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Zoho Books

4.4 (680)

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Last updated August 26th, 2026

# Reviews of Zoho Books

Ease of use

4.4

Customer Service

4.2

## Pros and Cons in Reviews

NH

Nguyen H. H

Deputy Service ManagerFacilities Services, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years.

“The bank feed connection has saved us hours a month working on reconciling transactions.“

June 7, 2026

NH

Nguyen H. H

Deputy Service ManagerFacilities Services, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years.

“Certain operations such as importing bulk data are a bit cumbersome.“

June 7, 2026

Sneha V

Growth Head - SalesInformation Technology and Services, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years.

“It’s also one of the most widely used products out there and has really played a big role in transforming how businesses manage accounting today.“

April 1, 2026

LT

Luke T

Director and TutorEducation Management, Self-employedUsed the software for: I used a free trial.

“Another small problem is that it doesn't import your bank transactions until the day after the transaction has taken place, despite refreshing the feed.“

June 9, 2025

BB

Ben B

CEOComputer Software, Self-employedUsed the software for: Less than 6 months.

“Free plan for businesses under $50K in revenue is good and we use it with Zoho Expense and it works seamlessly.“

March 12, 2025

DS

David S

Customer Service RepresentativeHealth, Wellness and Fitness, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years.

“The mobile app isn’t as functional as the desktop version, and while the reporting options are good, they could be better customized.“

February 16, 2025

Rohit L

Gen SecretaryFacilities Services, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months.

“Havent experienced any bug, there was one concern which was fixed immediately. and i'd recommend it for both small business as well as large organisation.“

December 8, 2025

DR

Darren R

DirectorImport and Export, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years.

“The only one annoyance is the search from some screens you need to know the exact customer name or item name to search. Where as some screens use a keyword search which is easy and fast to locate the information.“

October 12, 2023

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Raj Shekhar S.  
Cofounder  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Good tool for mid sized businesses"

December 20, 2025

4.0

It has been very consistent to use it. Their has been no product failures or issues, and new features are regularly rolled out too.

Pros

The ease of usage. I never needed a customer support of any kind. The pricing is also appropriate for mid sized businesses.

Cons

The currency change features are complex. In the same way, making customisations to the invoice format can be a little confusing too.

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NHH

Nguyen H. H.  
Deputy Service Manager  
Facilities Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Steady in keeping track and managing the money."

June 7, 2026

4.0

It is a hands-on application for managing the finances in a medium-sized team. It's helped us to be able to organize payments, contracts, invoices without paperwork amassing. On a few occasions when we have had issues, customer support have been quick to assist. It is a good choice for a few things but there are a few things that needs improvement, and it is excellent especially for companies that desire the best value for their money without unnecessary hassles.

Pros

With Zoho Books, we've streamlined our service contract management and client billing process. I really enjoy the fact that it is possible to customize invoices according to distinct customer contracts, with both recurring and one payment. The bank feed connection has saved us hours a month working on reconciling transactions. It's got everything that we need for a small team like ours for the price.

Cons

Sometimes there are little glitches when switching between reports/exporting. We would also like to see the mobile application have more editing functionality, so you can edit an invoice on-site when working remotely. Customizing reports could be more flexible at times, but it's not a dealbreaker. Certain operations such as importing bulk data are a bit cumbersome.

Review Source

AV

Alisodai V.  
Proprietor  
Construction  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Don't go with Zoho Books for your accounts"

October 3, 2025

1.0

Pros

This is not useful. Initially they will tell all the features are free. After buying everything we have to pay extra amount.

Cons

Customer support is very poor. They were unable to give any solution for my problem even after 7 months time. Don't go with Zoho Books.

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Gen Secretary  
Facilities Services  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Zoho Books is for the WORLD and for the NEXT GEN"

December 8, 2025

5.0

Zoho Books and all Zoho products is designed with great thought at a price which is throw away. All other accounting users should start thinking how they can upgrade themselves.

Pros

Great value of money, extreme warm and good support, extremely easy to use without the need for any training or support intervention, Payment using Zoho to our vendors is so good, it cannot be overemphasized. Data management is so good, i am uploading all the invoices too in the application. Our customers can see their statement on a real time. Havent experienced any bug, there was one concern which was fixed immediately. and i'd recommend it for both small business as well as large organisation.

