ZipBooks
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| Developer(s) | ZipBooks |
|---|---|
| Initial release | June 2015 |
| Stable release | 2017
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| Preview release | 2017
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| Operating system | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Platform | Web, iOS |
| Available in | English |
| Type | Accounting software |
| License | Proprietary |
| Website | zipbooks |
ZipBooks is a free online accounting software company based in American Fork, Utah. The cloud-based software is an accounting and bookkeeping tool that helps business owners process credit cards, track finances, and send invoices, among other features.[1]
History
[edit]ZipBooks was founded by Tim Chaves in June 2015, backed by venture capital firm Peak Ventures.[2] The company secured an additional $2 million of funding in July 2016,[3] and in 2017 it was awarded a $100,000 economic grant by the Utah Governor's Office of Economic Development Technology Commercialization and Innovation Program.[4][5]
Products
[edit]ZipBooks' core modules are invoicing,[6] transactions,[7] bills, reporting, time tracking, contacts, and payroll. Accrual accounting was added in 2017.[8]
The application is available on G Suite, iOS, Slack, and as a web application.[9][10][11][12]
Reception
[edit]Computerworld compared ZipBooks favorably with other accounting software.[6] PC Magazine praised its user experience, but stated it lacked "a lot of features that competing sites offer".[13]
See also
[edit]- Comparison of accounting software
- Double-entry bookkeeping system
- Software as a service
- Time tracking software
- Web application
References
[edit]- ^ Slopes, Silicon (2016-07-21). "Zipbooks helps businesses manage money with new accounting software". Silicon Slopes. Retrieved 2022-11-04.
- ^ FinSMEs (2016-07-20). "Accounting Software Startup ZipBooks Raises $2m in Seed Funding". FinSMEs. Retrieved 2021-07-26.
- ^ Gage, Deborah (July 15, 2016). "Zipbooks Draws $2M to Turn Accounting Software on Its Head". www.wsj.com. Dow Jones & Company, Inc. Retrieved November 6, 2017.
- ^ "Sorenson Advertising rebrands, Free tax filing help, Uintah County office earns SAMY award, ZipBooks earns grant". www.heraldextra.com. Herald Communications. Jan 31, 2017. Retrieved November 6, 2017.
- ^ "2017-TCIP-Recipients-PDF-1.pdf" (PDF). business.utah.gov. Governor's Office of Economic Development, State of Utah. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2017-02-16. Retrieved November 6, 2017.
- ^ a b Kepes, Ben (May 6, 2016). "ZipBooks wants to shake up the accounting software market by helping customers collect cash". www.computerworld.com. IDG Communications, Inc. Retrieved November 6, 2017.
- ^ Arrowsmith, Ranica (July 21, 2017). "ZipBooks adds features to accounting app". www.accountingtoday.com. SourceMedia. Retrieved November 6, 2017.
- ^ Fineberg, Seth (March 31, 2017). "App Watch on Intuit, ZipBooks and Zoho Books". www.accountingweb.com. Sift Media. Retrieved November 6, 2017.
- ^ "ZipBooks - G Suite Marketplace". G Suite Marketplace. Retrieved 13 November 2017.
- ^ "Free Accounting Software by ZipBooks - Chrome Web Store". Chrome Web Store. Retrieved 13 November 2017.
- ^ "ZipBooks Accounting & Invoices on the App Store". iTunes App Store. Apple. Retrieved 13 November 2017.
- ^ "ZipBooks - Slack App Directory". Slack App Directory. Retrieved 13 November 2017.
- ^ "ZipBooks Review & Rating". pcmag.com. Ziff Davis, LLC. PCMag Digital Group. August 3, 2017. Retrieved November 6, 2017.
