HR & Recruiting · head to head
Pinpoint vs Zoho People

Pinpoint
HR & Recruiting
Applicant tracking for in-house recruiters
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Zoho People has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Pinpoint pinpoint's homepage describes its applicant tracking system features in depth but every pricing action is a bare 'Request pricing' link, with no edition names or figures published anywhere on the site; Zoho People slow response times and slow loading on the platform affecting user efficiency
- They diverge on capability: Pinpoint covers Applicant Tracking, Zoho People covers Employee Database.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Pinpoint and Zoho People actually diverge.
| Attribute | Pinpoint | Zoho People |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | On request | Free |
| Pricing model | quote | Unknown |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Founded | 2017 | 1996 |
Identical on both: platforms (Web), 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 Pinpoint
- Applicant Tracking
- Career Site Builder
- Employer Branding
- Candidate Experience
- Analytics
- Automation
- Indeed
Only in Zoho People
- Employee Database
- Time Off
- Time Tracking
- Attendance
- Performance
- Onboarding
- Self-Service
- Zoho CRM
Both cover
- Slack
- Google Workspace
- Microsoft 365
- Web support
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Pinpoint
- Pinpoint's homepage describes its applicant tracking system features in depth but every pricing action is a bare 'Request pricing' link, with no edition names or figures published anywhere on the site
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
Pinpoint
On request- Pinpoint ATS$undefined/month
- ATS
- Career Site Builder
- Employer Branding
Zoho People
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Zoho People review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Zoho People if
- You need employee database.
- You want to start without paying.
- You also want time off.
Questions people ask
- Is Pinpoint or Zoho People better?
- Neither clearly leads. Pinpoint 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, Pinpoint or Zoho People?
- Zoho People has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Pinpoint and Free for Zoho People.
- Does Pinpoint 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. Pinpoint starts at On request.
- What can Pinpoint do that Zoho People cannot?
- Pinpoint covers Applicant Tracking, Career Site Builder, Employer Branding, Candidate Experience. Zoho People covers Employee Database, Time Off, Time Tracking, Attendance. Both handle Slack, Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, 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
More on Zoho People
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