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At a Glance
ZipBooks
ZipBooks
Star Rating
(86)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (78.8% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Zoho Invoice
Zoho Invoice
Star Rating
(363)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (83.1% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
$0 100% free. Forever.
Learn more about Zoho Invoice
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Zoho Invoice offers a robust set of templates for bill generation, scoring 9.0, which allows for customization that many small businesses find beneficial. In contrast, ZipBooks does not have a specific score for templates but is noted for its ease of use in digital billing, scoring 9.5.
  • Reviewers mention that Zoho Invoice excels in recurring billing with a score of 9.2, making it a preferred choice for businesses that rely on subscription models. Meanwhile, ZipBooks also supports recurring billing but does not highlight this feature as prominently in user reviews.
  • G2 users highlight that ZipBooks shines in ease of setup and administration, both scoring 9.5, which is higher than Zoho Invoice's scores of 9.0 and 9.4 respectively. This suggests that users find ZipBooks more intuitive to get started with and manage over time.
  • Users on G2 report that Zoho Invoice has a slightly lower quality of support, scoring 8.9, compared to ZipBooks' 9.4. This indicates that users may find ZipBooks more responsive and helpful when issues arise.
  • Reviewers mention that both products have strong integration capabilities, but Zoho Invoice scores slightly lower in accounting and payments integration (8.9) compared to ZipBooks, which is also at 8.9 but is perceived as more seamless by users.
  • Users say that both products have a positive outlook on product direction, with Zoho Invoice at 9.3 and ZipBooks at 9.6. However, ZipBooks is noted for its consistent updates and feature enhancements, which users appreciate for keeping the software relevant and useful.
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ZipBooks
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ZipBooks
Free Trial is available
Zoho Invoice
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
76
9.2
287
Ease of Use
9.5
76
9.1
289
Ease of Setup
9.5
34
9.0
147
Ease of Admin
9.5
34
9.4
133
Quality of Support
9.4
71
8.9
235
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.3
32
9.3
128
Product Direction (% positive)
9.6
78
9.3
283
Features by Category
Not enough data
9.0
138
Bill Generation
Not enough data
8.9
129
Not enough data
9.4
120
Not enough data
9.0
104
Bill Processing
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
92
Not enough data
9.1
110
Integration
Not enough data
8.7
96
Not enough data
8.8
99
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Agentic AI - Billing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Accounting & FinanceHide 1 FeatureShow 1 Feature
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
ZipBooks
ZipBooks
Zoho Invoice
Zoho Invoice
ZipBooks and Zoho Invoice are categorized as Billing
Unique Categories
ZipBooks
ZipBooks has no unique categories
Zoho Invoice
Zoho Invoice has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
ZipBooks
ZipBooks
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
78.8%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
14.1%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
7.1%
Zoho Invoice
Zoho Invoice
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
83.1%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
12.4%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
4.5%
Reviewers' Industry
ZipBooks
ZipBooks
Information Technology and Services
16.5%
Marketing and Advertising
9.4%
Computer Software
7.1%
Design
5.9%
Management Consulting
4.7%
Other
56.5%
Zoho Invoice
Zoho Invoice
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
ZipBooks
ZipBooks
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Steven H.
SH
Steven H.
Verified User in Consumer Services

As an IT consultant I am always looking for better solutions for myself as well as the clients I consult for. ZipBooks meets my needs 100%. It is a simple to use fast to learn billing and time tracking system. I love how easy it is to create a great looking...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Computer & Network Security
GC
Verified User in Computer & Network Security

The customer support is atrocious. I had two issues; resetting my user data and a screwed up connection to Stripe. The first was still outstanding 3 weeks later, the second 4 days later. No feedback from their support until I chased them up with followup...

Zoho Invoice
Zoho Invoice
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Marsha B.
MB
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
Verified User in Mental Health Care
GM
Verified User in Mental Health Care

Doesn’t save list of addresses for payees

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Discussions
ZipBooks
ZipBooks Discussions
How much does ZipBooks cost?
1 comment
Mariah B.
MB
The version I use is free!Read more
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ZipBooks has no more discussions with answers
Zoho Invoice
Zoho Invoice Discussions
Is Zoho Invoice free?
3 comments
Alexis C.
AC
Yes, completely free. Excellent applicationRead more
When will the VAT summary table be displayed in the Invoice PDFs? What should I do to enable it?
1 comment
Anirudh K.
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
Zoho C.
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