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ProofHub vs Zoho People

ProofHub logo

ProofHub

Software

All-in-one project management and team collaboration

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: ProofHub the Ultimate Control plan advertises $89 a month for the first 3 months and then charges $135, so the headline is an introductory rate; Zoho People slow response times and slow loading on the platform affecting user efficiency
  • They diverge on capability: ProofHub covers Tasks, Zoho People covers Employee Database.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where ProofHub and Zoho People differ
AttributeProofHubZoho People
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb
Founded20111996

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 ProofHub

  • Tasks
  • Discussions
  • Proofing
  • Time tracking
  • Gantt charts
  • Google Drive
  • Dropbox
  • Box

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.

ProofHub

  • Project management with unlimited users on a flat monthly feenot Zoho People
  • Proofing and reviewing files alongside task and discussion 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.

ProofHub

  • The Ultimate Control plan advertises $89 a month for the first 3 months and then charges $135, so the headline is an introductory rate
  • The Essential plan caps projects at 40 and storage at 15 GB
  • Storage is 100 GB even on the higher plan, which is low for a tool holding project files
  • There is no free tier, and the entry price is a flat $45 a month billed annually

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

ProofHub

On request
  • Essential$45/month
    • 40 projects
    • Unlimited users
    • Core features
  • Ultimate Control$89/month
    • Unlimited projects
    • Advanced features
    • White labeling

Zoho People

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Zoho People review.

Which should you pick?

Choose ProofHub if

  • You need tasks.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want discussions.
ProofHub 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 ProofHub or Zoho People better?
Neither clearly leads. ProofHub 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, ProofHub or Zoho People?
Zoho People has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for ProofHub and Free for Zoho People.
Does ProofHub or Zoho People run on more platforms?
ProofHub 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. ProofHub starts at On request.
What is ProofHub best used for?
ProofHub is most often used for project management with unlimited users on a flat monthly fee, proofing and reviewing files alongside task and discussion tracking. Of those, project management with unlimited users on a flat monthly fee and proofing and reviewing files alongside task and discussion tracking are not what Zoho People is typically brought in for.
What can ProofHub do that Zoho People cannot?
ProofHub covers Tasks, Discussions, Proofing, Time tracking. 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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