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Frappe HR vs Zoho People
Both stand on hr software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Open source AndroidAPIiPhone+4
Frappe HR combines broad HR workflows with payroll and customization, and the software is available under AGPL-3.0. Budget for hosting and implementation, and note that the stated Product Warranty does not cover functional support.
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Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1
Zoho People covers several core HR tasks and offers web and mobile access. The free plan supports five users; paid tiers also require at least five users, and their individual prices are not listed.
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| Frappe HR | Zoho People | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | No |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web | Android, API, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Frappe Cloud Sites: $5 a month | Essential HR: $1.25 per user a month |
| Plans published | 8 | 6 |
| Maker | Not published | Zoho People |
| Website | frappe.io | zoho.com |
| On hr software | #1 of 233 | #5 of 233 |
Frappe HR: what it does well
- Covers recruitment through payroll and income tax.
- Payroll supports multiple currencies and off-cycle payments.
- Custom forms, workflows, reports, and dashboards are supported.
- Integrates with ERPNext accounting and biometric tools.
- Mobile app provides smartphone access to HR functions.
What to know first
- Hosting and implementation costs extra.
- Self-hosted VPS estimates start around $40/month.
- Product Warranty excludes functional support.
- Frappe Cloud hosting plans are paid.
Zoho People: what it does well
- Free plan supports five users
- Includes records, time off, onboarding, and performance management
- Time tracking is listed
- Available on web, iOS, and Android
What to know first
- Each named paid tier has a five-user minimum
- Individual prices for paid tiers are not listed
- The $1.25/user/mo starting price is not tied to a tier
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