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Accounting & Finance

QuickBooks vs Zoho Books

Which accounting & finance tool is right for you? Compare features, pricing, and user reviews to make the best choice.

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QuickBooks

4.03,300 reviews

Small businesses and growing SMBs that want cloud accounting with strong invoicing, bank reconciliation, and a large ecosystem of integrations and accountants/bookkeepers familiar with the platform.

Starting at $35/month (Simple Start)
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Zoho Books

4.41,800 reviews

Small businesses and growing teams that want an affordable, automation-friendly cloud accounting system with strong invoicing, bank reconciliation, and integrations—especially those already using the Zoho ecosystem.

Starting at Free–$275/month (plan-based; not per-user)

Side-by-Side Comparison

FeatureQuickBooksZoho Books
Pricing$35/month (Simple Start)Free–$275/month (plan-based; not per-user)
G2 Rating4.0 (3,300 reviews)4.4 (1,800 reviews)
Capterra Rating4.34.4
Best ForSmall businesses and growing SMBs that want cloud accounting with strong invoicing, bank reconciliation, and a large ecosystem of integrations and accountants/bookkeepers familiar with the platform.Small businesses and growing teams that want an affordable, automation-friendly cloud accounting system with strong invoicing, bank reconciliation, and integrations—especially those already using the Zoho ecosystem.

Pros & Cons

QuickBooks

Pros

  • + Widely adopted with strong accountant/bookkeeper support and talent availability
  • + Large app ecosystem (payments, payroll, e-commerce, CRM, expense tools, etc.)
  • + Solid automation for bank feeds, rules, and recurring transactions
  • + Scales across multiple plans with advanced features available as you grow

Cons

  • Costs can rise quickly with higher tiers and add-ons (payroll, payments, time, etc.)
  • Some features are plan- or region-dependent, creating complexity when upgrading
  • Occasional bank feed sync issues and support experiences vary by channel/plan

Zoho Books

Pros

  • + Strong value with a capable free tier and scalable plans
  • + Robust invoicing/AR features (recurring invoices, client portal, payment links)
  • + Good bank reconciliation and reporting for day-to-day bookkeeping
  • + Integrates well with Zoho apps and many third-party services

Cons

  • Advanced accounting needs (complex inventory/manufacturing, multi-entity consolidation) may require add-ons or other tools
  • Some features and pricing vary by country/region and can be confusing to compare
  • Learning curve for setting up workflows, taxes, and templates to match local requirements