Software · head to head
Zoho People vs Freshteam
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Zoho People slow response times and slow loading on the platform affecting user efficiency; Freshteam freshworks HRMS (formerly Freshteam) paid tiers as captured 19 February 2023 combined a per-employee monthly charge ($1.20 to $2.40+/employee/month) with a separate flat platform fee ($71 to $119+/month), on top of a $0 free tier
- They diverge on capability: Zoho People covers Employee Database, Freshteam covers Applicant Tracking.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Zoho People and Freshteam actually diverge.
| Attribute | Zoho People | Freshteam |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Unknown | subscription |
| Platforms | Web | Web, Ios, Android |
| Founded | 1996 | 2010 |
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
- Attendance
- Performance
- Self-Service
- Zoho CRM
- Zoho Books
Only in Freshteam
- Applicant Tracking
- Employee Directory
- Documents
- Org Chart
- Freshdesk
- Freshsales
Both cover
- Time Off
- Time Tracking
- Onboarding
- Slack
- Microsoft 365
- Google Workspace
- Web support
- Ios support
- Android support
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
Freshteam
- Freshworks HRMS (formerly Freshteam) paid tiers as captured 19 February 2023 combined a per-employee monthly charge ($1.20 to $2.40+/employee/month) with a separate flat platform fee ($71 to $119+/month), on top of a $0 free tier
Pricing, plan by plan
Zoho People
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Zoho People review.
Freshteam
Free- FreeFree
- 50 Employees
- Basic ATS
- Time Off
- Growth$1.2/month
- All Free features
- Onboarding
- Time Tracking
- Pro$2.4/month
- All Growth features
- Custom Reports
- Advanced Workflows
Which should you pick?
Choose Zoho People if
- You need employee database.
- You want to start without paying.
- You also want attendance.
Choose Freshteam if
- You need applicant tracking.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want employee directory.
Questions people ask
- Is Zoho People or Freshteam better?
- Neither clearly leads. Zoho People starts at Free and Freshteam at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Zoho People or Freshteam?
- Zoho People starts at Free and Freshteam at Free.
- Does Zoho People or Freshteam run on more platforms?
- Zoho People runs on Web. Freshteam runs on Web, Ios, Android.
- 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 Freshteam cannot?
- Zoho People covers Employee Database, Attendance, Performance, Self-Service. Freshteam covers Applicant Tracking, Employee Directory, Documents, Org Chart. Both handle Time Off, Time Tracking, Onboarding, 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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