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Zoho Books is a billing software product from Zoho Corporation, Chennai, priced at ₹749/mo with a free plan. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 14 have a free plan, 17 are built in India, and 15 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Zoho Books are Giddh (₹300/mo), Tally on Cloud by Hostbooks (₹999/mo), RealBooks (₹500/mo), Vyapar (₹291/mo) and Reach Accounting (₹1,000/mo). Giddh is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹208/month.
Cost
Zoho Books starts at ₹749/mo. 15 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.
A mobile app
Zoho Books does not list an Android app. 5 alternatives do.
Reported limitation
Annual invoice/bill caps per plan (1,000 on Free up to 1,00,000 on Elite/Ultimate)
Reported limitation
Extra users, locations, autoscans, expense claims and BillPay are paid add-ons
Reported limitation
Chat support only from Premium; Standard gets email support only
Ranked by how closely each product matches Zoho Books'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 Books (current) | ₹749/mo | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | — |
| 1 |  Giddh | ₹300/mo | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 2 |  Tally on Cloud by Hostbooks | ₹999/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 3 |  RealBooks | ₹500/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 4 |  Vyapar | ₹291/mo | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.8/5 | vs Zoho Books |
| 5 |  Reach Accounting | ₹1,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 6 |  ClearOne by Clear | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | vs Zoho Books |
| 7 |  EZTax Billing | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 8 |  GimBooks | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 9 |  Refrens | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 10 |  myBillBook | Rs 399/year · Silver (Android app only); excl. GST | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.7/5 | vs Zoho Books |
| 11 |  GSTZen Billing | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 12 |  Saral Billing | ₹6,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 13 |  Swipe | ₹208/mo | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 14 |  QuickBooks Online | ₹1,500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 15 |  ProfitBooks | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 16 |  FreshBooks | ₹1,600/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 17 |  Wave Accounting | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 18 |  Groflex | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 19 |  Sleek Bill | Free plan · paid from ₹4,720/yr | Yes | Web, Windows | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 20 |  Quick Bill | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 |
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
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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 Books
Adansa Solutions · Kolkata · Billing software · 4.6/5
Online accounting with GST, multi-branch and CA collaboration.
₹500/mo
Free trial
Compared with Zoho Books
Key features
Simply Vyapar Apps · Bengaluru · Billing software · 4.8/5
Mobile-first GST billing, inventory and accounting app for small traders and shops.
₹291/mo
Free plan available
Compared with Zoho Books
Key features
Reach Accountant · Chennai · Billing software · 4.6/5
Cloud accounting ERP with industry editions for retail, services and manufacturing.
₹1,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Zoho Books
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
EZTax · Hyderabad · Billing software · 4.6/5
GST billing, accounting and tax filing in one app.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Zoho Books
GimBooks · New Delhi · Billing software · 4.6/5
Mobile GST invoicing and bookkeeping app for small businesses.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Zoho Books
Key features
Refrens Internet · Mumbai · Billing software · 4.6/5
Free invoicing, quotations and accounting with a lead-management layer for freelancers and agencies.
Free plan
Free plan available
Key features
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 Books
Key features
The closest matches to Zoho Books on App Advisor are Giddh (₹300/mo), Tally on Cloud by Hostbooks (₹999/mo), RealBooks (₹500/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Zoho Books, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Yes. 14 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Giddh (₹300/mo), Vyapar (₹291/mo), ClearOne by Clear (Free plan). 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 ₹749/mo for Zoho Books. Giddh also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Yes. 17 alternatives are built in India, including Giddh (₹300/mo), Tally on Cloud by Hostbooks (₹999/mo), RealBooks (₹500/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Giddh is the closest match to Zoho Books in our catalogue. Key differences: Starts ₹449/mo cheaper (₹300/mo vs ₹749/mo). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
Every product listed sits in billing software or a category Zoho Books 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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