Zoho Books
$17/mo est.
- Entry plan
- $16.50/mo (Standard)
- Users included
- 3 (Standard)
- AU payroll
- No (add-on)
- BAS/GST
- Yes
- Bank feeds
- Yes
- Est. monthly cost
- $17/mo
Zoho Books
Strong-value AU accounting with a free plan for small turnovers and tight integration across the Zoho ecosystem.
- Entry plan
- $16.50/mo (Standard)
- Users
- 3 (Standard)
- Payroll
- Add-on (Zoho Payroll)
- Bank feeds
- Yes
Best for
Small businesses wanting maximum value. Free plan for revenue under $50K AUD. Part of the Zoho ecosystem.
Pricing breakdown
Every fee we track, grouped by where it applies.
Last verified 24 May 2026.
Strengths and trade-offs
Pros
- Free plan for revenue under $50K AUD/yr
- Excellent value paid plans
- Includes 3 to 10 users by plan
- Integrates across the Zoho suite
Cons
- Payroll is a separate Zoho Payroll add-on
- STP relies on integration
- Less local advisor support than Xero or MYOB
About Zoho Books
Zoho Books is the accounting product in the broad Zoho ecosystem, with AUD pricing from $16.50/mo (Standard) to $44/mo (Elite) and a free plan for businesses turning over under $50K a year. It handles BAS and GST, offers unlimited bank feeds, and includes 3 to 10 users by plan. Payroll is a separate Zoho Payroll add-on rather than being included.
Zoho Books was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Chennai, India.
How Zoho Books compares
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- Bank feeds
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- Entry plan
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- Est. monthly cost
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MYOB
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- Entry plan
- $26/mo (Lite)
- Users included
- 1 (Lite)
- AU payroll
- Yes ($2/emp/mo)
- BAS/GST
- Yes
- Bank feeds
- Yes
- Est. monthly cost
- $26/mo
Common questions about Zoho Books
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Zoho Books does not publish a standard rate in Australia. Pricing is quoted based on your business size, industry, and card mix. Request a quote on their site, or use our free fee calculator to compare against providers that do publish rates.
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Zoho Books does not advertise least-cost routing for Australian merchants. If you take a lot of contactless debit, compare against providers that do support it on our comparison page.
Zoho Books is best suited to small businesses wanting maximum value. free plan for revenue under $50k aud. part of the zoho ecosystem. To see how it stacks up for your specific volume and card mix, try our free fee calculator.
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