Xero Tableau Connector:
Sync Your Accounting Data to Any Database
SyncTools syncs Xero to your own database on an automated schedule. Connect Tableau, Power BI, Metabase, or any BI tool that speaks SQL.
- Your database — PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, or Azure SQL
- Flat $50/month, unlimited rows, no overages
- Supports multiple Xero organisations
No credit card required. Setup in under 15 minutes.
Trusted by Accounting and Finance Teams.
Tableau does not have a native Xero connector. Tableau reads from SQL databases, cloud data warehouses, and supported SaaS platforms — not accounting APIs directly.
The reliable path for Xero Tableau reporting is to sync Xero into a SQL database, then connect Tableau via its built-in SQL connector.
Why There Is No Native Xero Tableau Connector
Tableau's connector ecosystem covers major databases and cloud data warehouses — PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, Snowflake, Redshift, BigQuery, and more. But Tableau does not connect to accounting APIs like Xero's directly. Xero's API is designed for transactional accounting workflows, not for BI query patterns that read thousands of records at once.
Some teams build a workaround using Tableau's Web Data Connector (WDC) SDK, which allows custom connectors to REST APIs. Building a Xero WDC requires developer involvement, OAuth token management, and pagination handling for every Xero entity. It also means ongoing maintenance as the Xero API evolves. Finance teams should not need engineering resources to refresh accounting dashboards.
Another common workaround is manual CSV export from Xero reports — export to spreadsheet, import to Tableau. This works for one-off analysis but fails completely as a live reporting workflow. Every refresh requires manual intervention. Multi-organisation setups require repeating the process for every Xero org.
SyncTools eliminates all of this. It connects to Xero via OAuth on a configurable sync schedule, reads your accounting data through the Xero API, and writes it into structured SQL tables in a database you own. Tableau connects to that database with its native SQL connector and refreshes on any schedule you set — no CSV exports, no developer maintenance, no WDC to keep running.
Because the data lives in a standard SQL database, any other BI tool can also read it. Teams that run Power BI alongside Tableau, or plan to evaluate alternative BI tools, are not locked into a single platform.
How to Connect Xero to Tableau with SyncTools
Three steps. No CSV exports. No Web Data Connector to build or maintain.
Connect Xero to SyncTools
Authorize SyncTools via Xero OAuth — SyncTools never stores your Xero credentials. Select the entities to sync: Invoices, Bills, Contacts, Bank Transactions, Journals, Chart of Accounts, Tracking Categories, and more. Multi-org accounts include all organisations.
Choose your destination database
Bring your own PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, or Azure SQL instance — or use the SyncTools-hosted database. SyncTools creates the schema and runs the initial historical sync automatically, including header and line-item tables.
Connect Tableau to the database
In Tableau Desktop, use Connect → To a Server → select your database type. Enter your credentials and select the Xero tables you need. Publish to Tableau Server or Tableau Cloud for scheduled refresh without manual exports.
What Gets Synced: Xero Financial Data
SyncTools syncs the Xero financial data you need for Tableau reporting, structured into query-ready SQL tables.
Accounts Receivable
- Invoices (header + line items)
- Payments
- Credit Notes
- Contacts
Accounts Payable
- Bills (header + line items)
- Purchase Orders
- Supplier Payments
- Contacts
Banking
- Bank Transactions
- Bank Accounts
- Bank Transfers
- Reconciliation
General Ledger
- Journals
- Manual Journals
- Chart of Accounts
- Account Codes
Tracking & Categories
- Tracking Categories
- Tracking Options
- Tax Rates
- Currencies
Inventory & Items
- Items
- Item Prices
- Purchase Details
- Sales Details
Which Databases Does SyncTools Support
Bring your existing database infrastructure — or use the zero-setup hosted option. Either way, the data lives in infrastructure you control, not inside SyncTools.
Key differentiator: Most Xero ETL tools sync to a proprietary data warehouse you can't access directly. SyncTools writes to a standard SQL database — any tool that speaks SQL works immediately, with no vendor-specific query language to learn.
PostgreSQL
Most popular open-source DB
Fully supported. Ideal for teams running Postgres in AWS RDS, Google Cloud SQL, or on-premises. SyncTools creates and manages the schema automatically. Popular with AU and NZ teams on AWS.
MySQL / MariaDB
Common in existing infrastructure
Supported natively. If your stack already runs MySQL — common in hosting environments and ecommerce backends — SyncTools writes directly into it. No custom configuration required.
