Grow with Xero: Build your app, build your business, build your future
Developer Programs That Accelerate Your Growth
Turn your integration into a profitable business by leveraging the benefits of Xero Developer programs.
- Apply for the Xero Developer Advisory Council (XDAC)!
Xero Developer Advisory Council (XDAC)
Want to influence the Xero Developer roadmap? The XDAC is here to empower the voices behind the apps and integrations. Applications open now!
- Learn more about the 2026 Xero Global App Awards
2026 Global Xero App Awards
The Xero App Awards celebrate the most innovative, impactful apps for Xero users.
- Xero Developer Growth Program
Xero Developer Growth Program
Participation in the Growth Program includes increased promotion, marketing and collaborative opportunities.
- Join the Xero Developer Referral Program
Xero Developer Referral Program
Earn commissions for every single new paying subscriber you refer to Xero.
Reach over 4.4 million customers via the Xero App Store
List in the Xero App Store to generate high-quality leads and unlock your next wave of growth on a platform trusted by over 4.4 million accountants and businesses. Build trust when you list your app in the Xero App Store. Generate quality leads with exclusive placements and build credibility with verified reviews.
Enable high quality lead generation from verified SMBs and ABs
Gain access to high reach in product placements across the Xero product experience
Build credibility and trust with a verified listing, and user reviews and ratings
List on the Xero App Store
- Steps to becoming an app partner
Start Building
Sign up for a free account to build on the Xero platform. Take a look at our getting started guide, SDKs and the other steps you need to complete for certification.
- Review the certification checkpoints
Get Certified
Find customers who love your app, you'll need ten to get certified. See our certification checkpoints and best practices for more details.
- Create a Xero App Store Listing
Publish your App on the Xero App Store
Publish your app on the Xero App Store for access to over 4 million small business customers and 200,000+ accountants and bookkeepers.
What Are Xero Developers Saying?
Riley James, XOnboard
"The Xero App Store, Xerocon, and the Xero Community have been hugely valuable. They’re the channels that help us scale our message and connect with small businesses that need what we’ve built."
Ash Schroder, Paidnice
“Collaborating on marketing with Xero has been a huge boost. As a small business, reaching Xero’s audience has helped us grow significantly. Attending events like Xerocon helped us connect directly with advisors and clients.”
Michael Astreiko, Synder
“Xero is one of the top platforms in the world for small businesses. Our customers were already asking for it. We knew we could enhance their Xero experience by giving them clean, accurate data with zero manual effort.”
Become a Development Partner
Building bespoke solutions? Access custom connections or even choose to register as a certified development partner and list your services on the Xero App Store.
- Sign up as a developer partner
Sign up as a Development Partner
If you’ve got proven experience building custom integrations with the Xero API, then register to get listed as a certified custom integrator and list on the Xero App Store!
- Create a custom connection
Access Custom Connections
A streamlined integration option for anyone building bespoke solutions for Xero businesses. It utilises the client credentials grant type to provide a simplified, efficient developer experience.
- Add a collaborator
Add a Collaborator
Building and maintaining an app or integration with Xero often involves a team of people. Xero’s app collaboration function ensures that multiple people can have access to an app.
Ready to Grow with Xero?
List your application on the Xero App Store and reach millions of Xero customers globally.
