Zoho Books
by Zoho Corporation
#4 in Small-business booksBest value
My pick for value. A free plan covers micro businesses, and $20 a month adds bank feeds, custom reports and API access.
Not financial advice. Check fees and terms on the company’s site.
What’s good
- Free plan with invoicing and reports
- Receipt autoscan and mileage tracking
- Mobile apps for iOS and Android
Heads-up
- Free plan limited to $50K revenue
- Less flexible than QuickBooks, per PCMag
The details
- Best for
- Cost-conscious small businesses wanting a full-featured accounting suite
- Price
- From $20/mo (Standard plan, billed monthly)
- Free plan
- Free while revenue stays under $50K
- Skill level
- Any level
- Made by
- Zoho Corporation
- Website
- zoho.com
- Price checked
- Sep 30, 2026
Where it ranks
- #4Small-business booksBest value
Compare with similar picks
| Rank in Small-business books | #1 | #2 | #3 | #4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | From $38/mo | From $27/mo | From $23/mo | From $20/mo |
| Free plan | No | No | No | Free while revenue stays under $50K |
| Best for | Small businesses that need deep reporting and accountant-friendly books | Growing businesses wanting unlimited users and bank reconciliation | Freelancers and service businesses that send lots of invoices | Cost-conscious small businesses wanting a full-featured accounting suite |
| Skill level | Any level | Any level | Beginner-friendly | Any level |
| Start free trial | Try it | Start free trial | Try it free |
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