Head-to-head · Retail Accounting Software
AmisiERP vs Zoho ERP
AmisiERP leads on 1 check, Zoho ERP on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreAmisiERP · 9.4/10
- Free planonly AmisiERP
- Free trialboth
- Most featuresAmisiERP · 5 of 5
AmisiERP scores higher on our rubric for retail accounting software: 9.4 against 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #4.
AmisiERP offers free plan; Zoho ERP doesn't.
AmisiERP is the better fit for kenyan retailers wanting broad accounting and POS. Zoho ERP is the better fit for growing businesses needing broad ERP coverage.
- AmisiERP fits best
Kenyan retailers wanting broad accounting and POS
- Zoho ERP fits best
Growing businesses needing broad ERP coverage
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Side by side
| Feature | AmisiERP 9.4/10 Visit ↗ | Zoho ERP 8.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.4 | 8.9 |
| Ranking | #1 in Retail Accounting Software | #4 in Retail Accounting Software |
| Best for | Kenyan retailers wanting broad accounting and POS | Growing businesses needing broad ERP coverage |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | 2,500 KES/mo | ₹999/user/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | 14 days | 14 days |
| Free trial length | 14 days · no card needed | 14 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web | Web, Windows, Android |
| Support | Email, Docs, Community | Email, Phone, Community, Docs |
| Compliance | ISO 27001 | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, 2FA |
| Integrations | 3 integrations | 7 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features AmisiERP 5/5 · Zoho ERP 1/5 | ||
| Inventory management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Purchase orders | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Multi-location | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Consolidated reporting | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Barcode inventory | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Retail POS support | Native | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | AmisiERP is a Kenya-focused ERP for retailers and other businesses that need accounting, inventory, compliance, point of sale, and business reporting in one platform. Its retail capabilities cover double-entry accounting with audit trails,… Read the review → |
Zoho ERP is a cloud enterprise resource planning platform for businesses in India, combining financial management with sales, purchasing, inventory, warehouse operations, manufacturing, payroll, billing, retail operations, travel and… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
AmisiERP — where it wins
- Offline-first POS with barcode catalogs and multi-warehouse stock tracking
- eTIMS, M-Pesa reconciliation, payroll, and bank feeds in one platform
- Multi-store management with consolidated reporting and audit trails
Where it doesn't
- Free plan is limited to 1 user, 100 products, and 20 transactions per day
- Advanced capabilities begin at KES 6,900 per month on Professional
- The platform was founded in 2023, so maturity may be a consideration
Zoho ERP — where it wins
- Combines accounting, inventory, purchasing, warehouse, and manufacturing features
- Supports multi-company consolidation, intercompany transactions, and eliminations
- Offers REST API, web access, mobile access, and third-party integrations
Where it doesn't
- No free plan; the free trial lasts 14 days
- Pricing is charged per user per month
- Its broad ERP scope may exceed the needs of accounting-only retailers
- AmisiERP9.4/10 · Free plan · paid from 2,500 KES KES/mo · 14-day trial
A broad Kenyan retail ERP with offline POS, compliance tools, and multi-store accounting.
Visit AmisiERPFull verdict → - Zoho ERP8.9/10 · 14-day trial
Broad cloud ERP coverage for growing businesses that need accounting and operations in one system.
Visit Zoho ERPFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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