Compare Xero and Zoho Books 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (78.3% of reviews)
Small-Business (68.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$13.00 Per Month
$0 For businesses with turnover <50K USD per annum
Xero
Star Rating
(718)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (78.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$13.00 Per Month
Free Trial is available
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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 Xero excels in "Bank / Credit Card Integration" with a score of 8.7, making it easier for small businesses to manage their finances seamlessly. In contrast, Zoho Books, while still strong, has a slightly lower score of 8.4 in this area, indicating that users may find it less intuitive for banking tasks.
- Reviewers mention that Zoho Books shines in "Ease of Use" with a score of 9.0, which suggests that new users may find it more user-friendly compared to Xero's score of 8.7. This could be particularly beneficial for small businesses without dedicated accounting staff.
- G2 users highlight that Xero's "Digital Invoices" feature scores 8.5, which is competitive, but Zoho Books takes the lead with a score of 8.8. Users appreciate the flexibility and customization options available in Zoho Books for creating invoices.
- Users on G2 report that Zoho Books offers superior "Expense Reports" functionality, particularly in "Digital Receipt Management" with a score of 8.2, compared to Xero's score of 7.9. This feature is crucial for businesses looking to streamline their expense tracking processes.
- Reviewers say that Xero's "Quality of Support" scores 7.8, which some users find lacking compared to Zoho Books' score of 8.3. This difference suggests that Zoho Books may provide more responsive and helpful customer service, a vital aspect for businesses needing assistance.
- Users report that Xero's "Invoice Customization" feature scores 8.5, which is slightly lower than Zoho Books' score of 8.6. This indicates that Zoho Books may offer more options for tailoring invoices to meet specific business branding needs, which is a significant consideration for many users.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Xero
Starter / Early
$13.00
Per Month
Good for sole traders, new businesses, and the self-employed.
- Send quotes and 20 invoices
- Enter 5 bills
- Reconcile bank transactions
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
Xero
Free Trial is available
Zoho Books
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.5
570
8.8
256
Ease of Use
8.7
586
9.0
261
Ease of Setup
8.3
289
8.7
124
Ease of Admin
8.6
242
9.1
110
Quality of Support
7.8
511
8.3
247
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.4
236
8.8
110
Product Direction (% positive)
8.2
556
9.3
247
Features by Category
Expense Reports
7.9
66
Not enough data
8.7
64
Not enough data
7.8
57
Not enough data
8.2
61
Not enough data
7.8
60
Not enough data
7.9
57
Not enough data
8.3
58
Not enough data
Travel Management
7.5
57
Not enough data
6.2
53
Not enough data
5.6
51
Not enough data
7.2
54
Not enough data
Client Invoicing
8.8
63
Not enough data
8.5
59
Not enough data
7.8
60
Not enough data
Mobile
7.7
61
Not enough data
6.6
50
Not enough data
6.0
50
Not enough data
Platform
6.8
52
Not enough data
6.7
54
Not enough data
Administration
7.1
47
Not enough data
Administration
7.9
66
Not enough data
7.8
64
Not enough data
7.7
65
Not enough data
7.6
59
Not enough data
8.3
66
Not enough data
Platform
8.3
69
Not enough data
8.3
60
Not enough data
7.8
57
Not enough data
8.8
67
Not enough data
7.6
58
Not enough data
5.7
54
Not enough data
General Ledger
8.4
301
|
Verified
8.7
123
|
Verified
7.9
267
|
Verified
8.3
111
8.3
279
|
Verified
8.5
121
|
Verified
Accounts Receivable
8.5
315
|
Verified
8.6
132
8.0
230
8.3
121
|
Verified
7.9
253
|
Verified
8.0
119
|
Verified
Accounts Payable
8.1
228
8.3
109
8.4
285
|
Verified
8.6
124
|
Verified
8.2
263
|
Verified
8.7
125
|
Verified
Other Functionality
7.3
214
8.2
111
|
Verified
7.4
218
8.1
113
|
Verified
7.5
210
|
Verified
8.0
111
|
Verified
7.5
236
|
Verified
8.3
115
|
Verified
8.2
265
|
Verified
8.2
110
8.8
310
|
Verified
8.6
121
|
Verified
7.9
247
|
Verified
8.0
106
7.9
254
8.4
115
|
Verified
Reporting & Analytics
8.7
321
|
Verified
8.8
128
|
Verified
8.4
306
|
Verified
8.5
117
|
Verified
7.9
229
|
Verified
8.3
113
|
Verified
8.6
321
|
Verified
8.7
131
|
Verified
Platform
7.9
276
|
Verified
8.3
123
|
Verified
7.9
266
8.3
124
|
Verified
8.5
309
|
Verified
8.9
128
|
Verified
8.0
234
|
Verified