Cons

The bank reconciliation process could be simplified where transaction count is high. It is not a con but Zoho could push more feature in the starter plan :)

Review Source

VR

Verified Reviewer  
Growth Head - Sales  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Excelled Software - Zoho Books"

April 1, 2026

5.0

Very friendly software, great UI and easy to use. Customer service is also very prompt and helpful team.

Pros

It’s genuinely one of the easiest tools to get started with — very intuitive, even for someone who isn’t from a finance background. What stands out is the value for money; you get a lot of functionality without it feeling overly complex or expensive. It’s also one of the most widely used products out there and has really played a big role in transforming how businesses manage accounting today. The flexibility to customize based on business needs is a big plus, and most clients already trust and relate to the brand, which makes adoption much smoother.

Cons

Customization cost can go up at times. There has to be different plans that has to be subscribed to for the customisation to work

Review Source

jU

judith U.  
Procurement officer  
Logistics and Supply Chain  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Simple and effective accounting tool"

June 2, 2025

5.0

I've had a very good overall experience with Zoho Books. It helps me keep my finances organized and makes my accounting tasks easier. It is dependable, easy to use, and meets most of my business requirements.

Pros

The simple user interface and ease with which invoices, expenses, and reports can be managed were my favorite features. It is great for small businesses and easy to use.

Cons

The fact that more advanced features necessitate higher-tier plans and that integrations with third-party apps can sometimes feel restricted or a little clunky were the things I didn't like the most.

Review Source

Response from Zoho

June 17, 2025

Hello Judith - Thanks for your review. We are glad you enjoy using Zoho Books. Please feel free to reach out to us at support@zohobooks.com for any queries.

EC

Ewan C.  
Billing and Accounts Administrator  
Telecommunications  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "How Zoho Books made recurring billing easier to manage."

June 22, 2025

5.0

We slashed billing mistakes and gained better visibility into cash flow. Our audit was shortened as well, as a result of the clean reconciliation and reporting capabilities.

Pros

Zoho Books made our recurring invoicing a whole hell of a lot easier. We saved on manual tracking and reduced late payments with automated reminders and payment follow-ups.

Cons

Bank Feeds will drop from time to time, and re-authentication is necessary to restore. We also had to write a few custom rules for telecom-specific tax logic.

Review Source

AB

Alex B.  
Service/Sales Manager  
Construction  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Easy to use internet based accounting software"

January 23, 2018

4.0

Ease of use

Pros

The seamless integration with Zoho CRM and the fact that you can access your records from anywhere, as long as you have an internet connection. The customization options are also a huge plus.

Cons

It doesn't have some simple functions and features that other accounting softwares have, such as the ability to chnage how all the names appear (i.e. first, last vs. last, first). it can get a little confusing with how payments are applied and dded to the system as well. Tech support is usually no help, or they tell you that your question is a great idea for their IT team to use and then you never hear back from them again.

Review Source

RC

Rajesh C.  
President  
Financial Services  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Zoho Books Review from regular use"

May 26, 2025

5.0

Looks clean, nothing over the top. You send an invoice, check a few boxes, done. It’s not trying to impress, and that’s fine.

Pros

Helps when you’ve got more than one thing on the go. Quick glance shows what got paid and what still needs nudging.

Cons

Some weird stuff with edits now and then. But it doesn’t get in the way much, which is what matters most really.

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Response from Zoho

June 17, 2025

Hello Rajesh - Thanks for your review. We are glad you enjoy using Zoho Books. Please feel free to reach out to us at support@zohobooks.com for any queries.

VV

Vikas V.  
Software Consultant  
Computer & Network Security  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Booking keeping alike for novice or experienced professions"

February 10, 2025

5.0

Zoho books is amazing! From the community forums, I learn that most of the world uses it. The Invoicing, expenses, tax compliance, collaboration and customer support are all top-notch! While there is still scope for improvement, for my use case, it does a great job!!

Pros

The great part about Zoho Books is the dashboard and reports. Dashboard gives a very good overview of the finances and the health of organization. Reports are a great way to break things down for more clarifity.

Cons

Pricing! I find it a tad bit expensive. For a company in a good shape though, it would be a great product but for bootstrapped start-ups, it is a little expensive. They have a free version but I needed some premium features for my use case. They also give out credits for start-ups which could be used for a year. After using it for a year, the software makes you so lazy and you don't want to migrate.

