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Compare QuickBooks Online and Zoho Expense 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (82.2% of reviews)
Small-Business (81.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$38.00 Per Month
$0.00
QuickBooks Online
Star Rating
(3,639)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (82.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$38.00 Per Month
Browse all 4 pricing plansZoho Expense
Star Rating
(1,444)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (81.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00
Free Trial is available
Browse all 4 pricing plansQuickBooks Online vs Zoho Expense
When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found Zoho Expense easier to use, set up, and administer. Reviewers also preferred doing business with Zoho Expense overall.
- Reviewers felt that Zoho Expense meets the needs of their business better than QuickBooks Online.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that Zoho Expense is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Zoho Expense over QuickBooks Online.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
QuickBooks Online
Simple Start
$38.00
Per Month
- Customize and send invoices
- Track income and expenses
- Create and manage estimates
Zoho Expense
Free Plan
$0.00
For small businesses and freelancers to track expenses and mileage claims. Includes a free mobile app (iOS & Android) to capture receipts and track expenses on the go. Upto 3 users.
- 5 GB Receipt Storage
- 20 Receipt Autoscans
- Multicurrency Expenses
Free Trial
QuickBooks Online
Free Trial is available
Zoho Expense
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.3
3,010
8.8
1,177
Ease of Use
8.2
3,058
8.8
1,197
Ease of Setup
8.0
1,586
8.6
881
Ease of Admin
8.1
1,403
8.7
760
Quality of Support
7.5
2,721
8.5
955
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.8
1,368
8.7
713
Product Direction (% positive)
7.5
2,955
9.1
1,153
Features by Category
Expense Reports
Not enough data
8.7
849
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.4
606
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
711
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
806
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
661
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
605
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.5
523
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Expense Management
Not enough data
7.4
46
Not enough data
7.8
47
Travel Management
Not enough data
7.7
369
Not enough data
7.5
413
Not enough data
7.6
413
Not enough data
7.6
421
Client Invoicing
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.7
358
Not enough data
7.9
429
|
Verified
Mobile
Not enough data
8.8
765
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
515
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.5
285
Platform
Not enough data
7.7
390
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
427
|
Verified
Administration
Not enough data
8.0
343
|
Verified
Administration
Not enough data
8.3
547
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
586
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
564
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
513
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
638
|
Verified
Platform
Not enough data
8.4
653
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
422
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
402
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
637
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
584
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
408
|
Verified
General Ledger
8.0
941
Not enough data
7.9
1367
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
1476
|
Verified
Not enough data
Accounts Receivable
8.1
1623
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
1334
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
1162
|
Verified
Not enough data
Accounts Payable
7.6
759
Not enough data
8.3
1485
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
1152
|
Verified
Not enough data
Other Functionality
7.6
931
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.6
953
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.6
929
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.6
1138
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
1305
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
1660
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
1172
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
1210
|
Verified
Not enough data
Reporting & Analytics
8.6
1823
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
1773
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
1404
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
1757
|
Verified
Not enough data
Platform
7.5
1546
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
1389
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
1646
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
1050
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
1754
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
1547
|
Verified
Not enough data
Integration
7.9
1580
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.6
701
Not enough data
7.9
1202
Not enough data
Cash Flow
8.3
641
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
