Software · head to head
Zoho People vs Achievers
The short version
- Only Zoho People has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Zoho People slow response times and slow loading on the platform affecting user efficiency; Achievers pricing is not published and requires a demo
- They diverge on capability: Zoho People covers Employee Database, Achievers covers Peer-to-peer recognition.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Zoho People and Achievers actually diverge.
| Attribute | Zoho People | Achievers |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | On request |
| Pricing model | Unknown | subscription |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web | Web, Ios, Android, Api |
| Founded | 1996 | 2002 |
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 Zoho People
- Employee Database
- Time Off
- Time Tracking
- Attendance
- Performance
- Onboarding
- Self-Service
- Zoho CRM
Only in Achievers
- Peer-to-peer recognition
- Manager recognition
- Points-based rewards
- Marketplace rewards
- Pulse surveys
- Employee connections
- Analytics dashboard
- Values alignment
Both cover
- Slack
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Zoho People
No use cases recorded yet. See the Zoho People review.
Achievers
- Employee recognitionnot Zoho People
- Rewards programnot Zoho People
- Engagement measurementnot Zoho People
- Culture buildingnot Zoho People
- Retention improvementnot Zoho People
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
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
Achievers
- Pricing is not published and requires a demo
- Aimed at mid-market and enterprise organisations rather than small teams
- Sold as separate named modules, Recognize, Reward and Celebrate, so a full programme means more than one line on the quote
Pricing, plan by plan
Zoho People
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Zoho People review.
Achievers
On request- Recognize$undefined/month
- Peer-to-peer recognition
- Manager recognition
- Points & rewards
- Listen$undefined/month
- Engagement surveys
- Pulse surveys
- Analytics
- Connect$undefined/month
- Employee connections
- Interest groups
- Events
Which should you pick?
Choose Zoho People if
- You need employee database.
- You want to start without paying.
- You also want time off.
Choose Achievers if
- You need peer-to-peer recognition.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
- You also want manager recognition.
Questions people ask
- Is Zoho People or Achievers better?
- Neither clearly leads. Zoho People starts at Free and Achievers at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Zoho People or Achievers?
- Zoho People has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Zoho People and On request for Achievers.
- Does Zoho People or Achievers run on more platforms?
- Zoho People runs on Web. Achievers runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
- Can I use Zoho People for free?
- Yes. Zoho People has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Achievers starts at On request.
- What can Zoho People do that Achievers cannot?
- Zoho People covers Employee Database, Time Off, Time Tracking, Attendance. Achievers covers Peer-to-peer recognition, Manager recognition, Points-based rewards, Marketplace rewards. 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.
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.
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