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What is Zoho Books?
Zoho Books is a powerful cloud accounting application that helps businesses manage finances, automate workflows, and stay tax compliant—all within one easy-to-use system. Compared to traditional accounting platforms like QuickBooks or Xero, Zoho Books stands out for its tight integration across the Zoho ecosystem, especially with Zoho CRM, Zoho Inventory, and Zoho Subscriptions.
At Zenatta, we've seen firsthand how Zoho Books can transform small to medium-sized businesses by offering a full suite of accounting capabilities—without the hefty price tag or complexity. Its automation for billing, expense tracking, and tax filing cuts down manual work significantly. However, organizations that require deep payroll or specialized time tracking might find it necessary to pair Zoho Books with additional third-party solutions.
Why we rate it "Probably"
We rate Zoho Books a "Probably" because it is a feature-rich and highly reliable accounting tool for businesses already using or planning to use the Zoho ecosystem. The interface is clean, the integrations are seamless (especially with Zoho CRM and the rest of the Finance Suite), and the automation capabilities are impressive for the price point. Regular updates and improvements keep the platform fresh and secure.
That said, Zenatta's experience shows that Zoho Books' limited native payroll integration—especially compared to offerings like QuickBooks' built-in payroll—can be a hurdle for some U.S.-based organizations. While you can work around this by connecting to services like Avalara for tax management, the extra steps can be a downside for companies looking for a fully consolidated solution. Still, for businesses who prioritize flexibility, affordability, and a unified system, Zoho Books remains a strong contender.
Pros
- Easy-to-use and intuitive interface
- Native integration across the Zoho Finance Suite (Inventory, Subscriptions, Expense)
- Excellent CRM and Zoho ecosystem integration
- Strong automation features for invoicing, billing, and reconciliation
Cons
- No direct integration with major U.S. payroll providers (ADP, Paychex)
- Some accounting workflows require additional setup or workarounds
- Limited out-of-the-box third-party integrations compared to competitors
Books Pricing Information

Standard Plan
$15 per Org/Mo
Billed Annually
- 3 Users
- Recurring Expenses
- Predefined User Roles
- Custom Views & Fields
Professional Plan
$40 per Org/Mo
Billed Annually
- 5 Users
- Retainer Invoices
- Sales & Purchase Orders
- Journal Templates
Premium Plan
$60 per Org/Mo
Billed Annually
- 10 Users
- WebTabs
- Related Lists
- Customizations
Elite Plan
$120 per Org/Mo
Billed Annually
- 10 Users
- Unlimited Custom Reports
- Advanced Inventory Control
Ultimate Plan
$240 per Org/Mo
Billed Annually
- 15 Users
- Advanced Analytics
- 25 Custom Modules