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MeisterTask vs Zoho People

MeisterTask logo

MeisterTask

Software

The most intuitive project and task management tool

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Zoho People logo

Zoho People

Software

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: MeisterTask the free plan is limited to 3 projects, 5 notes and 20 AI credits; Zoho People slow response times and slow loading on the platform affecting user efficiency
  • They diverge on capability: MeisterTask covers Kanban boards, Zoho People covers Employee Database.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where MeisterTask and Zoho People differ
AttributeMeisterTaskZoho People
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelfreemiumUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb
Founded20151996

Identical on both: 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 MeisterTask

  • Kanban boards
  • Automations
  • Time tracking
  • Checklists
  • Attachments
  • GitHub
  • Zendesk
  • MindMeister

Only in Zoho People

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

Both cover

  • Slack
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

MeisterTask

  • Kanban task and project management for small teamsnot Zoho People
  • Tracking work across projects with automations and time trackingnot 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.

MeisterTask

  • The free plan is limited to 3 projects, 5 notes and 20 AI credits
  • Recurring tasks and automations are excluded from the free plan entirely
  • Timeline views, subtasks, custom fields and custom reports require the Business plan at $24 per user per month
  • Subtasks being a Business feature means task breakdown is unavailable on the $12.50 Pro plan
  • SSO, workload planning and portfolios are Enterprise only with no published price

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

MeisterTask

On request
  • BasicFree
    • 3 projects
    • Basic features
  • Pro$8.25/month
    • Unlimited projects
    • Automations
    • Integrations

Zoho People

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Zoho People review.

Which should you pick?

Choose MeisterTask if

  • You need kanban boards.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want automations.
MeisterTask 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 MeisterTask or Zoho People better?
Neither clearly leads. MeisterTask starts at On request and Zoho People at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, MeisterTask or Zoho People?
Zoho People has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for MeisterTask and Free for Zoho People.
Does MeisterTask or Zoho People run on more platforms?
MeisterTask runs on Web, Ios, Android. 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. MeisterTask starts at On request.
What is MeisterTask best used for?
MeisterTask is most often used for kanban task and project management for small teams, tracking work across projects with automations and time tracking. Of those, kanban task and project management for small teams and tracking work across projects with automations and time tracking are not what Zoho People is typically brought in for.
What can MeisterTask do that Zoho People cannot?
MeisterTask covers Kanban boards, Automations, Time tracking, Checklists. Zoho People covers Employee Database, Time Off, Time Tracking, Attendance. Both handle Slack, Web support, Ios support, Android 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.

Source
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.

Source
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.

Source
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