Tichkuly CRM vs Zoho Invoice

Zoho Invoice is Zoho's free invoicing app, with Zoho Books as the paid accounting product. Tichkuly CRM is built for small UAE service businesses that run from the phone and want customers, jobs and invoices in one place.

FeatureTichkuly CRMZoho Invoice
Free planYesYes, with a yearly usage limit
Invoice limit on the free planNo limitYearly limit set by Zoho
Send invoices by WhatsAppYes, one tapManual share through WhatsApp Web
English and Arabic on the same invoiceYes, side by sideYou translate the template labels yourself
Jobs and scheduling for your teamYes, built inSeparate product (Zoho FSM)
Service reminders (next AC service, etc.)YesNot listed on their site
Recurring invoicesYesYes
Expenses and receipt scanningYes, with AIYes
Full accounting and VAT returnsNoZoho Books, from AED 60 a month billed yearly
UAE e-invoicing (accredited provider)Planned before it becomes mandatoryZoho Books Professional and above

Choose Tichkuly CRM if…

  • You want quotations, invoices, customers, jobs and reminders in one simple app.
  • You send everything by WhatsApp and want Arabic and English on the same invoice without setup.
  • You do not want an invoice limit on the free plan.

Choose Zoho Invoice if…

  • You already use other Zoho apps and want everything in one Zoho account.
  • You plan to move to full accounting with Zoho Books.
  • You need accredited UAE e-invoicing today and can pay for Zoho Books Professional.

Zoho Invoice details are from its public pages, checked in October 2026. Prices and features change, so please check before you decide: Zoho Invoice UAE, Zoho Invoice free plan limits, Zoho Books UAE pricing, Zoho Invoice: send by WhatsApp. Zoho Invoice is a trademark of its owner; Tichkuly CRM is not connected to it.

Questions

Is Zoho Invoice free in the UAE?

Yes, Zoho Invoice has a free plan, with an invoice limit that Zoho sets each year. Tichkuly CRM's invoices and quotations are free with no limit.

Which is easier for a small service business?

Tichkuly CRM keeps customers, quotations, invoices, jobs and service reminders in one phone-first app, with WhatsApp sending in one tap. Zoho spreads these across Zoho Invoice, Zoho Books and Zoho FSM.

Can I import my customers from Zoho?

Yes. Export your contacts from Zoho to Excel or CSV and import them into Tichkuly CRM.

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