Zoho People

HR & people

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A CLOSER LOOK

What is Zoho People?

Zoho People is a hosted HR system with a free edition for very small organizations. The entry tier provides basic employee records and time-off administration, while paid editions add more advanced attendance, timesheet and performance capabilities.

Employee records

Time-off management

Employee portal

HR directory

Is it a good fit?

Best suited to

An organization with no more than five users.

Before you choose

Five users is a firm limit for the free edition.

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Know what you're signing up for.

Zoho People provides Free access on an ongoing basis. Up to 5 users; basic employee records and time-off features. Advanced attendance, timesheets, payroll integrations and performance functionality vary by paid edition.

Advanced attendance, timesheets, payroll integrations and performance functionality vary by paid edition.

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The useful parts. The trade-offs.

Why consider it

Hosted setup avoids running an HR server

Small teams can centralize employee information

What to keep in mind

Free tier is limited to five users

Advanced people workflows require paid editions

How to use it well

Begin by creating consistent employee profiles and confirming who approves time-off requests. Test the employee portal with one staff member, then review the information visible to administrators and ordinary users before importing the remaining records.

Use the plan comparison to distinguish basic HR administration from advanced attendance or performance workflows. A five-person organization can establish a shared record system without hosting work, but growth or additional modules may require a paid edition. Keep an export and access-review routine as responsibilities change.

A few things you might be wondering.

Is Zoho People free?

Zoho People provides Free access on an ongoing basis. Up to 5 users; basic employee records and time-off features. Advanced attendance, timesheets, payroll integrations and performance functionality vary by paid edition.

How many users are free?

Zoho People’s plan comparison lists a free edition for five users.

Are advanced HR modules included automatically?

No. Attendance, timesheets and performance capabilities vary across the paid editions and should be checked separately.

Where can I check the latest prices?

Use the provider link on this page. Billing period, location, team size, promotions, taxes, and optional extras may affect the amount you pay.

How should I compare this tool with alternatives?

Choose tools for the same task, then compare their feature limits, platform support, and total cost for your team. The Compare button helps you keep a shortlist.

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