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.
How much does Zoho Books cost per month?
Zoho Books plans cost from $16.50/mo (Standard, annual) to $44/mo (Elite, annual) in 2026. A free plan is available (Yes (under $50K revenue)). Payroll is an extra Add-on (~$20+/mo via Zoho Payroll).
Pricing breakdown
All prices in AUDLast verified 29 June 2026Every fee we track, grouped by where it applies.
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 tiered AUD plans from Standard to 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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- Entry plan
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- Bank feeds
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- Entry plan
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- Users included
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- Bank feeds
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- Entry plan
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- Users included
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- AU payroll
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- BAS/GST
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- Bank feeds
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- Est. monthly cost
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Common questions about Zoho Books
The same questions Australian merchants ask before signing up.
Zoho Books starts at $16.50/mo (Standard) for the Standard plan (billed annually), which includes 3 (Standard) users and unlimited invoicing. The Premium plan is $33/mo (Premium), and the Elite plan is $44/mo (Elite). A free plan is also available for businesses with annual revenue under the qualifying threshold.
Yes. Zoho Books offers a free tier for businesses with annual revenue below the AUD qualifying limit. The free plan covers core accounting, invoicing, and bank reconciliation. Once your revenue exceeds the threshold, you move onto a paid plan. It is one of the only accounting platforms that provides a genuinely free option for qualifying Australian businesses.
User inclusions increase by plan: the Standard plan includes 3 (Standard), Premium includes five, and Elite includes ten. This makes Zoho Books strong value for small teams compared to competitors that charge per seat or cap users at one on entry plans.
Zoho Books does not include payroll in the base subscription. Payroll is available as a separate Zoho Payroll add-on (Add-on (Zoho Payroll)). STP Phase 2 and superannuation are handled through that add-on rather than natively within Zoho Books itself.
Zoho Books supports GST tracking and BAS preparation for Australian businesses. STP Phase 2 is available via integration. The software is suitable for Australian compliance, though it is a global platform and some users find that Xero or MYOB offer a more localised experience.
Zoho Books' paid plans are considerably more affordable than Xero's equivalent tiers, and the free plan has no parallel in Xero's offering. The trade-off is a smaller Australian accountant and bookkeeper network, fewer direct ATO integrations, and a payroll module that requires a separate subscription. For cost-sensitive businesses that are comfortable managing compliance through an accountant, Zoho Books offers strong value.
Yes. Zoho Books is part of the broader Zoho ecosystem and integrates natively with Zoho CRM, Zoho Inventory, Zoho Expense, and Zoho Payroll, among others. For businesses already using Zoho products, this tight integration reduces duplication of data entry and makes the suite more attractive as a whole.
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