--- description: Review of Zoho People Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice Ireland. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: Zoho People | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice IE --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Leave Management Systems](/directory/3926/absence-management/software) > [Zoho People](/software/436127/zoho-people) # Zoho People Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/436127/zoho-people Page: 1 / 14\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/436127/zoho-people?page=2) > Zoho People is a cloud-based human resource (HR) solution suitable for business of all sizes. The system features leave management, attendance management, time tracker, employee self-service, form customization and more. The solution's leave management feature allows organizations to customize leave types and employees can apply for leave online. Organizations can have a centralized view of all the employee information by leave type, location, role and experience level. Zoho People allows users to create custom modules by adding forms and tabs based on needs. It offers the drag-and-drop functionality. The employee self-service feature allows employees to access, update and modify records as per the organizational compliance. The file cabinet feature helps HR staff store and share HR and company-related documents. Zoho People’s live feed notify employees about changes of policy and other notifications. Pricing is per employee on a monthly subscription basis. Support is offered via knowledge base and phone. > > Verdict: Rated **4.4/5** by 323 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.4/5** | 323 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.1/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Zoho - **Founded**: 1996 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$1.50 - **Pricing model**: Per User (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: 30-day free trial, with no credit card required. Zoho People is free for up to 5 employees. Four subscription levels are available: ESSENTIAL HR - $1.5/employee/month PROFESSIONAL - $2/employee/month PREMIUM - $3/employee/month ENTERPRISE - $4.50/employee/month - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: Arabic, Bulgarian, Chinese, Croatian, Danish, Dutch, English, European Portuguese, French, German, Hebrew, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Serbian, Serbian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish, Vietnamese - **Available Countries**: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium and 208 more ## Features - 360 Degree Feedback - API - Academic/Education - Access Controls/Permissions - Activity Dashboard - Activity Tracking - Ad hoc Reporting - Alerts/Notifications - Applicant Tracking - Approval Process Control - Assessment Management - Asynchronous Learning - Attendance Management - Attendance Tracking - Automated Scheduling - Benefits Management - Billable & Non-Billable Hours - Billable Items Tracking - Billing & Invoicing - Biometric Recognition ## Integrations (24 total) - Docusign - Google Workspace - Microsoft 365 - Microsoft Teams - Paybooks - QuickBooks Online - Vantage Circle - Xoxoday - Zapier - Zoho Analytics - Zoho Books - Zoho CRM - Zoho Cliq - Zoho Directory - Zoho Expense ... and 9 more integrations ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - Chat ## Category - [Leave Management Systems](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/3926/absence-management/software) ## Related Categories - [Leave Management Systems](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/3926/absence-management/software) - [Attendance Tracking Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/404/time-attendance/software) - [Employee Vacation & PTO Tracking Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/1892/vacation-tracking/software) - [Payroll Software for Accountants](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/3179/accountant-payroll/software) - [Performance Appraisal Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/323/performance-review-software/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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[Paycor](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/414126/paycor-perform) — 4.3/5 (3033 reviews) ## Reviews ### "Better HRMS for Organizations, Simple but all required features" — 5.0/5 > **Dr Samantha** | *26 February 2026* | Computer Software | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: • Easy employee database management • Leave \& attendance tracking is straightforward • Good automation for approvals/workflows • Integrates well with other Zoho apps • Customizable forms \& fields • Cloud-based — access from anywhere > > **Cons**: • UI feels slightly outdated in some modules • Mobile app needs performance improvements • Reporting customization is limited • Initial setup takes time • Notifications/email triggers can be inconsistent ----- ### "Very Happy" — 5.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *2 April 2026* | Research | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: It is designed to be easy to use, providing a user-friendly experience, while also being flexible enough to be managed efficiently from the administrator's point of view, ensuring smooth operations and ease of oversight. > > **Cons**: Forms need more options to include additional fields, similar to how Google Forms allows users to customize and add a variety of question types and data fields. ----- ### "zoho payroll" — 4.0/5 > **Mohammed** | *16 February 2026* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: though many tools sofware come and go our organization is still sticking with the zoho people for payroll activities > > **Cons**: mobile view is bit tricky , because when you open the same url from the mobile the mobile view is not easy to view > > yes its still the same our organization has not changed from zoho payroll which means still its at its best ----- ### "A flexible and affordable HR platform for growing teams" — 5.0/5 > **Emmanuel** | *14 January 2026* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Zoho People offers a wide range of HR features in a single platform, including leave management, attendance tracking, employee records, and basic performance management. The system is highly customizable, which makes it suitable for different company policies and workflows. Integration with other Zoho applications works well and helps create a connected HR and operations environment. Pricing is competitive, especially for small to medium sized businesses. > > **Cons**: The user interface can feel overwhelming at first due to the number of features and configuration options. Initial setup requires time and planning, particularly for organizations new to HR systems. Some advanced features are locked behind higher tier plans, which may limit functionality for very small teams. Reporting could also be more intuitive without additional customization. > > Overall, Zoho People has been a reliable and scalable HR solution. Once configured correctly, it simplifies HR processes, improves visibility, and reduces manual work. It is well suited for growing organizations that want structure without investing in expensive enterprise HR software. Ongoing improvements and ecosystem integration add long term value. ----- ### "Zoho People" — 5.0/5 > **Isa** | *19 March 2026* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: From attendance tracking and leave management to employee records, everything is organized in one place and easy to manage. The automation features save us a lot of time, especially with approvals and reporting. > > **Cons**: One small downside is that some features are a bit hidden in the system and require some time to explore and fully understand—but once you get familiar with it, everything becomes much smoother. > > Overall, Zoho People is a reliable and user-friendly HR solution that simplifies day-to-day operations and improves efficiency across the team. 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