Head to head · Billing software
Zoho Books vs Zoho Subscriptions
Pricing, features, India readiness and rating compared. Zoho Books rates highest.
GST-ready cloud accounting with e-invoicing, e-way bills and bank feeds.
Recurring billing with dunning and GST, now part of Zoho Billing.
| Compare | Zoho Books | Zoho Subscriptions |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Billing software | Subscription billing software |
| Vendor | Zoho Corporation | Zoho Corporation |
| Headquarters | Chennai, Tamil Nadu | Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
| Made in India | Yes | Yes |
| Starting price | ₹749/mo | ₹1,499/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Published pricing | Yes | Yes |
| Deployment | cloud | cloud |
| Mobile apps | No | No |
| Founded | 1996 | 1996 |
| Best for | Startup, Small business, SMB | Startup, Small business, SMB |
| App Advisor rating | 4.8 / 5 | 4.8 / 5 |
Zoho Books: pros & cons
- +Free plan available to evaluate at zero cost
- +Built in India with GST-ready workflows and local support hours
- +30 years in business — a mature, stable product
- +Covers more than one software category, reducing the number of tools you run
- −Feature depth for your specific workflow should still be verified in a demo
Key features
- GST invoice formats (B2B, B2C, export, SEZ)
- E-invoicing with IRN and QR code
- E-way bill generation
- Multi-rate GST and HSN/SAC master
- Payment reminders and UPI/QR collection
- Credit and debit notes
Zoho Subscriptions: pros & cons
- +Free plan available to evaluate at zero cost
- +Built in India with GST-ready workflows and local support hours
- +30 years in business — a mature, stable product
- +One of the top-ranked subscription billing software options in our catalogue
- +Covers more than one software category, reducing the number of tools you run
- −Feature depth for your specific workflow should still be verified in a demo
Key features
- Plan and pricing catalogue with add-ons
- Proration, upgrades and downgrades
- Dunning and failed-payment recovery
- Revenue recognition (ASC 606 / Ind AS 115)
- Multi-currency and tax handling
- Customer self-service portal
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Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Zoho Books or Zoho Subscriptions?+
Zoho Books scores higher on App Advisor's rating (4.8/5) for pricing transparency, India readiness and maturity. The right choice depends on your workflow — request demos of both.
Is Zoho Books cheaper than Zoho Subscriptions?+
Zoho Books starts at ₹749/mo and Zoho Subscriptions at ₹1,499/mo. Compare per-user costs at your team size, and remember GST is added on top.
Can I switch from Zoho Books to Zoho Subscriptions?+
Most billing software products import CSV or Excel data; check whether historical records, attachments and integrations move too before you switch.