Zoho Analytics

by Zoho Corporation · Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Since 1996

Self-service BI with Tally and Zoho connectors.

Business intelligence & dashboardsRecommendedMade in IndiaFree plan

Starting price: Free · paid from ₹960/mo (yearly); Basic: ₹1,200/month monthly or ₹960/month billed yearly, 2 users
Free trial / plan: Free plan; 2 users, 10,000 rows, 5 workspaces; 15-day trial on paid plans
Deployment: Cloud; Web
App Advisor rating: 4.8; transparency & India fit

What is Zoho Analytics?

Zoho Analytics is the self-service BI tool from Chennai-headquartered Zoho. It suits Indian SMEs and mid-sized firms that keep their numbers in Tally, Zoho Books or Zoho CRM, or in a MySQL or SQL Server database, and want dashboards without hiring a data team. Zoho says it can pull from more than 500 sources. For Indian accounting teams the TallyPrime connector matters most: it brings in ledgers, vouchers, trial balance, P&L, stock summaries and registers, with GST, TDS and TCS fields included.

Its strengths are breadth and price. There's a visual ETL builder, a data-preparation studio with over 250 no-code transforms, Ask Zia for questions in plain language, forecasting and anomaly detection, AutoML, and white-label embedding. The free plan gives 2 users, 10,000 rows and 5 workspaces, which is enough to test a Tally dashboard before you pay anything.

The weak spots are setup and limits. Tally sync isn't cloud-to-cloud. You run Zoho Databridge (version 10.9.8 or later) on a machine that can reach TallyPrime, with ODBC switched on, and hourly sync is only available on Enterprise. Lower plans refresh data once a day (Basic) or 8 times a day (Standard and Premium). Rows are counted across every table in every workspace, so a few years of voucher data can push you past Basic's 0.5 million rows quickly. Read-only viewers are not part of any plan and are sold separately in packs of 25.

Zoho prices the plans in rupees, per plan and not per seat. Basic is ₹1,200 a month or ₹960 a month billed yearly for 2 users and 0.5M rows, Standard is ₹2,400 or ₹1,900 for 5 users, Premium is ₹5,200 or ₹4,200 for 15 users, and Enterprise is ₹19,700 or ₹15,850 for 50 users. Extra users cost ₹250 a month each (₹200 on yearly billing). GST is added on top. All paid plans come with a 15-day trial that needs no card. If most of your reporting is Tally plus one CRM, start on Standard. Premium only pays off once more than 5 people need to edit reports.

What works well

+Rupee pricing starts at ₹960 a month on yearly Basic, cheaper than most BI tools sold per seat
+TallyPrime connector imports trial balance, P&L, stock summary and 13 voucher registers
+Free plan with 2 users, 10,000 rows and 5 workspaces never expires
+Data preparation studio offers over 250 no-code transforms plus a visual ETL pipeline
+Ask Zia answers plain-language questions and can auto-generate reports and dashboards
+White-label portals and SSO embedding are available for showing dashboards to clients
+When a trial or plan lapses the account drops to Free and existing data is kept

What to watch out for

−Tally sync needs Zoho Databridge running on a local machine with ODBC enabled
−Hourly Tally sync is Enterprise-only, and Basic refreshes imported data just once a day
−Read-only viewers are not included in any plan and are billed as a separate add-on
−The row limit counts every table across all workspaces, so voucher-heavy data uses it up fast
−Zoho's own pages disagree on whether yearly billing saves 20% or 10%, so confirm before you budget

Best suited for: Tally-based Indian SMEs that want MIS dashboards without exporting to Excel · Businesses already on Zoho Books, CRM or Inventory that want reports across those apps · Agencies and software firms that need white-label embedded dashboards for their clients · Small finance teams that can live with daily or 8-times-a-day data refresh

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Zoho Analytics features

Researched from Zoho Analytics's official product pages · updated October 2026.

Data integration

500+ data source connectors
File imports, cloud drives and web feeds
Live Connect to databases without storing data
Zoho Databridge for on-premise sources
No-code custom connector builder

Data preparation

Visual ETL pipeline builder
250+ no-code transform functions
Data cataloguing and cleansing
Metrics layer with access control

AI and analysis

Ask Zia conversational analytics
Zia Insights and key-driver analysis
Forecasting, anomaly detection and clustering
What-if analysis
AutoML and Python Code Studio
MCP server for AI agents

Sharing and embedding

Data alerts on KPI changes
Scheduled email reports
Embedding via SSO API or SAML
Rebrandable analytics portals
Data stories

TallyPrime analytics

Ledger, godown and stock item modules
Trial balance, balance sheet and P&L as tables
Sales, purchase, payment and receipt registers
Sync every 3, 6, 12 hours or daily

