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Best ZipBooks alternatives in India (2027)

ZipBooks is an invoicing software product from ZipBooks, Lehi, priced at Free plan with a free plan. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 16 have a free plan, 5 are built in India.

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Quick answer

The closest alternatives to ZipBooks are Akaunting (Free plan), Kashoo (₹1,600/mo), Debitoor by SumUp (₹400/mo), LEDGERS (Free plan) and Square Invoices (Free plan). Akaunting is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹400/month.

Why businesses look for a ZipBooks alternative

Indian support and GST

ZipBooks is built in United States. 5 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.

A mobile app

ZipBooks does not list an Android app. 1 alternatives do.

ZipBooks alternatives compared

Ranked by how closely each product matches ZipBooks's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.

#SoftwareStarting priceFree planPlatformsMade in IndiaRatingCompare
—ZipBooks logoZipBooks (current)Free planYesWebNo4.4/5—
1Akaunting logoAkauntingFree planYesWebNo4.4/5
2Kashoo logoKashoo₹1,600/moNoWebNo4.4/5
3Debitoor by SumUp logoDebitoor by SumUp₹400/moNoWebNo4.4/5
4LEDGERS logoLEDGERSFree planYesWeb, Android, iOSYes4.4/5
5Square Invoices logoSquare InvoicesFree planYesWebNo4.6/5
6Hubdoc logoHubdocPay as you goNoWebNo4.2/5
7Invoice Home logoInvoice HomeFree planYesWebNo4.5/5
8Zervant logoZervantFree planYesWebNo4.5/5
9Hiveage logoHiveageFree planYesWebNo4.5/5
10Zoho Checkout logoZoho CheckoutFree planYesWebYes4.6/5
11Chargebee Invoicing logoChargebee InvoicingFree planYesWebYes4.6/5
12SumUp Invoices logoSumUp InvoicesFree planYesWebNo4.5/5
13AND.CO by Fiverr logoAND.CO by FiverrFree planYesWebNo4.5/5
14Holded logoHolded₹1,500/moNoWebNo4.1/5
15Invoicely logoInvoicelyFree planYesWebNo4.4/5
16Instamojo logoInstamojoFree planYesWebYes4.7/5
17Zoho Expense Invoicing logoZoho Expense InvoicingFree planYesWebYes4.5/5
18PayPal Invoicing logoPayPal InvoicingFreeYesWebNo4.7/5
19Melio logoMelioFree planYesWebNo4.3/5
20Elorus logoElorusFree planYesWebNo4.3/5

Top 10 ZipBooks alternatives in detail

Akaunting logo

1. Akaunting

Akaunting · Istanbul · Invoicing software · 4.4/5

Free open-source accounting and invoicing.

Free plan

Free plan available

Compared with ZipBooks

  • Open source
Kashoo logo

2. Kashoo

Kashoo · Vancouver · Invoicing software · 4.4/5

Simple online accounting and invoicing.

₹1,600/mo

Free trial

Compared with ZipBooks

  • No free plan, unlike ZipBooks
LEDGERS logo

4. LEDGERS

LEDGERS.Cloud · Chennai · Invoicing software · 4.4/5

ledgers is the best finance app for business in India. Manage invoicing, expenses, payments and business finances with an easy-to-use platform.

Free plan

Free plan available

Compared with ZipBooks

  • Also available on Android, iOS
  • Built in India (Chennai)
Hubdoc logo

6. Hubdoc

Xero · Toronto · Invoicing software · 4.2/5

Receipt and bill capture into accounting systems.

Pay as you go

Free trial

Compared with ZipBooks

  • No free plan, unlike ZipBooks
Zervant logo

8. Zervant

Zervant · Helsinki · Invoicing software · 4.5/5

Free invoicing for freelancers and small businesses in Europe.

Free plan

Free plan available

Hiveage logo

9. Hiveage

Hiveage · Colombo · Invoicing software · 4.5/5

Online invoicing and billing for small businesses and freelancers.

Free plan

Free plan available

Zoho Checkout logo

10. Zoho Checkout

Zoho Corporation · Chennai · Invoicing software · 4.6/5

Hosted payment pages for one-time and recurring collections.

Free plan

Free plan available

Compared with ZipBooks

  • Built in India (Chennai)

ZipBooks alternatives by what you need

How to choose a ZipBooks alternative

  • Decide whether you invoice a few large clients or many small ones. Retainer-style businesses need recurring invoices and client portals; volume businesses need speed and payment links.
  • Check payment gateway coverage for India — UPI, cards, net banking — and what each gateway charges per transaction, because that cost usually exceeds the software subscription.
  • If you export services, confirm multi-currency invoicing, LUT handling and FIRC-friendly receipts before you commit.

ZipBooks alternatives — FAQs

What is the best alternative to ZipBooks in 2027?+

The closest matches to ZipBooks on App Advisor are Akaunting (Free plan), Kashoo (₹1,600/mo), Debitoor by SumUp (₹400/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match ZipBooks, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.

Is there a free alternative to ZipBooks?+

Yes. 16 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Akaunting (Free plan), LEDGERS (Free plan), Square Invoices (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.

What is the cheapest alternative to ZipBooks?+

Among alternatives that publish a price, Debitoor by SumUp starts lowest at ₹400/mo. Akaunting also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.

Is there an Indian alternative to ZipBooks?+

Yes. 5 alternatives are built in India, including LEDGERS (Free plan), Zoho Checkout (Free plan), Chargebee Invoicing (Free plan). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.

ZipBooks vs Akaunting: which is better?+

Akaunting is the closest match to ZipBooks in our catalogue. Key differences: Open source. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.

How were these ZipBooks alternatives chosen?+

Every product listed sits in invoicing software or a category ZipBooks also covers, and ZipBooks's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.

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