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Zoho Invoice is a billing software product from Zoho Corporation, Chennai, priced at Free with a free plan. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 16 have a free plan, 20 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Zoho Invoice are ClearOne by Clear (Free plan), GSTZen Billing (Free plan), Sleek Bill (Free plan · paid from ₹4,720/yr), Elite Billing (Free) and Giddh (₹300/mo). ClearOne by Clear is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹208/month.
A mobile app
Zoho Invoice does not list an Android app. 6 alternatives do.
Reported limitation
The free plan stops at 500 invoices a year, two users and three projects
Reported limitation
It handles invoicing only; bookkeeping and full accounting need Zoho Books
Reported limitation
Data from accounts left inactive for more than 180 days is deleted
Ranked by how closely each product matches Zoho Invoice'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 Invoice (current) | Free | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.9/5 | — |
| 1 |  ClearOne by Clear | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | vs Zoho Invoice |
| 2 |  GSTZen Billing | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 3 |  Sleek Bill | Free plan · paid from ₹4,720/yr | Yes | Web, Windows | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 4 |  Elite Billing | Free | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 5 |  Giddh | ₹300/mo | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 6 |  Accountune | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 7 |  Bizzo | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 8 |  Udyog Software | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.2/5 | |
| 9 |  Quick Bill | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 10 |  Tally on Cloud by Hostbooks | ₹999/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 11 |  RealBooks | ₹500/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 12 |  Billing Software by SlickPOS | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 13 |  myBillBook | Rs 399/year · Silver (Android app only); excl. GST | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.7/5 | vs Zoho Invoice |
| 14 |  Swipe | ₹208/mo | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 15 |  Invoicera | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 16 |  EZTax Billing | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 17 |  GimBooks | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 18 |  Saral Billing | ₹6,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 19 |  Dukanam | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 20 |  Refrens | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 |
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
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 Invoice
Key features
Elite Billing · Erode · Billing software · 4.4/5
Free billing software for Indian small businesses with GST invoicing and stock management
Free
Free plan available
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
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 Invoice
Bizzo · Hyderabad · Billing software · 4.4/5
GST billing app with digital catalogue for small traders.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Zoho Invoice
Udyog Software (Adaequare) · Mumbai · Billing software · 4.2/5
GST-compliant billing and ERP for SMEs with e-invoicing.
On request
Quote-based
Compared with Zoho Invoice
Quick Bill · Pune · Billing software · 4.5/5
GST invoicing with inventory and reports for small businesses.
Free plan
Free plan available
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 Invoice
The closest matches to Zoho Invoice on App Advisor are ClearOne by Clear (Free plan), GSTZen Billing (Free plan), Sleek Bill (Free plan · paid from ₹4,720/yr). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Zoho Invoice, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Yes. 16 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: ClearOne by Clear (Free plan), GSTZen Billing (Free plan), Sleek Bill (Free plan · paid from ₹4,720/yr). 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. 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), Sleek Bill (Free plan · paid from ₹4,720/yr). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
ClearOne by Clear is the closest match to Zoho Invoice in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
Every product listed sits in billing software or a category Zoho Invoice 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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