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Zoho Invoice alternatives
Zoho Invoice compared with 7 alternatives: Zoho Books, Wave, FreshBooks, Square Invoices, ZipBooks and 2 more.
Zoho Invoice is free to use. 4 of the 7 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.
7 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 17, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zoho InvoiceThis tool | Free | Free | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Zoho Books | Free plan · from $15/mo | Yes | Web, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Wave | Free plan · from $19/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| FreshBooks | Free trial · from $23/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Square Invoices | Free plan · from $49/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| ZipBooks | Free plan · from $15/mo | Yes | Web |
| Moxie | Free trial · from $10/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Plutio | Free trial · from $15.83/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
Zoho Invoice has no paid plan and scores 3.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 7 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Zoho Books scores higher without starting lower.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Zoho Invoice
- Free plan · from $15/mo
Zoho Books
Online accounting from Zoho, with a free plan and six paid tiers
- Zoho Books starts at $15 per organization / month, billed annually. Zoho Invoice is free.
- Only Zoho Invoice lists a macOS app.
- Zoho Books also covers bookkeeping.
- Zoho Invoice also covers time tracking.
Suits: Very small businesses that want a free plan with real double-entry books
- Free plan · from $19/mo
Wave
Free invoicing and bookkeeping for US and Canadian small businesses
- Wave starts at $19 per month, billed monthly. Zoho Invoice is free.
- Only Zoho Invoice lists Windows and macOS apps.
- Wave also covers bookkeeping and payroll.
- Zoho Invoice also covers time tracking.
Suits: Sole proprietors in the US or Canada who mainly need to send invoices
- Free trial · from $23/mo
FreshBooks
Invoicing and accounting for freelancers and service businesses
- FreshBooks starts at $23 per month, billed monthly. Zoho Invoice is free.
- Zoho Invoice has a free plan. FreshBooks does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Zoho Invoice lists Windows and macOS apps.
- FreshBooks also covers bookkeeping and payroll.
Suits: Freelancers and consultants who bill a handful of clients for their time
- Free plan · from $49/mo
Square Invoices
Free invoicing, estimates and contracts inside Square's payment plans
- Square Invoices starts at $49 per location / month, billed monthly. Zoho Invoice is free.
- Only Zoho Invoice lists Windows and macOS apps.
- Zoho Invoice also covers time tracking and expense tracking.
Suits: Service businesses that want to send invoices without a monthly fee
- Free plan · from $15/mo
ZipBooks
Browser-based invoicing and bookkeeping with a free starter plan
- ZipBooks starts at $15 per month, billed monthly. Zoho Invoice is free.
- Only Zoho Invoice lists iOS, Android, Windows and macOS apps.
- ZipBooks also covers bookkeeping.
Suits: Freelancers who want free invoicing with basic books
- Free trial · from $10/mo
Moxie
Freelance business app: clients, projects, invoices and basic books
- Moxie starts at $10 per month, billed annually ($12 billed monthly). Zoho Invoice is free.
- Zoho Invoice has a free plan. Moxie does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Zoho Invoice lists Windows and macOS apps.
- Moxie also covers booking links, sales pipeline and forms.
- Zoho Invoice also covers reports.
Suits: Solo freelancers who want clients, projects and invoices in one app
- Free trial · from $15.83/mo
Plutio
All-in-one freelance app: projects, proposals, contracts and invoices
- Plutio starts at $15.83 per month, billed annually ($19 billed monthly). Zoho Invoice is free.
- Zoho Invoice has a free plan. Plutio does not, though it has a free trial.
- Plutio also covers booking links, kanban boards and forms.
- Zoho Invoice also covers reports and expense tracking.
Suits: Freelancers who want proposals, contracts, projects and invoices in one place
Limits worth knowing in Zoho Invoice
- The free account allows 2 users, 3 projects and 500 invoices a year, and invoices carry Powered by Zoho Invoice branding.
- It is invoicing, not full accounting: it connects to Zoho Books or QuickBooks for the books, and Zoho points larger needs to Zoho Billing.
- Data of an account left inactive for more than 180 days is deleted within the following 20 days, after a warning.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Zoho Invoice?
The alternatives to Zoho Invoice in this directory are Zoho Books, Wave, FreshBooks, Square Invoices, ZipBooks, Moxie and Plutio. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Zoho Invoice.
Is there a free alternative to Zoho Invoice?
Yes. Zoho Books, Wave, Square Invoices and ZipBooks have a free plan alongside paid ones.
When were these prices checked?
Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 17, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.