8.4
113
|
Verified
8.7
315
|
Verified
8.8
126
|
Verified
8.4
279
|
Verified
8.5
124
|
Verified
Integration
8.4
296
|
Verified
8.7
119
|
Verified
8.4
221
8.2
117
8.2
259
|
Verified
8.3
113
|
Verified
Cash Flow
8.3
189
|
Verified
8.6
111
|
Verified
8.7
210
|
Verified
9.0
114
|
Verified
8.5
191
|
Verified
8.8
111
|
Verified
Budgeting & Forecasting
7.9
229
|
Verified
8.3
113
|
Verified
8.4
187
|
Verified
8.5
111
|
Verified
7.9
158
|
Verified
7.9
101
|
Verified
8.2
184
|
Verified
8.3
105
|
Verified
Revenue
8.5
197
|
Verified
8.6
107
|
Verified
8.3
191
|
Verified
8.6
104
|
Verified
7.7
168
|
Verified
8.1
103
|
Verified
Payroll
7.8
152
|
Verified
7.9
91
|
Verified
7.2
144
|
Verified
7.6
88
|
Verified
8.1
178
|
Verified
8.2
103
|
Verified
8.6
189
|
Verified
8.8
104
|
Verified
AI
6.5
24
6.0
7
6.6
24
7.5
8
6.6
24
7.5
8
6.0
24
5.5
7
6.5
25
7.1
7
5.7
23
7.1
7
7.7
24
7.6
7
7.3
22
8.3
7
6.3
23
6.3
8
6.5
23
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
General Ledger
8.4
301
|
Verified
8.7
123
|
Verified
7.9
267
|
Verified
8.3
111
8.3
279
|
Verified
8.5
121
|
Verified
Accounts Receivable
8.5
315
|
Verified
8.6
132
8.0
230
8.3
121
|
Verified
7.9
253
|
Verified
8.0
119
|
Verified
Accounts Payable
8.1
228
8.3
109
8.4
285
|
Verified
8.6
124
|
Verified
8.2
263
|
Verified
8.7
125
|
Verified
Invoice Generation
7.9
74
Not enough data
8.6
73
Not enough data
8.6
70
Not enough data
Invoice Processing
7.9
69
Not enough data
8.1
70
Not enough data
7.5
70
Not enough data
8.6
77
Not enough data
Analytics
8.5
72
Not enough data
8.0
72
Not enough data
7.6
66
Not enough data
8.3
74
Not enough data
Integration
9.0
78
Not enough data
8.4
73
Not enough data
7.4
66
Not enough data
8.1
75
Not enough data
Multichannel inventory management
7.9
23
Not enough data
8.3
23
Not enough data
7.7
23
Not enough data
3PL inventory management
8.6
24
Not enough data
8.0
24
Not enough data
8.1
23
Not enough data
Inventory Management
8.5
24
Not enough data
8.1
24
Not enough data
8.2
23
Not enough data
8.0
23
Not enough data
8.8
23
Not enough data
Inventory Management Platform Features
8.3
24
Not enough data
8.6
25
Not enough data
7.9
25
Not enough data
7.8
23
Not enough data
7.8
23
Not enough data
8.3
26
Not enough data
8.0
24
Not enough data
8.6
23
Not enough data
8.9
25
Not enough data
9.1
25
Not enough data
Bill Generation
7.6
70
8.6
95
8.2
72
8.8
96
8.3
73
8.7
93
Bill Processing
7.3
72
8.6
97
7.9
71
8.4
92
8.1
72
8.7
101
Integration
8.7
81
8.9
101
8.4
75
8.9
98
7.2
65
8.5
88
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Xero and Zoho Books are categorized as Billing and Accounting
Unique Categories
Xero is categorized as Invoice Management, Inventory Control, Expense Management, and Nonprofit Accounting
Zoho Books has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Xero
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
Accounting
25.0%
Computer Software
8.8%
Information Technology and Services
7.7%
Marketing and Advertising
5.8%
Financial Services
3.3%
Other
49.4%
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
Xero
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Dave O.
Verified User in Telecommunications
I switched from Quickbooks because Xero is online. Since then I've grown to love many other things compared to Quickbooks. Bank feeds make data entry minimal and bank recs easy. Xero is rapidly growing and improving. Some features were limited a few years...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Dimitri S.
Verified User in Broadcast Media
As business grew I noticed most features felt unpolished and were lacking functionality that would make them feel complete. To add the functionality that you expect would have been built in required several apps each with their own monthly fee. Some...
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...
Dave O.
Verified User in Telecommunications
I switched from Quickbooks because Xero is online. Since then I've grown to love many other things compared to Quickbooks. Bank feeds make data entry minimal and bank recs easy. Xero is rapidly growing and improving. Some features were limited a few years...
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...
Dimitri S.
Verified User in Broadcast Media
As business grew I noticed most features felt unpolished and were lacking functionality that would make them feel complete. To add the functionality that you expect would have been built in required several apps each with their own monthly fee. Some...
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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