Head to head · HRMS software
Zoho People vs HRSaathi
Pricing, features, India readiness and rating compared. Zoho People rates highest.
Zoho People4.8
HR management covering attendance, leave, onboarding and performance.
Made in IndiaFree plan
| Compare | Zoho People | HRSaathi |
|---|---|---|
| Category | HRMS software | Employee self-service (ESS) software |
| Vendor | Zoho Corporation | Skysoft IT Services Pvt Ltd |
| Headquarters | Chennai, Tamil Nadu | Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh |
| Made in India | Yes | Yes |
| Starting price | ₹48/mo | ₹450/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Published pricing | Yes | Yes |
| Deployment | cloud | cloud |
| Mobile apps | No | No |
| Founded | 1996 | — |
| Best for | Startup, Small business, SMB | Startup, Small business, SMB |
| App Advisor rating | 4.8 / 5 | 4.7 / 5 |
Zoho People: pros & cons
- +Free plan available to evaluate at zero cost
- +Built in India with GST-ready workflows and local support hours
- +30 years in business — a mature, stable product
- +Covers more than one software category, reducing the number of tools you run
- −Feature depth for your specific workflow should still be verified in a demo
Key features
- Employee database and documents
- Attendance with biometric and geo check-in
- Leave policies and holidays by location
- Payroll with PF, ESI, PT and TDS
- Onboarding and exit workflows
- Performance reviews and OKRs
HRSaathi: pros & cons
- +Free plan available to evaluate at zero cost
- +Built in India with GST-ready workflows and local support hours
- +One of the top-ranked employee self-service (ess) software options in our catalogue
- −Feature depth for your specific workflow should still be verified in a demo
Key features
- Payslips and Form 16 download
- Investment declaration and proof upload
- Leave and attendance regularisation
- Reimbursement claims
- Profile and bank-detail updates with approval
- HR helpdesk and policy documents
Get an instant demo
See Zoho People live, with an App Advisor discount
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Zoho People or HRSaathi?+
Zoho People scores higher on App Advisor's rating (4.8/5) for pricing transparency, India readiness and maturity. The right choice depends on your workflow — request demos of both.
Is Zoho People cheaper than HRSaathi?+
Zoho People starts at ₹48/mo and HRSaathi at ₹450/mo. Compare per-user costs at your team size, and remember GST is added on top.
Can I switch from Zoho People to HRSaathi?+
Most hrms software products import CSV or Excel data; check whether historical records, attachments and integrations move too before you switch.