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- Generous free plan
- Intuitive user interface
- Strong automation features
- Seamless Zoho ecosystem integration
- Comprehensive mobile apps
- Cost-effective for SMBs
- Limited support on free plan
- Key features gated in high tiers
- Occasional bank feed sync issues
- Not ideal for large enterprises
- Steep learning curve for advanced features
- Restricted customization in lower plans
Zoho Books is the flagship accounting software from Zoho Corporation, a global technology company founded in 1996 and now headquartered in Austin, Texas. They offer a cloud-based platform specifically designed for small to medium-sized businesses, freelancers, and their accountants, with a strong focus on affordability and accessibility. Their standout features include a fully-featured free plan for businesses under $50K in revenue, deep native integration with the entire Zoho ecosystem (like CRM and Inventory), and powerful automation for workflows like recurring invoicing, payment reminders, and bank reconciliation. The platform is generally well-regarded for its intuitive design and cost-effectiveness, earning high scores on software review sites like G2 and Capterra. However, their reputation is nuanced. While the software itself is praised, the broader corporation holds an F rating with the Better Business Bureau, reflecting customer service challenges. Common critiques from users include key advanced features being locked behind expensive plans, occasional technical issues such as bank feed syncing problems, and a learning curve for some of their more advanced capabilities. The tool is best seen as a powerful all-in-one financial hub for SMBs rather than a solution for large, complex enterprises.
- Cloud-Based : True
- Free Trial Period : 14-day free trial
- Integration Options : Integrations with hundreds of third-party apps, full Zoho app ecosystem, and open API
- Invoicing and Bill Pay Tools : Invoicing tools include creation of quotes, invoices, recurring invoices, payment reminders, online payments; bill pay/expense tools include expense tracking, bills/expenses entry, and bank/credit card feed matching
- Starting Price : From US $15/month (billed annually) or a free plan for qualifying small businesses
- Mobile Application : True
- Deep native integration with Zoho Suite
- Free plan for businesses under $50k revenue
- All-in-one financial hub for SMBs
- Strong focus on automation and workflows
- Recurring Invoices
- Automatic Payment Reminders
- Bank Feed
- Bank Reconciliation
- Dashboard
- Financial Reporting
- Integrations
- Inventory Management
- Mobile App
- Online Invoicing
- Project-Based Billing
- Large Businesses—Undisclosed
- Medium-Sized Businesses
- Small Businesses
- Blogs
- FAQs
- Help Guides
- Live Chat
- Phone