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Amie vs Zoho People

Amie logo

Amie

Software

The joyful productivity app

From
Free
Rated
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Zoho People logo

Zoho People

Software

Cloud HR software for growing businesses

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Amie runs on macOS, Windows and iOS, with no Android app; Zoho People slow response times and slow loading on the platform affecting user efficiency
  • They diverge on capability: Amie covers Combined calendar and todos, Zoho People covers Employee Database.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Amie and Zoho People actually diverge.

Attributes where Amie and Zoho People differ
AttributeAmieZoho People
Pricing modelfreemiumUnknown
PlatformsMacos, Ios, WebWeb
Founded20201996

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Amie

  • Combined calendar and todos
  • Scheduling links
  • Smart suggestions
  • Beautiful design
  • Keyboard shortcuts
  • Google Calendar
  • Todoist
  • Linear

Only in Zoho People

  • Employee Database
  • Time Off
  • Time Tracking
  • Attendance
  • Performance
  • Onboarding
  • Self-Service
  • Zoho CRM

Both cover

  • Ios support
  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Amie

  • Recording meetings and generating summaries and action itemsnot Zoho People
  • Joining calls on Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, Webex and Slack huddlesnot Zoho People
  • Turning meeting outcomes into calendar events and tasksnot Zoho People
  • Pushing notes into Notion, HubSpot, Pipedrive or Linearnot Zoho People

Zoho People

No use cases recorded yet. See the Zoho People review.

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Amie

  • Runs on macOS, Windows and iOS, with no Android app
  • Pricing is not published on the product page

Zoho People

  • Slow response times and slow loading on the platform affecting user efficiency
  • Limited customization options for leave and performance management workflows
  • Mobile app is missing key features available in desktop version, like timesheets and reporting
  • Customer support is ticket-based only with no live chat unless on premium plan

Pricing, plan by plan

Amie

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Calendar
    • Basic to-dos
    • Integrations
  • Pro$10/month
    • Scheduling links
    • Advanced features
    • Priority support

Zoho People

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Zoho People review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Amie if

  • You need combined calendar and todos.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Macos, Ios, Web.
  • You also want scheduling links.

Choose Zoho People if

  • You need employee database.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want time off.

Questions people ask

Is Amie or Zoho People better?
Neither clearly leads. Amie starts at Free and Zoho People at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Amie or Zoho People?
Amie starts at Free and Zoho People at Free.
Does Amie or Zoho People run on more platforms?
Amie runs on Macos, Ios, Web. Zoho People runs on Web.
Can I use Amie for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Amie best used for?
Amie is most often used for recording meetings and generating summaries and action items, joining calls on zoom, google meet, microsoft teams, webex and slack huddles, turning meeting outcomes into calendar events and tasks, pushing notes into notion, hubspot, pipedrive or linear. Of those, recording meetings and generating summaries and action items and joining calls on zoom, google meet, microsoft teams, webex and slack huddles are not what Zoho People is typically brought in for.
What can Amie do that Zoho People cannot?
Amie covers Combined calendar and todos, Scheduling links, Smart suggestions, Beautiful design. Zoho People covers Employee Database, Time Off, Time Tracking, Attendance. Both handle Ios support, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Zoho People: Does Zoho People have a free tier?

Yes, the Free plan supports up to 5-10 users with essential HR tools, email support, and 30-day free trial available on all paid plans with no credit card required.

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Zoho People: What is the pricing for Zoho People?

Pricing starts at $1.25 per user per month when billed annually. The Essential HR plan costs $1.50 monthly per user, dropping to $1.25 annually with five tiers available: Free, Essential HR, Professional, Premium, and Enterprise.

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Zoho People: Does Zoho People work with other Zoho applications?

Yes, Zoho People integrates with the Zoho ecosystem including Zoho CRM, Zoho Books, and other Zoho applications for unified business management.

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