Zuora Overview

Zuora offers industry-leading subscription and monetization solutions. Businesses benefit from tailored models, including subscriptions, consumption, or hybrid approaches.

Use Cases

Customers recommend Subscription Management, Sales Document Management, Billing And Invoice Management, as the business use cases that they have been most satisfied with while using Zuora.

Other use cases:

  • Engagement Management
  • Workflow Management
  • Products & Pricelist Management
  • Communication Management
  • Revenue Cycle Management
  • Helpdesk Management
  • Lifetime Value Management
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Business Priorities

Enhance Customer Relationships and Increase Sales & Revenue are the most popular business priorities that customers and associates have achieved using Zuora.

Other priorities:

  • Acquire Customers
  • Enter New Markets Internationally Or Locally
  • Scale Best Practices
  • Grow Market Share
  • Launch New Products
  • Establish Thought Leadership
  • Improve Stakeholder Relations
  • Improve Consistency
  • Improve ROI
  • Improve Digital And Social Presence
  • Increase Customer Life Time Value
  • Build Brand Awareness
  • Improve Efficiency
  • Improve Internal Communications
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Zuora Use-Cases and Business Priorities: Customer Satisfaction Data

Zuora's features include Recording, Calculator, Dashboard, etc. and Zuora support capabilities include Phone Support, Chat Support, Email Support, etc. also Zuora analytics capabilities include Analytics, and Custom Reports.

Reviews

"Our relationship with Zuora is important to us because Zuora is helping us transition from a lot of manual-based subscriptions to fully automating that process." - Tom Bucklar

Peer review evidence (same sources as the product rating summary)

"...Subscription Management - Tracking subscription versions, amendmentsSubscription Billing - Providing pro-rated billing, detailed or rolled up billing depending on requirementsSubscription Product Mapping - Several options for tiered and volume pricing as well as usage modelling within the system that align to most use cases...." Peer review by Matthew Robinson, Principal Solution Architect, CloudStarter Labs
"...It s a seamless, end to end experience for customers, and it s easy for our sales, contracts, and billing teams...." Peer review by Barrie Effron, VP of Business Analytics and PMO, eMoney Advisor
"...Zuora is used mainly by our finance and accounting departments to manage invoicing and our product catalog...." Peer review by Verified User, Director in Finance and Accounting, Computer Software

Zuora, Chargebee Subscription Management, Mews, ChargeOver, Workiva, etc., all belong to a category of solutions that help Revenue Management. Each of them excels in different abilities. Therefore, determining the best platform for your business will depend on your specific needs and requirements.

Popular Business Setting

for Zuora

Top Industries

  • Computer Software
  • Information Technology and Services
  • Internet

Popular in

  • Mid Market
  • Enterprise
  • Small Business

Zuora is popular in Computer Software, Information Technology And Services, and Internet and is widely used by Mid Market, Enterprise, and Small Business.

Zuora Customer wins, Customer success stories, Case studies

Why is Zuora the best choice for Subscription Management?

How can Zuora enhance your Sales Document Management process?

How does Zuora facilitate Billing And Invoice Management?

How can Zuora optimize your Engagement Management Workflow?

Why is Zuora the best choice for Workflow Management?

10 buyers and buying teams have used Cuspera to assess how well Zuora solved their Revenue Management needs. Cuspera uses 4133 insights from these buyers along with peer reviews, customer case studies, testimonials, expert blogs and vendor provided installation data to help you assess the fit for your specific Revenue Management needs.

CUSTOMERS TESTIMONIALS
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Tom Bucklar

Director of IOT & Channel Solutions

Caterpillar

Our relationship with Zuora is important to us because Zuora is helping us transition from a lot of manual-based subscriptions to fully automating that process. Testimonial By Tom Bucklar
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Kelly Steckelberg

CFO

Zoom

Zoom has experienced triple-digit YoY revenue growth over the past several years. We needed a solution that could help us scale our entire business operations and deliver a personalized experience to our valued customers. Zuora has proven to be a trusted partner and a true system of record for our ...subscription-based business.

