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TravelPerk vs Zoho People

TravelPerk logo

TravelPerk

All industries

Corporate travel booking and expense management platform with policy controls

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Zoho People logo

Zoho People

HR & Recruiting

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: TravelPerk pricing not transparently disclosed; organisations must request quotes and calculators to understand costs; Zoho People slow response times and slow loading on the platform affecting user efficiency

Where they differ

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

Attributes where TravelPerk and Zoho People differ
AttributeTravelPerkZoho People
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelusage-basedUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, iOS, Android, APIWeb
CategoryAll industriesHR & Recruiting
FoundedUnknown1996

Identical on both: 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 TravelPerk

Nothing recorded that Zoho People does not also cover.

Only in Zoho People

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

What people use each for

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

TravelPerk

  • Multinational enterprises consolidating travel and expense managementnot Zoho People
  • Professional services and consulting firms managing frequent traveller reimbursementnot Zoho People
  • Financial services and technology companies with strict spend controlsnot Zoho People
  • Event coordination and meeting logistics for hybrid teamsnot Zoho People
  • Companies seeking to reduce travel costs through policy enforcement and negotiated ratesnot 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.

TravelPerk

  • Pricing not transparently disclosed; organisations must request quotes and calculators to understand costs
  • Travel supplier inventory limited to partnerships (178 countries); less coverage than global GDS systems (Galileo, Sabre, Amadeus)
  • Requires integration setup with ERP and accounting systems; no standalone use for non-integrated workflows
  • Geographic limitations: primarily serves US, Canada, and EU; emerging market coverage is limited
  • Cashback programmes (Perk Card, Lodge Card) require company adoption; employee reimbursement workflows less developed

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

TravelPerk

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the TravelPerk review.

Zoho People

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Zoho People review.

Which should you pick?

Choose TravelPerk if

  • You work on Web, iOS, Android, API.
TravelPerk 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 TravelPerk or Zoho People better?
Neither clearly leads. TravelPerk 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, TravelPerk or Zoho People?
Zoho People has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for TravelPerk and Free for Zoho People.
Does TravelPerk or Zoho People run on more platforms?
TravelPerk 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. TravelPerk starts at On request.
What is TravelPerk best used for?
TravelPerk is most often used for multinational enterprises consolidating travel and expense management, professional services and consulting firms managing frequent traveller reimbursement, financial services and technology companies with strict spend controls, event coordination and meeting logistics for hybrid teams. Of those, multinational enterprises consolidating travel and expense management and professional services and consulting firms managing frequent traveller reimbursement are not what Zoho People is typically brought in for.
What can TravelPerk do that Zoho People cannot?
Zoho People covers Employee Database, Time Off, Time Tracking, Attendance.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

TravelPerk: What is included in Perk's travel booking service?

Perk covers flights, hotels, trains, and car rentals across 178 countries with special corporate rates. The platform includes 24/7 travel support for disruptions and automatic rebooking for flight delays.

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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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TravelPerk: How does Perk's expense management integrate with accounting systems?

Perk captures receipts, categorises expenses, and syncs to ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) and accounting software (QuickBooks, NetSuite) for streamlined invoice reconciliation and reporting.

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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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TravelPerk: Does Perk offer corporate cards?

Yes. Perk provides two corporate card programmes: Perk Card and Lodge Card with uncapped cashback on qualifying travel and dining purchases, reducing net spend.

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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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