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JazzHR vs Zoho People

JazzHR logo

JazzHR

Recruitment & ATS

Powerful, affordable recruiting software

From
$1000/year
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Zoho People logo

Zoho People

HR & Recruiting

Cloud HR software for growing businesses

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Zoho People has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: JazzHR limited customization options compared to enterprise ATS platforms; Zoho People slow response times and slow loading on the platform affecting user efficiency
  • They diverge on capability: JazzHR covers Applicant Tracking, Zoho People covers Employee Database.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where JazzHR and Zoho People differ
AttributeJazzHRZoho People
Starting price$1000/yearFree
Free tierNoYes
CategoryRecruitment & ATSHR & Recruiting
Founded20091996

Identical on both: pricing model (Unknown), platforms (Web), 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 JazzHR

  • Applicant Tracking
  • Job Posting
  • Candidate Management
  • Interview Scheduling
  • Reporting
  • Compliance
  • LinkedIn
  • Indeed

Only in Zoho People

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

Both cover

  • 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.

JazzHR

  • Limited customization options compared to enterprise ATS platforms
  • Small candidate pool limitations on lower-tier plans
  • No advanced reporting capabilities on entry-level Hero plan

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

JazzHR

$1000/year
  • Hero$1000/year
    • 3 job postings per month
    • Applicant tracking system
    • Email templates
  • Plus$3480/year
    • Up to 200 active jobs
    • AI-powered candidate matching
    • Structured interviews
  • Pro$5508/year
    • All Plus features
    • Offers & eSignatures
    • Advanced visual reporting

Zoho People

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Zoho People review.

Which should you pick?

Choose JazzHR if

  • You need applicant tracking.
  • You also want job posting.
JazzHR review

Choose Zoho People if

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

Questions people ask

Is JazzHR or Zoho People better?
Neither clearly leads. JazzHR starts at $1000/year and Zoho People at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, JazzHR or Zoho People?
Zoho People has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $1000/year for JazzHR and Free for Zoho People.
Does JazzHR or Zoho People run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Zoho People for free?
Yes. Zoho People has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. JazzHR starts at $1000/year.
What can JazzHR do that Zoho People cannot?
JazzHR covers Applicant Tracking, Job Posting, Candidate Management, Interview Scheduling. Zoho People covers Employee Database, Time Off, Time Tracking, Attendance. Both handle Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Web support, Ios support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

JazzHR: What pricing plans does JazzHR offer?

JazzHR offers Hero plan at $1,000/year (3 job postings/month), Plus plan at $3,480/year with AI candidate matching (most popular), and Pro plan at $5,508/year with offer management and advanced reporting.

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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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JazzHR: Does JazzHR offer a discount for annual billing?

Yes, JazzHR customers can save up to 24% by paying yearly compared to monthly billing, with the ability to upgrade service at any time.

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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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JazzHR: What integrations does JazzHR support?

JazzHR integrates with payroll and HR systems like BambooHR and UKG, LinkedIn Recruiter for candidate sourcing, background check services, and productivity tools.

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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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