TradeTally vs Zoho Invoice

TradeTally vs Zoho Invoice: which is better?

Compare pricing, features, and trade-specific workflows. See why UK sole traders choose TradeTally over Zoho Invoice.

From £19/month on Professional. 14-day trial on paid plans, no card to start.

Pricing comparison

TradeTally

£19/month

Professional plan. Everything sole trader tradespeople need.

  • Unlimited invoicing and quoting
  • Receipt scanning from your phone
  • One-click SA103F tax export
  • Mobile-first for on-site use
  • 14-day free trial, no card required
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Zoho Invoice

Free

Free online invoicing for small businesses. Range: Free–£20/month.

Strengths

  • 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

Feature-by-feature comparison

FeatureTradeTallyZoho Invoice
Invoicing
Quoting
Expense Tracking
Receipt Scanning
SA103F Export
Mobile App
MTD Compatible
Bank Reconciliation
Payroll
Multi-Currency
Inventory Management
Time Tracking

What TradeTally does that Zoho Invoicedoesn't

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)

Zoho Invoice limitations for tradespeople

  • UK tax features require upgrading to Zoho Books
  • Interface feels corporate and complex for sole traders
  • Zoho ecosystem lock-in — works best with other Zoho products
  • Support is global, not UK-focused
  • No SA103F or UK Self Assessment support in Invoice tier

Frequently asked questions

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Ready to trim the paperwork?

Start the 14-day trial on a paid plan when you are ready. Export anything before you leave—your data stays yours.

Professional from £19/month — annual billing lowers the monthly figure.