Zoho Books, a smart alternative to Sage business cloud accounting software.

Zoho Books, a ZATCA approved, VAT-compliant cloud-based accounting platform with affordable pricing, quick and responsive online support, and an easy-to-use interface, continues to revolutionize how business is done in the Middle East and across the globe.

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Zoho Books | Sage Alternative | Accounting software

Why choose Zoho Books
over Sage business cloud accounting?

When you're looking for the perfect accounting software for your business, it's only natural to choose one that has an easy user interface, is VAT compliant, and is intuitive even for users who are new to accounting. You also want one that provides extensive features and goes easy on your budget. What else do you need? We'll let you decide for yourself.

Features		Sage One
PRICING MODEL	Offers monthly and annual subscriptions	Offers monthly and annual subscriptions
FREE PLAN
ARABIC INTERFACE
ZATCA APPROVED
CONTACTS
Customer Portal		(Paid Service)
INVOICE MANAGEMENT
Recurring invoices
Add attachments		(to customer receipts)
BANKING
Online banking
Import bank statement PDFs
PAYMENTS
Auto-charge through Customer Portal
Support online payment gateways
Refund history
INTEGRATION
Slack, SMS integrations
AUTOMATION
Email alerts, field updates, webhooks, custom functions
REPORTS
Scheduled reports
PROJECTS AND TIMESHEETS
Project summary
Timesheet details		(add-on module)
DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT
Auto-scan
SUPPORT
Email, chat, and phone	(with Arabic customer support)

What makes Zoho Books users' top pick

User-friendly software

Zoho Books is no-manual-required accounting software. Even without any prior hands-on experience with an accounting tool, you can easily get started right away. And if you do require any assistance, Zoho Books' support team will be on standby to help you then and there.

Wide range of integrations

Zoho Books' wide range of integrations lets you deal with all your business tasks, from sales and finances to human resources, on one single platform. For instance, you can integrate Zoho CRM or Shopify stores with Zoho Books in a matter of minutes without a single line of code.

Dedicated customer and vendor portals

The customer portal and vendor portal in Zoho Books are dedicated spaces for you to collaborate and keep track of all your transactions. They also provide your customers and vendors with more control over their actions, increasing satisfaction and productivity.

Tax filing made easy

Zoho Books is an end-to-end accounting application that is approved by the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA). With Zoho Books, you get everything you need to stay VAT compliant and manage your finances easily.

Automated workflows to save time

Zoho Books encourages you to organize your work and handle multiple assignments simultaneously with automated workflows. Generate email or in-application notifications, send payment reminders, and set up triggers to perform specific activities. Let the work manage itself.

Supports local payment gateways

Zoho Books is integrated with major online payment gateways to further automate your cash flow and ensure faster, hassle-free receipt of payments. You can find payment gateways like PayTabs, PayPal, Authorize.net, Stripe, and more among Zoho Books' integrations.

Effective project management tools

For some projects, you might want to charge your customers based on the actual time spent working for them. Now, you can do that more efficiently. From assigning users to particular tasks to tracking unbilled hours and generating invoices for the same, Zoho Books helps you make every moment count.

Built-in document archive

You no longer have to run from point A to point B to fetch your documents. Zoho Books provides all-encompassing document management right within the application. Organize, auto-scan, and attach your documents to contacts or transactions.

Well-rounded pricing plans

Zoho Books' pricing plans are intended to accommodate businesses of all sizes, from sole proprietors to enterprises. Try out the complete set of features with a 14-day free trial, then choose the plan that best fits your business. Also, Zoho Books offers an exclusive free plan for small businesses with turnover under SAR 200,000

Trusted and praised by our critics

4.6
out of 5

4.5
out of 5

We let our growing base of satisfied customers across the globe speak for us!

" Zoho Books made our lives a lot easier, specifically for somebody like me, who has no IT background or solid accounting background.
Zoho's support team really helped us in solving day-to-day problems and to develop custom functions to automate certain processes with our company. "

NIKOLAI DOMEYER

FOUNDER AND GENERAL MANAGER - BOCK MIDDLE EAST FZCO

" During the VAT launch, all my friends were struggling with managing their accounts. They had to compile the data and keep it in a format how the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) wanted it.
But for us, it was very simple, because with Zoho Books we already had the data how we wanted it. "

RIYAS AND NOUFAL

ALCHEMIST ACCOUNTING, DUBAI, UAE

" Zoho Books is very useful when it comes to managing my business and accounting. The mobile app for Zoho Books is especially handy.
Now I can generate quotes, send invoices and keep track of my finances no matter where I am, right from my mobile. "

FERAS AL NAJJAR

SALES MANAGER, ALNAJJAR GATE TRADING EST, BAHRAIN

Out of the box integrations

Zoho Books is tailored to help your business connect across multiple platforms. Extend your accounting and connect to other business apps with a library of more than 300 extensions, or grow with Zoho's own app ecosystem.

More integrations

Mobile App - Mobile Accounting | Zoho Books

Accounting on the go

Zoho Books lets you take your accounting wherever you go. The Zoho Books app is now available for both Android and iOS users. Download the free app and stay connected with your accounting data and workforce through any device with an internet connection!