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At a Glance
Deskera ERP
Deskera ERP
Star Rating
(33)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (83.3% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $250.00
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Zoho Books
Zoho Books
Star Rating
(295)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (68.1% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
$0 For businesses with turnover <50K USD per annum
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Deskera ERP excels in its "Inventory Tracking / Ordering" feature, scoring 9.3, which allows for efficient management of stock levels and order processing. In contrast, Zoho Books scores 8.3 in this area, indicating a less robust inventory management capability.
  • Reviewers mention that Deskera ERP's "Audit Trail" feature is highly rated at 9.0, providing comprehensive tracking of all financial transactions. Zoho Books, while still strong at 8.5, does not offer the same level of detail, which may be crucial for businesses needing stringent compliance.
  • G2 users highlight that Deskera ERP's "Payment Processing" feature is rated at 8.1, which some users find less intuitive compared to Zoho Books' higher score of 8.6. Users on G2 appreciate Zoho's streamlined payment options, making it easier to manage transactions.
  • Reviewers mention that Deskera ERP's "User, Role, and Access Management" feature scores 8.7, allowing for detailed control over user permissions. In comparison, Zoho Books scores slightly higher at 8.9, indicating a more flexible and user-friendly approach to managing access rights.
  • Users say that Deskera ERP's "Recurring Billing" feature is rated at 8.7, which is beneficial for businesses with subscription models. However, Zoho Books offers a slightly better experience with a score of 8.6, as users report it being easier to set up and manage recurring invoices.
  • Reviewers mention that Deskera ERP's "Financial Statements" feature scores 8.3, which provides essential insights into business performance. Zoho Books, on the other hand, shines with a score of 8.8, as users report that its financial reporting tools are more comprehensive and user-friendly.
Featured Products
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Deskera ERP
Small Business
Starting at $250.00
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Zoho Books
FREE
$0
For businesses with turnover <50K USD per annum
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Free Trial
Deskera ERP
Free Trial is available
Zoho Books
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.3
20
8.8
256
Ease of Use
7.5
21
9.0
261
Ease of Setup
8.3
9
8.7
124
Ease of Admin
8.3
9
9.1
110
Quality of Support
8.9
19
8.3
247
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.3
8
8.8
110
Product Direction (% positive)
8.4
15
9.3
247
Features by Category
8.5
127
8.1
5,103
General Ledger
8.6
7
8.7
123
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Verified
9.0
5
8.3
111
9.0
5
8.5
121
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Verified
Accounts Receivable
9.2
6
8.6
132
8.7
5
8.3
121
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Verified
8.3
5
8.0
119
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Verified
Accounts Payable
8.6
6
8.3
109
8.1
6
8.6
124
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Verified
7.8
6
8.7
125
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Verified
Other Functionality
9.3
5
8.2
111
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Verified
Feature Not Available
8.1
113
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Verified
9.3
5
8.0
111
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Verified
Not enough data
8.3
115
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Verified
Not enough data
8.2
110
7.7
5
8.6
121
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Verified
8.6
6
8.0
106
Not enough data
8.4
115
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Verified
Reporting & Analytics
8.3
5
8.8
128
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Verified
Not enough data
8.5
117
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Verified
Not enough data
8.3
113
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Verified
8.7
5
8.7
131
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Verified
Platform
Not enough data
8.3
123
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Verified
Not enough data
8.3
124
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8.7
5
8.9
128
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Verified
Not enough data
8.4
113
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Verified
9.0
5
8.8
126
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Verified
Not enough data
8.5
124
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Verified
Integration
Not enough data
8.7
119
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Verified
Not enough data
8.2
117
Not enough data
8.3
113
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Verified
Cash Flow
Not enough data
8.6
111
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Verified
7.7
5
9.0
114
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Verified
8.0
5
8.8
111
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Verified
Budgeting & Forecasting
Not enough data
8.3
113
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Verified
Not enough data
8.5
111
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Verified
Not enough data
7.9
101
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Verified
Not enough data
8.3
105
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Verified
Revenue
8.7
5
8.6
107
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Verified
8.0
5
8.6
104
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Verified
Not enough data
8.1
103
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Verified
Payroll
8.3
5
7.9
91
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Verified
Not enough data
7.6
88
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Verified
8.7
5
8.2
103
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Verified
8.0
5
8.8
104
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Verified
AI
Not enough data
6.0
7
Not enough data
7.5
8
Not enough data
7.5
8
Not enough data
5.5
7
Not enough data
7.1
7
Not enough data
7.1
7
Not enough data
7.6
7
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
6.3
8
Not enough data
5.8
8
Mobile Applications - Accounting
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Accounting
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Inventory
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Warehousing
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Purchasing
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Sales & Marketing
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Assembly
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Logistics
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HR
Not enough data
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Generative AI
Feature Not Available
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Feature Not Available
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Accounting
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Back Office
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Front Office
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Feature Not Available
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Integration
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Logistics
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Platform
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Production
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Reporting & Analytics
Not enough data
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Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.7
861
Bill Generation
Not enough data
8.6
95
Not enough data
8.8
96
Not enough data
8.7
93
Bill Processing
Not enough data
8.6
97
Not enough data
8.4
92
Not enough data
8.7
101
Integration
Not enough data
8.9
101
Not enough data
8.9
98
Not enough data
8.5
88
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Deskera ERP
Deskera ERP
Zoho Books
Zoho Books
Deskera ERP and Zoho Books are categorized as Accounting
Unique Categories
Deskera ERP
Deskera ERP is categorized as Distribution ERP and ERP Systems
Zoho Books
Zoho Books is categorized as Billing
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Deskera ERP
Deskera ERP
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
83.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
13.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
3.3%
Zoho Books
Zoho Books
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
68.1%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
27.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
4.9%
Reviewers' Industry
Deskera ERP
Deskera ERP
Marketing and Advertising
13.3%
Accounting
10.0%
Medical Devices
6.7%
Internet
6.7%
Food Production
6.7%
Other
56.7%
Zoho Books
Zoho Books
Information Technology and Services
18.6%
Accounting
13.7%
Computer Software
7.7%
Marketing and Advertising
6.3%
Education Management
2.8%
Other
50.9%
Most Helpful Reviews
Deskera ERP
Deskera ERP
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
GI
Verified User in Manufacturing

