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Compare QuickBooks Desktop Pro and Zoho Invoice 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (81.4% of reviews)
Small-Business (83.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$499.95
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QuickBooks Desktop Pro
Star Rating
(1,726)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (81.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$499.95
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Star Rating
(363)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (83.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$0 100% free. Forever.
Learn more about Zoho InvoiceSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that QuickBooks Desktop Pro offers robust features for Payroll Entry with a score of 9.0, making it a strong choice for businesses that prioritize payroll management. In contrast, Zoho Invoice, while offering payroll features, does not have the same level of depth, which may disappoint users looking for comprehensive payroll solutions.
- Reviewers mention that QuickBooks Desktop Pro excels in Tax Calculation with a score of 9.1, providing users with reliable tools for managing taxes. On the other hand, Zoho Invoice, with a score of 8.8, is seen as slightly less effective in this area, which could be a concern for businesses with complex tax needs.
- G2 users highlight the superior Digital Billing capabilities of Zoho Invoice, scoring 9.5, which allows for seamless online invoicing and payment collection. QuickBooks Desktop Pro, while also strong in this area with a score of 9.4, does not match the user-friendly experience that Zoho Invoice provides.
- Users on G2 report that QuickBooks Desktop Pro's Check/W-2 Printing feature scores 9.2, making it a preferred choice for businesses that require efficient document handling. In contrast, Zoho Invoice lacks this specific feature, which may be a drawback for users needing comprehensive payroll documentation.
- Reviewers mention that Zoho Invoice shines in Invoice Customization, scoring 9.0, allowing users to create highly personalized invoices. QuickBooks Desktop Pro, with a score of 8.6, offers customization but is not as flexible, which could limit branding opportunities for some businesses.
- Users say that QuickBooks Desktop Pro's Quality of Support scores 7.7, which some find lacking compared to Zoho Invoice's score of 8.9. This difference indicates that users may find Zoho Invoice more responsive and helpful when they encounter issues, enhancing their overall experience.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
QuickBooks Desktop Pro
QuickBooks Premier 2017
$499.95
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Zoho Invoice
Free
$0
100% free. Forever.
Ideal for small businesses and freelancers.
- Bill multiple customers
- Create invoices, retainers, and credit notes
- Create multi-currency & multi-lingual invoices
Free Trial
QuickBooks Desktop Pro
Free Trial is available
Zoho Invoice
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.9
1,476
9.2
287
Ease of Use
8.6
1,481
9.1
289
Ease of Setup
8.3
618
9.0
147
Ease of Admin
8.6
619
9.4
133
Quality of Support
7.7
1,306
8.9
235
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.2
602
9.3
128
Product Direction (% positive)
7.5
1,467
9.3
283
Features by Category
General Ledger
8.7
937
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
600
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
754
|
Verified
Not enough data
Accounts Receivable
8.6
930
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
720
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
589
|
Verified
Not enough data
Accounts Payable
8.6
745
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
841
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
649
|
Verified
Not enough data
Other Functionality
8.3
444
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
465
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
452
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
570
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
570
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
900
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
639
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
638
Not enough data
Reporting & Analytics
9.0
989
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
960
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
730
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
864
|
Verified
Not enough data
Platform
8.0
814
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
875
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
521
Not enough data
8.6
943
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
854
|
Verified
Not enough data
Integration
8.2
826
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Cash Flow
9.0
115
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
131
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
122
|
Verified
Not enough data
Budgeting & Forecasting
8.4
730
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
106
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
81
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
106
|
Verified
Not enough data
Revenue
8.9
113
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
96
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
82
Not enough data
Payroll
8.9
87
Not enough data
8.9
99
Not enough data
8.9
98
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
112
|
Verified
Not enough data
AI
7.4
7
Not enough data
6.4
7
Not enough data
6.7
7
Not enough data
6.4
7
Not enough data
7.1
7
Not enough data
5.5
7
Not enough data
7.9
7
Not enough data
6.9
7
Not enough data
6.4
7
Not enough data
6.4
7
Not enough data
Mobile Applications - Accounting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Employee Self Service
8.4
227
