Vikas SarojTrying Zoho before committing is the right move. Most users don't know that buying through a Saudi authorized partner like Raqmiat extends your free trial from the standard 15 days to 30-40 days - plus includes free migration help and Arabic-language onboarding.
The Standard Zoho Trial
When you sign up directly at Zoho.com:
- Zoho CRM: 15-day free trial of Enterprise edition
- Zoho Books: 14-day free trial of Premium edition
- Zoho One: 30-day trial of the full suite
- Zoho People: 15-day trial
How to Get the Extended Trial via a Saudi Partner
Authorized partners can extend your trial. Here's the typical process:
- Contact a Saudi authorized partner (e.g., Raqmiat) and request an extended trial
- Brief them on your use case - which modules you want to evaluate, business size, key requirements
- They provision your trial with Zoho's partner portal at extended duration (typically 30 or 40 days)
- You get a guided demo - 30-60 minute live walkthrough of the apps in your context
- Receive sample data and pre-configured workflows so you can evaluate against realistic scenarios
What's Included in Raqmiat's Extended Trial Program
- Up to 40 days free on Zoho One or any individual module
- Free 1-hour discovery call with a Zoho-certified consultant
- Sample Saudi-specific data (Arabic templates, ZATCA-compliant invoices, GOSI configurations)
- Arabic-language onboarding session for non-English-speaking team members
- Light migration help - we import a sample of your customer data so you can see your real data in Zoho
- No commitment to buy - if you decide Zoho isn't right, no hard feelings
What to Evaluate During Your Trial
Day 1-7: Setup and First Look
- Configure org settings, locale (Arabic + English), VAT rate (15%)
- Import a sample of your customer data (10-50 records)
- Create your first invoice, email template, and report
Day 8-20: Real Workflows
- Run 3-5 actual business scenarios you do today
- Test Arabic invoice generation and ZATCA QR codes
- Try the mobile app - does it work for your field/sales team?
- Connect your real email and test sending from Zoho
Day 21-40: Stress Test
- Invite 3-5 team members to try the tool
- Build one custom dashboard in Zoho Analytics
- Test one integration (Mailchimp, WhatsApp, your bank)
- Run reports against your real data and compare to current reports
Common Questions Saudi Trial Users Ask
What happens at the end of the trial?
Your data is preserved. You either subscribe (data continues seamlessly), or your account becomes inactive (data exportable for 30 days).
Can I migrate my real data into the trial?
Yes - we encourage it. The whole point is to evaluate Zoho against your real scenarios, not toy data.
Will my trial work in Arabic?
Yes. Configure Arabic locale on day 1; the entire experience including reports, emails, and templates supports Arabic.
Is the extended trial really free?
Yes. No payment information required. No auto-conversion to paid.
How to Start Your Extended Trial
Simply reach out to us with your business details and trial preferences:
- Which Zoho modules you want to try (CRM, Books, People, One, etc.)
- How many users will evaluate
- Any specific scenarios you want to test (ZATCA, Arabic invoicing, GOSI, etc.)
We typically provision your trial within 24 hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the standard Zoho free trial?
14-30 days depending on the product. Via authorized partners: up to 40 days.
Does the extended trial cost anything?
No. Saudi authorized partners offer it as part of their pre-sales process.
Can I cancel the trial anytime?
Yes. No commitment, no auto-charge.
Want a 40-day trial? Request your extended Zoho trial from Raqmiat.
