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Zoho People

Best Zoho People Alternatives

10 products that do the same job as Zoho People, matched to the reason you might switch, with similarity scores and published prices.

By LeadChange Research TeamUpdated Based on 36 sources, most recently checked

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Zoho People alternatives, closest first

  1. BambooHRSimilarity 51
  2. UKG ReadySimilarity 37
  3. RipplingSimilarity 34

Alternatives by reason for switching

  • Built for larger companies

    Rippling

    Serves enterprise companies; Zoho People does not list enterprise among the sizes it serves.

    Small businesses, mid-market companies, enterprises1

  • Higher LeadChange Score

    BambooHR

    9.3/10 in HRIS Software vs 8.9 for Zoho People.

What should your next provider do better than Zoho People?

Your matches show verified evidence for it, never who pays us.

Zoho People alternatives, closest first

Products built for the same job come first, then products that also cover it, each group by similarity: the share of categories (50%), company sizes served (30%) and pricing model (20%) a product shares with Zoho People.

Built for the same job

  1. BambooHR

    vs Zoho People: From $250 a month vs $75 billed annually at 25 employees (starting prices). HRIS Software score 9.3 vs 8.9.

    Similarity51 of 100

    From $250/mo flat up to 25 employees, then $10.25/employee/mo2

  2. UKG Ready

    vs Zoho People: UKG Ready: quote-only; Zoho People: from $3/user/mo (billed annually). HRIS Software score 5.5 vs 8.9.

    Similarity37 of 100
  3. Rippling

    vs Zoho People: Rippling: prices published for other plans; Zoho People: from $3/user/mo (billed annually). HRIS Software score 7.9 vs 8.9.

    Similarity34 of 100
  4. HiBob

    vs Zoho People: HiBob: quote-only; Zoho People: from $3/user/mo (billed annually). HRIS Software score 6.1 vs 8.9.

    Similarity32 of 100
  5. Namely

    vs Zoho People: From $225 a month vs $75 billed annually at 25 employees (starting prices). HRIS Software score 8.6 vs 8.9.

    Similarity22 of 100

    From $9/employee/mo3

  6. HR Cloud

    vs Zoho People: HR Cloud: quote-only; Zoho People: from $3/user/mo (billed annually). HRIS Software score 5.7 vs 8.9.

    Similarity17 of 100

Also cover what Zoho People does

  1. OnPay

    vs Zoho People: From $295 a month vs $75 billed annually at 25 employees (starting prices). HRIS Software score 6.0 vs 8.9.

    Similarity47 of 100

    From $120/mo + $7/employee/mo (bundle plan)4

  2. Paychex Flex

    vs Zoho People: Paychex Flex: prices published for other plans; Zoho People: from $3/user/mo (billed annually). HRIS Software score 6.1 vs 8.9.

    Similarity38 of 100
  3. Leapsome

    vs Zoho People: From $175 a month vs $75 billed annually at 25 employees (starting prices). HRIS Software score 7.5 vs 8.9.

    Similarity34 of 100

    From $7/employee/mo (Agentic HRIS Foundation plan)5

  4. Paylocity

    vs Zoho People: Paylocity: quote-only; Zoho People: from $3/user/mo (billed annually). HRIS Software score 5.6 vs 8.9.

    Similarity27 of 100

Why buyers look beyond Zoho People

  1. Payroll integration by region

    The integrations page lists Zoho Payroll for India and GCC countries and Xero payroll for the UK and Australia.

  2. Extras priced separately

    Taxes, premium support, Jumpstart setup and advanced analytics through Zoho Analytics are outside the plan price.

Zoho People vs its closest alternatives

HRIS Software comparison: LeadChange Score, pricing and verified features
ProductScoreStarting price per employeePricing modelFree trialAPISOC 2 Type IIMobile apps
Zoho People6–98.9$3/user/mo (billed annually)Per userYesYesCompany-wide; product scope not statediOS, Android
BambooHR2,10–139.3$10.25/employee/moPer employeeYesYesYesiOS, Android
UKG Ready14–165.5Not verifiedQuote onlyNot verifiedNot verifiedYesYes
Rippling17–217.9See plansBase fee + per employeeNoYes, as an add-onYesiOS, Android
HiBob22–246.1Not verifiedPer employeeNot verifiedYesYesiOS, Android
Namely3,25,268.6$9/employee/moPer employeeNot verifiedYesNot verifiedYes
HR Cloud27–305.7Not verifiedQuote onlyNoYesYesiOS, Android
OnPay4,31,32Scored 7.6/10 in Payroll Software on its own page6.0$7/employee/moBase fee + per employeeYesNot verifiedYesNot verified

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Alternatives to similar products

Frequently asked questions

What are the best alternatives to Zoho People?

