Invoices and estimates
- Professional invoice templates
- Estimates and sales orders
- Email invoices to customers
Free forever plan · no credit card
ProfitBooks is a User-Friendly Zohobooks Alternative!
ProfitBooks is free online accounting software and a user-friendly Zoho Books alternative. The Startup plan has no time limit and covers one user, 10 invoices a month, 50 customers and 10 products, with expenses, stock and basic reports. You upgrade only when the business needs more users or invoices.
1,00,000+ businesses use ProfitBooksSet up in minutesNo accounting knowledge needed
Settings · Your plan
SStartup planFree forever · Shree Ganesh Traders
Invoices this month7 of 10
Customers32 of 50
Products and services8 of 10
Users1 of 1
Upgrade only when you need moreYour data stays as it is
Sample data for illustration
🧾Invoice INV-007 sentEmailed to the customer
✅Payment recordedReceivables updated
The free plan
What you get free, and where the limits are
The Startup plan is free for one person with small volumes. No trial clock, no card.
Customers and suppliers
- Customer and supplier records
- Payables and receivables
- Online payments through a gateway
Expenses and tax
- Day-to-day expenses by category
- Tax calculated on sales and purchases
- Journal vouchers
Stock and reports
- Products and stock in one warehouse
- Basic financial reports
- Balance Sheet and P&L
User-friendly
Built for owners, not accountants
You do not need accounting knowledge to keep correct books in ProfitBooks.
Say what happened. ProfitBooks does the accounting.
Choose money in, money out or a transfer, then enter the amount and the account. ProfitBooks posts the double-entry for you. Your accountant still gets the chart of accounts, journals, ledgers and trial balance.
- Plain words instead of debits and credits
- A modern interface that gets regular updates
- Cloud accounting from day one, on any browser
- iOS and Android apps in sync with the web
New entry
Money inMoney outTransfer
What was it forOffice rent · November
Amount₹18,000
Paid fromHDFC current account
Posted to Rent expense✓ Double-entry done
Which plan fits
Will the free plan be enough for you?
Answer four quick questions. The picker uses the plan limits from the pricing table on this page.
Suggested plan
Startup (free)
Free forever for one user, 10 invoices a month and one warehouse.
- Everything you picked fits the free plan
Every account starts with a free 15-day SMB Pro trial. See the plan prices.
Start using it in three steps
No installation and no sales call. Our support team gets in touch after you sign up in case you need a hand.
✍️Sign up freeFill in a short form
🏢Add your businessDetails, GSTIN, logo
🧾Send an invoiceMinutes after sign-up
An honest view
When Zoho Books is still the better pick
Our hands-on comparison recommends ProfitBooks for most small businesses: a simpler interface, a proper mobile app, GST features, and up and running in hours. It suggests Zoho Books if you need complex project accounting or already work across Zoho's apps.
Read the full comparison
Setup time, invoicing, expenses, inventory and reports, tested side by side over six months.
Want someone to keep the books?
ProfitBooks also offers a remote bookkeeping service, with a dedicated accountant and monthly reports.
Comparing other tools too?
See how ProfitBooks compares with Tally, QuickBooks, Xero, Vyapar, myBillBook and others.
See the free accounting software in action
Sales, expenses, inventory, tax and reports in one short walkthrough.
More on free accounting.
Guides and free tools for small businesses choosing their first accounting software.
Your success is our success.
We only win when you do. From the day you sign up, real people and practical resources are on your side.
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How do I print my payment terms on every invoice?
Set them once in Invoice Customization.
1Go to Settings → Invoice Customization
2Add your Customer Notes and Terms and Conditions
They then appear on each invoice. Use them for bank details, late payment fees, delivery or warranty terms.
Set once, perfect.
Type your question…➤
Start free. Upgrade when you grow.
Every new account starts with a free 15-day SMB Pro trial, then moves to the free Startup plan unless you upgrade.
Startup
For trying it out or very small volumes
₹0forever
Start free
- 1 user
- 10 invoices a month
- 10 journal vouchers a month
- Basic financial reports
- 1 warehouse
Essential
For solopreneurs filing GST
₹2,499per year
Start free trial
- 1 user
- 1,000 invoices a year
- GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B
- Invoice reminders and signature
- WhatsApp integration add-on
Growth
For growing teams and service firms
₹4,999per year
Start free trial
- Everything in Essential, plus
- 10 users
- 5,000 invoices a year
- Payroll and multi-currency
- 3 warehouses
SMB Pro
For established businesses
₹7,500per year · or ₹750/month
Start free trial
- Everything in Growth, plus
- 25 users with custom roles
- Unlimited invoices
- Unlimited warehouses
- Projects and auditor access
Prices exclude GST. Pay by card, net banking, American Express or PayPal. Compare every feature →
Businesses find ProfitBooks easy to use
1,00,000+ businesses use ProfitBooks. Here is what some of them say on Capterra.
“Very convenient to make customer invoices and apply taxes as needed.”
“An application to manage the company's money.”
“This is the best software so far that I have encountered for use by small commissaries.”
Frequently asked questions
Is there a free alternative to Zoho Books?
Yes. ProfitBooks has a free Startup plan with no time limit. It covers one user, 10 invoices a month, 50 customers and 10 products, with expense tracking, stock in one warehouse and basic financial reports. Many small businesses run on it before they need a paid plan.
How long will the Startup plan be free?
The Startup plan is free forever. We want to help 1 million businesses organise their finances, so we give the single-user edition away for free. Every new account also starts with a free 15-day SMB Pro trial, then moves to Startup unless you upgrade.
Which paid plan do I need when I outgrow the free plan?
It depends on your team and volume. Essential suits one person with up to 1,000 invoices a year and GST returns. Growth adds up to 10 users, payroll, multi-currency and 3 warehouses. SMB Pro adds up to 25 users with custom roles, unlimited invoices, projects and auditor access.
Is ProfitBooks easier to use than Zoho Books?
For most small business owners, yes. Our comparison found ProfitBooks quicker to set up, with a simpler interface and fewer steps for everyday tasks such as invoicing. Zoho Books offers more options, which suits businesses that need complex project accounting or use other Zoho apps.
Do I need accounting knowledge to use ProfitBooks?
No. ProfitBooks is designed for business owners with no accounting background. You record sales, expenses and payments in plain words, and the software posts the double-entry accounting for you. Your accountant can still see the journals, ledgers and trial balance.
Can I use ProfitBooks in my country?
Yes. ProfitBooks can be used in any country. We support GST in India, and VAT in the UAE and other countries where it applies. You can customise taxes to suit your requirements.
How do I pay for a paid plan?
You can pay for a ProfitBooks plan by card, net banking, American Express or PayPal. Paying yearly costs less than paying monthly, and you can cancel a paid subscription at any time.
Start on the free plan today
One user, 10 invoices a month, no time limit and no card. Upgrade only when you need to.
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