How does Accredo compare to Infusion?
Accredo and Infusion both serve the NZ SME market and both go well beyond basic accounting. The key difference is architecture. Accredo is a modular platform -- you license the modules your business needs and build a tailored system at the individual functional level. Infusion packages its offering around three profiles (Retail, Wholesale, and Jobs) on what it describes as one connected platform. Many businesses will find both are viable options; the right fit depends on which workflows you need to combine and how granular your module selection needs to be.
Who is this product built for?
Accredo and Infusion target overlapping but distinct customer profiles. Understanding which profile fits your business is the key first step.
Accredo
- NZ wholesale, distribution, manufacturing, trades and engineering
- Businesses needing multiple modules in a single integrated system
- Operations combining distribution, service jobs, or manufacturing under one roof
- Multi-site, multi-company or inter-company businesses
- Businesses requiring Fixed Assets alongside inventory and financials
- Companies that need Peppol e-invoicing -- both sending and receiving
Infusion
- NZ retail, wholesale distribution, or trade and service businesses
- Businesses whose operations fit one of Infusion's three product profiles
- Retail or hospitality businesses needing built-in POS and EFTPOS via Windcave
- Teams preferring native cloud access -- no Windows installation required
- Businesses wanting a defined, subscription-based system rather than a modular build
- Companies where e-commerce integration is a front-line requirement
The architecture difference
With Accredo, you build a system module by module -- adding Job Costing, Fixed Assets, Manufacturing, or Saturn as your business grows or diversifies. With Infusion, you select the profile closest to your business type (Retail, Wholesale, or Jobs) within what Infusion describes as one connected platform. Both approaches have genuine advantages: Accredo gives granular module-level flexibility; Infusion can be simpler and faster to get live when a single profile covers your workflow.
Which solution is right for you?
| Your Situation | Accredo | Infusion |
|---|---|---|
| Wholesale/distribution | Works well | Good option -- Infusion for Wholesale covers the core requirements |
| Wholesale/distribution: complex or combined workflows | Best fit ✓ (modular -- add Jobs, FA, Manufacturing) | Confirm product fit with Infusion |
| Retail with counter POS and EFTPOS | Available via third-party integration | Good fit ✓ (built in across Retail, Wholesale and Jobs) |
| Fixed assets management needed | Best fit ✓ (dedicated FA module) | Not listed as a feature -- confirm with Infusion |
| Trade or service business | Works well | Good option -- Infusion for Jobs covers the core requirements |
| Service jobs combined with stock or distribution | Best fit ✓ (single modular system) | Infusion for Jobs includes inventory and purchasing -- confirm with Infusion whether the combined depth meets your requirements |
| Manufacturing: Bills of Materials | Best fit ✓ (dedicated manufacturing extension) | Available in Infusion for Jobs -- confirm for complex assemblies |
| Native cloud / browser access preferred | Browser access rolling out progressively for key modules | Good fit ✓ (browser-based online service) |
| Multi-company or inter-company operations | Best fit ✓ (Accredo Saturn) | Confirm consolidated reporting requirements with Infusion |
| Peppol e-invoicing: send and receive | Best fit ✓ (via OZEDI -- NZ Govt listed) | Receives via Xtracta -- confirm outbound sending with Infusion |
Both Accredo and Infusion are strong NZ-built options for growing businesses. The choice comes down to which workflows you need to run in a single system, and how much flexibility you need as your business evolves. An Accredo Partner can walk you through a direct comparison for your specific situation.
Full comparison table
A detailed look at how Accredo and Infusion compare across the areas that matter most for NZ product and service businesses.
