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Zoho Books vs ERPNext

Both are accounting software and erp software. The short answer: choose Zoho Books if you are gST-registered small businesses that want accounting and invoicing together; choose ERPNext if you are growing businesses that want an open-source ERP they can customise.

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Zoho Books logo Zoho BooksERPNext logo ERPNext
Best forGST-registered small businesses that want accounting and invoicing togetherGrowing businesses that want an open-source ERP they can customise
Free planYesYes
PricingSee providerSee provider
Built for IndiaYesYes
CategoriesBilling & Invoicing Software, Accounting Software, ERP SoftwareAccounting Software, Inventory Management Software, ERP Software
Strengths
  • GST-compliant invoices and returns support
  • Integrates with Zoho CRM, Inventory and Payroll
  • Mobile apps and multi-user access
  • Free open-source edition
  • Indian GST support
  • Highly customisable
Watch out for
  • Advanced features sit in higher plans
  • Can feel heavy for very small shops that only need billing
  • Implementation needs expertise
  • Hosted plans are paid
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Which should you choose?

Zoho Books: Cloud accounting from Zoho with GST invoicing, e-way bills, bank feeds and integration with the wider Zoho suite.

ERPNext: Open-source ERP from Frappe covering accounting, inventory, manufacturing, HR and CRM, with Indian GST localisation.

The best way to decide is to run the same week of real work through both — most offer a free plan or trial — and compare how long tasks take, what your team prefers, and the total cost for your number of users including renewal pricing.

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