Software · head to head
Zoho People vs Clockify
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Zoho People slow response times and slow loading on the platform affecting user efficiency; Clockify the free plan stops at 5 users
- They diverge on capability: Zoho People covers Employee Database, Clockify covers Timer & manual time entry.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Zoho People and Clockify actually diverge.
| Attribute | Zoho People | Clockify |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Unknown | freemium |
| Platforms | Web | Web, Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Browser-extension |
| Founded | 1996 | 2017 |
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 Zoho People
- Employee Database
- Time Off
- Time Tracking
- Attendance
- Performance
- Onboarding
- Self-Service
- Zoho CRM
Only in Clockify
- Timer & manual time entry
- Timesheets
- Calendar view
- Projects & tasks
- Reports & analytics
- Team dashboard
- Kiosk mode
- Offline mode
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.
Clockify
- Employee time trackingnot Zoho People
- Project time budgetsnot Zoho People
- Client billingnot Zoho People
- Productivity analysisnot Zoho People
- Payroll calculationnot 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
Clockify
- The free plan stops at 5 users
- Free accounts are throttled to 30 API requests per hour and 3 webhooks
- Reporting on the free plan only covers a 1 month range
- Invoicing needs Standard at $5.49 per seat per month and GPS tracking needs Pro at $7.99
- SSO, SCIM provisioning, a custom subdomain and the audit log are Enterprise only at $11.99 per seat per month
Pricing, plan by plan
Zoho People
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Zoho People review.
Clockify
Free- FreeFree
- Unlimited users
- Unlimited projects
- Time tracking
- Basic$3.99/user/month
- Bulk edit
- Billable rates
- Rounding
- Standard$5.49/user/month
- Timesheet approvals
- Invoicing
- Scheduled reports
- Pro$7.99/user/month
- Profit & loss
- GPS tracking
- Screenshots
Which should you pick?
Choose Zoho People if
- You need employee database.
- You want to start without paying.
- You also want time off.
Choose Clockify if
- You need timer & manual time entry.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Browser-extension.
- You also want timesheets.
Questions people ask
- Is Zoho People or Clockify better?
- Neither clearly leads. Zoho People starts at Free and Clockify at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Zoho People or Clockify?
- Zoho People starts at Free and Clockify at Free.
- Does Zoho People or Clockify run on more platforms?
- Zoho People runs on Web. Clockify runs on Web, Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Browser-extension.
- Can I use Zoho People for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What can Zoho People do that Clockify cannot?
- Zoho People covers Employee Database, Time Off, Time Tracking, Attendance. Clockify covers Timer & manual time entry, Timesheets, Calendar view, Projects & tasks.
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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