Real inventory management that syncs with Xero
Xero handles your accounts. Celerp handles everything else - multi-location stock, purchase orders, manufacturing, and barcode scanning - all synced back to Xero automatically.
Free, with open-source modules. Connect sync from $29/mo.
What Xero's inventory can't do
Xero is great for accounting. It was not built to manage inventory.
No multi-location tracking
Xero tracks stock as a single number. If you have multiple warehouses or shop locations, you are guessing. Celerp tracks per-location with real-time visibility.
No purchase orders
Xero has basic bill entry but no purchase order workflow. Celerp generates POs, tracks deliveries, and updates stock on arrival.
No manufacturing or BOM
If you assemble or manufacture products, Xero cannot track bills of materials or production runs. Celerp handles full manufacturing workflows.
Limited reporting
Xero shows financial data. Celerp adds inventory-specific reports: stock valuation, turnover, dead stock, and per-location breakdowns.
Connect Celerp to Xero in 3 steps
Download and install Celerp
pip install celerp or download the desktop app for Mac, Windows, or Linux. Takes under 2 minutes.
Connect to Xero
In Celerp, go to Settings - Connectors - Xero. Click Connect Xero and authorize on Xero's website. Your contacts, items, and invoices sync.
Your inventory stays in sync
Every stock movement in Celerp updates Xero. Bank transactions sync for reconciliation. Your records stay consistent.
What syncs between Xero and Celerp
Two-way sync keeps your back office and accounting always in agreement.
Xero contacts sync to Celerp CRM. Track order history, lifetime value, and communication.
Celerp invoices push to Xero automatically. Purchase bills sync on receive. COGS is recorded per transaction.
Bank feeds pull into Celerp for reconciliation. Match transactions to invoices and bills.
Products sync between systems. Celerp manages stock levels; Xero sees the financial impact.
What you get beyond Xero inventory
Celerp is a full ERP, not just a sync app. Everything Xero leaves out is included.
- ✓ Multi-location inventory management
- ✓ Manufacturing and bill of materials (BOM)
- ✓ Lot tracking and batch numbers
- ✓ Expiration date tracking (FEFO)
- ✓ FIFO / FEFO costing
- ✓ Purchase orders and supplier management
- ✓ Full double-entry accounting
- ✓ Barcode scanning
- ✓ Invoicing and PDF documents
- ✓ AI operator for back-office queries
Celerp vs Xero inventory add-ons
| Feature | Celerp | Cin7 | Unleashed | DEAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly cost | ✓ $29/mo relay | $349/mo | $299/mo | $249/mo |
| Multi-location inventory | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Manufacturing / BOM | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Built-in accounting | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Barcode scanning | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Self-hosted / data ownership | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Open-source modules | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
One plan. Everything included.
The Celerp desktop app is free forever. The Connect plan ($29/mo) adds Xero sync, encrypted backups, and your public relay URL.
Xero sync connector - Encrypted backup - Remote access - 14-day free trial
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The Celerp desktop app is always free. The Connect plan is required for Xero sync.
Frequently asked questions
Is Celerp really free?
Yes. The Celerp desktop app is free, with a source-available core and open-source MIT modules. The Connect plan ($29/mo) adds Xero syncing, encrypted backups, and secure access from anywhere for you and your team.
Will this slow down Xero?
No. Celerp runs on your machine, not in Xero. Sync happens via API in the background. Your Xero performance is unaffected.
Where does my data live?
On your machine. Celerp is self-hosted. Your inventory, orders, and accounting data never touch our servers unless you enable encrypted backup (encrypted with your key).
What happens if I cancel Connect?
Your Celerp keeps running exactly as before. You lose Xero syncing, encrypted backup, and remote access. Your data stays yours - export it or keep using Celerp offline.
Can I use Celerp without Xero?
Yes. Celerp is a full ERP with built-in accounting. The Xero connector is optional - use Celerp standalone or connect it later.
Get the free Xero inventory setup guide
Step-by-step: connect your Xero account to Celerp, configure multi-location inventory, and set up automatic sync in under 10 minutes.
Your Xero account deserves real inventory management.
The Celerp app is free, with a source-available core and open-source MIT modules. The Xero sync connector runs through the Celerp relay at $29/mo - a fraction of what Cin7 ($349/mo) or Unleashed ($299/mo) charges.
14-day free trial - Open-source modules - Cancel anytime