Head to head · Billing software
Zoho Invoice vs Zoho Subscriptions
Pricing, features, India readiness and rating compared. Zoho Invoice rates highest.
Free invoicing software with GST templates, recurring invoices and online payments.
Recurring billing with dunning and GST, now part of Zoho Billing.
| Compare | Zoho Invoice | Zoho Subscriptions |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Billing software | Subscription billing software |
| Vendor | Zoho Corporation | Zoho Corporation |
| Headquarters | Chennai, Tamil Nadu | Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
| Made in India | Yes | Yes |
| Starting price | Free | ₹1,499/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | No | Yes |
| Published pricing | Yes | Yes |
| Deployment | cloud | cloud |
| Mobile apps | No | No |
| Founded | 1996 | 1996 |
| Best for | Startup, Small business, SMB | Startup, Small business, SMB |
| App Advisor rating | 4.9 / 5 | 4.8 / 5 |
Zoho Invoice: pros & cons
- +Completely free to use
- +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
Zoho Subscriptions: 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
- +One of the top-ranked subscription billing software options in our catalogue
- +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
- Plan and pricing catalogue with add-ons
- Proration, upgrades and downgrades
- Dunning and failed-payment recovery
- Revenue recognition (ASC 606 / Ind AS 115)
- Multi-currency and tax handling
- Customer self-service portal
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Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Zoho Invoice or Zoho Subscriptions?+
Zoho Invoice scores higher on App Advisor's rating (4.9/5) for pricing transparency, India readiness and maturity. The right choice depends on your workflow — request demos of both.
Is Zoho Invoice cheaper than Zoho Subscriptions?+
Zoho Invoice starts at Free and Zoho Subscriptions at ₹1,499/mo. Compare per-user costs at your team size, and remember GST is added on top.
Can I switch from Zoho Invoice to Zoho Subscriptions?+
Most billing software products import CSV or Excel data; check whether historical records, attachments and integrations move too before you switch.