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TruckingOffice vs Zoho Books
Both stand on trucking accounting. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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TruckingOffice brings TMS and ELD functions together, with plan options for different truck counts and workflows. Review the plan details and any paid routing add-on to see which costs apply to your operation.
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Zoho Books covers core accounting alongside inventory, mobile apps, and accountant access. The free plan has revenue and usage limits, while Standard is listed at $15 a month with annual billing.
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| TruckingOffice | Zoho Books | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | Yes |
| Open source | No | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Web | Android, iPhone |
| Lowest paid plan | ELD Annual Best Deal: $240 a year | Standard: $15 a month |
| Plans published | 9 | 6 |
| Maker | Not published | Zoho Books |
| Website | truckingoffice.com | zoho.com |
| On trucking accounting | #6 of 21 | #2 of 21 |
TruckingOffice: what it does well
- TMS tracks invoice payment status and overdue invoices.
- IFTA reporting covers miles and fuel gallons by state.
- Pro plans include load planning and driver settlements.
- ELD app supports logs and roadside inspection reports.
- The maker advertises free support.
What to know first
- There is no free plan; a 30-day trial is available.
- TMS plans vary in price by truck count and workflow.
- PC*MILER premium routing and mileage cost extra.
Zoho Books: what it does well
- Handles invoices, banking, expenses, and online payments
- Inventory tools include stock tracking and reorder alerts
- Foreign transactions receive real-time exchange rates
- Changes sync across devices with cloud backup
- Subscriptions can be canceled without a contract commitment
What to know first
- Free plan requires annual revenue at or below $50K
- Free plan includes only one user and one accountant
- Free plan allows five scheduled reports
- Support channels vary by plan
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