# Akaunting vs Zoho Books

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** Zoho Books

| Attribute | Akaunting | Zoho Books |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 54.4 (62% (medium)) | 71 (71% (medium)) |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"A web-based platform for managing business finances, creating and tracking invoices, and monitoring expenses. It is indexed under Accounting Software.","source":"https://akaunting.com","question":"What is Akaunting?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Akaunting offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans start at $72 per year. Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://akaunting.com/plans-on-premise","question":"Is Akaunting free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to Akaunting. That is the extent of what we could verify from public sources, so it may well offer desktop or mobile clients we have not indexed.","source":"https://akaunting.com","question":"What platforms does Akaunting support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Akaunting can be deployed self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://akaunting.com","question":"Can Akaunting be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 4 integrations for Akaunting, including Shopify, Stripe, Bank Feeds and PayPal. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://akaunting.com","question":"What does Akaunting integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed GDPR for Akaunting. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Akaunting not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://akaunting.com/privacy","question":"What security certifications does Akaunting have?","confidence":0.7}]` | `[{"answer":"Web-based accounting software that helps small businesses manage invoicing, reconcile bank transactions, track inventory, and bill for project work. Built with tax compliance features for UK businesses. It is indexed under Accounting Software.","source":"https://www.zoho.com/books","question":"What is Zoho Books?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Zoho Books offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.zoho.com/books","question":"Is Zoho Books free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to Zoho Books. That is the extent of what we could verify from public sources, so it may well offer desktop or mobile clients we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.zoho.com/books","question":"What platforms does Zoho Books support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Zoho Books can be deployed cloud / SaaS, on-premise and self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://www.zoho.com/books","question":"Can Zoho Books be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 16 integrations for Zoho Books, including Google APIs, YouTube APIs, Zoho Mail, Zoho Cliq, Zoho Projects, Zoho Inventory, Zoho Invoice and Zoho People, plus 8 more. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.zoho.com/books","question":"What does Zoho Books integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA and GDPR for Zoho Books. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Zoho Books not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://www.zoho.com/jp/compliance.html","question":"What security certifications does Zoho Books have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"Zoho Books is available worldwide. Its primary market is the United Kingdom.","source":"https://www.zoho.com/books","question":"Where is Zoho Books available?","confidence":0.5}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"self_hosted":true}` | `{"cloud":true,"on_prem":true}` |
| description.long | Online accounting software that helps businesses manage finances, send and collect invoices, and monitor spending. | Web-based accounting software that helps small businesses manage invoicing, reconcile bank transactions, track inventory, and bill for project work. Built with tax compliance features for UK businesses. |
| features.capabilities | `{"inventory":true,"api_access":"full","bank_feeds":"manual_import","deployment":"hybrid","ar_invoicing":true,"ap_automation":true,"multi_currency":true,"tax_compliance":"Sales Tax Calculation, Tax Filing","double_entry_gl":true,"payments_capture":true,"accountant_collab":true,"project_accounting":true}` | `{"inventory":true,"api_access":"full","bank_feeds":"manual_import","deployment":"cloud","ar_invoicing":true,"multi_entity":"multi_entity","multi_currency":true,"tax_compliance":"UK MTD (Making Tax Digital)","double_entry_gl":true,"payments_capture":true,"accountant_collab":true,"project_accounting":true}` |
