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Zeplin vs Zoho People

Zeplin logo

Zeplin

Software

Design handoff and developer collaboration

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Zoho People logo

Zoho People

Software

Cloud HR software for growing businesses

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Zeplin the free plan is limited to 1 project and 100 screens and works only in a personal workspace; Zoho People slow response times and slow loading on the platform affecting user efficiency
  • They diverge on capability: Zeplin covers Design specs, Zoho People covers Employee Database.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Zeplin and Zoho People differ
AttributeZeplinZoho People
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
PlatformsWeb, Desktop, MobileWeb
Founded20141996

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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 Zeplin

  • Design specs
  • Asset export
  • Code snippets
  • Design tokens
  • Comments
  • Version control
  • Handoff workflow
  • Accessibility checks

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.

Zeplin

  • Handing off design specs from Figma or Sketch to developersnot Zoho People
  • Sharing screens, assets and style guides with an engineering teamnot Zoho People
  • Reviewing and commenting on design versionsnot 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.

Zeplin

  • The free plan is limited to 1 project and 100 screens and works only in a personal workspace
  • Free plan AI reviews are capped at 3 per week
  • Role based permissions require the Advanced plan or higher
  • Single sign on, multi factor authentication, activity logs and invoiced billing are Enterprise only
  • Priority 24 hour support is Enterprise only
  • Basic plan caps screens at 1,000 per project and is priced per project rather than per seat
  • Enterprise pricing is by quote with no published rate

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

Zeplin

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 1 project
    • 1 workspace
    • Basic specs
  • Starter$19/month
    • Unlimited projects
    • Multiple workspaces
    • Advanced specs
  • Professional$49/month
    • Everything in Starter
    • Team collaboration
    • Admin controls

Zoho People

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Zoho People review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Zeplin if

  • You need design specs.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Desktop, Mobile.
  • You also want asset export.
Zeplin 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 Zeplin or Zoho People better?
Neither clearly leads. Zeplin 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, Zeplin or Zoho People?
Zeplin starts at Free and Zoho People at Free.
Does Zeplin or Zoho People run on more platforms?
Zeplin runs on Web, Desktop, Mobile. Zoho People runs on Web.
Can I use Zeplin for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Zeplin best used for?
Zeplin is most often used for handing off design specs from figma or sketch to developers, sharing screens, assets and style guides with an engineering team, reviewing and commenting on design versions. Of those, handing off design specs from figma or sketch to developers and sharing screens, assets and style guides with an engineering team are not what Zoho People is typically brought in for.
What can Zeplin do that Zoho People cannot?
Zeplin covers Design specs, Asset export, Code snippets, Design tokens. 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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