AI capabilities

Ask Zia agents for data engineering and data analysis
Auto-analysis that generates reports and dashboards
Forecasting, anomaly detection and what-if analysis
AutoML and Python Code Studio in AI Studio
Embeddable Ask Zia agent and MCP server

Zoho Analytics pricing (INR)

Source

Every edition as published by the vendor · free trial: 15-day free trial of any paid plan, no credit card required. Prices exclude GST unless stated. Full Zoho Analytics pricing breakdown

Free

₹0

Forever free

2 users
10,000 rows
5 workspaces
Unlimited reports and dashboards

Basic

₹1,200 /month

₹960/month billed yearly

Starts at 2 users
0.5 million rows
Data refresh once a day
No data alerts

Standard

₹2,400 /month

₹1,900/month billed yearly

Starts at 5 users
1 million rows
Refresh 8 times a day
10 data alerts and 10 email schedules

Premium

₹5,200 /month

₹4,200/month billed yearly

Starts at 15 users
5 million rows
Refresh 8 times a day
30 data alerts and 30 email schedules

Enterprise

₹19,700 /month

₹15,850/month billed yearly

Starts at 50 users
50 million rows
Refresh 24 times a day (hourly)
100 data alerts and 100 email schedules

Other pricing options & add-ons

Additional user
₹200/user/month on yearly billing
₹250/user/month
25 viewers add-on
₹3,200/month on yearly billing; read-only users
₹4,000/month
Extra 0.5 million rows
₹864/month on yearly billing
₹1,080/month
Dedicated Compute
From 50 users and 500M rows
Custom quote

• Plan prices cover the whole plan with its included users; they are not per-seat prices.
• Local taxes such as GST are charged on top of the listed prices.
• Yearly plans have a 30-day cashback guarantee, per Zoho's pricing help page.
• Payment is by credit card, charged monthly or yearly; INR is one of the supported billing currencies.

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Integrations, security & India

Integrations

TallyPrime (via Zoho Databridge)
Zoho CRM, Books and other Zoho apps
Salesforce CRM
Google BigQuery
AWS
Databases, data lakes and warehouses (500+ sources in total)

Security & compliance

Covered by Zoho's ISO/IEC 27001, 27017, 27018 and 27701 certifications
SOC 2 Type 2 and SOC 1 Type 2 reports
Live Connect option keeps data in your own database
Role-based sharing; only account or org admins can configure the Tally integration

For Indian businesses

Plans are priced in INR (Basic ₹1,200/month), with GST charged on top.
TallyPrime connector imports GST, TDS, TCS and PAN-related fields along with ledgers and vouchers.
Dedicated India support line +91 44 6965 6060, open 24x5.
Zoho Corporation is headquartered in Chennai.

Mobile apps

iOS app

Zoho offers a Mobile BI app and a separate Dashboards app; the iOS Mobile BI app is free.

What reviewers say about Zoho Analytics

Scores published on independent review sites — follow the links for the full reviews.

Apple App Store (India)

4.9/5

18 reviews

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Support, resources & partner network

Support & learning

India phone support +91 44 6965 6060, 24x5 Monday to Friday
Email support at support@zohoanalytics.com

Trust, compliance & who uses Zoho Analytics

Certifications & compliance

ISO/IEC 27001 — Valid to 21 Aug 2028 Source
SOC 2 Type 2 Source
ISO/IEC 27701 — Valid to 21 Aug 2028 Source
GDPR Source

Each claim links to the vendor's own published statement. Always confirm current certificate validity directly with the vendor.

Is Zoho Analytics the best choice for you?

Best choice if you are…

Tally-based Indian SMEs that want MIS dashboards without exporting to Excel
Businesses already on Zoho Books, CRM or Inventory that want reports across those apps
Agencies and software firms that need white-label embedded dashboards for their clients
Small finance teams that can live with daily or 8-times-a-day data refresh

Look elsewhere if you are…

Teams that need real-time Tally figures but can't afford the Enterprise plan
Large enterprises with dedicated data engineers already committed to Power BI or Tableau
Companies that won't install an on-premise agent on the machine running Tally

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Specifications

Category: Business intelligence & dashboards
Vendor: Zoho Corporation
Headquarters: Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Founded: 1996
Pricing model: Freemium
Starting price: Free · paid from ₹960/mo (yearly) · Basic: ₹1,200/month monthly or ₹960/month billed ye…
Deployment: Cloud
Platforms: Web
Best for: Startup, Small business, SMB
Made in India: Yes

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Zoho Analytics — frequently asked questions

How much does Zoho Analytics cost in India?+

Zoho Analytics prices whole plans in rupees, not per seat. Basic is ₹1,200 a month (₹960 a month billed yearly) for 2 users and 0.5M rows. Standard is ₹2,400 (₹1,900 yearly) for 5 users, Premium is ₹5,200 (₹4,200 yearly) for 15 users, and Enterprise is ₹19,700 (₹15,850 yearly) for 50 users. Each extra user costs ₹250 a month.

