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Zoho Invoice
by Zoho Corporation · Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Since 1996
Free invoicing software with GST templates, recurring invoices and online payments.
- Starting price
- Free · ₹0
- Free for Indian businesses, no time limit
- Free trial / plan
- Free plan
- 2 users · 500 invoices/year
- Deployment
- Cloud
- Web
- App Advisor rating
- 4.9
- transparency & India fit
What is Zoho Invoice?
Zoho Invoice is Zoho's standalone invoicing app for freelancers, consultants, agencies and small businesses. It covers quotes, GST-ready invoices, recurring billing, online payment collection, payment reminders, expenses, time tracking and a customer portal, and it runs on the web, Android, iOS, Windows and Mac.
On Zoho's India pricing page the product costs ₹0 with no time limit. The free plan allows two users, three projects and 500 invoices a year. Support is free by email, 24 hours a day, five days a week. Once a business outgrows those limits or needs full accounting, the usual next step is Zoho Books.
What works well
- +Free for Indian businesses (₹0) with no expiry date
- +GST-ready invoices with preset GST rates; GSTR-1 can be filed over an API and GSTR-3B exported
- +Invoices go out by email, SMS or WhatsApp, and customers can pay by UPI, card or net banking
- +Covers quotes, recurring invoices, auto-charge, reminders, expenses and timesheets in one app
- +Customer portal where clients approve quotes and pay invoices online
- +Apps for Android, iOS, Windows and Mac, plus smartwatch support
What to watch out for
- −The free plan stops at 500 invoices a year, two users and three projects
- −It handles invoicing only; bookkeeping and full accounting need Zoho Books
- −Data from accounts left inactive for more than 180 days is deleted
- −Support is email only, 24/5; phone support is not listed on the pricing page
Best suited for: Freelancers and consultants who bill for their time and projects · Small agencies and service businesses sending up to 500 invoices a year · GST-registered or unregistered Indian businesses that want free, compliant invoices · Teams already using Zoho CRM or Zoho Books
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Zoho Invoice features
Researched from Zoho Invoice's official product pages · updated September 2026.
Invoicing
- Customisable invoice templates
- Invoices in 10+ languages
- Scheduled and recurring invoices
- Send by email, SMS or WhatsApp
- Delivery challans
Quotes
- Quotes with expiry dates and custom fields
- Customer approval through the portal
- Convert approved quotes into invoices
Payments
- 10+ payment gateways
- Auto-charge for recurring invoices
- Automated payment reminders
- Credit notes for refunds
- Record offline payments
- Custom payment receipts
Customers & portal
- Customer portal with partial and bulk payments
- Customer statements
- Stored cards for auto-charge
- Feedback requests
Expenses & time
- Billable expenses turned into invoices
- Mileage tracking
- Project and task time tracking
- Unbilled hours and expenses
GST & compliance
- Preset GST rates
- GSTR-1 filing over API
- GSTR-3B report export
- Works for GST-registered and unregistered businesses
Reports & admin
- Around 30 built-in reports
- Business dashboard
- Role-based user permissions
- Items with SKUs
- Custom fields
Zoho Invoice pricing (INR)
SourceEvery edition as published by the vendor. Prices exclude GST unless stated. Full Zoho Invoice pricing breakdown
Free
₹0
- Up to two users
- Up to three projects
- Up to 500 invoices per year
- GST-compliant invoices, quotes and recurring invoices
- Online payments by UPI, cards and net banking
- Customer portal, time tracking and expenses
- 24/5 free email support
- • Zoho states that data belonging to a user who is inactive for more than 180 days is deleted within the next 20 days, after a notice
- • The pricing page does not mention GST on the ₹0 plan
- • Payment gateways may charge their own transaction fees
Buying for a team? App Advisor can get you a volume quote and any partner discount available.
Integrations, security & India
Integrations
- Zoho Payments
- Razorpay
- Paytm
- Cashfree
- Easebuzz
- PayPal
- Stripe
- Telr
- Zoho CRM
- Bigin by Zoho CRM
- HubSpot
- Zoho Books
- Zoho Expense
- Tally (export)
- Slack
- Zoho Mail
- Zoho Cliq
- Zoho Analytics
- Google Workspace
Security & compliance
- Passcode and Touch ID lock in the mobile apps
- Role-based permissions for users
For Indian businesses
- India pricing is ₹0 with no time limit
- GST-ready invoices; GSTR-1 filing over API and GSTR-3B export
- UPI, card and net-banking collection through Zoho Payments, Razorpay, Paytm, Cashfree and Easebuzz
- Invoices can be sent over WhatsApp
- Data can be exported to Tally
Mobile apps
Desktop apps for Windows (Microsoft Store) and Mac (Mac App Store), plus Apple Watch and Android smartwatch support. The mobile apps include a timer widget, receipt capture, and passcode or Touch ID lock.
