Tools · Accounting

Zoho Books

Accounting software with a free plan for very small businesses and paid UK plans.

Free plan £ pricing

Price

Free: £0. Standard: £12 a month (£10 billed annually). Professional: £24 (£20). Premium: £30 (£25). Per organisation.

Free plan

Free plan for sole traders and micro businesses.

Best for

Sole traders who want free accounts software in pounds.

Watch out for

Check the free plan's limits on revenue and features.

UK notes

UK pricing in pounds.

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Useful for

Bookkeeping and bankingQuotes and invoicingBakeriesSmall charitiesCraft and handmade sellersBookshops and gift shops

Alternatives to Zoho Books

Xero

£ pricing

Cloud accounting for invoices, bank feeds, VAT and payroll, with AI-assisted features.

QuickBooks

£ pricing

Cloud accounting with invoicing, expenses and VAT, plus Intuit Intelligence AI features (some in beta).

FreeAgent

£ pricing

UK accounting software for sole traders, partnerships and small companies.

Sage Accounting

£ pricing

UK accounting and payroll software with the Sage Copilot AI assistant included in every plan.

Questions

Does Zoho Books have a free plan?

Yes. Free plan for sole traders and micro businesses.

How much does Zoho Books cost?

Free: £0. Standard: £12 a month (£10 billed annually). Professional: £24 (£20). Premium: £30 (£25). Per organisation.

What are the alternatives to Zoho Books?

Alternatives include Xero, QuickBooks, FreeAgent, Sage Accounting.

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