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Zoho People - Review & Pricing 2025

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Stackfix's Rating

4.8 / 10

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Reviewed by Steph Leung

Stackfix Product & Operations Lead

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Key findings

Zoho’s software often lures you in with its low cost and extensive features, but the reality can be frustrating. Like its other tools (e.g., ATS), the promise of rich functionality is overshadowed by a clunky user experience. Even simple tasks, like creating a performance review, feel unnecessarily complicated—you’ll likely spend more time sifting through help articles than actually getting things done.

Unless you’re a small team in the sub-continent (who might benefit from Zoho's tailored features for this region) and planning to bundle it with Zoho Payroll and Zoho Recruit, it’s hard to recommend Zoho over more user-friendly alternatives.

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Pros

Advanced Workflow Automation
We were particularly impressed with Zoho People's workflow automation capabilities. The system offers sophisticated tools for automating HR processes, including email notifications, approvals, and document management, making it notably strong for organizations looking to streamline their HR operations.
Highly Customisable

We discovered that Zoho People offers extensive customization options across its platform. From custom fields to workflow modifications, the system provides flexibility to adapt to various organizational needs and processes.

Comprehensive Reporting and Analytics
We found the reporting functionality to be particularly robust, offering real-time reporting capabilities and customizable dashboards. The system includes advanced features like predictive analytics for turnover forecasting, though smaller organizations might find it overwhelming.

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Cons

Abysmal Customer Support
We found customer support to be shockingly poor. With no live chat option and response times exceeding half a business day, users are forced to rely on an outdated and confusing support website with mismatched documentation and videos that don't reflect the current interface.
Frustrating User Experience
The interface is a labyrinth of confusion. Even basic tasks like adding employee locations require hunting through multiple menus. We estimate it would take days for an average SMB employee to become proficient - a massive drain on productivity.
Poor Document Management
The document management system is severely limited. We struggled with the unintuitive process of adding document submission fields, and the system lacks crucial features like document expiry tracking and automated reminders.
Subpar Performance Review System
The performance review functionality is basic and inflexible. We encountered significant difficulties modifying continuous review settings once established, and the system lacks essential features like multi-directional reviews.
Dated Interface Design
The interface feels outdated and uninspiring. While pages load at an acceptable speed, the overall design falls short of modern standards, making daily interaction with the platform less engaging and intuitive for users.

Zoho People is best for

  • Businesses with 25-100 employees based in India or UAE
  • Who plan on bundling Zoho People with Zoho Payroll and Zoho Recruit
  • And can dedicate time to master a complex interface

Zoho People is less good for

  • Businesses with small teams based outside India or UAE
  • Who need an intuitive, easy-to-use system that doesn't require extensive training

Zoho People pricing

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Billing cycle

Free Plan

$0

Essential HR

$1.50

users / month

Billed monthly

Professional

$2.50

users / month

Billed monthly

Premium

$3.50

users / month

Billed monthly

Enterprise

$5

users / month

Billed monthly

Restrictions

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Common features

Store employee information
Run performance reviews
Manage employee time-off
Send employee engagement surveys
Time tracking system

Advanced features

Create reports and dashboards
Store employee documents
Track headcount, salary and time-off trends
Store employee work locations
Set OKRs/goals
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