Free to start
Zoho Books is affordable accounting inside the zoho suite, best for SMBs & Zoho users. It is a freemium tool that is free to start, rated 4.5/5 across 4,100 reviews — #2 of 5 accounting tools we track.
Overview
Zoho Books delivers strong accounting at a low price and integrates tightly with the wider Zoho suite. A great-value pick, especially for existing Zoho users.
Key features
- Invoicing
- Bank reconciliation
- Inventory
- Workflow automation
- Client portal
Pros & cons
Pros
- Excellent value
- Free tier for small revenue
- Deep automation
Cons
- Best within Zoho ecosystem
- US payroll limited
Integrations
Pricing
Full pricing details →How Zoho Books compares
| Measure | Zoho Books | Category average |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.5/5 | 4.4/5 |
| Starting price | Free | $25/mo |
| Rank by rating | #2 of 5 | — |
| Public API | Yes | 3 of 4 offer one |
Is Zoho Books right for you?
A good fit if…
- • You are SMBs & zoho users.
- • Your use case is budget SMBs.
- • Your use case is zoho ecosystem users.
- • Your use case is inventory-light businesses.
- • Excellent value matters to you.
Look elsewhere if…
- • Best within Zoho ecosystem would be a dealbreaker.
- • US payroll limited would be a dealbreaker.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Zoho Books cost?+
Zoho Books is free to start, with paid plans from $15/mo. It is a freemium product.
Does Zoho Books have an API?+
Yes, Zoho Books offers an API for integrations and automation.
Who is Zoho Books best for?+
Zoho Books is best suited for SMBs & Zoho users. Common use cases: budget SMBs, zoho ecosystem users, inventory-light businesses.
Is Zoho Books better than other accounting tools?+
Among the 5 accounting tools we track, Zoho Books ranks #2 by rating (4.5/5 against a 4.4/5 category average).
Does Zoho Books have a free plan?+
Yes — Zoho Books offers a free "Free" plan, with paid plans from $15/mo.