Zoho Books Alternative
Chaser vs Zoho Books
Zoho Books does accounting. Chaser gets you paid.
Zoho Books is a full accounting suite starting at $15/mo. It's designed for US-focused small businesses. Chaser is built specifically for EU freelancers who need automated invoice chasing — not a full accounting system.
| Feature | Zoho Books | Chaser |
|---|---|---|
| Automated invoice follow-up | Manual reminders only | Fully automated 4-stage |
| Escalation stages | 1 reminder level | 4 stages (day 3 / 7 / 14 / 30) |
| EU/NL tax handling | Limited EU VAT support | Built for EU/NL freelancers |
| iDEAL payment support | No | Yes |
| UBL XML export | No | Yes |
| Price | $15/mo (US-focused) | Free–€20/mo |
| Learning curve | High (full accounting suite) | Low (focused tool) |
| Best for | Businesses needing full accounting | Freelancers who need to get paid faster |
Why freelancers choose Chaser over Zoho Books
- ✓ Automated 4-stage escalation — Zoho Books has none
- ✓ Built for EU/NL freelancers with iDEAL and UBL support
- ✓ No accounting complexity — just invoice and get paid
- ✓ Free for up to 3 invoices — no credit card required
Get paid faster than Zoho Books ever could
Automated 4-stage invoice follow-up. Free for 3 invoices.
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