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Zoho Inventory is a billing software product from Zoho Corporation, Chennai, priced at ₹999/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, 19 are built in India, and 14 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Zoho Inventory are Invoay (₹999/mo), myBillBook (Rs 399/year · Silver (Android app only); excl. GST), Swipe (₹208/mo), ProfitBooks (Free plan) and Vyapar (₹291/mo). myBillBook is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹208/month.
Cost
Zoho Inventory starts at ₹999/mo. 14 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.
A mobile app
Zoho Inventory does not list an Android app. 3 alternatives do.
Reported limitation
Every plan caps orders, users and locations; going over means buying add-ons (₹399/month per user or per 500 orders)
Reported limitation
Paid plans are priced on annual billing, and GST is charged on top
Reported limitation
Advanced Warehousing is a separate add-on at ₹4,165.83/month
Ranked by how closely each product matches Zoho Inventory'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 Inventory (current) | ₹999/mo | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | — |
| 1 |  Invoay | ₹999/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 2 |  myBillBook | Rs 399/year · Silver (Android app only); excl. GST | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 3 |  Swipe | ₹208/mo | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 4 |  ProfitBooks | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 5 |  Vyapar | ₹291/mo | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 6 |  HDPOS Smart | ₹1,200/mo | No | Windows | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 7 |  Giddh | ₹300/mo | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 8 |  Groflex | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 9 |  Quick Bill | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 10 |  Eatinsta | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 11 |  Rise Route | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 12 |  Reach Accounting | ₹1,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 13 |  Elixir Retail | Paid plans | No | Web | Yes | 4.1/5 | |
| 14 |  Invoicera | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 15 |  Marg ERP | One-time licence from ₹5,550 + 18% GST | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 16 |  Tally on Cloud by Hostbooks | ₹999/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 17 |  ClearOne by Clear | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 18 |  Dukanam | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 19 |  Refrens | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 20 |  Imonggo | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.2/5 |
Invoay Software · Bengaluru · Billing software · 4.5/5
Salon, spa and retail billing with CRM and inventory.
₹999/mo
Free trial
Compared with Zoho Inventory
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 Inventory
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 Inventory
Key features
ProfitBooks · Pune · Billing software · 4.7/5
Simple online accounting and invoicing for small businesses with inventory.
Free plan
Free plan available
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 Inventory
Key features
Hyper Drive Information Technologies · Bengaluru · Billing software · 4.7/5
Windows billing and inventory software for retail shops and restaurants.
₹1,200/mo
Free trial
Compared with Zoho Inventory
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 Inventory
Key features
Groflex · Chennai · Billing software · 4.4/5
Cloud invoicing, inventory and accounting for growing businesses.
Free plan
Free plan available
Quick Bill · Pune · Billing software · 4.5/5
GST invoicing with inventory and reports for small businesses.
Free plan
Free plan available
Eatinsta · Bengaluru · Billing software · 4.4/5
EatInsta POS offers an advanced billing, inventory, and online ordering solution for restaurants, cafes, bakeries, and food businesses.
Free plan
Free plan available
The closest matches to Zoho Inventory on App Advisor are Invoay (₹999/mo), myBillBook (Rs 399/year · Silver (Android app only); excl. GST), Swipe (₹208/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Zoho Inventory, 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: myBillBook (Rs 399/year · Silver (Android app only); excl. GST), Swipe (₹208/mo), ProfitBooks (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 ₹999/mo for Zoho Inventory. myBillBook also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Yes. 19 alternatives are built in India, including Invoay (₹999/mo), myBillBook (Rs 399/year · Silver (Android app only); excl. GST), Swipe (₹208/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Invoay is the closest match to Zoho Inventory in our catalogue. Key differences: No free plan, unlike Zoho Inventory. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
Every product listed sits in billing software or a category Zoho Inventory 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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