Head to head · Billing software
Zoho Books vs Frappe Books
Pricing, features, India readiness and rating compared. Zoho Books rates highest.
Zoho Books4.8
GST-ready cloud accounting with e-invoicing, e-way bills and bank feeds.
FeaturedMade in IndiaFree plan
Frappe Books4.8
Free open-source desktop accounting for small businesses.
Made in IndiaFreeOpen source
| Compare | Zoho Books | Frappe Books |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Billing software | Accounting software |
| Vendor | Zoho Corporation | Frappe Technologies |
| Headquarters | Chennai, Tamil Nadu | Mumbai, Maharashtra |
| Made in India | Yes | Yes |
| Starting price | ₹749/mo | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | No |
| Published pricing | Yes | Yes |
| Deployment | cloud | desktop |
| Mobile apps | No | No |
| Founded | 1996 | 2008 |
| Best for | Startup, Small business, SMB | Startup, Small business, SMB |
| App Advisor rating | 4.8 / 5 | 4.8 / 5 |
Zoho Books: pros & cons
- +Free plan available to evaluate at zero cost
- +Built in India with GST-ready workflows and local support hours
- +30 years in business — a mature, stable product
- +Covers more than one software category, reducing the number of tools you run
- −Feature depth for your specific workflow should still be verified in a demo
Key features
- GST invoice formats (B2B, B2C, export, SEZ)
- E-invoicing with IRN and QR code
- E-way bill generation
- Multi-rate GST and HSN/SAC master
- Payment reminders and UPI/QR collection
- Credit and debit notes
Frappe Books: pros & cons
- +Completely free to use
- +Built in India with GST-ready workflows and local support hours
- +18 years in business — a mature, stable product
- −Desktop-first, so remote access needs a cloud-hosting add-on
Key features
- Double-entry ledgers and trial balance
- GST returns (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B) and reconciliation
- Bank feeds and reconciliation
- TDS and TCS handling
- Balance sheet, P&L and cash flow
- Multi-company and multi-branch books
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Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Zoho Books or Frappe Books?+
Zoho Books scores higher on App Advisor's rating (4.8/5) for pricing transparency, India readiness and maturity. The right choice depends on your workflow — request demos of both.
Is Zoho Books cheaper than Frappe Books?+
Zoho Books starts at ₹749/mo and Frappe Books at Free. Compare per-user costs at your team size, and remember GST is added on top.
Can I switch from Zoho Books to Frappe Books?+
Most billing software products import CSV or Excel data; check whether historical records, attachments and integrations move too before you switch.