Compare Refrens Accounting and Zoho Books 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (93.3% of reviews)
Small-Business (68.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
$0 For businesses with turnover <50K USD per annum
Refrens Accounting
Star Rating
(15)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (93.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Browse all 3 pricing plansZoho Books
Star Rating
(295)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (68.1% of reviews)
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 Zoho Books excels in its Accounts Receivable Automation with a score of 8.3, while Refrens Accounting offers a slightly better Recurring Billing feature, scoring 9.0. This makes Zoho Books a strong choice for businesses focused on automating their receivables.
- Reviewers mention that Refrens Accounting shines in Ease of Setup with a score of 9.7 compared to Zoho Books' 8.7. This indicates that new users may find Refrens easier to get started with, which is crucial for small businesses looking to minimize onboarding time.
- G2 users highlight that Zoho Books has a more robust Integration with Accounting tools, scoring 8.9, while Refrens Accounting leads in Integration with Payments at 8.3. This suggests that Zoho Books may be better suited for businesses needing comprehensive accounting integrations.
- Users on G2 report that Refrens Accounting has superior Quality of Support with a score of 9.5, compared to Zoho Books' 8.3. This could be a deciding factor for businesses that prioritize customer support and assistance.
- Reviewers say that Zoho Books offers better Product Direction with a score of 9.3, indicating a strong commitment to future improvements, while Refrens Accounting received a perfect score of 10.0 in this area, suggesting it is highly regarded for its forward-thinking approach.
- Users report that both products perform well in Bill Processing with Zoho Books scoring 8.7 and Refrens Accounting at 8.5. However, Zoho Books' Batch Invoicing feature, scoring 8.4, is noted as more efficient, making it a better option for businesses that handle large volumes of invoices.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Refrens Accounting
Basic
Free
- Customize Invoice Columns with Formulas
- Unlimited Custom Fields
- Share Invoices via Email in 1-click
Zoho Books
FREE
$0
For businesses with turnover <50K USD per annum
- 1 User + 1 Accountant
- Manage Clients
- Manage Invoices (Up to 1,000)
Free Trial
Refrens Accounting
Free Trial is available
Zoho Books
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.7
10
8.8
256
Ease of Use
9.5
10
9.0
261
Ease of Setup
9.7
5
8.7
124
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
9.1
110
Quality of Support
9.5
10
8.3
247
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
8.8
110
Product Direction (% positive)
10.0
10
9.3
247
Features by Category
General Ledger
Not enough data
8.7
123
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
111
Not enough data
8.5
121
|
Verified
Accounts Receivable
Not enough data
8.6
132
Not enough data
8.3
121
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
119
|
Verified
Accounts Payable
Not enough data
8.3
109
Not enough data
8.6
124
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
125
|
Verified
Other Functionality
Not enough data
8.2
111
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
113
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
111
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
115
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
110
Not enough data
8.6
121
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
106
Not enough data
8.4
115
|
Verified
Reporting & Analytics
Not enough data
8.8
128
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
117
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
113
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
131
|
Verified
Platform
Not enough data
8.3
123
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
124
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
128
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
113
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
126
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
124
|
Verified
Integration
Not enough data
8.7
119
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
117
Not enough data
8.3
113
|
Verified
Cash Flow
Not enough data
8.6
111
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
114
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
111
|
Verified
Budgeting & Forecasting
Not enough data
8.3
113
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
111
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
101
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
105
|
Verified
Revenue
Not enough data
8.6
107
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
104
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
103
|
Verified
Payroll
Not enough data
7.9
91
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.6
88
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
103
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
104
|
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Bill Generation
8.0
10
8.6
95
8.3
9
8.8
96
9.0
7
8.7
93
Bill Processing
Feature Not Available
8.6
97
7.9
7
8.4
92
8.5
8
8.7
101
Integration
9.4
8
8.9
101
8.3
6
8.9
98
8.3
5
8.5
88
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Refrens Accounting
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Zoho Books
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Marketing and Advertising
13.3%
Information Technology and Services
13.3%
Photography
6.7%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
6.7%
Legal Services
6.7%
Other
53.3%
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
Refrens Accounting
Most Helpful Favorable Review
BIJOMON X.
Verified User in Farming
User friendly invoicing software and all features
Most Helpful Critical Review
Novaldi N.
Verified User in Computer Software
They still have lots of room to improve, that is why our experience using Refrens is open communication to give them the insight to improve. Because there are still some bug issues and other technical issues, I think it is still a good deal because of how...
Zoho Books
Most Helpful Favorable Review
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.
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...
BIJOMON X.
Verified User in Farming
User friendly invoicing software and all features
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...
Novaldi N.
Verified User in Computer Software
They still have lots of room to improve, that is why our experience using Refrens is open communication to give them the insight to improve. Because there are still some bug issues and other technical issues, I think it is still a good deal because of how...
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...
Discussions
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What is Zoho Books used for?
3 comments
AL
It's an accounting software Read more
Are Zoho Books good?
2 comments
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
HL
Wonderful cloud accounting software with a fully functional free version for small businesses! Read more
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