Head to head · Applicant tracking system
Zoho Recruit vs PeoplePerHour
Pricing, features, India readiness and rating compared. Zoho Recruit rates highest.
Applicant tracking for in-house teams and staffing agencies.
Freelance marketplace for hiring experts by the hour or by project across design, dev and marketing.
| Compare | Zoho Recruit | PeoplePerHour |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Applicant tracking system | Staffing & gig workforce platforms |
| Vendor | Zoho Corporation | PeoplePerHour |
| Headquarters | Chennai, Tamil Nadu | London, United Kingdom |
| Made in India | Yes | No |
| Starting price | Free plan | Free plan |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Published pricing | Yes | Yes |
| Deployment | cloud | cloud |
| Mobile apps | No | No |
| Founded | 1996 | 2007 |
| Best for | Startup, Small business, SMB | Startup, Small business, SMB |
| App Advisor rating | 4.8 / 5 | 4.6 / 5 |
Zoho Recruit: 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
- +One of the top-ranked applicant tracking system options in our catalogue
- +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
- Job posting to Naukri, LinkedIn and Indeed
- Careers page and referral portal
- Resume parsing and screening
- Interview scheduling and scorecards
- Offer letters and e-sign
- Candidate communication via WhatsApp and email
PeoplePerHour: pros & cons
- +Free plan available to evaluate at zero cost
- +19 years in business — a mature, stable product
- −Global vendor — check India-specific compliance (GST, TDS) and support hours before you commit
Key features
- Blue-collar hiring marketplace
- Digital onboarding and e-KYC
- Attendance and shift management
- Compliance (PF, ESI, contract labour)
- Daily or weekly payouts
- Insurance for gig workers
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Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Zoho Recruit or PeoplePerHour?+
Zoho Recruit 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 Recruit cheaper than PeoplePerHour?+
Zoho Recruit starts at Free plan and PeoplePerHour at Free plan. Compare per-user costs at your team size, and remember GST is added on top.
Can I switch from Zoho Recruit to PeoplePerHour?+
Most applicant tracking system products import CSV or Excel data; check whether historical records, attachments and integrations move too before you switch.