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Setmore vs Zoho People

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Setmore

Scheduling & Booking

Free appointment scheduling and customer management

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Zoho People

HR & Recruiting

Cloud HR software for growing businesses

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Setmore free plan limited to 4 users maximum; Zoho People slow response times and slow loading on the platform affecting user efficiency
  • They diverge on capability: Setmore covers Unlimited appointments, Zoho People covers Employee Database.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Setmore and Zoho People differ
AttributeSetmoreZoho People
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb
CategoryScheduling & BookingHR & Recruiting
Founded20081996

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated).

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 Setmore

  • Unlimited appointments
  • Online booking
  • Calendar synchronization
  • Customer database
  • Email reminders
  • SMS reminders
  • Mobile app
  • Custom branding

Only in Zoho People

  • Employee Database
  • Time Off
  • Time Tracking
  • Attendance
  • Performance
  • Onboarding
  • Self-Service
  • Zoho CRM

Both cover

  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Setmore

  • Online appointment and booking managementnot Zoho People
  • Service provider scheduling platformnot Zoho People
  • Customer communication via email and SMS remindersnot 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.

Setmore

  • Free plan limited to 4 users maximum
  • Free plan limited to 200 appointments per month
  • Live receptionist add-on limited to US only
  • Custom enterprise pricing not published

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

Setmore

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Setmore review.

Zoho People

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Zoho People review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Setmore if

  • You need unlimited appointments.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want online booking.
Setmore 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 Setmore or Zoho People better?
Neither clearly leads. Setmore starts at Free and Zoho People at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Setmore or Zoho People?
Setmore starts at Free and Zoho People at Free.
Does Setmore or Zoho People run on more platforms?
Setmore runs on Web, iOS, Android. Zoho People runs on Web.
Can I use Setmore for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Setmore best used for?
Setmore is most often used for online appointment and booking management, service provider scheduling platform, customer communication via email and sms reminders. Of those, online appointment and booking management and service provider scheduling platform are not what Zoho People is typically brought in for.
What can Setmore do that Zoho People cannot?
Setmore covers Unlimited appointments, Online booking, Calendar synchronization, Customer database. Zoho People covers Employee Database, Time Off, Time Tracking, Attendance. Both handle 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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