VelBooks vs Zoho Inventory: An Honest Comparison
Looking for a Zoho Inventory alternative? Here is a fair, sourced comparison of features, devices and published prices, including where Zoho Inventory is the better choice.
Last updated: 3 October 2026
The short answer
Choose Zoho Inventory if…
you run multi-warehouse or multichannel e-commerce operations and need advanced order workflows.
Choose VelBooks if…
you run a shop or trading business and want billing, stock, GST and an online store together at a low monthly price.
VelBooks vs Zoho Inventory: side by side
| VelBooks | Zoho Inventory | |
|---|---|---|
| Published price | Basic ₹299/mo (≈ ₹3,588/yr) / Gold ₹499/mo (≈ ₹5,988/yr) / Elite ₹799/mo (≈ ₹9,588/yr) + GST; introductory | The pricing page served to us showed US dollars: Free (50 orders/mo, 1 user), Standard $29, Premium $79, Plus $129 (online store builder, WhatsApp commerce), Enterprise $249 per organisation per month, billed annually. Visitors in India may see INR prices; check their page. |
| Type | Web-based (SaaS), runs in the browser | Cloud inventory and order management |
| Devices | Desktop, laptop, tablet and mobile via browser; VelBooks POS add-on on Android | Web and mobile apps |
| Offline use | Web app needs internet; VelBooks POS add-on works offline | See their site |
| GST billing | Yes | Yes (Indian edition) |
| Inventory & barcode | Yes | Yes; barcode generation from the Premium plan |
| GSTR filing & return management | Yes | See their site (Zoho Books handles accounting and GST filing) |
| Accounting | Financial accounts management | Via Zoho Books (separate product) |
| Order management | Yes | Yes, a core strength (orders, backorders, dropshipping) |
| Online store | Included in all plans | Online store builder in the Plus plan |
| Languages | Supports all languages | See their site |
| Trial / free plan | Free 30-day trial of the full app | Free plan (50 orders/month) and 14-day trial |
Zoho Inventory information is as of Oct 2026; please check their site. Sources: Zoho Inventory pricing page. Prices exclude GST unless stated. Where we write "see their site", we could not confirm the detail from public pages. If anything here is out of date, email admin@finacc.in and we will correct it.
Where Zoho Inventory is stronger
- Deep order and warehouse management: multiple locations, bins, backorders, dropshipping, batch and serial tracking
- Integrations with marketplaces, shipping and the wider Zoho suite
- A free plan for very small order volumes
Where VelBooks may fit better
- Billing at the counter, inventory with barcode, GSTR filing and accounts in one app, without combining separate products
- The online store is in every plan, not only a higher tier
- Rupee pricing from ₹299/month + GST
- Supports all languages
Switching from Zoho Inventory to VelBooks
- Sign up at app.velbooks.com and start the free 30-day trial.
- Set up your business profile and invoice details.
- Export your item and customer lists from Zoho Inventory (most software can export to Excel) and add them to VelBooks. Ask us for help.
- Enter opening stock and opening balances as on your switch date.
- Bill in VelBooks for a few days while you still have access to your old data, then switch fully.
Tip: switch at the start of a month or quarter so your GST returns are easy to reconcile.
Frequently asked questions
Is VelBooks a good Zoho Inventory alternative?
It depends on how you work. VelBooks suits businesses that want GST billing, inventory with barcode, GSTR filing, accounts, orders and an online store in one browser-based app. Choose Zoho Inventory if you run multi-warehouse or multichannel e-commerce operations and need advanced order workflows.
Is VelBooks cheaper than Zoho Inventory?
VelBooks costs ₹299, ₹499, ₹799 per month + GST (introductory). Zoho Inventory's published prices (as of Oct 2026) are summarised above; compare the plan that matches your needs, and check Zoho Inventory's site for current prices.
Does VelBooks work offline?
The VelBooks web app is browser-based and needs an internet connection. The VelBooks POS add-on for counter billing works offline and syncs bills when the connection returns.
Can I try VelBooks before switching?
Yes. Sign up at app.velbooks.com for a free 30-day trial of the full app.
Run billing, stock and your online store from one app
Sign up at app.velbooks.com and use the full app free for 30 days. Questions first? Call or WhatsApp us.
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