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Zoho People alternatives

Zoho People compared with 7 alternatives: BambooHR, Factorial, Sesame HR, HiBob, Breathe and 2 more.

Zoho People has a free plan. Paid plans start at $3 per user / month, billed annually ($4 billed monthly). 1 of the 7 alternatives is free or has a free plan. 4 more offer a free trial.

7 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 18, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
Zoho PeopleThis toolFree plan · from $3/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
BambooHRFree trial · from $250/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
FactorialFrom $8/moNoWeb, iOS, Android
Sesame HRFree trial · from $3.75/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
HiBobPaidNoWeb, iOS, Android
BreatheFree trial · from £24/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
CharlieHRFree trial · from £21/moTrial onlyWeb
Zoho RecruitFree plan · from $25/moYesWeb, iOS, Android

How each one differs from Zoho People

  1. BambooHR

    HR records, hiring, time off and reviews, with US payroll as an add-on

    • BambooHR starts at $250 per month for up to 25 employees, then $10 per employee / month. Zoho People starts at $3 per user / month, billed annually ($4 billed monthly).
    • Zoho People has a free plan. BambooHR does not, though it has a free trial.
    • BambooHR also covers payroll and applicant tracking.
    • Zoho People also covers shift scheduling and time clock.

    Suits: Small and mid-sized US companies replacing spreadsheets for HR

    BambooHR vs Zoho PeopleBambooHR pricing and details

  2. Factorial

    HR, time, shifts, expenses and IT for small firms, quoted by module

    • Factorial starts at $8 per user / month and up, by quote. Zoho People starts at $3 per user / month, billed annually ($4 billed monthly).
    • Zoho People has a free plan. Factorial does not.
    • Factorial also covers time tracking, expense tracking and applicant tracking.
    • Zoho People also covers reports and time clock.

    Suits: Small and mid-sized firms in Spain, Germany or Mexico, where it has offices

    Factorial vs Zoho PeopleFactorial pricing and details

  3. Sesame HR

    Modular HR from Spain built around clock-ins, time off and shifts

    • Sesame HR starts at $3.75 per employee / month, billed annually ($5.25 billed monthly), 15-employee minimum. Zoho People starts at $3 per user / month, billed annually ($4 billed monthly).
    • Zoho People has a free plan. Sesame HR does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Sesame HR also covers applicant tracking.
    • Zoho People also covers reports.

    Suits: Companies with 15 or more staff that must record working hours

    Sesame HR vs Zoho PeopleSesame HR pricing and details

  4. HiBob

    HR platform for mid-sized global firms, with US and UK payroll

    • Zoho People has a free plan. HiBob does not.
    • HiBob also covers payroll and applicant tracking.
    • Zoho People also covers shift scheduling and time clock.

    Suits: Mid-sized companies with staff in several countries

    HiBob vs Zoho PeopleHiBob pricing and details

  5. Breathe

    UK HR software for small firms, priced per business, not per person

    • Breathe starts at £24 per month for up to 10 employees, billed monthly (pounds, excluding VAT). Zoho People starts at $3 per user / month, billed annually ($4 billed monthly).
    • Zoho People has a free plan. Breathe does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Breathe also covers expense tracking and applicant tracking.

    Suits: UK small businesses with up to 200 staff

    Breathe vs Zoho PeopleBreathe pricing and details

  6. CharlieHR

    HR software for UK small businesses, priced by team-size bracket

    • CharlieHR starts at £21 per month for up to 4 team members (pounds, excluding VAT). Zoho People starts at $3 per user / month, billed annually ($4 billed monthly).
    • Zoho People has a free plan. CharlieHR does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Zoho People lists iOS and Android apps.
    • CharlieHR also covers surveys and applicant tracking.
    • Zoho People also covers reports, shift scheduling and time clock.

    Suits: UK small businesses hiring their first HR system

    CharlieHR vs Zoho PeopleCharlieHR pricing and details

  7. Zoho Recruit

    Per-recruiter ATS and recruitment CRM with a free one-job plan

    • Zoho Recruit starts at $25 per recruiter / month, billed annually ($30 billed monthly). Zoho People starts at $3 per user / month, billed annually ($4 billed monthly).
    • Zoho Recruit also covers workflow automation, applicant tracking, job board posting and skills tests.
    • Zoho People also covers shift scheduling, time clock, employee records and time off.

    Suits: Small HR teams that want a free or low-cost ATS

    Zoho Recruit vs Zoho PeopleZoho Recruit pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Zoho People

  • The free plan stops at 3 users in the US (5 elsewhere) and covers only records, time off and documents.
  • Payroll and recruiting are separate Zoho products; the People Plus bundle with Recruit, Expense, Sign and others is $9 per user a month billed annually.
  • Workforce and Talent each cover half the toolset: getting both attendance and performance reviews means Enterprise.
  • Companies with more than 500 users are asked to request a quote.
Zoho People pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Zoho People?

The alternatives to Zoho People in this directory are BambooHR, Factorial, Sesame HR, HiBob, Breathe, CharlieHR and Zoho Recruit. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Zoho People.

Is there a free alternative to Zoho People?

Yes. Zoho Recruit has a free plan alongside paid ones.

When were these prices checked?

Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 18, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.