Comparison
Swipe vs Zoho Books
Price in rupees, free plan and fit, side by side, for Indian small businesses.
| Feature | Swipe | Zoho Books |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Price on request | Free plan · paid from ₹749/mo |
| Price details | Check the vendor’s website for current plans. | Free plan for businesses with revenue under ₹25 lakh a year. Standard ₹749 a month billed yearly (₹899 monthly), 3 users. Taxes extra. |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | Not stated | Not stated |
| Best for | Small businesses that want quick GST invoices from a phone | Small businesses that want cloud accounting they can share with their accountant |
| Software type | Billing & invoicing | Accounting & GST, Billing & invoicing |
| Suits | Freelancers, Traders & distributors, Retail shops | Small manufacturers, Logistics & transport, Freelancers, Traders & distributors, Retail shops |
| Price last checked | Not yet checked | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Next step | Get quote | Get quote |
Zoho Books
Online accounting software with GST invoicing, bank feeds and reports.
- Free plan: 1 user plus your accountant, up to 1,000 invoices a year
- Standard: 3 users, up to 5,000 invoices a year
- Professional: ₹1,499 a month billed yearly, 5 users
- Extra users: ₹150 each a month on yearly billing
How to choose between them
Start with the monthly cost you can sustain, then check that the tool handles the job you do every day. If both fit your budget, take the free plan or trial of each and run one real week of work through it before you pay.