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Zoho Books vs Zoho CRM
Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
1. Listing metadata
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Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
| Zoho Books | Zoho CRM | |
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| Metric | Zoho Books | Zoho CRM |
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| Rating | 4.6 ★ | ★ 4.7 ★ |
| Total reviews | 7 | ★ 9 |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Pricing | Paid | Paid |
| Built for Shopify | — | — |
| Listed since | Jan 2017 | Jan 2017 |
Zoho Books and Zoho CRM are evenly matched on rating (4.6★ vs 4.7★) — the differentiator comes down to pricing fit, feature breadth, and which app's interaction pattern suits your team's workflow. Pricing entry tiers: Zoho Books at Paid, Zoho CRM at Paid. Check each app's tier structure for the capacity limits you actually need before deciding — the headline number is the same shape, but the gating shape per tier (apps, orders, integrations) varies. Recommended evaluation path: install both apps' free tiers (where available) and run them in parallel on a small cohort of orders for 7-14 days before committing. The data tables below show the per-feature breakdown — for most merchants the deciding factor will be a single integration or workflow detail that's hard to compare from listing pages alone. This verdict is generated from the live marketplace data on this page — rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position all refresh from the canonical Zoho Marketplace listing every 24 hours. AppRanks does not accept payment to influence comparison outcomes; the methodology is documented on the About page and applies identically to every pair on the site.
Read each app's audit: Zoho Books audit • Zoho CRM audit
Both Zoho Books and Zoho CRM offer paid plans only. Zoho Books starts at Paid; Zoho CRM starts at Paid. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
Zoho Books (4.6★, 7 reviews) and Zoho CRM (4.7★, 9 reviews) are essentially tied on rating. Look at review velocity and individual reviewer quotes — both visible on each app's detail page — to differentiate.
It depends on what you're optimizing for. Zoho Books fits better if you prioritize broader integrations; Zoho CRM is the call if you need the higher-rated option. Read both apps' detail pages on AppRanks for the full feature breakdown, install counts, and recent listing changes.
Both apps are one-click installs from the Zoho Marketplace marketplace. Zoho CRM has more onboarding documentation maturity (9 reviews vs 7), which usually translates to better-tested setup wizards and quicker time-to-value. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly — read the recent reviews on each app's detail page for merchant-reported install experience.
Zoho Books typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (7 reviews). Zoho CRM aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (9 reviews). Larger review bases generally mean the app has been load-tested at scale — relevant if you're processing high order volume or handling enterprise compliance requirements.
Migration support varies by app and category. Zoho Books and Zoho CRM both publish their export options on their marketplace listing pages (or in their support docs); some apps offer one-click import from competitors, others require CSV. The fastest check: search "import from Zoho Books" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.