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Salesforce Service Cloud vs Zoho People

Salesforce Service Cloud logo

Salesforce Service Cloud

Software

Customer service software that powers loyalty

From
$25/month
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: Salesforce Service Cloud the vendor's own pricing page as captured by the Internet Archive on 29 December 2021 listed four Service Cloud tiers billed annually per user per month in USD: $25, $75, $150 (Enterprise, marked most popular), and $300; add-ons such as Omni-Channel Supervisor cost an additional $75 per user per month and Google Apps/Outlook integration an additional $25 per user per month on lower tiers; Zoho People slow response times and slow loading on the platform affecting user efficiency
  • They diverge on capability: Salesforce Service Cloud covers Case management, Zoho People covers Employee Database.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Salesforce Service Cloud and Zoho People actually diverge.

Attributes where Salesforce Service Cloud and Zoho People differ
AttributeSalesforce Service CloudZoho People
Starting price$25/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb
Founded19991996

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 Salesforce Service Cloud

  • Case management
  • Omnichannel routing
  • AI-powered bots
  • Field service
  • Self-service
  • Analytics
  • Salesforce CRM
  • MuleSoft

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.

Salesforce Service Cloud

  • Enterprise customer servicenot Zoho People
  • Field servicenot Zoho People
  • Self-service portalsnot Zoho People
  • AI-powered supportnot 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.

Salesforce Service Cloud

  • The vendor's own pricing page as captured by the Internet Archive on 29 December 2021 listed four Service Cloud tiers billed annually per user per month in USD: $25, $75, $150 (Enterprise, marked most popular), and $300; add-ons such as Omni-Channel Supervisor cost an additional $75 per user per month and Google Apps/Outlook integration an additional $25 per user per month on lower tiers

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

Salesforce Service Cloud

$25/month
  • Essentials$25/month
    • Case management
    • Knowledge base
    • Web & email support
  • Professional$80/month
    • CTI
    • Omni-channel routing
    • Custom reports
  • Enterprise$165/month
    • Web API
    • Einstein AI
    • Workflow automation
  • Unlimited$330/month
    • 24/7 support
    • Configuration services
    • Premier success

Zoho People

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Zoho People review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Salesforce Service Cloud if

  • You need case management.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want omnichannel routing.
Salesforce Service Cloud 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 Salesforce Service Cloud or Zoho People better?
Neither clearly leads. Salesforce Service Cloud starts at $25/month and Zoho People at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Salesforce Service Cloud or Zoho People?
Zoho People has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $25/month for Salesforce Service Cloud and Free for Zoho People.
Does Salesforce Service Cloud or Zoho People run on more platforms?
Salesforce Service Cloud 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. Salesforce Service Cloud starts at $25/month.
What is Salesforce Service Cloud best used for?
Salesforce Service Cloud is most often used for enterprise customer service, field service, self-service portals, ai-powered support. Of those, enterprise customer service and field service are not what Zoho People is typically brought in for.
What can Salesforce Service Cloud do that Zoho People cannot?
Salesforce Service Cloud covers Case management, Omnichannel routing, AI-powered bots, Field service. 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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