Sleek vs Harvest: Comparing Accounting Services in Singapore (2026)

Ask a few Singapore founders which accounting provider to use and Sleek might come up. It's an all-in-one platform for company setup, and it suits people who want everything from one login. Harvest works differently: a Xero-specialist firm that gives every client a dedicated team. We're Harvest, so we're a little biased, but the useful question isn't "who's better", it's which fits your stage and the way you like to work. Both keep you compliant with IRAS and ACRA. Here's where each one fits.

At a glance

Pricing here is indicative, drawn from each provider's published Singapore pricing in 2026. Sleek's rates include promotional discounts that change, and both providers price by tier, so always confirm the current figure for your situation on the provider's own page.

Where they're similar

Both run on the cloud, and both handle Singapore GST, corporate tax, and annual filings. Both are Xero Platinum Partners, and both can run your books on Xero. The nuance is that Sleek pairs Xero with its own software, SleekBooks: depending on your plan you're on one or the other, with Xero on higher tiers or as an add-on. Harvest runs every client on their own Xero as standard. So this is less a Xero-versus-something-else decision and more a decision about service model, pricing structure, and who does the work.

Where they differ

Service model: platform or dedicated team

Sleek is platform-first. You work through its dashboard and app, with support when you need it, which is efficient and suits founders who like to self-serve.

Harvest is team-first. Every client gets a named Client Manager, a Bookkeeper, and a Reviewer, and you keep the same point of contact over the long term. One of our clients, Swish Swimming, put it this way: "We've had the same main point person since we started with Harvest from many years ago, which is just exceptional. It's not just a chop chop change change culture." Month-end is proactive: we send a short digital checklist, you upload what's needed in a few minutes, and the reporting follows.

Pricing: tiered promo rates or a fixed fee

Sleek prices its accounting by your annual business expenses, with promotional rates that sit below the list price. The entry tiers are low for a micro-business, but two things are worth reading closely. First, the Xero subscription is charged separately, at around S$840 a year. Second, services like quarterly GST filing, payroll, and XBRL preparation are add-ons. Add those back and the effective cost rises.

Harvest charges a fixed monthly fee from S$300, set by your transaction volume and the complexity of your accounts rather than your revenue or expenses. The Xero subscription is billed separately, as it is with Sleek, but subscribe to Xero through Harvest and you get a 10% lifetime discount off Xero's list price. GST, payroll, and corporate secretary are clear add-ons. The trade-off is straightforward: for a small or pre-revenue company, Sleek's entry tier can be cheaper; for an operating SME that wants Xero run properly by a dedicated team, our fee tracks the work and stays predictable.

Depth of Xero expertise

Both firms are Xero Platinum Partners, so both know the platform. Harvest goes a step further: we're the 2025 Xero Partner of the Year for Singapore and a 2025 Digital Innovator, and we run every client on their own Xero as the core system rather than as one option among plans. That shows in how much of the platform we put to work: bank feeds, Dext receipt capture, app integrations, and reporting set up so the numbers are actually useful. If getting the most out of Xero matters to you, that is the difference. Our Xero accounting service explains how we set it up and run it.

Scope: company setup or ongoing books

This is where Sleek is strong. It bundles incorporation, corporate secretary, and compliance, and it has dedicated packages for foreign founders, including a visa-inclusive option. If you're a new or overseas founder who wants to register the company and handle everything from one place, that's a real advantage.

Harvest's focus is the ongoing accounting: bookkeeping, management reports, GST, and tax, done well every month. We work alongside your corporate secretary rather than replacing the whole stack. If you're already incorporated and want your books in better hands, that's the fit.

Who Sleek is best for

• New founders who want to incorporate and stay compliant from one platform.
• Foreign founders who need a foreign-incorporation or visa package.
• Micro or pre-revenue businesses watching every dollar, comfortable with a self-serve, app-first experience.

Who Harvest is best for

• Established or growing SMEs that want their books run on Xero by people who know it deeply.
• Founders switching from a freelance bookkeeper or a traditional, paper-based firm.
• Owners who value a dedicated team, the same point of contact for years, and reporting that's never late.

A pattern worth knowing: platform providers like Sleek are strong at company setup and simple, steady admin. What tends to matter more as your accounting grows is the ongoing relationship, having a consistent point of contact who knows your books when something needs a conversation. That is where a dedicated team like Harvest's earns its place.

Switching from Sleek to Harvest

If you're currently using Xero, moving to Harvest is not a rebuild. If you already have a Xero organisation, we review it, tidy the setup, and take over the monthly work. If you are coming from another platform, we handle the migration, and the Productivity Solutions Grant (PSG) can cover up to 50% of qualifying Xero setup and migration costs. You keep your own Xero organisation in your name, so your books are always yours.

Frequently asked questions

Is Sleek or Harvest better for a startup? It depends on what the startup needs. If you still need to incorporate, or you're a foreign founder wanting company setup and visas in one place, Sleek's bundled packages are convenient. If you're already trading and want your monthly books, GST, and reporting run properly on Xero by a dedicated team, Harvest is the stronger fit.

Does Sleek use Xero? Yes. Sleek is a Xero Platinum Partner and runs client books on Xero, alongside its own software, SleekBooks. Which one you get depends on your plan, with Xero on higher tiers or as a paid add-on, and the Xero subscription billed separately at around S$840 a year. Harvest runs every client on their own Xero as standard, bills the Xero subscription separately too, and is a Xero Platinum Partner and the 2025 Xero Partner of the Year.

Is Harvest more expensive than Sleek? On the headline number, Sleek's entry tier is lower, because it's priced for micro-businesses. Both firms bill the Xero subscription separately and charge for services like GST and payroll as add-ons, so compare the all-in cost, not the entry price. Harvest's from-S$300 fee is set by your transaction volume and the complexity of your accounts, so it tracks the work involved. See our guide to what accountants cost in Singapore for the full picture.

Can I switch from Sleek to Harvest easily? If you're using Xero with Sleek, there's no migration to a new system. We review your existing Xero organisation, clean up anything that needs it, and take over the monthly work.

Which one should I choose? Choose Sleek if company setup and an all-in-one platform matter most. Choose Harvest if you want an operating business's books run well, on Xero, by a team that knows you. For a wider view of the market, see our comparison of the best accounting software for Singapore.

Want your books run properly on Xero, by a team that knows your business? See how Harvest works, or talk to us about switching.