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
190
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
167
|
Verified
Not enough data
Administration
9.0
459
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
330
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
328
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
350
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
383
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
307
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
273
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
412
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
341
|
Verified
Not enough data
Taxes
9.1
427
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
111
Not enough data
8.8
332
|
Verified
Not enough data
Integration
8.4
252
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
86
Not enough data
8.6
290
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
69
Not enough data
Platform
8.7
442
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
434
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
461
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
408
|
Verified
Not enough data
Bill Generation
8.9
78
8.9
129
9.4
69
9.4
120
9.2
65
9.0
104
Bill Processing
8.8
65
Feature Not Available
8.8
69
8.5
92
9.2
75
9.1
110
Integration
9.0
84
8.7
96
9.1
80
8.8
99
9.0
56
Feature Not Available
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
QuickBooks Desktop Pro and Zoho Invoice are categorized as Billing
Unique Categories
QuickBooks Desktop Pro is categorized as Payroll and Accounting
Zoho Invoice has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
QuickBooks Desktop Pro
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Zoho Invoice
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Accounting
16.9%
Construction
6.9%
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.5%
Marketing and Advertising
3.4%
Information Technology and Services
3.1%
Other
64.2%
Information Technology and Services
17.4%
Marketing and Advertising
11.0%
Computer Software
7.6%
Accounting
7.0%
Management Consulting
3.7%
Other
53.4%
Most Helpful Reviews
QuickBooks Desktop Pro
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Taylor H.
Verified User in Primary/Secondary Education
Full-featured. We do all of our bookkeeping, invoicing, and even payroll through QB. For a very small business like ours, it is really handy, and makes doing our taxes, getting payments, and basically everything on the financial end simple and consolidated.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Rusty P.
Verified User in Medical Devices
As I said, it's a little slow and not very scalable, although it does have some integration touch-points.
Zoho Invoice
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Marsha B.
Verified User in Accounting
The ability to start and stop the timer on each project that I work on throughout the day eliminates the loss of billable time most service based providers struggle with due to lack of tracking. With the zoho invoice app on my android I can not only start...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Mark H.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
I've just started a new business and have clients in both the UK and the U.S. Here's the problem: you can no longer change a client's currency. Zoho now wants you to upgrade to their Zoho Billing tool for that - calling multi-currency support an "advanced...
Taylor H.
Verified User in Primary/Secondary Education
Full-featured. We do all of our bookkeeping, invoicing, and even payroll through QB. For a very small business like ours, it is really handy, and makes doing our taxes, getting payments, and basically everything on the financial end simple and consolidated.
Marsha B.
Verified User in Accounting
The ability to start and stop the timer on each project that I work on throughout the day eliminates the loss of billable time most service based providers struggle with due to lack of tracking. With the zoho invoice app on my android I can not only start...
Rusty P.
Verified User in Medical Devices
As I said, it's a little slow and not very scalable, although it does have some integration touch-points.
Mark H.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
I've just started a new business and have clients in both the UK and the U.S. Here's the problem: you can no longer change a client's currency. Zoho now wants you to upgrade to their Zoho Billing tool for that - calling multi-currency support an "advanced...
Discussions
Does Quickbooks allow you to charge customers on a recurring basis?
I know that quickbooks is kind of the gold standard when it comes to accounting software, but does it have an online payment gateway?
2 comments
EM
It can be set up in a few easy steps. Check out this guide: http://www.qbexpress.com/how-to-setup-recurring-charges-for-customers-in-quickbooks/Read more
What plans are there to migrate the features from quick books online?
2 comments
BL
My understanding is that QuickBooks Desktop is more in "Maintenance Mode" right now. I would not expect big new features added to desktop.
As an example,...Read more
Best unique feature ?
2 comments
MA
User interface is simply fantastic. It has got a beautiful interface with excel. Like anything and everything in software can be exported and imported...Read more
When will the VAT summary table be displayed in the Invoice PDFs? What should I do to enable it?
1 comment
AK
The table will be displayed after entering the tax rate details of the product/ service description. To enable this table and make other changes to the...Read more
Can we get triplicate invoice?
1 comment
ZC
Hi Deepak! Thanks for reaching out. In Zoho Invoice, you have the option to choose your default print preference under Settings > Preferences > General...Read more
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