Design & Usability
Customization
Integrations
Features & Capabilities
Mobile Accessibility
What is Zoho People?
Zoho People is a powerful online Human Resources (HR) management platform designed to automate, streamline, and enhance the employee lifecycle. From onboarding to performance reviews, it provides a centralized, cloud-based solution for managing every aspect of HR. Compared to traditional HR tools, Zoho People stands out for its robust native integrations with other Zoho apps, deep customization options, and an intuitive mobile experience—perfect for a modern, flexible workforce.
At Zenatta, we've seen firsthand how Zoho People can transform HR departments by simplifying processes like time tracking, leave management, and employee self-service. With flexible modules and detailed reporting capabilities, it scales easily from small businesses to enterprise-level organizations. Whether you need basic HR workflows or a comprehensive, full-suite HRIS (Human Resource Information System), Zoho People delivers—especially when tightly integrated into the broader Zoho ecosystem.
Why we rate it "Probably"
Zoho People earns a "Probably" rating from us because it is impressively feature-rich and natively ties into other Zoho apps with ease. Its mobile app is one of the best we’ve seen, making HR tasks easy for both employees and administrators on the go. Features like built-in timesheets, performance reviews, and a fully customizable form builder are real game-changers.
However, a few reasons prevent us from giving it a full "Definitely." Some modules can feel overwhelming, particularly for companies that only need basic HR functionality. The system doesn’t allow you to easily hide unused modules, which can clutter the user experience. Additionally, while Zoho Payroll integrates well in select countries, the third-party payroll options for regions not covered by Zoho Payroll are limited. Despite these caveats, for most organizations committed to Zoho, People is a top-tier HR solution that's worth serious consideration.
Pros
- Seamless native Zoho application integrations
- Comprehensive timesheet and attendance management
- Extensive HR feature set, including onboarding, appraisals, and case management
Cons
- Limited third-party payroll integrations for non-Zoho Payroll countries
- Cannot easily disable or hide unused modules, which can overwhelm new users
People Pricing Information
Essential HR Plan
$1.25 / User/ Month
Billed Annually
- Employee Onboarding
- Employee Database Management
- HR Files Management
- Time Off Management
- Zia – AI Bot
Professional Plan
$2 / User/ Month
Billed Annually
- Biometric Integration
- Shift Scheduling
- IP & Geo Tracking
- Time Tracking
Premium Plan
$3 / User/ Month
Billed Annually
- Skill Set Matrix
- Performance Appraisals
- KRA & Goals Tracking
- Multi-Rater Reviews
Enterprise Plan
$4.5 / User/ Month
Billed Annually
- Cases
- Course Management
- Assessments
- Discussion Forum
People Plus Plan
$9 / User/ Month
Billed Annually
Includes
- Zoho Recruit
- Zoho Payroll
- Zoho Expense
- Zoho Connect