Naqood is UAE-focused, on the FTA's software register to February 2027, and offers a free plan with paid plans from about AED 590 a year by its own figures. Its strongest card is payroll with WPS inside the accounting app. It is not on the Ministry of Finance's list of accredited e-invoicing providers, and its own comparison describes its e-invoicing path as expected by 2027.
Naqood vs WisoBooks, side by side
| Naqood | WisoBooks | |
|---|---|---|
| Entry price | Free plan; paid from about AED 590/year (vendor figure) | USD 14.99/month Starter (1 user); 14-day free trial, no free plan |
| E-invoicing cost | Vendor describes it as expected by 2027 | Included on every UAE plan: 60, 100, 500 or unlimited documents a month |
| MoF accredited e-invoicing provider | No | No; the connection to a partner accredited provider is built in and priced into the plan |
| FTA Tax Accounting Software register | Yes, version 1.72, valid to February 2027 | Not listed |
| Payroll | Yes, with WPS (vendor-stated) | Not offered; use a payroll provider |
| Inventory and warehouses | Check with the vendor for your stock needs | Costing methods, units, variants; multi-warehouse on Plus |
| Where it runs | Cloud; UAE product | Cloud, in the browser; full English and Arabic interface |
Where Naqood is stronger
- A free plan, which WisoBooks does not have.
- Payroll and WPS in the same app, by the vendor's description.
- On the FTA Tax Accounting Software register, valid to February 2027.
- Built only for the UAE, which keeps the product simple.
Where WisoBooks is stronger
- E-invoicing connected to a partner accredited provider today, included in every UAE plan, rather than on a roadmap.
- Inventory depth: costing methods, units of measure, variants and multiple warehouses.
- Saudi ZATCA phase 2 in the same product, for businesses that also trade in KSA.
- Fixed assets, projects, cost centres and a CRM pipeline.
Which one should you choose?
Choose Naqood if…
- you want to start free
- payroll and WPS in the same app matter more than anything else
- your e-invoicing deadline is July 2027 and you can wait for the vendor's connection
Choose WisoBooks if…
- you are in the AED 50 million group, with a January 2027 go-live
- you want to test real e-invoices in your own file now
- you hold stock, or trade in Saudi Arabia too
Naqood alternatives in the UAE
| Alternative | Consider it if |
|---|---|
| Wafeq | You want payroll plus an accounting vendor that is itself an accredited provider |
| Zoho Books | You want another free plan, from a large vendor |
| TallyPrime | You want payroll on desktop with an accredited provider behind it |
Switching from Naqood to WisoBooks
If you move from Naqood, keep its payroll running until a payroll provider replaces it, and post the monthly payroll journal into WisoBooks. Export contacts and the trial balance at a period end and import them as opening balances.
- Switch at the start of a VAT period, so no return is split across two systems.
- Bring across the trial balance, open invoices and bills, and stock at cost on the cut-over date; keep the old file read-only for the five-year retention period.
- Fill in every customer's and supplier's TRN and emirate before your first e-invoice; the network rejects what a PDF tolerated.
Questions people actually ask
Is Naqood really free?
Naqood offers a free plan and paid plans from about AED 590 a year, according to its own pages. Check which features, including payroll and e-invoicing, sit in which plan.
Is Naqood ready for UAE e-invoicing?
Naqood is not on the Ministry of Finance's list of accredited providers, and its own comparison describes its e-invoicing path as expected by 2027. Ask which provider will transmit and when you can test it.
What is the best Naqood alternative in the UAE?
WisoBooks if you want e-invoicing connected now and deeper inventory; Wafeq for payroll from a vendor that is an accredited provider; Zoho Books for another free plan.
Where these facts come from
Checked against the following on 7 October 2026. Rules and dates change — if you are reading this long after that date, verify before you act on it.
- Naqood — comparison and pricing
- Federal Tax Authority — Tax Accounting Software register
- Ministry of Finance — eInvoicing Accredited Service Providers
- WisoBooks — UAE plans and prices
WisoBooks is a bookkeeping and business-management tool, not an accounting, tax or legal advisor. Nothing on this page is tax advice, and tax rules change. Confirm your own obligations with the relevant authority or a qualified advisor.
