TradeTally vs Zoho Invoice
Zoho Invoice is the invoicing module of the Zoho suite, offering free invoicing for up to 1,000 invoices per year. Part of the massive Zoho ecosystem, it integrates with Zoho Books, Zoho CRM, and dozens of other Zoho products. While feature-rich, it can feel overwhelming and lacks UK-specific trade features.
Zoho Invoice
Free–£20/month
Founded 1996 · Small businesses, freelancers (global)
TradeTally
£12/mo
Built for UK sole trader tradespeople
Feature comparison
| Feature | Zoho Invoice | TradeTally |
|---|---|---|
| Invoicing | Included | ✓ |
| Quoting | Included | ✓ |
| Expense tracking | Included | ✓ |
| Receipt scanning | Not included | ✓ |
| SA103F export | Not included | ✓ |
| Mobile app | Included | ✓ |
| MTD compatible | Not included | In progress |
| Bank reconciliation | Not included | ✓ |
| Payroll | Not included | ✓ |
| Multi-currency | Included | ✓ |
| Inventory management | Not included | ✓ |
| Time tracking | Included | ✓ |
Where Zoho Invoice wins
- Free tier with generous invoice limits
- Part of the broader Zoho ecosystem (CRM, projects, etc.)
- Good automation and recurring invoice features
- Multi-currency and multi-language support
Where TradeTally wins
- No SA103F export: requires Zoho Books upgrade for UK tax
- Not designed for tradespeople or field-based workers
- No trade-specific expense categories or workflows
- Mobile app is functional but not optimised for on-site use
- Receipt scanning requires Zoho Expense (separate product)
FAQs
Is Zoho Invoice good for UK tradespeople?
Zoho Invoice handles basic invoicing well, but it has no UK tax compliance, no SA103F export, and no trade-specific features. TradeTally is built specifically for UK sole trader tradespeople and includes everything from invoicing to tax exports.
Is Zoho Invoice really free?
Zoho Invoice is free for up to 1,000 invoices/year. But for UK tax features you need Zoho Books (from £12/month), and for receipt scanning you need Zoho Expense. TradeTally bundles everything sole traders need for £12/month.
Why choose TradeTally over Zoho Invoice?
TradeTally is a single focused app that handles invoicing, quoting, expenses, receipt scanning, and SA103F export: all designed for UK tradespeople. Zoho splits these across multiple products and has no UK trade focus.