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Best Zoho Checkout alternatives in India (2026)

Zoho Checkout is an invoicing software product from Zoho Corporation, Chennai, priced at Free plan with a free plan. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 16 have a free plan, 8 are built in India.

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Quick answer

The closest alternatives to Zoho Checkout are Chargebee Invoicing (Free plan), Square Invoices (Free plan), Invoice Home (Free plan), Zervant (Free plan) and Hiveage (Free plan). Chargebee Invoicing is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹400/month.

Why businesses look for a Zoho Checkout alternative

A mobile app

Zoho Checkout does not list an Android app. 2 alternatives do.

Zoho Checkout alternatives compared

Ranked by how closely each product matches Zoho Checkout's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.

#SoftwareStarting priceFree planPlatformsMade in IndiaRatingCompare
Zoho Checkout logoZoho Checkout (current)Free planYesWebYes4.6/5
1Chargebee Invoicing logoChargebee InvoicingFree planYesWebYes4.6/5
2Square Invoices logoSquare InvoicesFree planYesWebNo4.6/5
3Invoice Home logoInvoice HomeFree planYesWebNo4.5/5
4Zervant logoZervantFree planYesWebNo4.5/5
5Hiveage logoHiveageFree planYesWebNo4.5/5
6SumUp Invoices logoSumUp InvoicesFree planYesWebNo4.5/5
7AND.CO by Fiverr logoAND.CO by FiverrFree planYesWebNo4.5/5
8Invoicely logoInvoicelyFree planYesWebNo4.4/5
9Paytm Payment Links logoPaytm Payment LinksFreeYesWebYes4.7/5
10PhonePe Payment Links logoPhonePe Payment LinksFreeYesWebYes4.6/5
11PayPal Invoicing logoPayPal InvoicingFreeYesWebNo4.7/5
12Melio logoMelioFree planYesWebNo4.3/5
13InvoiceOwl logoInvoiceOwlFree planYesWeb, Android, iOSYes4.6/5
14Cashfree Payment Links logoCashfree Payment LinksPay as you goNoWebYes4.6/5
15Elorus logoElorusFree planYesWebNo4.3/5
16Invoice Simple logoInvoice SimpleFree planYesWeb, Android, iOSNo4.6/5
17Billbooks logoBillbooks₹400/moNoWebYes4.5/5
18PayU Invoices logoPayU InvoicesPay as you goNoWebYes4.5/5
19Bonsai logoBonsai₹1,800/moNoWebNo4.5/5
20Instamojo logoInstamojoFree planYesWebYes4.7/5

Top 10 Zoho Checkout alternatives in detail

Zervant logo

4. Zervant

Zervant · Helsinki · Invoicing software · 4.5/5

Free invoicing for freelancers and small businesses in Europe.

Free plan

Free plan available

Hiveage logo

5. Hiveage

Hiveage · Colombo · Invoicing software · 4.5/5

Online invoicing and billing for small businesses and freelancers.

Free plan

Free plan available

Invoicely logo

8. Invoicely

Invoicely · Vienna · Invoicing software · 4.4/5

Free online invoicing with recurring bills and multi-currency.

Free plan

Free plan available

Zoho Checkout alternatives by what you need

How to choose a Zoho Checkout alternative

  • Decide whether you invoice a few large clients or many small ones. Retainer-style businesses need recurring invoices and client portals; volume businesses need speed and payment links.
  • Check payment gateway coverage for India — UPI, cards, net banking — and what each gateway charges per transaction, because that cost usually exceeds the software subscription.
  • If you export services, confirm multi-currency invoicing, LUT handling and FIRC-friendly receipts before you commit.

Zoho Checkout alternatives — FAQs

What is the best alternative to Zoho Checkout in 2026?+

The closest matches to Zoho Checkout on App Advisor are Chargebee Invoicing (Free plan), Square Invoices (Free plan), Invoice Home (Free plan). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Zoho Checkout, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.

Is there a free alternative to Zoho Checkout?+

Yes. 16 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Chargebee Invoicing (Free plan), Square Invoices (Free plan), Invoice Home (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.

What is the cheapest alternative to Zoho Checkout?+

Among alternatives that publish a price, Billbooks starts lowest at ₹400/mo. Chargebee Invoicing also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.

Is there an Indian alternative to Zoho Checkout?+

Yes. 8 alternatives are built in India, including Chargebee Invoicing (Free plan), Paytm Payment Links (Free), PhonePe Payment Links (Free). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.

Zoho Checkout vs Chargebee Invoicing: which is better?+

Chargebee Invoicing is the closest match to Zoho Checkout in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.

How were these Zoho Checkout alternatives chosen?+

Every product listed sits in invoicing software or a category Zoho Checkout also covers, and Zoho Corporation's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.

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