Oracle HCM Cloud vs Zoho People Plus comparison

Oracle and Zoho are both solutions in the Cloud HCM category. Oracle is ranked #4 with an average rating of 8.3, while Zoho is ranked #16 with an average rating of 8.0. Oracle holds a 9.7% mindshare in CHCM, compared to Zoho’s 0.5% mindshare. Additionally, 93% of Oracle users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Zoho users who would recommend it.

Oracle HCM Cloud

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93% willing to recommend

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100% willing to recommend

Oracle HCM Cloud

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between Oracle HCM Cloud and Zoho People Plus based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Cloud HCM solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.

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Categories and Ranking

Oracle HCM Cloud

Ranking in Cloud HCM

4th

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Benefits Administration (2nd), Talent Management (4th), HR Analytics Software (2nd), Talent Acquisition (3rd)

Zoho People Plus

Ranking in Cloud HCM

16th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.5

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Cloud HCM category, the mindshare of Oracle HCM Cloud is 9.7%, down from 10.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Zoho People Plus is 0.5%, down from 0.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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OswinSteve

Lead Digital HR Transformation, Product Owner at Chubb

Capable of consolidating data from all countries and providing access to any employee information across locations but poor user experience

Oracle HCM Cloud definitely has a lot to improve from a user experience perspective. The platform is huge and feature-rich, but is it truly appealing to an end user? Is it a two-click solution? Does it match current market trends in user experience? No, it has a lot of catching up to do. For example, is the screen catchy for an employee to see their details or access essential information? No. The user experience is zero. An employee needs training to apply for leave, something as simple as that. They shouldn't need training materials or user guides to navigate the system. We're moving towards empowering users, especially with end-user-facing systems. People should be self-reliant and not need to rely on manuals. Oracle HCM Cloud is very old-school in this regard. It's still stuck in the "PeopleSoft" mentality instead of focusing on a user-friendly experience for employees and managers. So, the user experience needs a major overhaul. So, to summarize, it needs to be more user-friendly and present key information on the login screen. In future releases, I would like to see employee dashboards. Oracle HCM should come up with ready-made employee dashboards, like very simple ones. Right now, an employee dashboard or a manager dashboard, but these should be readily available. You shouldn't expect a customer to go and design something they need. There are a few basic things any employee or manager in any company would want to see. One of the best things would be a very simple org chart. Now, the org chart is quite poor on Oracle. There are applications that focus only on org charts and look really good, giving a lot of details about a team and its employees. But Oracle's org chart is bad, so to be specific, they should improve it a lot.

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Eckart Jensen

CEO at HR ACT Pte Ltd

Offers a very competitive pricing model but needs to offer flexibility

In my company, we are going down with the implementation service because it is too much of a hassle. If you are supporting European-based companies being located in another location, Zoho is not flexible. As a vendor, you cannot support European business in Asia. You need to be a European vendor to support European business in Asia, and I gave Zoho feedback already that it doesn't make sense as the European vendor who's not on the ground in Asia does not understand the requirements in Asia. As per Zoho, the European vendor makes a joint venture with a local vendor in Asia, and then they do the project together, but I feel that no customer will pay for such complexity. The only challenge is if you are a European business based in Asia and you want to have your data on an EU server, it is a nightmare. The tool should offer more flexibility in areas like attendance. Its features are okay. The solution needs more reporting tools. I should be able to choose where to store the data since, as a European business, you are obliged to store your data in Europe.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"The application design is beautiful."

"Oracle HCM Cloud adds the latest features on a quarterly basis to the cloud, which makes it very easy for customers to adapt to the new features."

"It's highly stable because the system is totally managed by Oracle, Oracle provides 99.9% availability for the system uptime."

"HCM Cloud's most valuable feature is its ease of use - it's interlinked, so you can drill down into information."

"The most valuable feature is fast reporting."

"The tool's implementation has resulted in significant time savings, ranging from 30 to 50 percent across various processes. Oracle HCM, particularly its payroll functionality, has proven to be highly valuable for our organization. Additionally, the ability to implement various customizations has proven valuable. The robust nature of Oracle HCM Cloud ensures high accuracy."

