Johnsonn BeverlyVerified Review
Posted on Sep 2, 2019
“I can not say much about this because I don't use it most often.”
Pros: Easy to use.
Cons: N/A
Zoho Books
India HQFounded 1996
Deployment
Best for
SmallMediumLargeFreelancer
Overview
About Zoho Books
Zoho Books is an online accounting software that allows you to easily manage the money flowing in and out of your business. Manage your customers and invoices, while keeping expenses in check. Record, monitor and reconcile your bank accounts and transactions, and collaborate with your accountant in real-time. Most importantly, Zoho Books helps you make better, more informed decisions and stay on top of your business.
At a glance
Software information
Industries served, licensing and the support Zoho Books provides.
Industries
- Accounting
- Financial-services
Licensing
- Proprietary
- Monthly Payment
- Annual Subscription
- Free trial
- Free version
Support
- Live Chat
- Phone
- Support daysMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySupport time00:00 to 23:45 (GMT)
Training
- Webinar
- Documentation
Knowledge Base
Languages (8)
ArabicEnglishFrenchGermanHindiPortugueseSpanishTamil
Review analytics
What customers report
4.2
Based on 44 verified reviews
What users like the most
- Zoho Books is simple, and setting it up is quick and easy.
- The system's automation is fantastic, and it saves you a lot of time.
- Thanks to simple, useful software with excellent visual displays, data is accessible and easy to exchange with other users and professionals.
What users like the least
- The payment arrangements are a bit inconvenient.
- The number of contacts is limited, and as a firm with many contacts and just one transaction per contact, it quickly becomes prohibitively expensive.
- We cannot enter our comments in the weekly log, making it tedious to open each day's entry and enter the comments.
What users say
Review Analytics of Zoho Books
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Review Summary
Zoho Books is praised for its ease of use and affordability, making it accessible to users with limited accounting experience. The software handles invoicing, bank reconciliation, GST compliance, and automation well, with cloud accessibility and strong integration within the Zoho ecosystem. Common drawbacks include integration limitations with external payment gateways, an outdated or confusing interface for some users, occasional performance delays, and gaps in advanced features like project reporting and inventory management. Overall, it suits small and medium-sized businesses but may require additional customization as companies scale.
✦ AI-generated summary. May not reflect every review.
What reviewers mention most
Ankit SinghVerified Review
Posted on Feb 15, 2019
“Best Accounting software available”
As a startup, we had a lot of issues to manage to account and when we started to try to use Zoho then it increased our productivity 50%. Looking forward to explore other products of zoho.
Deepika sain, SEO Executive at crossgraphicideas.comVerified Review
Posted on Jan 1, 2019
“Very nice process of best services”
Pros: It's easy to use if you're doing simple bookkeeping.
Cons: The mobile app is alright but can be improved.
Rushkar Information TechnologyVerified Review
Posted on Jan 1, 2019
“We choose Zoho for Rushkar always”
Pros: Very easy and User-friendly
Cons: No any :)
ShivShakti Web Solutions & ServicesVerified Review
Posted on Jan 1, 2019
“Great Invoice System”
Setup is easy. Users enter their company’s data into the forms at the beginning of the process. Setup continues from there. Zoho also gives users the ability to define and use custom fields as well. The dashboard is minimalist and easy to navigate. The sidebar menus are organized and intuitive. Everything you need to do in this software can be found in one or two clicks.
Narain Raām, Co-founder at Aroliant Internet Private LimittedVerified Review
Posted on Dec 31, 2018
“Great integration tool”
Zoho Books is one of a suite of apps created by Zoho. Instead of relying on a 3rd party to create an app, Zoho has their own suite of apps that integrate seamlessly with each other. Zoho Books mobile app allows you to take care of most of your daily business transactions and your data will sync across all devices.
Purpleno IncVerified Review
Posted on Dec 31, 2018
“Zoho Books Rocks!”
Zoho guided and assisted us in creating decisions very useful and simple to use but need some enhancement in stock control. Thanks to reasoning foundation, we are using this app from different places and gadgets. Accounting, reports and contacts management are excellent.
NishadVerified Review
Posted on Dec 28, 2018
“Satisfactory review”
Pros: Cloud accessibility
Cons: Best for SME Sector
PravinamVerified Review
Posted on Dec 28, 2018
“Best Accounting Software”
Pros: It manages daily basis account and updates in the system.
Cons: Very confusing
Overall Experience: Satisfactory
Keshav Jha, Senior Research Analyst at Delta PartnersVerified Review
Posted on Dec 28, 2018
“Best Zoho books”
GST-ready accounting software that lets you send invoices, reconcile bank transactions, track inventory, generate reports and file GST returns effortlessly.
Pros: User-friendly
Cons: Interface is hard to understand in the beginning
Capabilities
Zoho Books features
The full feature set, grouped by module.
Accounting Software
- Accounts Payable
- Bank Reconciliation
- Budgeting and Forecasting
- Expense Tracking
- Financial Reporting
- Fixed Asset Management
- Fund Accounting
- Payroll Management
- Project Accounting
- Purchase Orders
- Tax Management
Billing and Invoicing Software
- Billing Portal
- Contingency Billing
- Customer Database
- Customizable Invoices
- Dunning Management
- Hourly Billing
- Mobile Payments
- Multi-Currency
- Online Invoicing
- Online Payments
- Project Billing
- Tax Calculator
- Templates
Plans
Zoho Books pricing
Price Type
Month
Free Version
Yes
Payment Frequency
Monthly Payment, Annual Subscription
Preferred Currency
USD ($)
Free Trial
14 Days
Start with the 14-day free trial and later subscribe to a plan that fits your business needs.
Zoho Books is available in 6 plans:
Free - $0, for businesses with turnover
Standard$15 / month
Community signals
AI-generated adoption insights
AI-generated
- Praised for affordability, ease of use, bank connectivity, and invoicing capabilities without premium pricing.
- Users describe setup and integration as straightforward, with bank feeds and tax filing preparation working smoothly once connected.
- Some report friction with advanced features like COGS tracking on lower-tier plans and say support quality has declined.
- Adopters frequently switch from QuickBooks Online or Desktop citing cost savings, simpler interface, and freedom from constant UI changes.
Community sentiment55% positive
Reddit265
AI summary of public community discussion - may be inaccurate and is not an official vendor statement.
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Integrations
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