Zoho Books Pricing
Zoho Books is free to start, with paid plans from $15/mo — about $180/year at the entry tier. There are 3 plans, including a free tier. That is below the $25/mo average for accounting tools we track.
Zoho Books plans & prices
Every Zoho Books plan, what it includes, and who each one suits.
What Zoho Books costs over time
List price per plan, projected across a year. Annual prepayment is often discounted, so treat these as the ceiling rather than the final bill.
| Plan | Per month | 3 months | 12 months |
|---|---|---|---|
| StandardPopular | $15 | $45 | $180 |
| Professional | $40 | $120 | $480 |
What each plan includes
Each tier builds on the one before it, so higher plans also include everything below them.
| Feature | Free Free | Standard $15 | Professional $40 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k revenue | |||
| 1 user | |||
| 3 users | |||
| Automation | |||
| Inventory | |||
| Purchase orders |
Which Zoho Books plan should you choose?
Trying it out → Free
Free forever. Best for testing Zoho Books before you commit budget.
On a budget → Standard ($15/mo)
The cheapest paid way in — $180 a year.
Scaling up → Professional ($40/mo)
The full feature set — worth it once you need everything below the top row.
Is Zoho Books good value?
Across the 4 other accounting tools we track, entry pricing averages $25/mo (from $19 to $35). Zoho Books is free to start, and its cheapest paid plan is $15/mo — below average.
Hidden costs to budget for
- • Per-seat plans multiply with team size — check whether the price above is per user.
- • Headline prices usually assume annual billing; paying monthly costs more.
- • Premium support, extra storage, and higher API limits are common paid add-ons.
- • Watch for renewal pricing: introductory rates often rise at the second term.
Ready to try Zoho Books?
Check current pricing and any live offers on their site.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Zoho Books cost?+
Zoho Books is free to start, with paid plans from $15 per month, running up to $40 per month on its top tier. There are 3 plans in total, including a free tier.
Does Zoho Books have a free plan?+
Yes. Zoho Books offers a free "Free" plan that includes Under $50k revenue, 1 user. Paid plans start at $15/mo.
How much is Zoho Books per year?+
At the Standard price of $15/mo, Zoho Books costs about $180 per year. Many vendors discount annual billing, so the real figure is often lower if you prepay.
Is Zoho Books expensive compared with other accounting tools?+
The 4 other accounting tools we track average $25/mo to start. Zoho Books's cheapest paid plan is $15/mo, which is below that average.
Are there hidden costs with Zoho Books?+
Headline prices often assume annual prepayment, and per-seat plans multiply with team size. Premium support, extra storage, and higher API limits are commonly paid add-ons — check these before you commit.