vCita vs. Zoho Invoice

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
vCita
Score 9.7 out of 10
N/A
vCita is a marketing-focused CRM for service providers. According to the vendor, the product helps service providers move clients through every stage of the sales cycle: from the first point of contact to closing, upselling and follow-up. vCita is a lightweight CRM with the following features: - Manage appointments, payments, and clients - Access info & respond to clients on the go with a mobile app - Invite clients to…
$29
per month
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
vCitaZoho Invoice
Editions & Modules
Essentials
$29
per month
Business
$59
per month
Platinum
$99
per month
Free
$0
Per Organisation, Per Month
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
vCitaZoho Invoice
Free Trial
YesNo
Free/Freemium Version
YesYes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
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
vCitaZoho Invoice
Sales Force Automation
Comparison of Sales Force Automation features of Product A and Product B
vCita
8.8
5 Ratings
14% above category average
Zoho Invoice
-
Ratings
Customer data management / contact management9.55 Ratings00 Ratings
Workflow management8.04 Ratings00 Ratings
Marketing Automation
Comparison of Marketing Automation features of Product A and Product B
vCita
7.0
3 Ratings
8% below category average
Zoho Invoice
-
Ratings
Email marketing7.03 Ratings00 Ratings
CRM Project Management
Comparison of CRM Project Management features of Product A and Product B
vCita
8.0
5 Ratings
5% above category average
Zoho Invoice
-
Ratings
Billing and invoicing management9.05 Ratings00 Ratings
Reporting7.03 Ratings00 Ratings
Customization
Comparison of Customization features of Product A and Product B
vCita
6.8
7 Ratings
11% below category average
Zoho Invoice
-
Ratings
Custom fields6.67 Ratings00 Ratings
API for custom integration7.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Platform
Comparison of Platform features of Product A and Product B
vCita
8.6
7 Ratings
14% above category average
Zoho Invoice
-
Ratings
Mobile access8.67 Ratings00 Ratings
Security
Comparison of Security features of Product A and Product B
vCita
9.7
6 Ratings
15% above category average
Zoho Invoice
-
Ratings
Role-based user permissions9.76 Ratings00 Ratings
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User Ratings
vCitaZoho Invoice
Likelihood to Recommend
9.7
(10 ratings)
8.0
(10 ratings)
Usability
9.5
(4 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
8.5
(4 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
vCitaZoho Invoice
Likelihood to Recommend
vcita
It makes client communication extremely easy - we can message and schedule online appointments. Clients really like those options. We also like the online payment portal. That way clients can pay at their convenience, and we don't end up with credit card information that requires PCI compliance. It also helps with payments. It would also help with invoicing, but unfortunately, there are only 3 linked payment options (Square, Stripe, and PayPal). If you don't use one of those payment processors, you cannot link to billing.
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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
vcita
  • Great for online appointment bookings.
  • Good for taking payments.
  • Good for onboarding new clients.
  • Integrates with your website.
  • Integrates with Facebook Pages.
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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
vcita
  • Payment collection: We want to have an option to allow clients to choose the amount they wish to pay.
  • Improved ease of use with forms.
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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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Usability
vcita
Overall - easy to use. There are some missing features (like fillable pdf forms), and it also requires using certain credit card processors to link billing (otherwise it doesn't work).
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Zoho
No answers on this topic
Support Rating
vcita
I do miss the days when I could easily call up a rep and talk to them about any issues I had with the service. But I still do hear back from the customer service rep during the week within 24 hours.
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Zoho
No answers on this topic
Alternatives Considered
vcita
I liked vCita a lot more for my home services company mainly because it handled scheduling through the software which was terrific.
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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
vcita
  • I have no clue
  • I'm assuming that we would not have people making appointments with us if we didn't have this service
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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

vCita Screenshots

Screenshot of Exclusively designed for service providers & service-based businessesScreenshot of The only marketing-driven CRM for small businesses

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.