Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
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| Metric | Zoho Books | Zoho Desk for Zoho Analytics |
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| Rating | 4.6 ★ | ★ 5.0 ★ |
| Total reviews | ★ 7 | 5 |
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| Pricing | Paid | Paid |
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| Listed since | Jan 2017 | Feb 2019 |
Based on the data on this page, Zoho Desk for Zoho Analytics is the stronger choice for most Zoho Marketplace merchants — 5.0★ vs Zoho Books's 4.6★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base. Pricing entry tiers: Zoho Books at Paid, Zoho Desk for Zoho Analytics 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 by store size: small/early-stage merchants who need fast install and low risk should default to Zoho Desk for Zoho Analytics; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — Zoho Books's 7-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Zoho Desk for Zoho Analytics's broader-but-shallower coverage. 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 Desk for Zoho Analytics audit
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Both Zoho Books and Zoho Desk for Zoho Analytics offer paid plans only. Zoho Books starts at Paid; Zoho Desk for Zoho Analytics starts at Paid. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
Zoho Desk for Zoho Analytics has the higher average rating (5.0★ from 5 reviews) compared to Zoho Books (4.6★ from 7 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
It depends on what you're optimizing for. Zoho Books fits better if you prioritize broader integrations; Zoho Desk for Zoho Analytics 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 Books has more onboarding documentation maturity (7 reviews vs 5), 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 Desk for Zoho Analytics aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (5 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 Desk for Zoho Analytics 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 Desk for Zoho Analytics" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.