Head-to-head · Accounts Receivable Software
Zoho Invoice vs ezyCollect
Zoho Invoice leads on 1 check, ezyCollect 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 scoreZoho Invoice · 8.5/10
- Free planonly Zoho Invoice
- Free trialonly ezyCollect
- Most featuresZoho Invoice · 5 of 5
Zoho Invoice scores higher on our rubric for accounts receivable software: 8.5 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #7.
Zoho Invoice offers free plan; ezyCollect doesn't.
Zoho Invoice is the better fit for small businesses needing free invoicing. ezyCollect is the better fit for businesses needing multichannel collections and escalation.
- Zoho Invoice fits best
Small businesses needing free invoicing
- ezyCollect fits best
Businesses needing multichannel collections and escalation
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Side by side
| Feature | Zoho Invoice 8.5/10 Visit ↗ | ezyCollect 8.4/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.5 | 8.4 |
| Ranking | #6 in Accounts Receivable Software | #7 in Accounts Receivable Software |
| Best for | Small businesses needing free invoicing | Businesses needing multichannel collections and escalation |
| Pricing model | Free | Paid |
| Starting price | Free | — |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | — | 14 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Phone, Community, Docs | Email, Phone |
| Compliance | GDPR, SOC 2 | SOC 2, 2FA |
| Integrations | 6 integrations | 17 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Zoho Invoice 5/5 · ezyCollect 4/5 | ||
| Invoice tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Overdue balance reports | ✓ | ✓ |
| Payment reminders | ✓ | ✓ |
| Customer payment portal | ✓ | ✓ |
| Recurring invoices | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Invoice limit | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Payment methods | Both | Both |
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| Our verdict | Zoho Invoice is cloud-based invoicing software for small businesses, freelancers, consultants, agencies, and entrepreneurs. It covers invoice creation and customization, delivery by email, links, or PDF, online payments, recurring… Read the review → |
ezyCollect is an accounts receivable automation platform from Sidetrade for finance and collections teams. It brings invoice ageing, AR ledger reporting, customer communications, payment reminders, payment collection, credit monitoring,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Zoho Invoice — where it wins
- Free plan includes reminders, recurring invoices, and a customer portal
- Supports online payments, aging reports, and customer balances
- Available on web, desktop, mobile, and through an API
Where it doesn't
- Free plan supports up to two users
- Limited to up to three projects
- Capped at up to 500 invoices per year
ezyCollect — where it wins
- Automates email, SMS, phone, and postal payment reminders
- Supports card, bank transfer, and direct debit payments
- Connects with major accounting and ERP systems
Where it doesn't
- No free plan is available
- Pricing varies by billing period and may include setup fees
- The feature set may exceed the needs of simple AR workflows
- Zoho Invoice8.5/10 · Free plan
A capable free invoicing tool with payments, reminders, portals, and receivables reports.
Visit Zoho InvoiceFull verdict → - ezyCollect8.4/10 · 14-day trial
A broad AR platform for collections, payments, credit monitoring, and escalation.
Visit ezyCollectFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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