HR · head to head
Officevibe vs Zoho People
Officevibe
HR
Build better teams with pulse surveys and feedback
- From
- $4999/year
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Zoho People has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Officevibe officevibe is now sold inside the Workleap platform and has no separate published price of its own; Zoho People slow response times and slow loading on the platform affecting user efficiency
- They diverge on capability: Officevibe covers Pulse surveys, Zoho People covers Employee Database.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Officevibe and Zoho People actually diverge.
| Attribute | Officevibe | Zoho People |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $4999/year | Free |
| Pricing model | subscription | Unknown |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Web, Ios, Android, Api | Web |
| Founded | 2012 | 1996 |
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (HR).
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 Officevibe
- Pulse surveys
- eNPS tracking
- Anonymous feedback
- 1-on-1 meetings
- Good vibes recognition
- Custom surveys
- Manager dashboards
- Engagement reports
Only in Zoho People
- Employee Database
- Time Off
- Time Tracking
- Attendance
- Performance
- Onboarding
- Self-Service
- Zoho CRM
Both cover
- Slack
- Google Workspace
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Officevibe
- Running employee engagement pulse surveys and reading team sentimentnot Zoho People
- Collecting continuous feedback between managers and their teamsnot Zoho People
- Tracking performance conversations and one to onesnot Zoho People
Zoho People
- Automating recruitment workflows from application through onboardingnot Officevibe
- Managing performance evaluations and compensation decisions centrallynot Officevibe
- Tracking employee time, attendance, and leave in real-timenot Officevibe
- Generating HR analytics to measure employee satisfaction and retentionnot Officevibe
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Officevibe
- Officevibe is now sold inside the Workleap platform and has no separate published price of its own
- There is no free plan; the entry Standard tier starts at $4,999 USD per year
- SAML single sign on, API access and advanced security require the Pro tier starting at $11,999 USD per year
- Plans are billed annually rather than monthly
- Organisations of 250 or more employees are pushed to a custom Enterprise quote
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
Officevibe
$4999/year- Standard$4999/year
- End-to-end performance management
- Team health reports
- AI analysis
- Pro$11999/year
- Everything in Standard
- Advanced intelligence
- MCP access
- Enterprise$null/mo
- For organizations with 250+ employees
- Custom pricing available upon request
Zoho People
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Zoho People review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Officevibe if
- You need pulse surveys.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
- You also want enps tracking.
Choose Zoho People if
- You need employee database.
- You want to start without paying.
- You also want time off.
Questions people ask
- Is Officevibe or Zoho People better?
- Neither clearly leads. Officevibe starts at $4999/year and Zoho People at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Officevibe or Zoho People?
- Zoho People has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $4999/year for Officevibe and Free for Zoho People.
- Does Officevibe or Zoho People run on more platforms?
- Officevibe 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. Officevibe starts at $4999/year.
- What is Officevibe best used for?
- Officevibe is most often used for running employee engagement pulse surveys and reading team sentiment, collecting continuous feedback between managers and their teams, tracking performance conversations and one to ones. Of those, running employee engagement pulse surveys and reading team sentiment and collecting continuous feedback between managers and their teams are not what Zoho People is typically brought in for.
- What can Officevibe do that Zoho People cannot?
- Officevibe covers Pulse surveys, eNPS tracking, Anonymous feedback, 1-on-1 meetings. Zoho People covers Employee Database, Time Off, Time Tracking, Attendance. Both handle Slack, Google Workspace.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Officevibe: How much does Officevibe (Workleap) cost?
Officevibe pricing starts at $4,999/year for the Standard plan and $11,999/year for the Pro plan, billed annually. Enterprise pricing is custom and requires contact with the sales team for organizations with 250+ employees.
SourceZoho 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.
SourceOfficevibe: Does Officevibe offer a free trial or free tier?
No, Officevibe does not offer a free tier; all plans require a paid subscription billed annually.
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.
SourceOfficevibe: What is the difference between Officevibe Standard and Pro plans?
The Pro plan at $11,999/year adds advanced intelligence, MCP access, SAML SSO, advanced security, API access, custom properties, and personalized onboarding compared to the Standard plan at $4,999/year.
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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