Facts checked June 2026.
If your team runs on Google and Slack, you want reminders that send from your own Gmail address and overdue alerts that drop into the Slack channel you already watch. A couple of tools do this well. Trove and Upflow both connect Xero, Gmail and Slack - here’s how they compare, and where the difference really lands.
Why Gmail and Slack matter for chasing unpaid invoices
Send via Gmail: Xero does have its own in-built reminder system, but these emails send from an @xero email address. Sending reminders from your own company domain email address is better for 3 reasons:
- The customer immediately knows who the reminder is from.
- The email is less likely to be spam filtered.
- Any replies will come to you.
Integrating with Gmail is therefore important for any credit control tool you use.
Notifications in Slack: You probably spend a lot of your day with Slack open. If you pick a tool that can send notifications directly to Slack, you avoid having to check two systems and reduce the chance of missing something important.
So for a Slack-and-Gmail team, the tool you want does both: sends customer-facing reminders through Gmail and pushes internal notifications into Slack.
Credit control tools that integrate with Xero, Gmail and Slack
| Tool | Xero sync | Sends from your Gmail | Slack alerts | Pricing model | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trove | Two-way | Yes | Native | £135 per month | UK small businesses on Xero who run on Google and Slack |
| Upflow | Two-way | Yes | Native | On request | Scaling B2B and SaaS finance teams that want analytics and payments too |
For the full pricing picture on the platforms above, see our credit control software pricing comparison and the wider credit control software guide.
How Trove connects Xero, Gmail and Slack
Xero Trove has a native Xero integration and two-way sync. This means your Xero data is always up to date before sending emails in Trove. Trove is also a Xero 2026 Growth App, recognised for solving core issues that Xero users have.
Gmail Connect Gmail and Trove sends reminders from your own address, so they stay personal and stay out of spam. Replies sync back into Trove. A “paying next week” reply updates the expected payment date against the invoice in Xero automatically, and Trove drafts a response with AI for you to approve.
Slack Connect Slack and Trove posts notifications into your chosen channel. When an account needs attention, the team sees it in Slack rather than waiting on one person’s inbox.
How Upflow connects Xero, Gmail and Slack
Xero Upflow also has a native Xero integration and two-way sync. You can also get an analytics dashboard based on your Xero data on their free plan.
Gmail Upflow supports sending via your Gmail domain and does a two way sync to pull replies back into their platform. This means your whole team can see replies to and from the customer.
Slack Similar to Trove, you can connect your Slack and Upflow accounts to receive relevant payments information where your team spends most of their day.
Which one to pick
As the “on request” pricing suggests, Upflow is designed for bigger finance teams while Trove is built for SMBs with 0-2 people in the finance team.
If you sit somewhere in between the two, it’s worth getting a demo of each before committing.
FAQ
Can credit control software send reminders from my Gmail address?
Yes. Trove and Upflow both send from your own address rather than a generic one, which improves deliverability and response rates.
Which credit control tools post alerts into Slack?
Trove and Upflow both post notifications into Slack natively.
Trove vs Upflow for a small team on Xero - which is right?
Both cover Xero, Gmail and Slack. Upflow suits scaling B2B and SaaS teams that want analytics and payments and is priced on request. Trove suits smaller UK businesses that want the core job done at a flat £135/month.
Trove is credit control software for small businesses. Fixed pricing, 30-day free trial, and connects to Xero in around five minutes.
