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Invio vs Zoho Invoice

Zoho Invoice is free with a generous limit - up to 500 invoices a year and 2 users - and its documents carry Zoho's own branding. Invio's free plan shows "Powered by Invio" too; Pro, Pro AI and Growth remove it. The real question is invoice volume, and whether AU-specific GST return figures belong inside the invoicing tool itself.

We make Invio. Read our side with that in mind. Every statement about Zoho Invoice below links to Zoho Invoice's own published page.

Last checked 28 September 2026 Written by Invio Facts about Zoho Invoice: linked, not paraphrased

Choose Zoho Invoice if

  • You want a genuinely free tool for up to 500 invoices a year and up to 2 users, and do not mind "Powered by Zoho Invoice" branding on your documents.

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  • You are comfortable navigating a broader connected-app suite (Zoho Books, CRM, Analytics and more) if your needs grow beyond invoicing.

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  • You are happy to connect the separate Zoho Books product for bookkeeping beyond invoicing, if and when you need it.

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  • You want up to 2 users on the free plan.

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Choose Invio if

  • You want GST return figures built into the invoicing tool itself, not a separate product.
  • You want automated payment reminders as standard, on Pro.
  • You are at low invoice volume now (5/month free) and want a flat monthly fee as you grow, not a hard annual cap.
  • You want a standalone tool rather than a wider connected-app suite.

Side by side

The details behind the choice, with dated sources for every Zoho Invoice claim.

What it is
Invio

Invoicing and quoting software.

Zoho Invoice

Free online invoicing software.

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How you pay
Invio

Free plan, or Pro at A$5/month for your first 3 months, then A$19/month.

Zoho Invoice

Free, with "Powered by Zoho Invoice" branding on free-plan documents.

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Invoices included
Invio

5/month free (60/year); unlimited on Pro.

Zoho Invoice

The free plan allows up to two users, up to three projects, and sending up to 500 invoices a year.

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Branding on documents
Invio

The free plan shows "Powered by Invio" on client-facing invoices and quotes. Pro, Pro AI and Growth remove it.

Zoho Invoice

Zoho Invoice includes "Powered by Zoho Invoice" branding on documents "to help spread the goodwill and support other growing businesses."

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GST
Invio

GST-ready tax invoices and GST return figures to help fill your own return; no BAS lodgement.

Zoho Invoice

Lists "Generate professional tax invoices in minutes" as a feature and connects to Zoho Books, Zoho's separate accounting product, for further bookkeeping. Whether Zoho Invoice itself lodges an Australian BAS is not verified on the page checked.

Not verified - Source checked 28 September 2026
Reminders
Invio

Automated reminders on Pro.

Zoho Invoice

"Enable automatic payment reminders" is listed as a free-plan feature.

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Users
Invio

Single-user on every plan, including Growth.

Zoho Invoice

Up to 2 users on the free plan.

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Ecosystem
Invio

Standalone invoicing tool.

Zoho Invoice

Integrates with Zoho CRM, Analytics, Books and other Zoho apps.

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Pricing is shown as each product states it. Check the linked sources for current offers and terms.

Where Zoho Invoice is better than us

A higher free ceiling

Up to 500 invoices a year free, against Invio's free-plan limit.

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2 free users

Up to 2 users on the free plan; Invio is single-user on every plan.

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A connected app suite

Zoho Invoice connects to Zoho Books, CRM, Analytics and more if your needs grow beyond invoicing.

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Questions about Invio and Zoho Invoice

Which is a better fit for me?
Choose Zoho Invoice if you want a genuinely free tool for up to 500 invoices a year and up to 2 users, and do not mind "powered by zoho invoice" branding on your documents. Source: https://www.zoho.com/au/invoice/pricing/ (checked 28 September 2026). Choose Invio if you want gst return figures built into the invoicing tool itself, not a separate product.
What does Zoho Invoice cost?
Free, with "Powered by Zoho Invoice" branding on free-plan documents. Source: https://www.zoho.com/au/invoice/pricing/ (checked 28 September 2026).
Does Invio handle tax returns?
No. Invio creates GST-ready invoices and shows GST return figures to help fill your own return. You or your adviser file it.
Can I use Invio just for invoicing?
Yes. Invio focuses on quotes, invoices, payment tracking and reminders. Keep your own accounting and tax process alongside it.
What does Zoho Invoice do that Invio does not?
Up to 500 invoices a year free, against Invio's free-plan limit. Source: https://www.zoho.com/au/invoice/pricing/ (checked 28 September 2026).
Does Invio reconcile bank transactions or run payroll?
No. Invio does not provide native bank reconciliation or payroll.

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