Testimonial By Kelly Steckelberg
Zuora testimonial

Rahma Samow

Head of Digital Health Global

Siemens Healthineers

With Zuora running in the background, we are well-equipped to deliver sustainable value to our customers, based on dynamically evolving offerings that fit the healthcare industry & care providers’ demands. Testimonial By Rahma Samow
CUSTOMERS TESTIMONIALS
Zuora testimonial

Tom Bucklar

Director of IOT & Channel Solutions

Caterpillar

Our relationship with Zuora is important to us because Zuora is helping us transition from a lot of manual-based subscriptions to fully automating that process. Testimonial By Tom Bucklar
Zuora testimonial

Kelly Steckelberg

CFO

Zoom

Zoom has experienced triple-digit YoY revenue growth over the past several years. We needed a solution that could help us scale our entire business operations and deliver a personalized experience to our valued customers. Zuora has proven to be a trusted partner and a true system of record for our ...subscription-based business.

Testimonial By Kelly Steckelberg
Zuora testimonial

Rahma Samow

Head of Digital Health Global

Siemens Healthineers

With Zuora running in the background, we are well-equipped to deliver sustainable value to our customers, based on dynamically evolving offerings that fit the healthcare industry & care providers’ demands. Testimonial By Rahma Samow
 

Zuora - Computer Software - Medium

Redwood City, USA

Zuora used its own Zuora Cash Application to solve complex cash application challenges. The finance team faced issues with reconciling payments across banks, currencies, and entities. By deploying AI...-powered matching, Zuora automated remittance extraction and improved payment-to-invoice matching accuracy. Manual effort in cash posting decreased. The team created a repeatable playbook for future enterprise deployments. Early results show strong accuracy and less manual work for finance teams.

 

ZOLL Data Systems - Health, Wellness And Fitness - Large

Colorado, USA

ZOLL Data Systems used Zuora Collections to automate and unify its recurring revenue management. The finance team faced growing complexity and delays due to manual processes and spreadsheets. Zuora i...ntroduced automation and machine learning, streamlining collections and improving cash flow forecasting. The solution reduced manual work, improved visibility, and enabled proactive customer engagement. ZOLL completed the implementation in just four weeks, transforming collections from a manual task to a strategic, data-driven process.

 

Surf Air - Transportation/Trucking/Railroad - Small

Los Angeles, USA

Zuora helped Surf Air manage flexible pricing and membership packages. Surf Air wanted to better understand its customers and quickly launch new routes. Zuora gave them tools for customer insights an...d financial reporting. In two years, Surf Air grew from one to nine destinations and had a waitlist for memberships. The company could now track revenue and member subscriptions more clearly. This made it easier to report to investors and manage growth.

 

Structured Credit Investor (SCI) - Publishing - Small

London, UK

Zephr helped Structured Credit Investor (SCI) modernize its paywall and subscription management. SCI replaced a complex, outdated system with Zephr, enabling flexible, personalized subscription packa...ges. SCI eliminated password sharing and improved content security with one-click login. Within two years, SCI saw a clear increase in top-line revenue and subscription retention rates above 100%. SCI’s sales team gained confidence with better pricing control and faster onboarding.

 

Schibsted ASA - Publishing - Large

Oslo, Norway

Zuora helped Schibsted ASA double its digital subscription revenue from 500 million NOK to 1 billion NOK in three years. Schibsted used Zuora to consolidate subscription management across brands onto... one platform. The platform automated revenue recognition and improved the dunning process, reducing churn. Schibsted quickly launched new services and increased efficiency. Over 494,000 active subscribers were migrated, with a 582% year-over-year increase.

 

Riverbed Technology - Information Technology And Services - Large

San Francisco, USA

Zuora Revenue helped Riverbed Technology automate its revenue recognition process. Riverbed reduced its account closing time to just 4 to 5 days. The time needed for standalone selling price analysis... dropped by over 90%. Manual spreadsheet work was eliminated, lowering audit risk. Riverbed now uses automated reporting to support business decisions and growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What buyers ask before choosing Zuora

What is Zuora?