| Factor | Accredo | Infusion |
|---|---|---|
| NZ Ownership | NZ-developed and supported: Accredo Business Software Ltd, Auckland | 100% NZ-owned and operated: Infusion Business Software Limited, with offices in Christchurch and Hamilton |
| Fixed Assets | Dedicated FA module -- depreciation schedules, disposals, revaluations included as standard | Fixed Asset Management is included in Infusion Desktop Professional; not currently listed in the published Infusion Online feature matrix -- confirm with Infusion for your deployment |
| Inventory Management | Full Inventory Control (IC) module -- real-time stock, serial/batch tracking; multiple stock locations require Accredo Saturn | Multi-location inventory management included in Infusion for Wholesale |
| Purchase Orders | Dedicated PO module -- full supplier orders, receipting and three-way matching | Purchase orders available in Infusion for Wholesale and Jobs -- confirm receipting depth with Infusion |
| Job Costing | Dedicated Job Costing (JC) module -- labour, materials, and margin tracked per job | Job management available in Infusion for Jobs -- well suited to trade and service businesses |
| Manufacturing / BOM | Manufacturing extension -- Bills of Materials, assemblies, and full production costing | BOM functionality available in Infusion for Jobs -- confirm suitability for complex multi-level assemblies |
| E-invoicing (Peppol) | Supports sending and receiving Peppol eInvoices via OZEDI -- listed by the NZ Government as a compliant access point | Receives Peppol eInvoices via Xtracta -- confirm outbound sending capability with Infusion |
| Sales Analysis | Dedicated Sales Analysis (SA) and Purchase Analysis (PA) modules | Reporting available -- not listed as separate dedicated analysis modules |
| POS / EFTPOS | Designed for operational businesses -- POS available via third-party integration | POS and EFTPOS via Windcave included in Retail, Wholesale and Jobs (not in Foundation) |
| Cloud / Online Deployment | Windows-based with browser access rolling out progressively for key modules | Infusion Online is a browser-based online service -- no local software installation required |
| E-commerce | E-commerce integration available via Accredo Partners and third-party connectors | E-commerce integration included across Infusion products |
| Multi-site / Multi-company | Both Mercury and Saturn support GL-level multi-company consolidation; Saturn adds advanced multi-branch stock management and inter-branch transfers | Multiple locations supported -- confirm full inter-company and consolidated reporting requirements with Infusion |
| Pricing Model | Module-based licensing through an Accredo Partner -- pay for what you use, add as you grow | Subscription-based: from $400/mo Retail, from $400/mo Wholesale, from $450/mo Jobs, $35/mo Foundation -- pricing varies by users and requirements; implementation additional. Pricing checked September 2026. |
Who each product is built for
Choose Accredo if you…
- Need to combine wholesale, service jobs, or manufacturing in a single system
- Require Fixed Assets -- depreciation, disposals, and revaluations
- Want both Peppol sending and receiving confirmed and compliant
- Operate across multiple companies, branches, or warehouses
- Need dedicated Sales Analysis and Purchase Analysis reporting modules
- Expect your business to grow into new operational areas over time
- Want everything -- inventory, jobs, purchasing, fixed assets -- in one integrated database
Infusion may suit you if you…
- Run a retail business with counter sales and need built-in POS and EFTPOS
- Are a wholesaler or distributor and Infusion for Wholesale covers your workflow
- Prefer native cloud access -- your team works from multiple devices or locations
- Want e-commerce integration included rather than added separately
- Prefer a fixed subscription price rather than module-by-module licensing
- Have a trade or service business that fits cleanly into the Infusion for Jobs profile
- Want to get live quickly without a lengthy system configuration process
Where Accredo goes deeper
Accredo's module structure gives businesses specific capabilities worth understanding before making a decision between the two platforms.
Fixed Assets
Accredo includes a dedicated Fixed Assets (FA) module covering depreciation schedules, multiple depreciation methods, asset disposals, revaluations, and full integration with the General Ledger. Fixed Asset Management is available in Infusion Desktop Professional; if you are comparing with Infusion Online specifically, confirm fixed asset capability with Infusion before deciding.
Modular Flexibility
Accredo lets you combine any mix of modules in a single system -- inventory, job costing, manufacturing, fixed assets, and more -- all sharing one database with no data sync required. Infusion packages its offering around three profiles on one connected platform. The distinction is granularity: Accredo lets you select individual modules; Infusion configures your system around the profile closest to your business type.
Peppol E-invoicing
Accredo supports both sending and receiving Peppol eInvoices via its OZEDI integration, which is listed by the NZ Government as a compliant access point. Infusion receives Peppol eInvoices via Xtracta; outbound sending should be confirmed directly with Infusion before making a decision if two-way Peppol is a requirement.
Multi-company Operations
Both Accredo Mercury and Saturn support GL-level multi-company consolidation. Saturn goes further, adding advanced multi-branch stock management, inter-branch transfers, and consolidated operational reporting. Multiple stock locations require Saturn; Mercury is designed for single-location businesses. Infusion supports multiple locations -- confirm the depth of inter-company and consolidated reporting with Infusion for your specific requirements.
Manufacturing
Accredo's Manufacturing extension handles Bills of Materials, production assemblies, and production costing across multiple levels. It is designed for businesses that make what they sell. Infusion for Jobs includes BOM functionality -- confirm with Infusion whether it suits your assembly complexity and production scheduling needs before deciding.
Sales and Purchase Analysis
Accredo includes dedicated Sales Analysis (SA) and Purchase Analysis (PA) modules that give granular reporting on margins, customer performance, supplier performance, and trends. Infusion includes reporting functionality, but dedicated stand-alone analysis modules are not listed in their current product range.
Two products, every business size
Accredo is built around a modular architecture -- you configure a solution that fits your business exactly, rather than choosing the closest available product. As your business grows, you add modules without moving to a different system.
Accredo Mercury
Ideal for small-to-medium businesses operating from a single stock location. Full access to the core module library -- inventory, jobs, fixed assets, manufacturing, and more -- in a system sized for your business today. Accredo integrates with leading payroll providers.
Accredo Saturn
Built for businesses requiring advanced multi-branch stock management, inter-branch transfers, and consolidated operational reporting. Both Mercury and Saturn support GL-level multi-company consolidation; Saturn adds the full multi-location stock capability. Move from Mercury to Saturn seamlessly as your business grows.