It simplifies complex business tasks, making it easy to manage everything from finance to inventory in one integrated platform.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Management Consulting

Had few bugs with the platform, which are yet to be rectified. The templates and custom fields functionality can get a bit confusing at the start for a new learner.

Zoho Books
Zoho Books
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Romil D.
RD
Romil D.
Verified User in Computer Software

Its is very simple and user friendly. The way it is organised, you can learn it in couple of hours and then its a breeze to use & navigate. I have been using it for past 2 years and I haven't come across any thing which needed professional help. Zoho Team...

Most Helpful Critical Review
ALNASR S.
AS
ALNASR S.
Verified User in Wholesale

1- Cost of goods not right 2- No calculation for profit per invoice/profit per customer/profit per item They just give you the total profit without knowing the right cost of goods For example , you purchased and order 2 items with 1- RSP 100 USD and you...

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Discussions
Deskera ERP
Deskera ERP Discussions
Who uses deskera?
2 comments
SL
All businesses use Deskera for managing their business operations, including accounting, payroll, and customer relationship management. Read more
Will you build a migration possibiliity from Expert M/Plus Kluwer Software?
1 comment
KN
Hi Johan, right now we don't have a direct migration from Expert M/Plus Kluwer Software, but you can easily export out your data from there and import it to...Read more
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Zoho Books
Zoho Books Discussions
What is Zoho Books used for?
3 comments
Adetomiwa L.
AL
It's an accounting software Read more
Are Zoho Books good?
2 comments
Dries V.
DV
They are certainly amongst the top-tier !! They stand out in many ways. Very attractive and intuitive UI (web as native desktop and mobile), very stable...Read more
What is Zoho Books software?
1 comment
Heather L.
HL
Wonderful cloud accounting software with a fully functional free version for small businesses! Read more