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Fathom vs Zoho Books: pricing compared

Plans, list prices and what a team of 5, 10 or 25 pays on each, from Surba's catalog of Finance tools. Updated for 2026.

At a glance

Side by side

Fathom starts at $67/mo (Portfolio) and Zoho Books at $20/mo (Standard). For 10 people that's $67 vs $20 a month: Zoho Books is $47 a month (70%) cheaper than Fathom on list price.

Fathom

Finance

From$67/mo

10 people: $67 a month · $804 a year

  • No free plan
  • No yearly discount listed
  • No startup credits listed
  • 2 plans · priced per plan

Zoho Books

Cheaper for 10 people

From$20/mo

10 people: $20 a month · $240 a year

  • Free plan
  • Up to 25% off yearly
  • No startup credits listed
  • 6 plans · priced per plan

Plans

Fathom and Zoho Books plans

Every plan with a public price, in US dollars.

Fathom

  • Portfolio

    Whole client base dashboard · 100 companies · 36 months history

    $67/mo

  • Pro

    25 companies included · Branded management reports · Three-way cash flow forecasting

    $450/mo

USD, ex. sales tax, billed monthly with no minimum term. Pro adds $17 per extra company. Enterprise (51+ companies) custom quote. 14-day free trial.

Prices from Fathom's pricing page, checked 26 Oct 2026.

Zoho Books

  • Free

    Invoices, quotes & expenses · Online payments · 50+ reports

    Free

  • Standard

    Progress invoicing · Sales tax tracking · Bank feeds

    $20/mo

  • Professional

    Sales & purchase orders · Inventory tracking · Multi-currency

    $50/mo

  • Premium

    Revenue recognition · Fixed assets · Cash flow forecasting

    $70/mo

  • Elite

    Advanced inventory · Warehouses · Serial number tracking

    $150/mo

  • Ultimate

    Advanced analytics · Pre-built visualizations · KPI tracking

    $275/mo

US pricing per organization. Annual per month: Standard $15, Professional $40, Premium $60, Elite $120, Ultimate $240.

Prices from Zoho Books's pricing page, checked 26 Oct 2026.

Team cost

What each costs your team

Entry paid plans, per month and per year at list price.

Fathom and Zoho Books cost by team size
TeamFathom (Portfolio)Zoho Books (Standard)Difference
5 people$67$804/yr$20$240/yrZoho Books $47 less a month
10 people$67$804/yr$20$240/yrZoho Books $47 less a month
25 people$67$804/yr$20$240/yrZoho Books $47 less a month

Fathom is priced per plan. Zoho Books is priced per plan. Per-user prices are multiplied by the team; per-plan prices aren't. Before tax; yearly discounts not applied.

FAQ

Fathom vs Zoho Books: questions

Which is cheaper, Fathom or Zoho Books?

Fathom starts at $67/mo (Portfolio) and Zoho Books at $20/mo (Standard). For 10 people that's $67 vs $20 a month: Zoho Books is $47 a month (70%) cheaper than Fathom on list price. Compare features too: the cheaper plan isn't always the closer match.

Do Fathom and Zoho Books have free plans?

Fathom has no free plan in Surba's catalog. Zoho Books has a free plan (Free).

Are Fathom and Zoho Books cheaper if you pay yearly?

Zoho Books lists up to 25% off yearly billing. Surba's catalog lists no yearly discount for Fathom.

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