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Tripletex vs Zoho Books

Tripletex logo

Tripletex

Accounting

Norwegian cloud accounting and ERP system for bookkeeping, invoicing and payroll

From
Free
Rated
-
Zoho Books logo

Zoho Books

Accounting

Simple, smart accounting software for growing businesses

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Tripletex pricing only in Norwegian Krone, limited for international customers; Zoho Books payroll only available in Texas and California, limiting US usefulness
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Tripletex and Zoho Books actually diverge.

Attributes where Tripletex and Zoho Books differ
AttributeTripletexZoho Books
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
PlatformsWebWeb, iOS, Android
FoundedUnknown1996

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Accounting).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Tripletex

Nothing recorded that Zoho Books does not also cover.

Only in Zoho Books

  • Invoicing
  • Expense tracking
  • Bank reconciliation
  • Financial reports
  • Tax compliance
  • Zoho CRM
  • PayPal
  • Stripe

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Tripletex

  • Small business accountingnot Zoho Books
  • Invoice managementnot Zoho Books
  • Payroll processingnot Zoho Books
  • Project trackingnot Zoho Books

Zoho Books

  • Invoicingnot Tripletex
  • Expense managementnot Tripletex
  • Tax preparationnot Tripletex

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Tripletex

  • Pricing only in Norwegian Krone, limited for international customers
  • Mobile app features not fully detailed

Zoho Books

  • Payroll only available in Texas and California, limiting US usefulness
  • Limited access to historical financial data compared to competitors
  • Customer support is slow with long response times and frustrating workarounds
  • Fewer integrations than QuickBooks Online and Xero
  • User limit restrictions (1-15 depending on plan) compared to Xero's unlimited users
  • Occasional inaccuracies in automatic exchange rate updates for international transactions

Pricing, plan by plan

Tripletex

Free
  • Basis$199/month
    • Invoice (Faktura)
    • Accounting (Regnskap)
    • Mobile app
  • Smart$299/month
    • Everything in Basis
    • Smart automation
    • Optional: payroll, travel, integrations
  • Pro$479/month
    • Everything in Smart
    • Integrations included
    • Payroll, travel, hours tracking
  • Komplett$649/month
    • Everything in Pro
    • Project management
    • Project budgeting

Zoho Books

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 1 user + accountant
    • Unlimited invoices
  • Standard$20/month
    • 3 users
    • Core accounting
  • Professional$60/month
    • 5 users
    • Advanced reporting
  • Premium$120/month
    • 10 users
    • Inventory management

Which should you pick?

Choose Tripletex if

  • You want to start without paying.

Choose Zoho Books if

  • You need invoicing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want expense tracking.

Questions people ask

Is Tripletex or Zoho Books better?
Neither clearly leads. Tripletex starts at Free and Zoho Books at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Tripletex or Zoho Books?
Tripletex starts at Free and Zoho Books at Free.
Does Tripletex or Zoho Books run on more platforms?
Tripletex runs on Web. Zoho Books runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Tripletex for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Tripletex best used for?
Tripletex is most often used for small business accounting, invoice management, payroll processing, project tracking. Of those, small business accounting and invoice management are not what Zoho Books is typically brought in for.
What can Tripletex do that Zoho Books cannot?
Zoho Books covers Invoicing, Expense tracking, Bank reconciliation, Financial reports.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Tripletex: Does Tripletex offer a free trial?

Yes. Tripletex offers a 14-day free trial with no payment details required. Additionally, new companies starting an AS (limited company) through Tripletex get 30 days of free access.

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Zoho Books: Does Zoho Books support payroll?

Zoho Books offers limited payroll integration available only in Texas and California currently. Outside these states, users must use separate payroll software.

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Tripletex: Can you upgrade or downgrade Tripletex plans?

Yes. According to the pricing page, 'upgrade or downgrade when needs change.' All plans are modular, and you only pay for features you use.

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Zoho Books: How many users can access one account?

User limits vary by plan: Free tier (1 user + accountant), Standard (3 users), Professional (5 users), Premium (10 users), Elite (15 users). Each business requires separate subscription.

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Tripletex: Is support included in Tripletex plans?

Yes. Free support (Gratis support) is included in all plans. Premium support levels are available on higher tiers.

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Zoho Books: What integrations does Zoho Books support?

Zoho Books integrates with Shopify, WooCommerce, Razorpay, PayPal, Stripe, Salesforce, Google Sheets, and 500+ apps via Zapier. It integrates with other Zoho products like Zoho Inventory and Zoho Projects.

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