Nexto, Excel, and other exchange tools — side by side
A clear table of what each tool can and cannot do. We don't name any competitor; the comparison is by category of tool, so you can decide for yourself.
"Limited" means it's partly possible with configuration or an add-on, but not natively for an exchange. "Manual" means you have to do it yourself.
Which tool for whom?
Excel / ledger
Good for a very small or temporary start. As volume grows, errors, imbalances, and the lack of currency position become a bottleneck.
Generic accounting software
Fine for a general business, but it sees the world as single-currency; it has no native exchange position, revaluation, or remittance.
Legacy exchange software
It covers the basics but is often stuck in the past: no WhatsApp/OCR automation, no real mobile, and often a locked-down database.
Nexto
Built for exchanges: position, revaluation, and remittance; WhatsApp and OCR automation; real mobile; real-time reporting; and full data ownership — all integrated.
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Read the article ← AccountingWhat Is a Currency Exchange General Ledger, and How Do You Keep It Right?
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Read the article ← Exchange managementA Checklist for Migrating Accounting Data When Switching Exchange Software
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Read the article ←The best judgment is your own experience
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