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Response from Zoho

March 20, 2025

Thanks for your detailed review, Vikas! We are glad that you love our platform.

AC

Alice C.  
Sales and Digital Marketing Executive  
Consumer Electronics  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Zoho Books; Making sales process efficient and easy"

January 31, 2025

5.0

I have loved working with Zoho since it make my work life very simple, turning a quotation to an invoice is all a matter of just clicking a button

Pros

The fact that I can create a quotation and send it directly from zoho without having to download then create an email and attach it

Cons

The fact that you can not edit customer details when you are invoice such as changing the name if it was a quotation.

Alternatives considered

[Odoo](https://www.capterra.com/p/135618/Odoo/)

Reason for choosing Zoho Books

it was cost friendly as compared to Odoo

Switched from

[QuickBooks Enterprise](https://www.capterra.com/p/174984/QuickBooks-Enterprise/)

Quickbooks can be too complicated and hard to learn for new people

Review Source

Response from Zoho

March 20, 2025

Thanks for your review, Alice. We are here to make business financial management easier and we are glad that you are experiencing it! :)

RF

Rose F.  
Company secretary  
Civil Engineering  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Zoho books review for small business"

December 6, 2024

5.0

Pros

Efficiency of use. Functions are easy to see and utilise.

Cons

The pricing and subscriptions. Sometimes the feedback was slow

Alternatives considered

[MYOB Acumatica](https://www.capterra.com/p/179531/MYOB-Advanced/)

Reason for choosing Zoho Books

Professional reviews from other business owners

Review Source

BM

Bob M.  
owner  
Retail  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "great option for accounting software"

November 17, 2020

4.0

There's been a little bit of a learning curve - there are a few things that are just done a little differently than in other software. However, I've been able to accomplish everything I had in previous software. The most significant aspect to me, though, has been that Zoho offers a lot of accompanying software - i.e., not software that's needed to make Books work, but software with complementary uses - without seeming like they're trying to squeeze every last dollar out of me. Quite unlike Intuit.

Pros

It does everything that I need it to do, and for far less than it's competition.

Cons

There are a couple things that could be streamlined, although they don't lessen to actual functioning of the software.

Alternatives considered

[FreshBooks](https://www.capterra.com/p/142390/FreshBooks/)[Sage 100](https://www.capterra.com/p/227232/Sage-100cloud/)[Wave](https://www.capterra.com/p/178021/Wave-Apps/)[Xero](https://www.capterra.com/p/120109/Xero/)

Reason for choosing Zoho Books

Functionality and cost. I used Quickbooks-Desktop for years, but the online software that's been developed more recently has too many advantages to keep using it. I also used Xero for a few years, and liked a lot of features - but it seemed geared for a different kind of business and lacked a few things I needed. Then I tried Quickbooks Online - it was barely within my budget, but I liked the features - but then they increased the price (significantly) after only one year of using it. But Zoho has really fit the bill - all the functionality I need, and at a price that's just a fraction of QBO's.

Switched from

[FreshBooks](https://www.capterra.com/p/142390/FreshBooks/)[Sage 100](https://www.capterra.com/p/227232/Sage-100cloud/)[Wave](https://www.capterra.com/p/178021/Wave-Apps/)[Xero](https://www.capterra.com/p/120109/Xero/)

Intuit just keeps increasing the price on pretty much everything, justifying it by claiming to add features - though the added features never had any use to me. Plus, I needed to lease a number of add-ons to be able to have QBO work the way I'd expect it to.

Review Source

SV

Shanmugam V.  
Article Trainee  
Accounting  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Most happening accounting software"

February 18, 2023

5.0

Zoho Books is a cloud based online accounting software which is helping many small to big companies in managing their accounts. It operates as a very cost effective and user-friendly system. Many crucial things for a business like billing and invoicing, bank reconciliation, financial reporting, various report generation etc., are available in Zoho Books and the processes are made easier so that the maintenance of accounts becomes effective and efficient. It is highly recommended to start using Zoho Books as an accounting software.

Pros

All the processes from generating invoices to extracting reports are made easier so that the maintenance of accounts becomes effective and efficient.

Cons

The data migration from our old software to Zoho was a bit difficult.

Reason for choosing Zoho Books

Because it is cost effective and have multiple features that the other software does not have.

Switched from

[QuickBooks Online](https://www.capterra.com/p/190778/QuickBooks-Online/)

Quickbooks' services will be stopped After April 30, 2023. So, we have migrated to Zoho Books which is a best alternative in the market.

