Software · head to head
People HR vs Zoho People
People HR
Software
HR software that does the HR hard work
- From
- $1/employee per month
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Zoho People has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: People HR limited integration capabilities with specialized third-party HR tools; Zoho People slow response times and slow loading on the platform affecting user efficiency
- They diverge on capability: People HR covers Absence Management, Zoho People covers Time Off.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which People HR and Zoho People actually diverge.
| Attribute | People HR | Zoho People |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $1/employee per month | Free |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web |
| Founded | 2012 | 1996 |
Identical on both: pricing model (Unknown), 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 People HR
- Absence Management
- Document Management
- Recruitment
- Self-Service Portal
- Xero
- Sage
Only in Zoho People
- Time Off
- Time Tracking
- Attendance
- Onboarding
- Self-Service
- Zoho CRM
- Zoho Books
Both cover
- Employee Database
- Performance
- Slack
- Microsoft 365
- Google Workspace
- 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.
People HR
- Limited integration capabilities with specialized third-party HR tools
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
People HR
$1/employee per monthNo published plan breakdown. See the People HR review.
Zoho People
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Zoho People review.
Which should you pick?
Choose People HR if
- You need absence management.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want document management.
Choose Zoho People if
- You need time off.
- You want to start without paying.
- You also want time tracking.
Questions people ask
- Is People HR or Zoho People better?
- Neither clearly leads. People HR starts at $1/employee per month and Zoho People at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, People HR or Zoho People?
- Zoho People has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $1/employee per month for People HR and Free for Zoho People.
- Does People HR or Zoho People run on more platforms?
- People HR 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. People HR starts at $1/employee per month.
- What can People HR do that Zoho People cannot?
- People HR covers Absence Management, Document Management, Recruitment, Self-Service Portal. Zoho People covers Time Off, Time Tracking, Attendance, Onboarding. Both handle Employee Database, Performance, Slack, Microsoft 365.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
People HR: How much does People HR cost?
People HR pricing starts at $1 per employee per month with different plans available. Pricing scales with team size and features added.
SourceZoho 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.
SourcePeople HR: What core HR features does People HR include?
People HR includes employee database, leave management, performance management, recruitment management, onboarding, time and attendance tracking, and self-service HR where employees can manage their information and requests.
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.
SourcePeople HR: Does People HR have a mobile app?
Yes, People HR offers a mobile app allowing employees to access their information, request time off, check paystubs, timecards, and view PTO balances on the go.
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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