Among products built for the same job in HRIS Software, the closest to Zoho People are BambooHR (51% similar), UKG Ready (37% similar), and Rippling (34% similar), by the categories, company sizes and pricing model they share. BambooHR vs Zoho People: From $250 a month vs $75 billed annually at 25 employees (starting prices). HRIS Software score 9.3 vs 8.9.

Which Zoho People alternatives publish their prices?

Of the alternatives to Zoho People, BambooHR, Rippling, Namely, OnPay, Paychex Flex, and Leapsome publish list prices for at least one plan. Zoho People publishes its prices too.

Which Zoho People alternative scores highest?

BambooHR scores highest at 9.3/10, 51% similar to Zoho People; Zoho People scores 8.9.

Why do teams look for Zoho People alternatives?

The fit limits documented for Zoho People: payroll integration by region and extras priced separately. The “Why buyers look beyond Zoho People” section explains each one from its source.

Which Zoho People alternatives integrate with Microsoft Teams?

HR Cloud and Leapsome document an integration with Microsoft Teams, like Zoho People.

Which Zoho People alternatives offer a free trial?

Of the alternatives to Zoho People, BambooHR, OnPay, and Leapsome list a free trial, as Zoho People does.

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Sources

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Quotes from the sources
  1. Rippling rippling.com/solutions/small-businesses“Yes. Rippling works for businesses of any size, including teams under 10 employees.” “Starting at $8 per user per month ... Plus, a $40 per month base fee. Contact us today to get a free quote.”
  2. BambooHR bamboohr.com/pricing“For companies with more than 25 employees, our HR software is priced on a per-employee, per-month basis. BambooHR pricing starts at $10.25 USD per employee per month for Core, $17.50 USD per employee per month for Pro, and $25 USD per employee per month for Elite. Volume discounts are applied automatically ... We also offer an additional 15% off to registered nonprofit organizations.” “For companies with 25 employees or fewer, our HR software pricing is charged at a monthly flat rate of $250 USD/mo for Core, $425 USD/mo for Pro, and $650 USD/mo for Elite.”
  3. Namely namely.com/lp/pricing“Pricing for Namely Now starts at $9 per employee per month!” “For other services, Namely helps customers with a tailored diagnostic of their needs and will provide pricing based on complexity, modules, and services required.”
  4. OnPay onpay.com/payroll/software/costs-pricing“Payroll Essentials $49 base + $6/worker per month” “Get started at just $49 base + $6/worker per month. No hidden fees, ever.”
  5. Leapsome leapsome.com/pricing“Pro $10 $5/employee/month” “Estimate only. Multi-module and volume discounts are not reflected here.”
  6. Zoho Corporation zoho.com/people/zohopeople-pricing.html“ESSENTIAL HR US$3 US$3 /user/month billed annually” “After you sign up for the trial of your selected plan, you can access all the plan features free for 30 days.”
  7. Zoho Corporation zoho.com/people/api/overview.html“Forms API Cases API Timesheet API Onboarding API Announcements API Leave Tracker API Attendance API”
  8. Zoho zoho.com/compliance.html“Zoho is SOC 2 Type 2 compliant.”
  9. Zoho Corporation zoho.com/people/peopleapp.html“Zoho People's iOS and Android apps let employees, managers and HR executives seamlessly perform their HR activities even when they're remote.”
  10. BambooHR bamboohr.com/signup“No credit card required. Trial ends automatically.”
  11. BambooHR documentation.bamboohr.com/docs/getting-started“The BambooHR API is a RESTful Internet protocol built around making semantically meaningful HTTPS requests”
  12. BambooHR trust.bamboohr.com“SOC 2 Type 2”
  13. BambooHR bamboohr.com/platform/hr-data-and-reporting/mobile-app“Yes. The app is free to download, but you’ll need an active BambooHR account provided by your employer to sign in. The app is available for supported iOS and Android devices.”
  14. UKG ukg.com/products/ukg-ready/plans“Connect with a UKG sales expert to receive a personalized quote, explore plan options, and get guidance on selecting the plan that best fits your business needs.”
