Zoho People
India-built HR software for attendance, leaves, onboarding, and performance management
About
Zoho People is a cloud-based HR management platform that handles the day-to-day HR operations for Indian businesses — attendance, leaves, onboarding, performance, and training — as part of the broader Zoho ecosystem. Its integration with Zoho Payroll, Zoho CRM, and Zoho Books makes it a natural choice for growing Indian companies already using Zoho products. With a very competitive price point starting at just $1.25 per employee per month, it delivers strong HR functionality at India-friendly pricing. Key Features: Attendance management with biometric and location integration | Leave management with custom policy configuration | Employee onboarding with digital document collection | Performance reviews with customisable appraisal cycles | Training and e-learning module | Integration with Zoho Payroll and Zoho Books | Employee self-service portal and mobile app Best For: Indian SMEs and growing companies, particularly those already in the Zoho ecosystem, wanting affordable, straightforward HR management. Pros: Excellent pricing for India market | Seamless Zoho ecosystem integration | Handles all basic HR operations well Cons: Less powerful than Darwinbox or Keka for complex scenarios | Analytics limited on lower plans | Interface less modern than dedicated HRMS platforms
Problem It Solves
Day-to-day HR operations for Indian businesses
Best For
Indian SMEs, startups, growing teams