Alternatives

Link My Books Alternatives

Other ways to get Amazon settlements into Xero — who each suits, and how to switch without duplicating anything.

Last updated: 19 September 2026

Short answer: the main Link My Books alternatives are TrueBooks (UK-built, Amazon and Xero only, billed in pounds from £9.99/month + VAT), A2X (widest ledger support, higher price) and Taxomate (low-cost, supports Wave). If you sell only on Amazon and use Xero, TrueBooks gives you the same Xero outcome with deeper UK VAT handling at a lower price.

The alternatives compared

TrueBooksA2XTaxomateLink My Books
LedgersXeroXero, QuickBooks Online, Sage, NetSuiteXero, QuickBooks Online, WaveXero, QuickBooks Online
ChannelsAmazonAmazon plus several othersAmazon, Shopify and othersAmazon, eBay, Shopify, Etsy, TikTok Shop, Walmart, WooCommerce
Starting price£9.99/mo + VAT~$29/mo~$14/moLow monthly tier (USD)
Billed inGBPUSDUSDUSD
Migration from Link My BooksBuilt-in, no double-postingCheck with vendorCheck with vendor

Third-party details come from each company's public pages and can change. Checked 19 September 2026.

1. TrueBooks — best for UK sellers who only sell on Amazon

TrueBooks posts one Xero invoice per Amazon settlement that matches your bank deposit to the penny. It handles Marketplace Facilitator VAT, zero-rated exports and the August 2024 Amazon billing change, and shows your VAT by HMRC box. Billed in pounds with a 30-day free trial. Full TrueBooks vs Link My Books comparison.

2. A2X — best if you need more ledgers

A2X is the most established connector and the only common one supporting Sage and NetSuite. It costs more at most volumes. A2X vs Link My Books.

3. Taxomate — best on a tight budget

Taxomate has low published starting prices and supports Wave. Its plans can upgrade automatically if you go over your order limit.

How to switch from Link My Books to TrueBooks

  1. Start a free TrueBooks trial and connect Amazon and Xero.
  2. Run the migration. TrueBooks finds settlements Link My Books already posted and marks everything up to your cutoff date as done.
  3. New settlements post from TrueBooks. Once you're happy, cancel Link My Books.

Start your free trial or read the guide to Amazon accounting software.

Frequently asked questions

What is a good alternative to Link My Books?

For a UK seller who only sells on Amazon and uses Xero, TrueBooks is the closest alternative — billed in pounds from £9.99/month + VAT and focused on UK VAT accuracy. A2X is the alternative if you need Sage or NetSuite; Taxomate if you use Wave or want the lowest dollar price.

Is TrueBooks cheaper than Link My Books?

At most order volumes, yes. Link My Books bills in US dollars; TrueBooks bills in pounds and starts at £9.99/month + VAT, with most sellers paying £15–25 a month. Check both pricing pages at your own monthly order volume.

Can I move from Link My Books to TrueBooks without double-posting?

Yes. TrueBooks' migration tool finds settlements Link My Books already posted to Xero (it recognises Link My Books' reference format), marks everything up to your switch-over date as done, and only posts newer settlements.

When should I stay with Link My Books?

Stay if you sell on several channels such as eBay, Shopify, Etsy or TikTok Shop, or you use QuickBooks Online. TrueBooks currently supports Amazon into Xero only.


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A2X, Link My Books, Finaloop, Taxomate, QuickBooks and Sage are trademarks of their respective owners. TrueBooks is an independent product and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any of them, by Amazon.com, Inc. or by Xero Limited. Third-party details reflect publicly available information on the date shown above and may change.