  15. UKG Trust Center trustcenter.ukg.com“SOC 2 Type 2”
  16. UKG ukg.com/learn/resources/product-info/ukg-ready-solution-guide“The UKG Ready mobile app provides the tools you rely on wherever and whenever you need them”
  17. Rippling rippling.com/pricing“Rippling's pricing depends on the products you select and the number of employees you have. Most products are priced per employee per month, while some may include a monthly base fee.”
  18. Rippling rippling.com/products/it/trial“Start your 14-day free trial”
  19. Rippling developer.rippling.com/llms.txt“Rippling’s current public API is the REST Platform API v2 on `https://rest.ripplingapis.com`. ... Authenticate customer and internal integrations with a Bearer API token. Authenticate App Shop partner apps with OAuth 2.0.”
  20. Rippling rippling.com/trust/security“Rippling's SOC 2 Type 2 report covers the trust services categories of Security, Confidentiality, and Availability, and is audited annually.”
  21. Rippling (Apple App Store listing) apps.apple.com/us/app/rippling-hr-it-finance/id1231325957“Rippling makes it easy to access your benefits, request time off, submit expenses, view paystubs, share passwords, and more—all from your phone. ... Requires iOS 16.4 or later.”
  22. HiBob HiBob pricing (HiBob)“Is HiBob priced per employee? Yes, of course. HiBob pricing is generally calculated on a per-employee basis, making it easy to scale as your organization grows.” “Core includes Bob AI Companion, employee database, document management, Time Off, lifecycle workflows, integrations, analytics and reporting and the mobile app.”
  23. HiBob apidocs.hibob.com“Welcome to the Developer Docs. Here you'll find clear, practical documentation to help you get started with the Public API and build integrations with Bob.”
  24. HiBob hibob.com/privacy/security“SOC 2 Type II We undergo routine audits to receive updated SOC 2 Type II reports, available upon request and subject to a signed NDA.”
  25. Namely developers.namely.com“The Namely API is a REST-based API that returns JSON-encoded responses and uses standard HTTP response codes, authentication, and verbs.”
  26. Namely namely.com/hr/employee-mobile-app“The mobile app delivers essential tools that empower employees to manage time, pay, and personal information from anywhere.”
  27. HR Cloud hrcloud.com/software-pricing-and-program-trials“HR Cloud quotes your organization based on headcount, plan and add-ons.” “HR Cloud offers a personalized demo rather than a self-serve free trial.”
  28. HR Cloud hrcloud.com/faq“We also offer APIs for deeper integrations with custom or proprietary systems.” “HRIS & Payroll: ADP, Paylocity, QuickBooks Online, UKG, Paycor, and SAP SuccessFactors Collaboration Tools: Slack, Microsoft Teams, Google Workspace Identity & Access Management: Okta, OneLogin, Microsoft Entra ID ATS & Recruiting: Greenhouse”
  29. HR Cloud hrcloud.com/soc2-data-security-compliance-protocol“keep it all away from prying eyes inside our SOC2 Type 2 compliant software solutions.”
  30. HR Cloud hrcloud.com/employee-mobile-app“The HR Cloud® app can be easily distributed using the App Store and Google Play for fast adoption.”
  31. OnPay onpay.com“Get one month free”
  32. OnPay onpay.com/security“Third-party Certification: OnPay holds third-party auditor certification with the AICPA’s SOC program and is SOC 2 Type II compliant.”
  33. Paychex paychex.com/payroll/compare-payroll-solutions“Basic Essential Payroll & HR Request Pricing Foundations AI & HR Features Best Value Request Pricing Advanced Enhanced Service Needs Request Pricing Complete Premium Services Request Pricing”
  34. Paychex paychex.com/payroll/paychex-flex-essentials“Our most affordable option: Only $39/mo. + $5 per employee … Rest easy knowing your federal, state, and identified local payroll taxes will be calculated, paid, and filed on your behalf. *Additional fees may apply. … Get your required employee and independent contractor tax forms for tax season. **Available at additional cost.”
  35. Zoho Corporation zoho.com/people/integrations.html
  36. Leapsome leapsome.com/product/integrations

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