// troubleshooting guide · zoho books
Zoho Books Free Plan Limits ($50K Revenue)
- Status
- Workaround available
- platforms:
- Web, iOS, Android
- updated:
- November 15, 2026
- reports:
- 3
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RUNBOOK · zoho-books/free-plan-limits3 FIXES
// quick answer
Zoho Books Free is only available while financial-year revenue stays at or under $50K, with 1 user plus an accountant, 1,000 invoices a year and no bank feeds. Past those limits you need Standard ($15/month annual) or a free tool without a revenue cap.
Most likely fix: Check what you actually need
How to fix it
// try these in order, the most common fix is first
FIX 1Check what you actually need
- 01Compare your revenue, invoice count and users against the free limits on the pricing page
Did this fix it?FIX 2Upgrade to Standard
- 01Settings > Manage Subscription > Change Plan
- 02Choose Standard ($15/month billed annually, $20 monthly) for bank feeds, sales tax and 3 users
Did this fix it?FIX 3Or move to a free tool with no revenue cap
- 01Export your data from Zoho Books
- 02Consider Wave if you only need basic bookkeeping
Did this fix it?
Symptoms
Prompt to upgrade, cannot connect bank feeds, cannot add another user, invoice limit reached.
Why it happens
- C-01Annual revenue above $50K
- C-02More than 1,000 invoices or bills a year
- C-03Needing bank feeds, sales tax or a second user
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