HR & Recruiting · head to head
Freshteam vs Zoho People
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Freshteam freshworks HRMS (formerly Freshteam) paid tiers as captured 19 February 2023 combined a per-employee monthly charge ($1.20 to $2.40+/employee/month) with a separate flat platform fee ($71 to $119+/month), on top of a $0 free tier; Zoho People slow response times and slow loading on the platform affecting user efficiency
- They diverge on capability: Freshteam covers Applicant Tracking, Zoho People covers Employee Database.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Freshteam and Zoho People actually diverge.
| Attribute | Freshteam | Zoho People |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | subscription | Unknown |
| Platforms | Web, Ios, Android | Web |
| Founded | 2010 | 1996 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (HR & Recruiting).
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 Freshteam
- Applicant Tracking
- Employee Directory
- Documents
- Org Chart
- Freshdesk
- Freshsales
Only in Zoho People
- Employee Database
- Attendance
- Performance
- Self-Service
- Zoho CRM
- Zoho Books
Both cover
- Onboarding
- Time Off
- Time Tracking
- Slack
- Google Workspace
- Microsoft 365
- Web support
- Ios support
- Android support
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Freshteam
- Freshworks HRMS (formerly Freshteam) paid tiers as captured 19 February 2023 combined a per-employee monthly charge ($1.20 to $2.40+/employee/month) with a separate flat platform fee ($71 to $119+/month), on top of a $0 free tier
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
Freshteam
Free- FreeFree
- 50 Employees
- Basic ATS
- Time Off
- Growth$1.2/month
- All Free features
- Onboarding
- Time Tracking
- Pro$2.4/month
- All Growth features
- Custom Reports
- Advanced Workflows
Zoho People
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Zoho People review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Freshteam if
- You need applicant tracking.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want employee directory.
Choose Zoho People if
- You need employee database.
- You want to start without paying.
- You also want attendance.
Questions people ask
- Is Freshteam or Zoho People better?
- Neither clearly leads. Freshteam 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, Freshteam or Zoho People?
- Freshteam starts at Free and Zoho People at Free.
- Does Freshteam or Zoho People run on more platforms?
- Freshteam runs on Web, Ios, Android. Zoho People runs on Web.
- Can I use Freshteam for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What can Freshteam do that Zoho People cannot?
- Freshteam covers Applicant Tracking, Employee Directory, Documents, Org Chart. Zoho People covers Employee Database, Attendance, Performance, Self-Service. Both handle Onboarding, Time Off, Time Tracking, Slack.
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.
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