SherpaDesk vs. Zoho Invoice

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
SherpaDesk
Score 8.3 out of 10
Mid-Size Companies (51-1,000 employees)
SherpaDesk is a help desk / ticketing platform with time tracking, invoice generation, and business intelligence capabilities.
$0
per agent
Zoho Invoice
Score 8.1 out of 10
N/A
Zoho Invoice is a cloud-based invoicing solution designed to help small businesses with invoicing, tracking expenses, and accepting online payments. Key features include project billing, time tracking, reporting, customizable templates, and a client portaI. Teams using Zoho Invoice can track estimates, convert them to invoices, and send reminders to clients to complete their outstanding payments. Additionally, users can create tasks, collect advance payments for projects, and keep…
$0
Per Organisation, Per Month
Pricing
SherpaDeskZoho Invoice
Editions & Modules
1st Tech Free
$0
per agent
Adventure Package
$39
per agent
Free
$0
Per Organisation, Per Month
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
SherpaDeskZoho Invoice
Free Trial
YesNo
Free/Freemium Version
YesYes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
YesNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeRequired
Additional Details—Zoho Invoice is a completely free product. It has no contracts, no ads, and no hidden fees
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Features
SherpaDeskZoho Invoice
Incident and problem management
Comparison of Incident and problem management features of Product A and Product B
SherpaDesk
8.5
3 Ratings
7% above category average
Zoho Invoice
-
Ratings
Organize and prioritize service tickets9.12 Ratings00 Ratings
Subscription-based notifications9.11 Ratings00 Ratings
ITSM collaboration and documentation6.82 Ratings00 Ratings
Ticket creation and submission8.93 Ratings00 Ratings
Ticket response8.93 Ratings00 Ratings
Self Help Community
Comparison of Self Help Community features of Product A and Product B
SherpaDesk
7.3
1 Ratings
6% below category average
Zoho Invoice
-
Ratings
External knowledge base5.51 Ratings00 Ratings
Internal knowledge base9.11 Ratings00 Ratings
Multi-Channel Help
Comparison of Multi-Channel Help features of Product A and Product B
SherpaDesk
9.1
2 Ratings
17% above category average
Zoho Invoice
-
Ratings
Customer portal9.12 Ratings00 Ratings
Email support9.12 Ratings00 Ratings
Help Desk CRM integration9.11 Ratings00 Ratings
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User Ratings
SherpaDeskZoho Invoice
Likelihood to Recommend
8.0
(3 ratings)
8.0
(10 ratings)
User Testimonials
SherpaDeskZoho Invoice
Likelihood to Recommend
SherpaDesk
[It's] well suited for cloud support applications as there's no installation or maintenance required.
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Zoho
Zoho Invoice streamlines invoicing, payments, and customer interactions, improving financial health and saving time, money, and energy. It ensures billing accuracy, reduces errors, and streamlines client billing by tracking goals and streamlining invoice generation. Zoho Invoice focuses on automation and invocation management to efficiently complete multiple tasks. Zoho Invoice has all the features needed for an invoicing system, but it could be better at integrating with other CRM platforms and simplifying taxation.
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Pros
SherpaDesk
  • Ticketing is very fast & easy
  • Tracking time is fast
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Zoho
  • Multiple payment platforms integrated for ease of client payment.
  • You can create different hourly rates for various tasks or individuals within an organization.
  • You can attach files to your invoices.
  • Clients get their very own log-in.
  • Ability to create credit notes.
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Cons
SherpaDesk
  • Its ability to switch between tickets, assets, etc., is a little clunky. A static menu bar would be helpful.
  • The ability to see the latest update in the ticket view.
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Zoho
  • Time tracking, though easy enough, could be simplified. Having the ability to change default settings when entering time could save a few keystrokes.
  • The ability to automatically take unbilled hours and pull into a new invoice seems to be there, but it is a bit cumbersome. It also defaults to too much detail. Having the ability to customize would be great.
  • The ability to auto-BCC yourself on all invoices sent out would be a nice feature.
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Alternatives Considered
SherpaDesk
When looking for solutions for our business, I personally looked at Aautotask. I am not the decision maker so I don't know what my boss looked at in full. Autotask seems good. It looked like it got a bit complicated and may be for very large enterprise customers. Just lots of features that we don't need.
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Zoho
Google Drive stored my invoices in one accessible location but required more time and maintenance. I didn't want to invest the time into building out sheet functions to carry over figures across sheets, so I researched invoicing options. I am already a fan of Zoho services, so it was an easy decision to try out their Invoicing site. Same login, the same level of support, free trial. No risk! I was pleased to find the solution on my first try.
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Return on Investment
SherpaDesk
  • As a single freelance consultant Sherpadesk has exceptional ROI because it's free but if my company had more support people I would definetly go with SherpaDesk again.
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Zoho
  • Zoho Invoice has created a positive impact by allowing us to successfully organize and track online payments and invoices.
  • Zoho Invoice has saved us both time and money by making our invoicing business processes automatic and effortless.
  • Zoho Invoice has created a positive return on our investment many times over. It's increased business functions to help generate more profits in shorter periods of time.
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ScreenShots

SherpaDesk Screenshots

Screenshot of Techs get instant access to what needs to be done and how they are performing against their teamScreenshot of Manage all open tickets and sort by priority on what needs to be completed firstScreenshot of Track and enter all billable and non-billable timeScreenshot of Review project progress and profitabilityScreenshot of Create flexible rate plans and compile invoices that can be sent out through QuickBooks or FreshBooks integrationsScreenshot of Update customer requests, add time and expenses remotely

Zoho Invoice Screenshots

Screenshot of 100% free invoicing software designed for small business owners & freelancers.Screenshot of Customize the look and feel of your invoices to provide a consistent and professional outlook.Screenshot of Add tasks, invite users, track the time worked for each project, and bill your clients just the way you want.Screenshot of Get real-time insights into sales, receivables, expenses, and projects with a host of built-in reports.Screenshot of Get a quick snapshot of your business health and know your monthly sales, current and overdue invoices, payments collected, your top expenses, and more.Screenshot of Create and share invoices, record payments, look up customers' details or past invoice history even if you're away from your desk.