| integrations.count | 1 | 16 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Shopify"},{"name":"Stripe"},{"name":"Bank Feeds"},{"name":"PayPal","native":true,"category":"payments"}]` | `[{"name":"Google APIs"},{"name":"YouTube APIs"},{"name":"Zoho Mail"},{"name":"Zoho Cliq"},{"name":"Zoho Projects"},{"name":"Zoho Inventory"},{"name":"Zoho Invoice"},{"name":"Zoho People"},{"name":"Zoho Checkout"},{"name":"Zoho Analytics"},{"name":"Zoho Sprints"},{"name":"Zoho Desk"},{"name":"Zoho WorkDrive"},{"name":"Zoho Meeting"},{"name":"Zoho Subscriptions"},{"name":"Zoho Expense"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":["GB"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"web":true}` | `{"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"hybrid","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Standard On-Premise","summary":"Free","features":["1 Company","1 User + 1 Accountant","1,000 Invoices","Community Support","Unlimited Customers","Unlimited Vendors","Unlimited Reports","Recurring Payment Reminders","Multiple Currencies","Manage Employees","List Products or Services","Sales Tax Calculation","Multiple Bank Accounts","Import Bank Transactions"],"minSeats":1,"description":"Best for one-person businesses","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"users":"1 User + 1 Accountant","invoices":"1,000","companies":"1"}},{"free":false,"name":"Premium On-Premise","summary":"$72/year or $756 lifetime","features":["10 Companies","10 Users","10,000 Invoices","Ticket Support","Unlimited Customers","Unlimited Vendors","Unlimited Reports","Recurring Payment Reminders","Multiple Currencies","Manage Employees","List Products or Services","Sales Tax Calculation","Multiple Bank Accounts","Import Bank Transactions"],"minSeats":10,"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":72,"period":"year","currency":"USD"},{"kind":"one_time","amount":756,"currency":"USD"}],"description":"Best for small businesses","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"users":"10","invoices":"10,000","companies":"10"}},{"free":false,"name":"Elite On-Premise","summary":"$168/year or $1,764 lifetime","features":["30 Companies","30 Users","30,000 Invoices","Ticket Support","Unlimited Customers","Unlimited Vendors","Unlimited Reports","Recurring Payment Reminders","Multiple Currencies","Manage Employees","List Products or Services","Sales Tax Calculation","Multiple Bank Accounts","Import Bank Transactions"],"minSeats":30,"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":168,"period":"year","currency":"USD"},{"kind":"one_time","amount":1764,"currency":"USD"}],"description":"Best for mid-sized businesses","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"users":"30","invoices":"30,000","companies":"30"}},{"free":false,"name":"Ultimate On-Premise","summary":"$684/year or $7,224 lifetime","features":["Unlimited Companies","Unlimited Users","Unlimited Invoices","Ticket Support","Unlimited Customers","Unlimited Vendors","Unlimited Reports","Recurring Payment Reminders","Multiple Currencies","Manage Employees","List Products or Services","Sales Tax Calculation","Multiple Bank Accounts","Import Bank Transactions"],"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":684,"period":"year","currency":"USD"},{"kind":"one_time","amount":7224,"currency":"USD"}],"description":"Best for accountants","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"users":"Unlimited","invoices":"Unlimited","companies":"Unlimited"}}],"summary":"Free for standard plan, or $72–$684/year for paid tiers (annual or one-time lifetime options)","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://akaunting.com/plans-on-premise","retrievedAt":"2026-08-13T17:02:49.673Z","startingPrice":{"amount":72,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["year"]}` | `{"freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.zoho.com/books","retrievedAt":"2026-09-04T13:21:31.030Z","freeTrialDays":15}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | freemium | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | high | low |
| pricing.transparent | yes | yes |
| reliability.sla_pct | 99.97 | - |
| reliability.status_page | - | yes |
| security.certifications | - | `[{"name":"ISO/IEC 27001","status":"active","validUntil":"2028-08-21"},{"name":"ISO/IEC 27701","status":"active","validUntil":"2028-08-21"},{"name":"ISO/IEC 27017","status":"active","validUntil":"2028-08-21"},{"name":"ISO/IEC 27018","status":"active","validUntil":"2028-08-21"},{"name":"ISO 9001","status":"active","validUntil":"2029-02-02"},{"name":"ISO/IEC 20000-1","status":"active","validUntil":"2027-07-29"},{"name":"ISO 22301","status":"active","validUntil":"2026-11-20"},{"name":"SOC 2 Type II","level":"Type II","status":"active"}]` |
| security.disclosure_policy | - | yes |
| security.gdpr | yes | yes |
| security.hipaa | - | yes |
| security.iso27001 | - | yes |
| security.soc2 | - | yes |
| security.trust_center | - | https://www.zoho.com/compliance.html |

## Capabilities (Accounting Software)

| Capability | Akaunting | Zoho Books |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Core** |  |  |
| Double-entry GL | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multi-entity | - | Multi-entity |
| Multi-currency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bank feeds | Manual import | Manual import |
| **Modules** |  |  |
| AP automation | ✓ | - |
| AR / invoicing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Inventory | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fixed assets | - | - |
| Project accounting | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Compliance** |  |  |
| Tax compliance | Sales Tax Calculation, Tax Filing | UK MTD (Making Tax Digital) |
| **Workflow** |  |  |
| Accountant collaboration | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Payments** |  |  |
| Payments capture | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Ecosystem** |  |  |
| API access | Full | Full |
| **Deployment** |  |  |
| Deployment | Hybrid | Cloud |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T19:19:33.501Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*