Automation & Integration · head to head
Celigo vs Zoho People

Celigo
Automation & Integration
The iPaaS platform for mid-market and enterprise
- From
- $400/month
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Zoho People has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Celigo prices are not published on any of the three editions; Zoho People slow response times and slow loading on the platform affecting user efficiency
- They diverge on capability: Celigo covers App integration, Zoho People covers Employee Database.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Celigo and Zoho People actually diverge.
| Attribute | Celigo | Zoho People |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $400/month | Free |
| Pricing model | subscription | Unknown |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Web, Mobile | Web |
| Category | Automation & Integration | HR & Recruiting |
| Founded | 2008 | 1996 |
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).
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 Celigo
- App integration
- Process automation
- Master data management
- API management
- Workflow builder
- Error handling
- Analytics
- 800+ apps
Only in Zoho People
- Employee Database
- Time Off
- Time Tracking
- Attendance
- Performance
- Onboarding
- Self-Service
- Zoho CRM
Both cover
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Celigo
- Integrating NetSuite with ecommerce and CRM systemsnot Zoho People
- Prebuilt integration templates between common business applicationsnot Zoho People
- Building custom flows between internal systemsnot Zoho People
- Governance and auditability over integrations on the higher editionsnot 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.
Celigo
- Prices are not published on any of the three editions
- Billed on endpoints and flows, so the cost is driven by how many systems you connect rather than by volume through them
- API Builder, lookup caching and a sandbox all require the Professional edition
- Single sign-on is optional on Standard and included from Professional up
- Unlimited endpoints and the full governance features are Enterprise only
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
Celigo
$400/month- Growth$400/month
- 50 integrations
- Basic support
- Scale$1200/month
- Unlimited integrations
- Priority support
- Enterprise$3000/month
- Custom solutions
- Dedicated support
Zoho People
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Zoho People review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Celigo if
- You need app integration.
- You work on Web, Mobile.
- You also want process automation.
Choose Zoho People if
- You need employee database.
- You want to start without paying.
- You also want time off.
Questions people ask
- Is Celigo or Zoho People better?
- Neither clearly leads. Celigo starts at $400/month and Zoho People at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Celigo or Zoho People?
- Zoho People has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $400/month for Celigo and Free for Zoho People.
- Does Celigo or Zoho People run on more platforms?
- Celigo runs on Web, Mobile. Zoho People runs on Web.
- Can I use Zoho People for free?
- Yes. Zoho People has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Celigo starts at $400/month.
- What is Celigo best used for?
- Celigo is most often used for integrating netsuite with ecommerce and crm systems, prebuilt integration templates between common business applications, building custom flows between internal systems, governance and auditability over integrations on the higher editions. Of those, integrating netsuite with ecommerce and crm systems and prebuilt integration templates between common business applications are not what Zoho People is typically brought in for.
- What can Celigo do that Zoho People cannot?
- Celigo covers App integration, Process automation, Master data management, API management. Zoho People covers Employee Database, Time Off, Time Tracking, Attendance. Both handle 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.
SourceZoho 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.
SourceZoho 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.
SourceRelated pages
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