- Email sending
- Priority support
- Custom integrations
The Custom
Unlimited users on a dedicated private cloud
per month + GST
Contact sales- Everything in Forge
- Unlimited users, no per-seat charges
- Private dedicated instance
- Advanced reporting
- 24/7 dedicated support
- Custom compliance
“I used to wrangle invoices in spreadsheets and pay for big-name software that still felt clunky. Wootz is my attempt to give Kiwi owners something faster, clearer and priced fairly.”
Frequently asked questions
What is Wootz?
Wootz is accounting software built in New Zealand for sole traders and small businesses. It covers invoicing, billing, GST, payroll and reporting from $12/mo + GST.
Is Wootz an alternative to Xero and MYOB?
Yes. Wootz is a lower-cost NZ alternative for businesses that want the essentials. Xero and MYOB offer direct bank feeds and bigger add-on ecosystems, so our comparison pages explain when each fits best.
Does Wootz handle NZ GST?
Yes. Wootz tracks GST on each transaction and exports an IRD GST CSV mapped to the return boxes, ready to review and upload to myIR.
Can I invoice in foreign currencies or te reo Māori?
Yes. Multi-currency and te reo Māori invoicing are both included at no extra cost.
Do I need to give Wootz my bank password?
No. You import transactions through a secure CSV file, so Wootz never stores bank credentials.
Guides for Kiwi businesses
Xero Price Increase NZ, October 2026: What Changed and What to Do
Xero's NZ plan prices rose on 1 October 2026. See the new prices, what each plan includes, and how to decide whether to stay or switch.
Xero vs MYOB vs Wootz: NZ Accounting Apps Compared for 2026
An honest NZ comparison of Xero, MYOB and Wootz: plan prices, limits, multi-currency, payroll and which suits your business.
How to Switch from Xero or MYOB Without Losing Your Records
A practical checklist for moving NZ accounting software: when to switch, what to export, what to bring across and what to keep for IRD.
Sharp to keep you ahead
Accounting software for a stronger tomorrow, built in Auckland. 12 of 50 founding spots remaining.
From $12/mo + GST on the Blade plan.