SQL Server
Enterprise environments, Power BI's native source
Sync Xero to SQL Server and connect Power BI using its built-in SQL Server connector. No ODBC setup. No custom connector required. The most direct path for Power BI-heavy Microsoft shops.
Azure SQL
Cloud-first Microsoft stack
For organisations already on Azure — common in UK enterprise. Sync Xero to Azure SQL and connect Power BI Service using the managed SQL connector. No gateway required for cloud-to-cloud connections.
SyncTools-Hosted Database
No infrastructure to manage. SyncTools provisions a dedicated database for your organisation and keeps it running. Ideal for AU, NZ, and UK teams that want zero DevOps overhead. Power BI connects via the hosted database's SQL endpoint — no gateway required.
Why Database Sync Is the Reliable Xero Tableau Path
Syncing Xero to a database before connecting Tableau is how enterprise BI teams keep dashboards fast and reliable at scale.
No manual exports
SyncTools syncs on a schedule — hourly, daily, or custom. Tableau refreshes from the database automatically. No spreadsheet downloads, no import steps, no manual intervention between reporting cycles.
Performance
Tableau queries a local or cloud database, not a live Xero API. No Xero API rate limits at dashboard refresh time. Reports open in seconds regardless of how many invoices or bank transactions your Xero account holds.
Flexibility
Once your Xero data is in a database, any BI tool can read it — Tableau, Power BI, Metabase, Looker, or custom SQL. Switch tools without re-syncing. Run multiple BI tools simultaneously against the same data.
One-way sync guarantee: SyncTools reads data from Xero and writes to your database. It never writes back to Xero — your accounting records are never at risk.
SyncTools also supports QuickBooks Online, Sage, MYOB, NetSuite, Dynamics 365 Business Central, and Zoho Books. See the QuickBooks Tableau Connector, Sage Tableau Connector, MYOB Tableau Connector, NetSuite Tableau Connector, Dynamics 365 Tableau Connector, and Zoho Books Tableau Connector pages. If you also use Power BI, see the Xero Power BI Connector page or the step-by-step Xero Power BI Connector setup guide.
Flat $50/Month. Unlimited Rows.
No per-seat pricing. No row-volume overages. Your price doesn't change whether you have 1,000 invoices or 1,000,000.
SyncTools — Per Company
- All Xero entities — AR, AP, Banking, GL, Tracking Categories
- All supported databases — PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, Azure SQL
- SyncTools-hosted database option included
- Automated sync — hourly, daily, or custom schedule
- Unlimited rows — no overage fees
- QuickBooks Online support included
Competitors charge by row volume or per data source. At $50/month flat, your cost doesn't scale with your Xero transaction history.
Trusted by Teams Worldwide
Thousands of accounting firms and finance teams rely on SyncTools to streamline reconciliation and save hours every month.
Customers who are Trusting Us
Haider Ali
Business Owner
"Excellent app. Very easy to work with. Very knowledgeable, understanding, and open to any requests."
Tom Brookes
Finance Director
"Best in class. If you use Linnworks and Xero, SyncTools is a phenomenal tool, far superior to any alternative we've tried."
Deborah Whitfield
Customer
"I recently installed SyncTools and it is easy to use. The team worked quickly, kept me informed, and now everything runs smoothly."
Heather Cook
Customer
"Best Xero connector on the market. Excellent customer support and continuous development from an app that does exactly what it says."
Harvey Uppal
Customer
"AWESOME: Excellent tool and has saved us so much time. Credit to the support team for being so helpful in setup and post-setup."
Geoff Ainsworth
Customer
"Excellent tool: Does what it says and connects seamlessly & if you have any issues the support is amazing!"
Nirav Khiroya
Customer
"Fantastic support: The team has always been diligent and proactive about fixing any bugs that arise. Would highly recommend them."
Robert Morris
Customer
"Have been using the Linnworks Xero connector for a couple of years now. It is very reliable and the developers are keen to improve it."
Connie Sturman
Customer
"I just looked in the connector and it looks like they were able to get the purchase orders synced... thank the team for us. Thank you for your help."
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a native Xero Tableau connector?
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What Xero data does SyncTools sync?
Does SyncTools support multiple Xero organisations?
Can I sync QuickBooks and Xero into the same database?
Can I use SyncTools with Power BI instead of Tableau?
How much does SyncTools cost?
Does SyncTools write data back to Xero?
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SyncTools syncs Xero to your own database on an automated schedule. Connect Tableau, Power BI, or any BI tool via SQL. Flat $50/month, unlimited rows.
Setup in under 15 minutes. No credit card required for trial.