Zoho Books

Zoho Books

Zoho Books is a comprehensive cloud-based accounting software designed for small to medium-sized businesses to manage finances, automate workflows, and stay GST/tax compliant. It offers invoicing, expense tracking, inventory management, and financial reporting in an intuitive interface.

Free plan available

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Features

Automated invoicing and payment reminders
Expense tracking and receipt scanning
Inventory management with stock tracking
Bank reconciliation and automated transaction feeds
GST, VAT, and multi-currency support
Project-based accounting and time tracking

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • +Affordable pricing with generous feature set for small businesses
  • +Seamless integration with other Zoho products and third-party apps
  • +Strong mobile apps for iOS and Android
  • +Comprehensive tax compliance features for multiple countries

Cons

  • -Limited customization options for advanced reporting
  • -Learning curve for users unfamiliar with accounting software
  • -Customer support can be slow during peak times

Pricing

PlanPriceFeatures
Free$0/mo1 user, Up to 1,000 invoices per year, Basic reporting, Email support
Standard$20/mo3 users, Unlimited invoices, Automated workflows, Project time tracking, Custom domains
Professional$50/mo5 users, Custom fields and modules, Advanced inventory management, Sales and purchase orders, Vendor portal
Premium$70/mo10 users, Workflow automation, Budgeting and approval workflows, Custom reports, Priority support

Quick Info

Starting Price
Free
Features
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