Invoice Ninja vs Zoho Invoice
| Invoice Ninja | Zoho Invoice | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Invoicing, online payments, expense and billable-task tracking with a free tier and a self-hosting option. | Free invoicing software from Zoho for creating invoices, tracking expenses and getting paid online. |
| Category | Invoicing | Invoicing |
| Best for* | Freelancers who want a free start, or teams that want to self-host. | Freelancers and small businesses that want invoicing without a monthly fee. |
| Business size* | Solo / freelancer | Solo / freelancer |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Not listed | Not listed |
| Pricing note | Pricing page lists a free-forever plan for up to 5 clients (no credit card required), paid plans, and a self-hosting option. | Pricing page says Zoho Invoice is free for small businesses ($0). |
| Price checked | 2026-10-17 | 2026-10-17 |
| Open source | Not stated | Not stated |
| Official site | invoiceninja.com/ ↗ | www.zoho.com/invoice/ ↗ |
| Pricing page | pricing page ↗ | pricing page ↗ |
* "Best for" and business size are our own editorial labels, not benchmarks. "Not listed" means we did not find it on the vendor's pricing page when checked. Pricing and plans change often; confirm on the vendor's site.