Zoho People
Zoho People Pricing
Zoho People pricing from the vendor’s own pricing page: 5 plans, cost by headcount, and the extra fees to budget for.
- starting price
- $3/user/mo
Zoho People plans
Free
$0/user/mo
Free forever for up to 3 users
- Employee database management
- Time off and vacation planning
- Document management
Essential HR
$3/user/mo
US$3 per user a month billed annually, US$4 billed monthly
- AI agent
- Onboarding & offboarding
- HR helpdesk
Workforce
$5/user/mo
US$5 per user a month billed annually, US$6 billed monthly
- Time off and vacation planning
- Timesheets with OT compliance
- Attendance for full time employee
Talent
$5/user/mo
US$5 per user a month billed annually, US$6 billed monthly
- OKR and performance evaluation
- LMS
- Engagement surveys
Enterprise
$8/user/mo
US$8 per user a month billed annually, US$10 billed monthly
- Essential HR + Workforce + Talent
- Sandbox
- Premium support
Price at a glance
Starting price per employee
$3/user/mo
Pricing model
Per user
Price transparency
Published
Free trial
Yes
Free plan
Yes
Contract term
Monthly
Zoho People cost by company size
- Essential HR$3/user/mo
- Workforce$5/user/mo
- Talent$5/user/mo
- Enterprise$8/user/mo
| Employees | Essential HR | Workforce | Talent | Enterprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $3/mo$108 over 3 yrs | $5/mo$180 over 3 yrs | $5/mo$180 over 3 yrs | $8/mo$288 over 3 yrs |
| 5 | $15/mo$540 over 3 yrs | $25/mo$900 over 3 yrs | $25/mo$900 over 3 yrs | $40/mo$1,440 over 3 yrs |
| 10 | $30/mo$1,080 over 3 yrs | $50/mo$1,800 over 3 yrs | $50/mo$1,800 over 3 yrs | $80/mo$2,880 over 3 yrs |
| 25 | $75/mo$2,700 over 3 yrs | $125/mo$4,500 over 3 yrs | $125/mo$4,500 over 3 yrs | $200/mo$7,200 over 3 yrs |
| 50 | $150/mo$5,400 over 3 yrs | $250/mo$9,000 over 3 yrs | $250/mo$9,000 over 3 yrs | $400/mo$14,400 over 3 yrs |
| 100 | $300/mo$10,800 over 3 yrs | $500/mo$18,000 over 3 yrs | $500/mo$18,000 over 3 yrs | $800/mo$28,800 over 3 yrs |
List prices before discounts and add-ons.
Extra and hidden costs
Local taxes
VAT, GST, etc.
Premium support
Listed by the vendor
Jumpstart setup with product experts
Listed by the vendor
Advanced analytics requires a Zoho Analytics subscription
Listed by the vendor
Is it worth the price?
6th percentileZoho People at $75/mo vs a category median of $200 (list price per month at 25 employees, 8 HRIS software products with published prices).
At 25 employees, Zoho People lists at $75 a month. Of the 8 HRIS software products with published prices, 0 cost less and 7 cost more.
Price comparison
| Product | Starting price | Pricing model | Pricing details |
|---|---|---|---|
 Zoho People | $3/user/mo | Per user | Zoho People pricing |
 | $9/employee/mo | Per employee | What Namely costs |
 BambooHR | $250/mo flat up to 25 employees, then $10.25/employee/mo | Per employee | BambooHR pricing |
 | $120/mo + $7/employee/mo | Base fee + per employee | What OnPay costs |
 | Quote only | Quote only | UKG Ready pricing |
 Rippling | Quote only | Base fee + per employee | Rippling plans and prices |
 | Quote only | Per employee | What HiBob costs |
Lowest published list price per month, cheapest first at 25 employees; quote-only products show no price.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Zoho People cost?
For US buyers, Essential HR is US$3 per user a month billed annually (US$4 monthly); Workforce and Talent are US$5 and Enterprise US$8 billed annually.
Does Zoho People have a free plan?
Yes. The free edition is free forever for up to 3 users.
What do alternatives to Zoho People cost?
At 25 employees Zoho People lists at $75 a month; the lowest-priced alternatives compared here are Namely ($225, $150 more), BambooHR ($250, $175 more), and OnPay ($295, $220 more), at list price.
Does Zoho People offer a free trial?
Yes. Zoho People offers a free trial.
Does Zoho People require a contract?
No. Zoho People does not require a long-term contract.
How much does Zoho People cost per month?
On its lowest published plan ($3 per head), Zoho People comes to about $30 a month for 10 employees and $150 for 50, at list price before add-ons and taxes; the Enterprise plan lists at $8/user/mo. How that compares across the category: What HRIS software costs.
What does Zoho People charge beyond the subscription?
Zoho People lists 4 extra costs: Local taxes, Premium support, Jumpstart setup with product experts, and Advanced analytics requires a Zoho Analytics subscription.
Which Zoho People plan should I choose?
Free ($0/user/mo): employee database management and time off and vacation planning. Essential HR ($3/user/mo): AI agent and onboarding & offboarding. Workforce ($5/user/mo): time off and vacation planning and timesheets with OT compliance. Talent ($5/user/mo): OKR and performance evaluation and LMS.
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