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Pinpoint vs Zoho People

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Pinpoint

HR

Applicant tracking for in-house recruiters

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Zoho People logo

Zoho People

HR

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: Pinpoint no pricing published; uses enterprise/custom pricing model requiring direct sales contact; 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.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Pinpoint and Zoho People differ
AttributePinpointZoho People
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelquoteUnknown
Free tierNoYes
Founded20171996

Identical on both: platforms (Web), user rating (Not yet rated), category (HR).

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
  • LinkedIn
  • 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

What people use each for

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

Pinpoint

  • Talent acquisition and recruitmentnot Zoho People
  • Applicant tracking system (ATS)not Zoho People
  • Enterprise hiring workflowsnot Zoho People

Zoho People

  • Automating recruitment workflows from application through onboardingnot Pinpoint
  • Managing performance evaluations and compensation decisions centrallynot Pinpoint
  • Tracking employee time, attendance, and leave in real-timenot Pinpoint
  • Generating HR analytics to measure employee satisfaction and retentionnot Pinpoint

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Pinpoint

  • No pricing published; uses enterprise/custom pricing model requiring direct sales contact
  • Pricing determined individually based on organizational scale and specific feature needs

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

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Zoho People review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Pinpoint if

  • You need applicant tracking.
  • You also want career site builder.
Pinpoint 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 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 is Pinpoint best used for?
Pinpoint is most often used for talent acquisition and recruitment, applicant tracking system (ats), enterprise hiring workflows. Of those, talent acquisition and recruitment and applicant tracking system (ats) are not what Zoho People is typically brought in for.
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

Pinpoint: How much does Pinpoint cost?

Pinpoint does not publish pricing on its website. Pricing is customized based on organizational needs, scale, and specific feature requirements through direct contact with their sales team.

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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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Pinpoint: How can I get a Pinpoint price quote?

You can request pricing through their Request Pricing page at pinpointhq.com/request-pricing or schedule a personalized demo at pinpointhq.com/contact/pinpoint-demo.

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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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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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