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Zoho Billing is a billing software product from Zoho Corporation, Chennai, priced at ₹1,499/mo with a free plan. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 15 have a free plan, 20 are built in India, and 18 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Zoho Billing are ClearOne by Clear (Free plan), GSTZen Billing (Free plan), Giddh (₹300/mo), Tally on Cloud by Hostbooks (₹999/mo) and myBillBook (Rs 399/year · Silver (Android app only); excl. GST). ClearOne by Clear is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹208/month.
Cost
Zoho Billing starts at ₹1,499/mo. 18 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.
A mobile app
Zoho Billing does not list an Android app. 7 alternatives do.
Reported limitation
No free-forever plan — unlike Zoho Payroll or Zoho Sign, it is paid after the trial
Reported limitation
Standard is capped at 3 users and Premium at 10; extra users are a ₹540/₹450 per user per month add-on
Reported limitation
Subscription billing is reserved for Premium and above
Ranked by how closely each product matches Zoho Billing'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Zoho Billing (current) | ₹1,499/mo | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | — |
| 1 |  ClearOne by Clear | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 2 |  GSTZen Billing | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 3 |  Giddh | ₹300/mo | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 4 |  Tally on Cloud by Hostbooks | ₹999/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 5 |  myBillBook | Rs 399/year · Silver (Android app only); excl. GST | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 6 |  Sleek Bill | Free plan · paid from ₹4,720/yr | Yes | Web, Windows | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 7 |  Accountune | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 8 |  RealBooks | ₹500/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 9 |  Swipe | ₹208/mo | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 10 |  Bizzo | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 11 |  Vyapar | ₹291/mo | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 12 |  Quick Bill | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 13 |  Billing Software by SlickPOS | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 14 |  Saral Billing | ₹6,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 15 |  Invoicera | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 16 |  Reach Accounting | ₹1,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 17 |  EZTax Billing | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 18 |  GimBooks | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 19 |  Dukanam | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 20 |  Udyog Software | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.2/5 |
Clear (ClearTax) · Bengaluru · Billing software · 4.7/5
GST invoicing and billing from ClearTax with e-invoicing and payment collection.
Free plan
Free plan available
Key features
GSTZen · Bengaluru · Billing software · 4.6/5
GST billing with e-invoicing and return filing.
Free plan
Free plan available
Key features
Walkover Web Solutions · Indore · Billing software · 4.6/5
Cloud accounting and GST billing with multi-currency and bank reconciliation.
₹300/mo
Free plan available
Compared with Zoho Billing
Key features
HostBooks · Gurugram · Billing software · 4.5/5
Cloud accounting, GST, TDS and Tally-on-cloud for SMEs and CAs.
₹999/mo
Free trial
Compared with Zoho Billing
FloBiz · Bengaluru · Billing software · 4.7/5
GST billing and inventory app with e-invoicing, payment reminders and business reports.
Rs 399/year · Silver (Android app only); excl. GST
Free plan available
Compared with Zoho Billing
Key features
Intelligent IT · Mumbai · Billing software · 4.7/5
Desktop and online GST invoicing software for small businesses.
Free plan · paid from ₹4,720/yr
Free plan available
Compared with Zoho Billing
Key features
Accountune · Jaipur · Billing software · 4.5/5
Accountune is GST billing software in India for shops, stores, wholesalers and distributors. New staff can bill on day one. Web, Android and iOS on the ₹4,999 plan.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Zoho Billing
Adansa Solutions · Kolkata · Billing software · 4.6/5
Online accounting with GST, multi-branch and CA collaboration.
₹500/mo
Free trial
Compared with Zoho Billing
Key features
Nextspeed Technologies · Hyderabad · Billing software · 4.7/5
Simple GST billing and invoicing app with e-invoicing, payment links and inventory.
₹208/mo
Free plan available
Compared with Zoho Billing
Key features
Bizzo · Hyderabad · Billing software · 4.4/5
GST billing app with digital catalogue for small traders.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Zoho Billing
The closest matches to Zoho Billing on App Advisor are ClearOne by Clear (Free plan), GSTZen Billing (Free plan), Giddh (₹300/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Zoho Billing, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Yes. 15 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: ClearOne by Clear (Free plan), GSTZen Billing (Free plan), Giddh (₹300/mo). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
Among alternatives that publish a price, Swipe starts lowest at ₹208/mo, compared with ₹1,499/mo for Zoho Billing. ClearOne by Clear also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Yes. 20 alternatives are built in India, including ClearOne by Clear (Free plan), GSTZen Billing (Free plan), Giddh (₹300/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
ClearOne by Clear is the closest match to Zoho Billing in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
Every product listed sits in billing software or a category Zoho Billing also covers, and Zoho Corporation'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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