Is GST included in Zoho Analytics prices?+

No. Zoho Analytics adds local taxes such as GST on top of the rupee prices on its pricing page, so a Standard plan listed at ₹2,400 a month will cost more once 18% GST is applied. Indian businesses can usually claim that GST back as input tax credit. For invoice queries, Zoho points customers to payments@zohocorp.com.

Does Zoho Analytics have a free plan?+

Yes. The Zoho Analytics free plan is permanent and gives 2 users, 10,000 rows, 5 workspaces and unlimited reports and dashboards. If a paid trial or subscription lapses, the account moves back to Free and your data stays. You can't add new rows, though, until you're back under the 10,000-row limit or you upgrade.

Is there a Zoho Analytics free trial?+

Yes. Every paid Zoho Analytics plan has a 15-day free trial, and you don't need a credit card to start it. When the trial ends you aren't billed unless you subscribed with card details. The account simply moves to the free plan. That gives a small finance team two weeks to connect Tally and check the dashboards before spending anything.

Can Zoho Analytics connect to Tally?+

Yes. Zoho Analytics has a TallyPrime connector that imports ledgers, godowns, stock items, vouchers, trial balance, P&L, balance sheet and registers, including GST and TDS fields. You need TallyPrime running with ODBC enabled and Zoho Databridge 10.9.8 or later installed nearby. Sync runs every 3, 6 or 12 hours or daily. Hourly sync needs Enterprise.

Zoho Analytics vs Power BI: which is better for an Indian SME?+

Zoho Analytics suits SMEs that run on Tally or Zoho apps. Its plans are priced in INR, a 5-user Standard plan costs ₹1,900 a month on yearly billing, and it ships a ready TallyPrime connector. Power BI has a bigger global community and goes deeper on modelling, but it's sold per user and has no native Tally connector. Firms already on Microsoft 365 may still find Power BI more natural.

Does Zoho Analytics have a mobile app?+

Yes. Zoho Analytics offers a free Mobile BI app for viewing and interacting with reports and dashboards, plus a separate Dashboards app for browsing dashboards full-screen. On the Indian App Store the Mobile BI app had a 4.9 rating from 18 ratings when we checked. Building data pipelines and reports is still best done in the web version.

Is data safe in Zoho Analytics?+

Zoho Analytics runs on Zoho's cloud, which holds ISO/IEC 27001, 27017, 27018 and 27701 certifications along with SOC 2 Type 2 and SOC 1 Type 2 reports. If you'd rather not copy data into Zoho, Live Connect queries your own database directly. Access works through role-based sharing, and only admins can set up integrations such as Tally.

How long does Zoho Analytics take to set up?+

A basic Zoho Analytics setup, such as connecting Zoho CRM or uploading spreadsheets, can produce dashboards on the first day because the connectors create starter reports. Tally takes longer. You'll need to enable ODBC, install Databridge, enter the exact company name and choose which modules to sync. Allow a few days if you want custom MIS reports across several companies.

Does Zoho Analytics offer support in India?+

Yes. Zoho Analytics lists an Indian support number, +91 44 6965 6060, staffed 24 hours a day, Monday to Friday. You can also email support@zohoanalytics.com. Zoho is based in Chennai, and many authorised partners across India help with Tally dashboards, though partner services are billed separately from the subscription.

How do I sign up for Zoho Analytics?+

New accounts are created at https://www.zoho.com/analytics/signup.html on Zoho Analytics's official site.

Does Zoho Analytics have a free trial?+

Yes. Zoho Analytics's official site offers a free trial of 15 days.

What is Zoho Analytics?+

Zoho Analytics is business intelligence & dashboards by Zoho Corporation, an Indian company from Chennai. Self-service BI with Tally and Zoho connectors.

How much does Zoho Analytics cost?+

Zoho Corporation publishes: Free · paid from ₹960/mo (yearly) · Basic: ₹1,200/month monthly or ₹960/month billed ye…. Confirm current plans and taxes on the official pricing page.

Does Zoho Analytics offer a free trial or free plan?+

Yes — Zoho Analytics offers a free plan you can start with.

Is Zoho Analytics made in India?+

Yes. Zoho Analytics is built by Zoho Corporation, headquartered in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

Who is Zoho Analytics best suited for?+

Zoho Analytics suits startup, small business, smb buyers looking for business intelligence & dashboards.

What are the best alternatives to Zoho Analytics?+

Popular alternatives in business intelligence & dashboards include Helical Insight, Redash, Microsoft Power BI. Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.

How is Zoho Analytics deployed?+

Zoho Analytics is available as a cloud (SaaS) product, with web access.