HR & Recruiting · head to head
TINYpulse vs Zoho People
The short version
- Only Zoho People has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: TINYpulse tINYpulse has joined WebMD Health Services, per the vendor: "TINYpulse has officially joined forces with WebMD Health Services", and its own pricing page now redirects to a WebMD Health Services page; Zoho People slow response times and slow loading on the platform affecting user efficiency
- They diverge on capability: TINYpulse covers Pulse surveys, Zoho People covers Employee Database.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which TINYpulse and Zoho People actually diverge.
| Attribute | TINYpulse | Zoho People |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $5/month | Free |
| Pricing model | subscription | Unknown |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Web, Ios, Android, Api | Web |
| Founded | 2012 | 1996 |
Identical on both: 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 TINYpulse
- Pulse surveys
- Anonymous suggestions
- Cheers peer recognition
- eNPS tracking
- Virtual suggestions box
- Manager insights
- Custom surveys
- Trend analysis
Only in Zoho People
- Employee Database
- Time Off
- Time Tracking
- Attendance
- Performance
- Onboarding
- Self-Service
- Zoho CRM
Both cover
- Slack
- Google Workspace
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
TINYpulse
- Collecting anonymous employee engagement pulse surveysnot 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.
TINYpulse
- TINYpulse has joined WebMD Health Services, per the vendor: "TINYpulse has officially joined forces with WebMD Health Services", and its own pricing page now redirects to a WebMD Health Services page
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
TINYpulse
$5/month- Engage$5/month
- Weekly pulse surveys
- Anonymous feedback
- Cheers recognition
- Perform$7/month
- Everything in Engage
- Performance reviews
- Goal tracking
Zoho People
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Zoho People review.
Which should you pick?
Choose TINYpulse if
- You need pulse surveys.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
- You also want anonymous suggestions.
Choose Zoho People if
- You need employee database.
- You want to start without paying.
- You also want time off.
Questions people ask
- Is TINYpulse or Zoho People better?
- Neither clearly leads. TINYpulse starts at $5/month and Zoho People at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, TINYpulse or Zoho People?
- Zoho People has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $5/month for TINYpulse and Free for Zoho People.
- Does TINYpulse or Zoho People run on more platforms?
- TINYpulse runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api. 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. TINYpulse starts at $5/month.
- What is TINYpulse best used for?
- TINYpulse is most often used for collecting anonymous employee engagement pulse surveys. Of those, collecting anonymous employee engagement pulse surveys is not what Zoho People is typically brought in for.
- What can TINYpulse do that Zoho People cannot?
- TINYpulse covers Pulse surveys, Anonymous suggestions, Cheers peer recognition, eNPS tracking. Zoho People covers Employee Database, Time Off, Time Tracking, Attendance. Both handle Slack, Google Workspace.
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
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