Review Source

VR

Verified Reviewer  
Land Surveyor  
Civil Engineering  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Zoho Books"

March 26, 2022

4.0

My overall experience with Zoho has been pleasant. I can easily create invoice even on the go with my phone. I can quickly generate reports to check performance of the company and individual employees and I can track business expenses. The best part is also that I can easily link the app to my bank to reconcile what is in the bank with what is on Zoho book.

Pros

The layout of the website is user-friendly. The cellphone app makes it easy for you to instantly upload receipts and invoices for any purchases made. I'm in Engineering and we are three different teams. Zoho allows us to assign expenses to each employee and to a particular project should we choose to. This means that you can easily track the expenses of each team and be quick to spot any problems with over expenses. You also get reports on different modules like sales, you can be able to track sales by sales person and assess performance of each employee. There is also an option for customers to pay online which makes it really easy to make payments. In addition from the different modules you can customize fields to suit your needs at any point in time. Lastly they have added an awesome feature now where you can create a topic and comment on invoices and estimates and have an ongoing chat with other users that on the account regarding the invoice under which the chat is created and with only those invited users.

Cons

When I migrated from the software I used before Zoho to Zoho I had to upload the invoices from the previous software and the challenge was that Zoho did not allow me to specify and describe the invoiced item. All invoices that were uploaded ended up with the same description which wasn't pleasant. When you assign expenses to employees, Zoho will not allow you to use the same email address for different "employees". This is unpleasant because as an admin person for my company, there are general expenses that I cannot assign to a specific person that need to be assigned under general expenses using my email address. There are also expenses that I incur on my own as an employee of the company that need to be assigned to me alone still using my email address and Zoho won't allow me to use the same email address for these two separate scenarios. Also when you create an estimate and on that estimate you don't add tax, when you convert the estimate to be an invoice Zoho does not allow you to add tax if you want to.

Alternatives considered

[QuickBooks Online Accountant](https://www.capterra.com/p/229996/QuickBooks-Online-Accountant/)

Reason for choosing Zoho Books

The ease of layout and migration from the software I was already using. Also the fact that I trusted the Wave accounting and them recommending Zoho to me just gave Zoho an ultimate advantage over other products.

Switched from

[Wave](https://www.capterra.com/p/178021/Wave-Apps/)

Wave suggested the switch since they were partners with Zoho. Wave stopped operating in my region.

Review Source

DL

David L.  
Director of Operations  
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Using ZOHO Books for invoicing and payments in US Dollars and Mexican Pesos"

January 14, 2022

5.0

use it for all client invoices and payments also use for all vendor payments and invoice tracking of accounts payable and recieveable

Pros

very easy interface with Zoho CRM and integration with online payment capabilities in both US Dollars and Mexican Pesos

Cons

the multi currency feature is sometimes glitchy in reports

Alternatives considered

[Best Movers CRM](https://www.capterra.com/p/230147/Best-Movers-CRM/)[QuickBooks Enterprise](https://www.capterra.com/p/174984/QuickBooks-Enterprise/)

Reason for choosing Zoho Books

much easier interface and the integration with a partner CRM program within ZOHO

Switched from

[QuickBooks Enterprise](https://www.capterra.com/p/174984/QuickBooks-Enterprise/)

more functionality

Review Source

AC

Anthony C.  
University Intern  
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Zoho Books: An efficient and user-friendly accounting software."

May 6, 2023

4.0

As an IT intern at the university, I had the opportunity to use Zoho Books for financial management. Overall, I found the software to be user-friendly and offering a great deal of useful features, such as invoice management and expense tracking. Additionally, I really liked the integration of Zoho Books with other Zoho services, such as CRM and Human Resources, which made collaboration and project management easier.

Pros

Zoho Books is an online accounting and invoicing software that offers a wide range of features at an affordable price. With this tool, users can manage invoices, payments, expenses, and time tracking all in one integrated platform. Zoho Books also offers integration with other Zoho services, such as CRM and Human Resources, which makes collaboration and project management easier. Additionally, the software allows for task automation and customization of templates and workflows, increasing efficiency and saving time in financial management.

Cons

Despite the extensive feature set that Zoho Books provides, some users can find the user interface to be too complex, and it might take some time to become accustomed to all the possibilities. In addition, integration with third-party services may be limited compared to other popular accounting software and more economical plans might not include certain sophisticated capabilities like inventory management and budgeting.

