Is ZipBooks worth the price?
ZipBooks offers a generous free tier for basic invoicing, making it very accessible for new businesses.
The Smarter tier at $15/month provides good value for growing businesses needing automation and team collaboration. The Sophisticated tier at $35/month is reasonably priced for advanced features like smart tagging and reconciliation, making it suitable for small businesses with more complex accounting needs.
Pricing Plans
Free TrialStarter
Free
- Send unlimited invoices
- Manage unlimited vendors & customers
- Accept digital payments (Square or PayPal)
- View Basic Reports
- Connect 1 bank account
Smarter
$15
- Everything in Starter
- Schedule recurring invoices with auto-bill
- Automate reminders
- Save invoice line items
- Connect multiple bank accounts
- Receive account notifications
- Track time
- Add 5 team members
Sophisticated
$35
- Everything in Smarter
- Organize books with smart tagging (by location, project, and custom)
- Reconcile every account quickly
- Lock completed books
- Share documents securely
- Generate insightful reports
- Invite unlimited users
Accountant
Contact us
- Everything in Sophisticated for you and your clients
- Track time across client accounts
- Export financial packages
- Cobrand your firm on client accounts
- Edit transactions in bulk
- Manage clients from one dashboard
- Migrate existing accounting data
Hidden Costs & Gotchas
Accountant tier requires custom quote
Payment processor fees (Square/PayPal)
Limited bank connections on free plan
Which Plan Do You Need?
Freelancers needing free invoicing
Small businesses with growing teams
Businesses needing advanced accounting
How ZipBooks Compares to Competitors
Compared to QuickBooks Self-Employed at $15/month (for basic income/expense tracking), ZipBooks' Smarter tier offers more robust features like team members and recurring invoices for the same price. Xero's Starter plan at $15/month has limits on invoices and bills, whereas ZipBooks' Smarter tier offers unlimited invoicing and more features for the same cost.
ZipBooks Pricing FAQ
How much does ZipBooks cost?
ZipBooks starts at $15/month on the Smarter plan. It offers 2 paid tiers ranging from $15/month up to $35/month. A free plan is also available with limited features.
Does ZipBooks have a free plan?
Yes. ZipBooks offers a free plan called "Starter". It includes: Send unlimited invoices, Manage unlimited vendors & customers, Accept digital payments (Square or PayPal).
Does ZipBooks offer a free trial?
Yes, ZipBooks offers a free trial. No credit card is typically required to start the trial, though this may vary.
What is the cheapest ZipBooks paid plan?
The cheapest paid plan for ZipBooks is "Smarter" at $15/month. Key features include: Everything in Starter, Schedule recurring invoices with auto-bill, Automate reminders.