--- description: Learn more about Zoho People price, benefits, and disadvantages for businesses in South Africa. Read reviews from verified users and discover similar tools. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/capterra/og_logo-e5a8c001ed0bd1bb922639230fcea71a.png?auto=format%2Cenhance%2Ccompress title: Zoho People Price, Reviews & Features - Capterra South Africa 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Employee Scheduling Software](/directory/30756/employee-scheduling/software) > [Zoho People](/software/110931/zoho-people) # Zoho People Canonical: https://www.capterra.co.za/software/110931/zoho-people Page: 1 / 15\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/110931/zoho-people?page=2) > Human resources tool that helps businesses manage hiring, onboarding, performance, employee engagement, learning, payroll \& expense. > > Verdict: Rated **4.4/5** by 331 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Who Uses Zoho People? Zoho People is an integrated HR software solution designed for small, medium, and large businesses. ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.4/5** | 331 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.1/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Zoho - **Founded**: 1996 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$1,50 - **Pricing model**: Per User (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: 30-day free trial, with no credit card required. Zoho People is free for up to 5 employees. Four subscription levels are available: ESSENTIAL HR - $1.5/employee/month PROFESSIONAL - $2/employee/month PREMIUM - $3/employee/month ENTERPRISE - $4.50/employee/month - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1 000, 1 001–5 000, 5 001–10 000, 10 000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: Arabic, Bulgarian, Chinese, Croatian, Danish, Dutch, English, European Portuguese, French, German, Hebrew, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Serbian, Serbian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish, Vietnamese - **Available Countries**: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium and 208 more ## Features - Activity Dashboard - Activity Tracking - Alerts/Notifications - Assessment Management - Asynchronous Learning - Attendance Management - Attendance Tracking - Automated Scheduling - Benefits Management - Billable & Non-Billable Hours - Billing & Invoicing - Biometric Recognition - Calendar Management - Clock In/Out - Content Library - Content Management - Course Authoring - Course Management - Course Tracking - Dashboard - Employee Database - Employee Management - Employee Portal - Employee Self Service - Expense Tracking - Goal Setting/Tracking - Interactive Learning - Learner Portal - Learning Management - Learning Paths/Tracks - Leave Tracking - Mobile Access - Mobile Learning - Ongoing Performance Tracking - Payroll Management - Payroll Reporting - Peer Appraisals - Performance Review Management - Progress Tracking - Reporting/Analytics - Self Service Portal - Self-Service Content Curation - Synchronous Learning - Tax Compliance - Tests/Assessments - Time & Attendance - Time Tracking - Timesheet Management - Trend Analysis - Vacation/Leave Tracking ... and 20 more features ## Integrations (24 total) - Docusign - Google Workspace - Microsoft 365 - Microsoft Teams - Paybooks - QuickBooks Online - Vantage Circle - Xoxoday - Zapier - Zoho Analytics - Zoho Books - Zoho CRM - Zoho Cliq - Zoho Directory - Zoho Expense ... and 9 more integrations ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - Chat ## Category - [Employee Scheduling Software](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/30756/employee-scheduling/software) ## Related Categories - [Employee Scheduling Software](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/30756/employee-scheduling/software) - [Microlearning Software](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/31335/microlearning/software) - [Document Control Software](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/31197/document-control/software) - [HR Analytics Software](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/31064/hr-analytics/software) - [Learning Experience Platforms](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/31698/learning-experience-platform/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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Integration with other Zoho applications works well and helps create a connected HR and operations environment. Pricing is competitive, especially for small to medium sized businesses. > > **Cons**: The user interface can feel overwhelming at first due to the number of features and configuration options. Initial setup requires time and planning, particularly for organizations new to HR systems. Some advanced features are locked behind higher tier plans, which may limit functionality for very small teams. Reporting could also be more intuitive without additional customization. > > Overall, Zoho People has been a reliable and scalable HR solution. Once configured correctly, it simplifies HR processes, improves visibility, and reduces manual work. It is well suited for growing organizations that want structure without investing in expensive enterprise HR software. Ongoing improvements and ecosystem integration add long term value. ----- ### "Zoho People Transformed our HR Department" — 5.0/5 > **Ebere** | *26 November 2025* | Hospital & Health Care | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: I like the fact that it is user friendly and easy to set up. And even when you hit a wall, the support team is readily available to provide aid. This was a very investment and it has really helped us streamline our HR processes. I am so impressed with the LMS feature, it has made personalized training more seamless. > > **Cons**: Nothing comes to mind. It's been an amazing platform and it has helped us make our processes more seamless. > > Amazing - On a scale of 1 - 10 , it's a 100 for me. The fact that the manual to set up is readily available and the workflow to set up your account is very clear is a plus for me. The geo restriction feature in the attendance was the game changer for us in our organization. ----- ### "Zoho People" — 5.0/5 > **Isa** | *19 March 2026* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: From attendance tracking and leave management to employee records, everything is organized in one place and easy to manage. The automation features save us a lot of time, especially with approvals and reporting. > > **Cons**: One small downside is that some features are a bit hidden in the system and require some time to explore and fully understand—but once you get familiar with it, everything becomes much smoother. > > Overall, Zoho People is a reliable and user-friendly HR solution that simplifies day-to-day operations and improves efficiency across the team. Highly recommended. ----- ### "Dynamic HR Handle" — 5.0/5 > **Joyce** | *22 May 2025* | Consumer Goods | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: Ease of automating HR time consuming tasks, single page with rich employee and candidates information, effective strategies of tracking attendance, simplicity of benefits administration as well as conflict-free scheduling among many more. > > **Cons**: My experience is enough evidence this application can lift any size of organization to unexpected level,no improvement I can recommend at this moment. > > Ability of us (all employee) to have our schedules, leaves, benefits and performance view updates no matter where one is. Ease, security and quick approvals perfecting remote collaboration. ----- ### "Efficient and Flexible HR Management Tool" — 5.0/5 > **Aleshio** | *07 January 2026* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Highly customizable workflows, easy attendance and leave management, clean UI, and strong integration with the Zoho ecosystem. > > **Cons**: Pricing can be on the higher side for small teams, occasional learning curve for advanced features, and mobile app could be more intuitive. > > Zoho People has streamlined our HR operations, reduced manual effort, and provided better visibility into employee data. 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