Switched from

[Wave](https://www.capterra.com/p/178021/Wave-Apps/)[Zoho Invoice](https://www.capterra.com/p/163114/Zoho-Invoice/)

Although there are many options available for accounting software, Zoho Books is one of the most comprehensive and affordable solutions on the market. With a wide range of features, a user-friendly interface, and seamless integration with other Zoho services, Zoho Books is an excellent choice for small businesses and entrepreneurs.

Review Source

RD

Roshan D.  
Administration Officer  
Business Supplies and Equipment  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Zoho Book : All time Winner "

February 15, 2025

5.0

This program has made my work experience really efficient. Easy to track and keep records.

Pros

Its definitely the features and fits my requirement

Cons

Actually nothing. It is fantastic tool / program.

Review Source

Response from Zoho

March 20, 2025

Thanks for your review, Roshan. We are glad that you like using our product. Please reach out to us at support@zohobooks.com if you have any queries.

SG

Shauna G.  
Packager  
Health, Wellness and Fitness  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "It’s okay but not customer service "

January 22, 2025

3.0

Ease of use and organization is very good.

Pros

Works good for bookkeeping. Easy to use.

Cons

Customer service is slow to get back with resolution.

Review Source

TS

Tiffany S.  
Database administrator  
Logistics and Supply Chain  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Has become our favourite "

November 30, 2024

4.0

Pros

I experimented this tool through installation and setup and I can say it easy and simple to setup and install in an organization and get started.

Cons

Not much challenges faced since when one occurs their support helps in solving

Review Source

Ava H.  
Staff Software Engineer  
Program Development  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Smooth Invoicing and Bookkeeping"

October 26, 2024

5.0

Zoho Books works well for basic bookkeeping needs, though more customization options could make it even more effective.

Pros

Creating and tracking invoices was quick and easy, helping me keep an eye on cash flow without extra effort.

Cons

The customization options for invoices and reports are a bit limited, which can make them feel generic.

Review Source

AT

Amy T.  
CFO  
Architecture & Planning  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "We Use Zoho Books for Multiple Companies"

August 18, 2023

4.0

ZOHO books has been a great tool for many of our companies. It is great for companies with project management, from estimate to sales order to purchase orders and Invoicing. ZOHO provides live reporting as your team takes the order through the sales process. Customization for our specific business was a huge game changer, as we didn't need to get outside help involved to make simple changes that made our work flow process better. It saves time and errors.

Pros

The live dashboard and analytics has provided great insight into our business profitability. The ability to have our project management and accounting systems tied into one saves on time and human error. The automation, workflows and custom fields are a game changer and allow any kind of person to be able to tailor the system to your needs. Whenever I am not able to code something myself, I send a request to the customer service team, and they are usually able to write the scripts for me. The ability to tie into Avalara and not have to worry about taxation is also a huge bonus.

Cons

I wish the Purchase Orders for drop ship customers were more obviously tied to the Sales Orders. There are ways to identify which POs belong to which SOs, but seems to be a little more complicated than it could be. I also wish there was a way to see how much we have invoiced against Customer POs. I also wish we could integrate our payroll with ZOHO, as ZOHO payroll isn't currently offered in Michigan. As a result we are having to do more manual entry for employee hours and journal entries for the payroll.

Review Source

Jose A.  
Business Owner  
Furniture  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "You can't go wrong with Zoho"

January 17, 2024

5.0

I am very happy with the choice. Tremendous software.

Pros

I am not a professional accountant but I know administration and finance. Zoho has given me the tools I need for managing finances, purchasing, and invoicing.

Cons

The inventory module comes separately and I would like it to be included. Inventory vs final product costing would be a nice addition.

Review Source

AC

Addison C.  
Solution Architect  
Financial Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Time & Expense Tracking Solution"

December 4, 2023

5.0

Pros

Availability of mobile application is what I like most since I am able to track time and expense on projects on the go.

Cons

I currently face zero errors when using ZB.

Review Source

Mohamed S.  
Accounting  
Accounting  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "review zoho Books"

July 5, 2023

5.0

Very good experience, I am really excited

Pros

It facilitates the work of financial flows, and it also facilitates the work of reports and follow-up of the business. It is very good

Cons

No, not in the form Because I really like this program

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