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Free Zoho Billing alternatives: 2 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

2 of the 5 Zoho Billing alternatives we track can be used for free (free, open source, or with a free plan). Chargebee and Zoho Books rank highest, with facts last verified Nov 8, 2026.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingVerified priceOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Chargebee logoChargebeeFree plan + paid$99 a month + 0.65% of billingNoWeb8 of 868.8
2Zoho Books logoZoho BooksFree plan + paid$15 per org/month billed annually (Standard)NoWeb, Windows, macOS +28 of 850.0
  1. Chargebee logo

    1. ChargebeeTop pick

    Best for: SaaS and subscription companies that want billing independent of a single payment gateway

    Free plan + paidWeb

    68.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Zoho Billing

    Dedicated subscription billing with deeper revenue reporting and 40+ gateways.

    Pros

    • Works with 40+ payment gateways, so you can switch processors
    • Revenue recognition and CPQ available from the same vendor
    • Native links to Xero, QuickBooks, Salesforce and HubSpot

    Cons

    • Several integrations and features are paid add-ons on higher tiers
    • Volume-based pricing grows with your revenue
    • More setup than billing built into a payment processor
    Visit Chargebee Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Chargebee a good Zoho Billing alternative?

    Verified facts

    8 of 8 verified
    Payment gateways
    40+
    Checked Nov 8, 2026chargebee.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Currencies
    100+
    Checked Nov 8, 2026chargebee.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Accounting integrations
    Xero, QuickBooks
    Checked Nov 8, 2026chargebee.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Revenue recognition
    Yes (add-on)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026chargebee.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $0 + 0.80% of billing (Billing)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026chargebee.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Billing paid tier
    $99 a month + 0.65% of billing
    Checked Nov 8, 2026chargebee.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Growth Starter plan
    $0 for Chargebee Billing customers
    Checked Nov 8, 2026chargebee.com(opens source in a new tab)
    CPQ Lite
    First 50 quotes free
    Checked Nov 8, 2026chargebee.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Zoho Books logo

    2. Zoho Books

    Best for: Cost-conscious small businesses, especially those already using other Zoho apps

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android

    50.0

    score / 100

    Why switch from Zoho Billing

    Zoho's accounting app covers simple recurring invoices if you don't need plans or dunning.

    Pros

    • Free plan plus low per-organisation pricing
    • Automation rules and custom fields at small-business prices
    • Works closely with Zoho CRM, Inventory and Payroll

    Cons

    • Fewer accountants know it than QuickBooks or Xero
    • Features and pricing vary by country edition
    • Interface can feel crowded
    Visit Zoho Books Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.338
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Zoho Books a good Zoho Billing alternative?

    Verified facts

    8 of 8 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, while yearly revenue stays under $50K
    Checked Nov 8, 2026zoho.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free plan users
    1 user + 1 accountant
    Checked Nov 8, 2026zoho.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Standard plan
    $15/org/month billed annually
    Checked Nov 8, 2026zoho.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Professional plan
    $40 per org/month billed annually
    Checked Nov 8, 2026zoho.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Apps
    Mobile and desktop
    Checked Nov 8, 2026zoho.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $15 per org/month billed annually (Standard)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026zoho.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Premium plan
    $60 per org/month billed annually
    Checked Nov 8, 2026zoho.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Extra users
    $3 per user/month, or $2.50 billed annually
    Checked Nov 8, 2026zoho.com(opens source in a new tab)