When choosing invoicing solutions, businesses should take into account the distinct advantages and working methods of Square Invoices and Zoho Invoice.
Although Square Invoices provides a simplified solution with project-based billing, recurring billing automation and custom templates, it is less desirable for hourly service-based businesses due to its lack of time and mileage tracking features. Zoho Invoice has sophisticated features.
Both Square Invoices and Zoho Invoice provide free plans for new and small businesses. Square’s Plus plan costs $49 per month while Zoho’s Standard and Premium plans cost $25 per month and $59 per month respectively. These plans are designed to meet the needs of different users.
With their user-friendly mobile apps and interfaces, Square Invoices and Zoho Invoice enable smooth invoice creation, sending and payment acceptance.
While Zoho Invoice provides multi-currency support, expense management and time tracking for global businesses, Square Invoices offers cloud storage, bank connections and round-the-clock assistance.
While Zoho Invoice provides a full-featured business management platform for consultants and service providers, Square Invoices is a targeted invoicing solution for retail businesses.
| Square Invoices | Zoho Invoice | |
|---|---|---|
| Core Features | ||
| Custom Templates | Yes | Multiple customizable templates with logo and branding options |
| Send Estimates/Quotations | Yes | Yes |
| Recurring Billing Automation | Yes | Yes |
| Expense Tracking | Limited | Yes |
| Time Tracking | No | Yes |
| Mileage Tracking | No | Yes |
| Automated Payment Reminders | Yes | Yes |
| Project-Based Billing | Yes | Yes |
| Tax Handling | Yes | Yes |
| User Permissions/Role Management | Yes | Yes |
| File Uploads | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing and Plans | ||
| Free Plan Availability | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing Range | Free plan: $0/month Plus plan: $49/month Premium plan: $149/month |
Standard: $25/month Premium: $59/month Custom |
| Trial Period | No trial (free plan available) | Free plan serves as extended trial |
| User Limits | No strict limits | Varies by plan – Free plan supports basic user needs |
| Client Limits | Unlimited clients | Unlimited clients on free plan |
| Storage Limits | Unlimited cloud storage | Cloud-based storage, data synced across devices |
| Payment Processing Fees | Varies by payment gateway | Standard payment gateway fees apply |
| Ease of Use | ||
| User Interface | Simple | Simple – Easy-to-use interface noted by users |
| Onboarding Experience | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile App Availability | Yes | Available for iOS and Android |
| Mobile App Functionality | Full functionality – Create, send invoices, accept payments | Full functionality – Can send invoices and reminders from mobile |
| Integration | ||
| Payment Gateways Supported | Credit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Cash App Pay, ACH bank transfer, Afterpay | Multiple payment gateways supported for online payments |
| Accounting Software Compatibility | QuickBooks Online, Xero integration | Connects to Zoho Ecosystem and other apps |
| CRM Integration | Customer Directory system built-in | Native Zoho CRM integration, third-party CRMs via API |
| API Availability | Yes | Yes |
| Reporting & Analytics | ||
| Bank Connections | Yes | No |
| Pre-Built Financial Reports | Yes | Yes |
| Custom Report Creation | Yes | Yes |
| Security & Compliance | ||
| Dashboard Metrics | Yes | Yes |
| Data Encryption | Yes | Yes |
| GDPR Compliance | Yes | Yes |
| Backup Options | Automatic | Automatic – Cloud-based with device sync |
| Customer Support | ||
| Support Channels | Phone, Chat, Email | Email, Chat, Phone support available |
| Help Center/Knowledge Base | Yes | Yes |
| 24/7 Support | Partial – 24/7 for premium plans, limited for free | Limited |
| Adaptability | ||
| Multi-Currency Support | No | Yes |
| Localization | English | Yes |
| Industry-Specific Customization | Yes | Yes |
| Scalability | Freelancers to Small/Medium Businesses | Freelancers to SMBs – Best for freelancers and small businesses |
| Read Square Invoices Review | Read Zoho Invoice Review |
