Zoho Invoice — quick summary and how it might help you

What it is

• Zoho Invoice is a cloud invoicing app for small businesses and freelancers to create, send and track invoices, estimates/quotes, receipts and payments. (Zoho.com)

Key features

• Invoicing & templates: customizable invoice templates, multi‑language support, taxes, line‑item SKUs. (Zoho.com)
• Recurring billing & automation: recurring invoices, scheduled sending, automated payment reminders and auto‑charge for saved cards. (Zoho.com)
• Quotes & conversion: create quotes/estimates and convert approved quotes to invoices. (Zoho.com)
• Customer portal: clients can view transactions, accept quotes, and pay online (partial/bulk payments supported). (Zoho.com)
• Time, expenses & projects: track time, log expenses and associate them with invoices/projects. (Zoho.com)
• Reporting & integrations: built‑in reports and integrations across Zoho suite and common payment gateways/third‑party tools. (Zoho.com)

Pricing

• Zoho Invoice is offered as a forever‑free invoicing solution (no cost plan available). (If you need broader accounting features, Zoho Books and Zoho Billing have paid tiers.) (Zoho.com)

Who it’s best for

• Freelancers, sole proprietors and small businesses that need a simple, full‑featured invoicing tool and optional integrations with other Zoho apps. (Zoho.com)

Recent/Notable updates

• Zoho has continued rolling out enhancements through 2025 (examples: WhatsApp invoice sharing and regional editions). Check Zoho’s “What’s New” for release notes. (help.Zoho.com)

How to get started (fast)

1. Sign up for a free account at Zoho Invoice (web or mobile). (Zoho.com)
2. Add your organization details, tax settings and payment gateways (Stripe/PayPal/etc.). (Zoho.com)
3. Import or add contacts and items, customize a template, create and send your first invoice. (Zoho.com)

If you want, I can:

• Compare Zoho Invoice vs Zoho Books (when to use each), or vs competitors (QuickBooks, FreshBooks, Wave).
• Help pick and configure a payment gateway (Stripe/PayPal) and show the exact steps to connect it.
• Walk you step‑by‑step through creating your first invoice and automations.

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