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Workhuman vs Zoho People

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Workhuman

Software

Bring more humanity to the workplace

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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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.
  • They diverge on capability: Workhuman covers Social recognition, Zoho People covers Employee Database.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Workhuman and Zoho People differ
AttributeWorkhumanZoho People
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelquoteUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, ApiWeb
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 Workhuman

  • Social recognition
  • Service milestones
  • Peer-to-peer awards
  • Conversations (feedback)
  • Life events celebration
  • Community celebrations
  • Rewards marketplace
  • Workhuman IQ analytics

Only in Zoho People

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

Both cover

  • Slack

What people use each for

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

Workhuman

  • Employee recognitionnot Zoho People
  • Service anniversariesnot Zoho People
  • Continuous feedbacknot Zoho People
  • Culture transformationnot Zoho People
  • Retention improvementnot 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.

Workhuman

Nothing recorded yet. See the Workhuman review.

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

Workhuman

On request
  • Social Recognition$undefined/month
    • Peer-to-peer recognition
    • Manager recognition
    • Points & rewards
  • Service Milestones$undefined/month
    • Anniversary celebrations
    • Career milestones
    • Custom awards
  • Full Suite$undefined/month
    • All recognition products
    • Conversations (feedback)
    • Life events

Zoho People

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Zoho People review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Workhuman if

  • You need social recognition.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
  • You also want service milestones.
Workhuman 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 Workhuman or Zoho People better?
Neither clearly leads. Workhuman 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, Workhuman or Zoho People?
Zoho People has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Workhuman and Free for Zoho People.
Does Workhuman or Zoho People run on more platforms?
Workhuman 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. Workhuman starts at On request.
What is Workhuman best used for?
Workhuman is most often used for employee recognition, service anniversaries, continuous feedback, culture transformation. Of those, employee recognition and service anniversaries are not what Zoho People is typically brought in for.
What can Workhuman do that Zoho People cannot?
Workhuman covers Social recognition, Service milestones, Peer-to-peer awards, Conversations (feedback). Zoho People covers Employee Database, Time Off, Time Tracking, Attendance. Both handle Slack.

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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