Ledvana vs Zoho Books
Zoho Books is a subscription: $20 to $275 a month, every month. Ledvana Pro is $129.99 once and you keep it for life. It runs on your Windows PC, works offline, and includes payroll, multi-currency, inventory and IFRS tools.
Windows 10 (1809) or later, 64-bit. Free 30-day trial of every feature.
3-year cost, side by side
$1,800 Zoho Books Professional, 36 months at list price
$129.99 Ledvana Pro, once
That is about $1,670 kept in your business over three years, before add-ons.
What you pay for Zoho Books vs Ledvana
| Plan | List price | 1 year | 3 years | What it includes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | $20/month | $240 | $720 | 3 users; $15/month if billed yearly |
| Professional | $50/month | $600 | $1,800 | 5 users; adds multi-currency, purchase orders and stock tracking; $40/month yearly |
| Premium | $70/month | $840 | $2,520 | 10 users; adds budgeting; $60/month yearly |
| Elite | $150/month | $1,800 | $5,400 | 10 users; advanced inventory; $120/month yearly |
| Ultimate | $275/month | $3,300 | $9,900 | 15 users; $240/month yearly |
| Ledvana Pro | $129.99 once | $129.99 | $129.99 | Pay once, keep for life. Payroll, multi-currency, inventory and IFRS modules included |
Zoho Books prices: US list prices from Zoho Books's pricing page, checked 19 October 2026, before tax and add-ons. Prices change; check the vendor page. Ledvana price from the Microsoft Store listing.
- Zoho Books also has a free plan for businesses with revenue under $50,000 a year (1 user plus 1 accountant, 1,000 invoices a year).
- Extra users cost $3 a month each.
- Payroll and other Zoho apps are separate.
What $129.99 gets you
Taken from the Ledvana Microsoft Store listing and product page. Compare it with the Zoho Books plan you would need.
| Price | $129.99 one-time on the Microsoft Store (local price shown in your country, for example Rs 11,299 in Pakistan). Optional Support add-on $49.99 a year. |
|---|---|
| Free trial | Every feature free for 30 days |
| Where your data lives | On your own Windows PC; works offline. Optional Ledvana Cloud to share books across PCs |
| If you stop paying | Nothing to stop: you buy once and keep Ledvana for life |
| Payroll | Included in Pro |
| Multi-currency and FX revaluation | Included |
| Inventory, fixed assets, purchase orders | Included |
| IFRS 9 credit losses, IFRS 16 leases, loans at amortised cost | Included in Pro |
| Multi-company and consolidation | Included in Pro |
| Approvals and audit trail | Maker-checker approvals, roles, 2FA, audit trail |
| AI assistant | Ask Ledvana drafts journal entries for you to check |
When Zoho Books may suit you better
We want you on the right tool. Zoho Books may be the better choice if:
- You need to work from a browser or a phone, not only a Windows PC
- You already use other Zoho apps and want them connected
- Your business qualifies for Zoho's free plan and you only need basic invoicing
Ledvana is a Windows desktop app. It has no browser or phone version.
When Ledvana is the better deal
- You are tired of paying every month for your books
- You want your financial data on your own PC, working offline
- You need payroll, multi-currency, inventory and fixed assets without extra add-ons
- You report under IFRS and want IFRS 9, IFRS 16 and consolidation built in
- You want to try everything free for 30 days before paying anything
Moving in? Watch the migration tutorial. Every report exports to Excel.
Questions
Is Ledvana cheaper than Zoho Books?
Ledvana Pro is a one-time $129.99 on the Microsoft Store. Zoho Books plans cost $20 to $275 a month at US list prices checked 19 October 2026, so after 36 months the Professional plan comes to $1,800.
Is Ledvana a subscription?
No. The Microsoft Store listing says: try every feature free for 30 days, then buy once and keep Ledvana for life. The yearly Support add-on is optional.
Does Ledvana work offline?
Yes. Your books are stored on your Windows PC. Internet is only used for optional features such as exchange rates, the AI assistant and Ledvana Cloud.
Can I move from Zoho Books to Ledvana?
Yes. The migration tutorial on the Ledvana page shows how to bring your books in from spreadsheets or another system.
Is there a free version?
Yes. Ledvana Essentials is free for one company and up to two users.