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Xero vs Zoho Books: catalog facts
Xero	Zoho Books
Paid Paid monthly plans with a free trial and introductory discounts.	Freemium Several subscription plans are offered; see the Zoho Books pricing page for details.
Web	Windows, Android, iOS, Web
Bank connections for reconciliation Invoicing, bills and payroll in one place	Covers invoicing, bills, banking, inventory and reports Sales tax and 1099 handling
Subscription only, with no free plan Features and plans vary by country	Cloud-only accounting data Fullest value comes with other Zoho products
Web application, Hosted service	Downloadable app, Hosted service
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Account needed	Account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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