Support, resources & partner network
Support & learning
- Free email support, 24 hours a day, 5 days a week (support@zohoinvoice.com)
- Help documentation, knowledge base, videos and webinars
Trust, compliance & who uses Zoho Invoice
Customers named by the vendor
Freelancers, consultants, agencies, contractors and small businesses across India (per vendor)
Is Zoho Invoice the best choice for you?
Best choice if you are…
- Freelancers and consultants who bill for their time and projects
- Small agencies and service businesses sending up to 500 invoices a year
- GST-registered or unregistered Indian businesses that want free, compliant invoices
- Teams already using Zoho CRM or Zoho Books
Look elsewhere if you are…
- Businesses that need full accounting, inventory or high invoice volumes; compare Zoho Books, Tally Prime or Vyapar
- Retail or trading counters that need POS-style billing; look at myBillBook or Vyapar
Still comparing? Get an unbiased shortlist and demos arranged for free.
Sources (5) · updated September 2026
Zoho Invoice screenshots
Zoho Invoice video
Zoho Invoice Tutorial 2026: How To Use Zoho Invoice For Beginners
Specifications
- Category
- Billing software, GST software
- Vendor
- Zoho Corporation
- Headquarters
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Founded
- 1996
- Pricing model
- Free
- Starting price
- Free
- Deployment
- Cloud
- Platforms
- Web
- Best for
- Startup, Small business, SMB
- Made in India
- Yes
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Compare all Zoho Invoice alternatives with pricing →Zoho Invoice — frequently asked questions
Is Zoho Invoice free in India?+
Yes. Zoho's India pricing page lists Zoho Invoice at ₹0 with no time limit, for up to two users, three projects and 500 invoices a year.
What is Zoho Invoice used for?+
It lets you create quotes and invoices, send them by email, SMS or WhatsApp, collect payments online, send payment reminders automatically, and track expenses and billable time.
Is Zoho Invoice GST compliant?+
Yes. It comes with preset GST rates, supports GSTR-1 filing over an API and GSTR-3B report export, and Zoho says it works for both GST-registered and unregistered businesses.
What are the limits of the free invoicing software?+
The free plan covers two users, three projects and 500 invoices a year. Data from accounts inactive for more than 180 days is deleted after a notice.
Which payment gateways does Zoho Invoice support?+
The integrations page lists Zoho Payments, Razorpay, Paytm, Cashfree, Easebuzz, PayPal, Stripe and Telr. Customers can pay by UPI, card or net banking.
Is there a Zoho Invoice mobile app?+
Yes. There are apps for Android, iOS, Windows and Mac, and it also supports Apple Watch and Android smartwatches.
What is the difference between Zoho Invoice and Zoho Books?+
Zoho Invoice handles invoicing and payment collection only. Zoho Books is Zoho's full accounting product, and the two integrate.
What support does Zoho Invoice offer?+
Free email support, 24 hours a day, five days a week, at support@zohoinvoice.com, plus a help guide, knowledge base and webinars.
What is Zoho Invoice?+
Zoho Invoice is billing software by Zoho Corporation, an Indian company from Chennai. Free invoicing software with GST templates, recurring invoices and online payments.
How much does Zoho Invoice cost?+
Zoho Invoice is free to use.
Does Zoho Invoice offer a free trial or free plan?+
Yes — Zoho Invoice offers a free plan you can start with.
Is Zoho Invoice made in India?+
Yes. Zoho Invoice is built by Zoho Corporation, headquartered in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Who is Zoho Invoice best suited for?+
Zoho Invoice suits startup, small business, smb buyers looking for billing software with gst software.
What are the best alternatives to Zoho Invoice?+
Popular alternatives in billing software include Zoho Books, Vyapar, Marg ERP. Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.
How is Zoho Invoice deployed?+
Zoho Invoice is available as a cloud (SaaS) product, with web access.
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About Zoho Corporation
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