717
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
664
|
Verified
Not enough data
Budgeting & Forecasting
7.9
1404
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
599
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
511
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
624
|
Verified
Not enough data
Revenue
8.3
625
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
589
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
522
Not enough data
Payroll
8.2
542
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
534
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
564
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
610
|
Verified
Not enough data
AI
6.8
184
Not enough data
7.1
180
Not enough data
6.9
179
Not enough data
6.6
178
Not enough data
7.0
178
Not enough data
6.3
179
Not enough data
7.5
184
Not enough data
7.2
180
Not enough data
6.8
176
Not enough data
6.8
176
Not enough data
Mobile Applications - Accounting
7.3
130
Not enough data
7.1
122
Not enough data
7.0
125
Not enough data
6.1
122
Not enough data
7.3
126
Not enough data
7.5
126
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Accounting
5.7
84
Not enough data
General Ledger
8.0
941
Not enough data
7.9
1367
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
1476
|
Verified
Not enough data
Accounts Receivable
8.1
1623
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
1334
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
1162
|
Verified
Not enough data
Accounts Payable
7.6
759
Not enough data
8.3
1485
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
1152
|
Verified
Not enough data
Setup
Not enough data
8.5
114
Not enough data
8.6
120
Not enough data
8.6
117
Not enough data
8.5
115
Tracking
Not enough data
9.0
139
Not enough data
8.6
121
Not enough data
8.7
118
Reimbursement
Not enough data
8.9
133
Not enough data
9.1
145
Not enough data
8.7
119
Platform - Mileage Tracking
Not enough data
8.9
58
Not enough data
8.2
55
Agentic AI - Mileage Tracking
Not enough data
7.7
11
Not enough data
7.1
11
Multichannel inventory management
8.4
85
Not enough data
8.4
86
Not enough data
8.4
82
Not enough data
3PL inventory management
8.7
98
Not enough data
8.6
88
Not enough data
8.4
90
Not enough data
Inventory Management
8.8
97
Not enough data
8.8
95
Not enough data
8.6
91
Not enough data
8.6
91
Not enough data
8.6
98
Not enough data
Inventory Management Platform Features
8.7
118
Not enough data
8.7
114
Not enough data
8.5
117
Not enough data
8.3
108
Not enough data
8.1
111
Not enough data
8.7
105
Not enough data
8.2
111
Not enough data
8.5
113
Not enough data
8.8
115
Not enough data
8.6
119
Not enough data
Order Entry
8.6
113
Not enough data
8.8
107
Not enough data
8.5
111
Not enough data
Order Tracking
8.0
96
Not enough data
7.9
98
Not enough data
7.9
93
Not enough data
Inventory Management
8.1
95
Not enough data
8.0
93
Not enough data
7.9
89
Not enough data
Customer Management
8.2
98
Not enough data
8.4
106
Not enough data
8.4
108
Not enough data
Subscription Management
8.6
110
Not enough data
8.3
106
Not enough data
8.5
113
Not enough data
8.3
101
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Order Management
4.5
11
Not enough data
5.0
11
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Vendor Management
5.6
13
Not enough data
Revenue Recognition
8.4
147
Not enough data
8.2
154
Not enough data
8.3
163
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
QuickBooks Online and Zoho Expense share no categories
Unique Categories
QuickBooks Online is categorized as Nonprofit Accounting, Accounting, Vendor Management, Inventory Control, and Order Management
Zoho Expense is categorized as Mileage Tracking and Expense Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
QuickBooks Online
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Zoho Expense
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Accounting
17.8%
Marketing and Advertising
5.4%
Construction
5.2%
Non-Profit Organization Management
4.4%
Information Technology and Services
4.2%
Other
63.0%
Information Technology and Services
8.3%
Computer Software
5.9%
Construction
4.6%
Non-Profit Organization Management
4.2%
Accounting
3.6%
Other
73.5%
Discussions
What phone app works if you are using Quick books V15.0.5R6
7 Comments
JH
You are correct, you can only use the Invoicing app if you have the online version of Quickbooks. Hope this helps!Read more
What can you do with QuickBooks online?
3 Comments
CV
It would be great to see QBO have the ability to send monthly statements via email, not the generic intuit email, but a selectable email that is by the...Read more
How can I import my e-receipt from my cellphone to this software?
2 Comments
BJ
One way is to email the e-receipt to the unique Zoho expense email address associated with your account. Read more
What are the pricing plans for Zoho Expense?
1 Comment
Official Response from Zoho Expense
The monthly plan comes at a price of $15/month for a 10 user pack and $2/month for every additional user. The yearly plan comes at a price of $150 (for 10...Read more
What accounting software does Zoho Expense integrate with?
1 Comment
TM
Quickbooks Online, Quickbooks Desktop, Xero, Microsoft Dyanmics, Oracle, SAP, and Zoho BooksRead more
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