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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.

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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, enterprises

  • Higher LeadChange Score

    BambooHR

    9.1/10 in HRIS Software vs 8.9 for Zoho People.

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: $250 vs $75 a month at 25 employees. HRIS Software score 9.1 vs 8.9.

    Similarity51 of 100

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

  2. UKG Ready

    vs Zoho People: Quote-only pricing; Zoho People publishes its prices. HRIS Software score 5.5 vs 8.9.

    Similarity37 of 100
  3. Rippling

    vs Zoho People: HRIS Software score 9.3 vs 8.9.

    Similarity34 of 100
  4. HiBob

    vs Zoho People: Quote-only pricing; Zoho People publishes its prices. HRIS Software score 6.1 vs 8.9.

    Similarity32 of 100
  5. Namely

    vs Zoho People: $225 vs $75 a month at 25 employees. HRIS Software score 8.4 vs 8.9.

    Similarity22 of 100

    From $9/employee/mo

  6. HR Cloud

    vs Zoho People: Quote-only pricing; Zoho People publishes its prices. HRIS Software score 6.4 vs 8.9.

    Similarity17 of 100

Also cover what Zoho People does

  1. OnPay

    vs Zoho People: $295 vs $75 a month at 25 employees. HRIS Software score 5.9 vs 8.9.

    Similarity47 of 100

    From $120/mo + $7/employee/mo

  2. Paychex Flex

    vs Zoho People: HRIS Software score 6.1 vs 8.9.

    Similarity38 of 100
  3. Leapsome

    vs Zoho People: $175 vs $75 a month at 25 employees. HRIS Software score 7.5 vs 8.9.

    Similarity34 of 100

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

  4. Paylocity

    vs Zoho People: Quote-only pricing; Zoho People publishes its prices. 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 trialOpen APISOC 2 Type IIMobile apps
Zoho People8.9$3/user/moPer useriOS, Android
BambooHR9.1$10.25/employee/moPer employeeiOS, Android
UKG Ready5.5Not verifiedQuote onlyNot verifiedNot verified
Rippling9.3Not verifiedBase fee + per employeeiOS, Android
HiBob6.1Not verifiedPer employeeNot verifiediOS, Android
Namely8.4$9/employee/moPer employeeNot verifiedNot verified
HR Cloud6.4Not verifiedQuote onlyiOS, Android
OnPay5.9$7/employee/moBase fee + per employeeNot verifiedNot verified

Alternatives to similar products

Frequently asked questions

What are the best alternatives to Zoho People?

The closest alternatives to Zoho People in HRIS Software 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: $250 vs $75 a month at 25 employees. HRIS Software score 9.1 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?

Rippling (34% similar to Zoho People), with a LeadChange Score of 9.3/10 in HRIS Software against 8.9 for Zoho People, among the 3 closest alternatives. For small businesses, BambooHR (9.1/10) is the top-scored alternative that lists them as a target.

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 list Microsoft Teams among their notable integrations, like Zoho People.

Which Zoho People alternatives offer a free trial?

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

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