Zuora provides cloud-based software on a subscription basis that helps companies launch, manage, and transform into a subscription business. It offers a suite of SaaS applications that deliver billing, revenue recognition, collections, and quoting capabilities. It serves the IT, media, healthcare, education, and other sectors. Zuora caters to various industries comprising software, hardware, media, transportation, construction, healthcare, education, retail, Internet of Things, and others worldwide.

Zuora makes it easy to manage subscriptions and keep up with fast changing go-to-market strategies on a single platform. It offers Zuora Central platform that acts as an intelligent subscription management hub that automates the subscription order-to-cash process, including quoting, billing, collections, analytics, and revenue recognition.

Zuora products include Zuora Billing, Zuora RevPro, Zuora CPQ, and Zuora Collect. Zuora Marketplace features apps that extend Zuora to be the perfect fit for business. It browse apps and pre-built integrations that meet the unique needs for every role, geography, and industry business tackles.

What is Zuora used for?

Zuora is a Revenue Management Software mainly used by its customers to Enhance Customer Relationships and Increase Sales & Revenue by Subscription Management, Sales Document Management and Billing And Invoice Management .

What are the top features of Zuora?

Recording, Calculator and Dashboard are some of the top features of Zuora.

Who uses Zuora?

Zuora is used by Computer Software, Information Technology And Services and Internet among other industries.

What are Zuora alternatives?

Chargebee Subscription Management, Mews, ChargeOver and Workiva are popular alternatives for Zuora.

Where is Zuora located?

Zuora is headquartered at 3050 South Delaware Street, Suite 301,San Mateo, CA 94403.
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Peers used Zuora for subscription management and sales document management

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FEATURE RATINGS AND REVIEWS
AI Powered

3.91/5 ★

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Analytics

4.29/5 ★

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Custom Reports

3.12/5 ★

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CAPABILITIES RATINGS AND REVIEWS
AI Powered

3.91/5 ★

Read Reviews (19)
Analytics

4.29/5 ★

Read Reviews (383)
Custom Reports

3.12/5 ★

Read Reviews (580)

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Zuora, INC. News

M&A

Zuora to be Acquired for $1.7 Billion

Zuora, Inc. announced its acquisition by Silver Lake and GIC for $1.7 billion, with shareholders receiving $10 per share. The transaction, expected to close in early 2025, will see Zuora become privately held, retaining its headquarters in Redwood City. Tien Tzuo will continue as CEO, leading the company in its monetization solutions.

Product

Zuora Pushes AI Agents Deeper into Quote-to-Cash Finance Work

Zuora has expanded its AI capabilities within its quote-to-cash platform, introducing new agents for catalog management, CPQ, and revenue operations. These agents assist finance teams by automating complex tasks such as product catalog maintenance, pricing changes, and workflow troubleshooting. The AI operates within existing system controls, ensuring compliance with approval flows and audit logging. This integration aims to enhance productivity in high-friction finance tasks.

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Zuora Expands Zuora AI with New Agents for Finance Teams

Zuora has expanded its AI platform with new agents designed to enhance finance workflows, specifically targeting quote-to-cash processes. These agents automate tasks such as catalog management, CPQ configuration, and workflow automation, aiming to boost productivity by reducing manual efforts and operational overhead.

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Zuora Adds AI Agents for Quote-to-Cash Workflows and Auditability

Zuora has introduced AI agents within its quote-to-cash platform, enhancing auditability and execution in financial workflows. These AI agents support contract analysis, revenue allocation, audit response generation, and collections prioritization. The update aims to integrate AI into financial processes, allowing finance teams to simulate accounting outcomes and execute workflows with governance. This development addresses challenges in AI integration and explainability in finance.

Zuora, INC. Profile

Company Name

Zuora, INC.

Company Website

https://www.zuora.com/

Year Founded

2007

HQ Location

3050 South Delaware Street, Suite 301,San Mateo, CA 94403

Employees

501-1000

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Financials

IPO