Zoho Books

Overview

Zoho Books is cloud-based accounting software that includes integrated time tracking and invoicing capabilities. The platform is best for freelancers and small businesses making under $50K USD annually, with strong automation features and integration with the broader Zoho ecosystem.

Time Tracking & Billing Features

• Time Entry: Log billable and non-billable hours by project or client
• Expense Tracking: Record expenses and attach receipts
• Invoice Generation: Convert time entries and expenses into invoices automatically
• Project-based Billing: Track time and costs by project for accurate billing
• Multiple Billing Rates: Set different hourly rates for different services or clients
• Recurring Invoices: Automate regular client billing

Accounting Capabilities

• Bank reconciliation
• Financial reporting (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow)
• Tax compliance (VAT, GST, sales tax)
• Multi-currency support
• Purchase order management
• Vendor bill management

Zoho Ecosystem Integration

Seamless integration with other Zoho apps:

• Zoho CRM for customer management
• Zoho Projects for project management
• Zoho Expense for expense reporting
• Zoho Inventory for inventory management
• Zoho Analytics for advanced reporting

Mobile Apps

iOS and Android apps allow time tracking and invoice management on the go.

International Features

• Thorough VAT support for European businesses
• Multi-currency transactions
• Multiple tax jurisdictions
• Localized versions for various countries

Pricing (2026)

• Free Plan: For organizations with annual revenue under $50,000
• Standard: $20/month for 3 users
• Professional: $50/month for 5 users
• Premium: $70/month for 10 users
• Elite: $150/month with advanced inventory

All plans include time tracking and invoicing features.