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
Invoicing software · Alternatives
Best ZipBooks alternatives in India (2026)
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, 4 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to ZipBooks are Akaunting (Free plan), Kashoo (₹1,600/mo), Debitoor by SumUp (₹400/mo), Square Invoices (Free plan) and Hubdoc (Pay as you go). 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. 4 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.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | ZipBooks (current) | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | — |
| 1 | Akaunting | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 2 |  Kashoo | ₹1,600/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 3 |  Debitoor by SumUp | ₹400/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 4 |  Square Invoices | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 5 |  Hubdoc | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 6 |  Invoice Home | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 7 |  Zervant | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 8 |  Hiveage | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 9 |  Zoho Checkout | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 10 |  Chargebee Invoicing | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 11 |  SumUp Invoices | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 12 |  AND.CO by Fiverr | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 13 |  Holded | ₹1,500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 14 |  Invoicely | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 15 |  Instamojo | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 16 |  Zoho Expense Invoicing | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 17 |  PayPal Invoicing | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.7/5 | |
| 18 |  Melio | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 19 |  Elorus | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 20 |  Invoice Simple | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.6/5 |
Top 10 ZipBooks alternatives in detail
₹1,600/mo
Free trial
Compared with ZipBooks
- No free plan, unlike ZipBooks
3. Debitoor by SumUp
SumUp · London · Invoicing software · 4.4/5
Invoicing and bookkeeping for micro businesses.
₹400/mo
Free trial
Compared with ZipBooks
- No free plan, unlike ZipBooks
4. Square Invoices
Block · Oakland · Invoicing software · 4.6/5
Invoicing and payment collection with the Square ecosystem.
Free plan
Free plan available
5. 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
6. Invoice Home
Invoice Home · Austin · Invoicing software · 4.5/5
Free invoice templates with online payments.
Free plan
Free plan available
7. Zervant
Zervant · Helsinki · Invoicing software · 4.5/5
Free invoicing for freelancers and small businesses in Europe.
Free plan
Free plan available
8. Hiveage
Hiveage · Colombo · Invoicing software · 4.5/5
Online invoicing and billing for small businesses and freelancers.
Free plan
Free plan available
9. 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)
10. Chargebee Invoicing
Chargebee · San Francisco · Invoicing software · 4.6/5
Recurring invoicing and revenue operations for SaaS.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with ZipBooks
- Built in India (San Francisco)
ZipBooks alternatives by what you need
Lowest published price
Free ZipBooks alternatives
Indian alternatives to ZipBooks
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 2026?+
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), Square Invoices (Free plan), Invoice Home (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. 4 alternatives are built in India, including Zoho Checkout (Free plan), Chargebee Invoicing (Free plan), Instamojo (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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