Quick answer: Zoho Billing is software for sending quotes and invoices and managing recurring subscriptions. The pricing page we saw lists Standard, Premium and Enterprise plans with a 14-day free trial, but no free plan. If you only need simple invoices, look at Zoho Invoice, which Zoho says is free for small businesses.
What is Zoho Billing used for?
- Creating quotes and invoices
- Charging customers on a repeating schedule
- Sending automatic payment reminders
- Hosted payment pages
- Retrying failed payments, known as dunning
- Usage-based billing and proration
It suits businesses that charge customers again and again, such as software companies, memberships and subscription services.
Zoho Billing plans
| Plan | Best for | Users |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | One-time billing | Up to 3 |
| Premium | One-time and subscription billing | Up to 10 |
| Enterprise | High-volume, complex billing | Ask Zoho |
Check the limits. Zoho says Standard and Premium allow up to 100,000 invoices a year, with annual billed revenue up to $1M. Beyond that, it asks you to contact its team.
Subscription billing is listed in Premium, not Standard. That matters if recurring payments are the reason you’re looking at this app. See Zoho’s pricing page for prices in your currency.
Zoho Billing vs Zoho Books vs Zoho Invoice
| App | Main job | Choose it if |
|---|---|---|
| Zoho Invoice | Simple invoices | You just need to bill customers |
| Zoho Billing | Recurring billing | You sell subscriptions |
| Zoho Books | Full accounting | You need your full accounts in one place |
Billing doesn’t replace an accounting system for every business. Ask your accountant what you need for your records and tax.
Standard vs Premium vs Enterprise features
Each plan includes everything in the one before it. This is what Zoho’s pricing page listed on 5 November 2026:
| Feature | Standard | Premium | Enterprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quotes and invoices | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-currency and local taxes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Payment reminders and customer portal | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Projects, timesheets and progress invoicing | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Subscription billing | No | Yes | Yes |
| Hosted payment pages and dunning | No | Yes | Yes |
| Usage-based pricing and proration | No | Yes | Yes |
| Custom modules and scheduled reports | No | Yes | Yes |
| Revenue recognition and forecasting | No | No | Yes |
| Dedicated account manager | No | No | Yes |
| Receipt autoscans each month | 200 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
Need more? Zoho sells add-ons for extra users, timesheet users, document scans, locations and SMS credits.
How much does Zoho Billing cost?
We don’t list one price, because Zoho shows different prices by country and currency. Here’s how the pricing works:
- You pay per organisation, by plan, monthly or yearly.
- Zoho marks yearly billing as the way to “save more”.
- Standard and Premium have a 14-day free trial.
- Enterprise pricing is by quote from Zoho’s team.
- Zoho accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and PayPal. Bank transfer or cheque is only for yearly plans.
Open the Zoho Billing pricing page to see the price in your currency. Tax may be added at checkout.
Taking payments from your customers
Zoho Billing connects to payment gateways so customers can pay invoices online. Which ones you can use depends on your country. Zoho’s online payments help page for India lists Zoho Payments, Razorpay, Paytm, ICICI Bank EazyPay, PayPal, Verifone and Stripe.
Zoho says it doesn’t charge a fee for receiving online payments, but your payment gateway may charge its own fees. Check those before you choose one.
Who Zoho Billing suits, and who it doesn’t
| Good fit | Probably not the right fit |
|---|---|
| Software and app subscriptions | A shop selling one-off products, where Zoho Commerce or Inventory may suit better |
| Memberships, clubs and courses | Only a few invoices a month, where Zoho Invoice is enough |
| Agencies with retainers or usage-based fees | You need full accounts and payroll in one place |
| Service firms that bill on timesheets | Billing more than Zoho’s Standard and Premium limits without talking to Zoho |
Is Zoho Billing free?
We didn’t see a free plan on the pricing page, only a 14-day trial. Zoho Invoice is the free option for basic invoices.
How to start
- List your products, prices and billing cycles.
- Start the free trial.
- Set up your taxes and invoice template.
- Connect a payment gateway.
- Create one test subscription.
- Check the invoice, reminder and payment steps.
Related guides
Zoho Billing FAQ
Can Zoho Billing handle multiple currencies?
Zoho lists multi-currency transactions in Standard.
Is Zoho Billing a scam?
No, it’s a real Zoho product. Still, be careful with unexpected invoice emails. Check any charge inside your account, not through an email link.
Who do I contact for larger limits?
Zoho’s pricing page gives support@zohobilling.com for requirements beyond its limits.
How do I sign in?
Use billing.zoho.com or see our Zoho login help.
Does Zoho Billing have a free trial?
Yes. Zoho lists a 14-day free trial for the Standard and Premium plans.
Does Zoho take a fee when customers pay online?
Zoho says it doesn’t, but your payment gateway, such as Stripe or PayPal, may charge its own fees.
Can I move from Standard to Premium later?
Yes. Your plan can be changed in your account’s subscription settings, so you can start on Standard and upgrade when you need subscriptions.
Checked against Zoho’s official pages on 5 November 2026. ZohoSoftwares Guide is independent and is not run by Zoho. Plans, limits and prices change and can differ by country, so confirm them on Zoho’s website.
Sources: Zoho Billing pricing, Zoho Invoice pricing, Zoho Billing online payments help