Comparison
Zoho Books Alternative NZ & Australia
Countova is an all-in-one alternative to Zoho Books for New Zealand and Australian business, with accounting, inventory and payroll on one platform and one simple price, plus NZ GST and Australian BAS built in.
Countova vs Zoho Books, at a glance
| Countova | Zoho Books | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | One flat $40, all apps | Tiered plans, per-user add-ons |
| Accounting & GST/BAS | Included | Included |
| Inventory & warehouse | Built in: multi-warehouse, batch & expiry | Separate Zoho Inventory app |
| Purchasing | Included | Included |
| Payroll | Included | Region dependent / add-on |
| Manufacturing (BOM) | Included | Not included |
| CRM | Included | Separate Zoho CRM app |
| Multi-currency & landed cost | Included | Included |
| Best for | One system for the whole business | One platform without stitching apps together |
One platform, not a suite to assemble
Zoho is a broad suite, but you often stitch Books, Inventory, CRM and Payroll together and pay for each. Countova gives you those capabilities in one product, on one login, at one price.
Made here
Countova ships with NZ GST and IRD-ready returns and Australian BAS, and support from a local team.
Comparison prepared by Countova. Other products change features and pricing over time, so please check the provider's website for the latest. Zoho Books is a trademark of its owner and is not affiliated with Countova.
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