"In general, functionality is fine."

"We have 35,000 employees in our organization, so we consider the solution to be scalable."

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"The most valuable feature of the solution is its analytics part."

"Zoho People has valuable features like simplicity in use and ease of configuration."

Cons

"I would like to see more direct access for both human resources and employees without so many screens to navigate."

"In the next release, I would like to see a new recruitments module. I would like to see the preboarding so that it sends out integrations through personal email. That would be very useful."

"In some cases, the price may be lower depending on what is negotiated."

"The UI needs improvement."

"The solutions could improve by having better performance. There are times when we have experienced some delays. The reports could be quicker."

"Visually, Oracle HCM Cloud needs improvement. For example, the employee portal looks rather old, so it would be awesome if Oracle refreshed its design or if the portal looked more modern. Oracle HCM Cloud works, but visually, it needs improvement."

"HCM's analytics features could be improved."

"In some geographies, you might not find specific localizations. For example, here in Turkey, we can use all Oracle Cloud modules except for payroll. The Oracle payroll module isn't localized for the Turkish system. So, we need to integrate a separate, localized payroll solution with Oracle HCM."

More Oracle HCM Cloud cons

"There is also a need to improve the accessibility of historical employee data, making it as seamless as some other systems."

"The only challenge is if you are a European business based in Asia and you want to have your data on an EU server, it is a nightmare."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I cannot comment on the cost, as this is handled by a different team."

"On a scale from one to ten, where one is cheap and ten is expensive, I rate the solution's pricing a five out of ten."

"It has a licensing cost. It has a cloud-based subscription, which is quite cheap."

"The cost of Oracle HCM Cloud is high, it could be reduced. There is an annual subscription and it is user-based."

"The pricing is reasonable."

"Though I cannot comment on the solution's cost, a fixed cost is involved based on my understanding. The cost multiplies based on the number of users."

"There is a license required for the use of this solution and we are on an annual license."

"Licensing fees are on a yearly basis."

More Oracle HCM Cloud pricing and cost advice

"Zoho People Plus has a very competitive pricing model. The pricing part is tier-based, and it is eight Euros per user."

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Top Industries

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Educational Organization

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Questions from the Community

What are the differences between Oracle HCM Cloud and PeopleSoft?

Although both are solutions to manage HR, their differences make each one suitable for different companies. Oracle Cloud HCM is a platform for connecting all human resource processes in your organ...

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What do you like most about Oracle HCM Cloud?

The most valuable features of the solution are the core HR, absence, payroll, and recruitment modules.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Oracle HCM Cloud?

Cost-management initiatives were implemented to reduce expenses, such as controlling overtime hours. Licensing costs were also a consideration, particularly regarding contractors.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Zoho People Plus?

The pricing is in tune with what the market is.

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What needs improvement with Zoho People Plus?

Enrichment of current features by adding more functionality would be beneficial. There is also a need to improve the accessibility of historical employee data, making it as seamless as some other s...

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What is your primary use case for Zoho People Plus?

I use Zoho People for managing the entire end-to-end HR activities. I have experience as a Zoho configurator and a power user. My use case involves the services industry, primarily IT services and ...

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Overview

Natively built for the cloud, Oracle Fusion Cloud Human Capital Management is a complete solution that connects every human resource process—and every person—across your enterprise. We help you create a community where people feel valued, heard, and like they belong. With a single user experience and data model and seamless processes and infrastructure, Oracle Cloud HCM can help you redefine what best looks like for your people.

Platform capabilities empower every HR process including: Global HR, Talent Management, Recruiting, Learning, Workforce Rewards, Workforce Management, Work Life Solutions, HR Help Desk, Workforce Health and Safety Incidents, Payroll Management, Benefits Management, Advanced HCM Controls, and Strategic Workforce Planning.

Top 10 Reason Why Customers Choose Oracle Cloud HCM:

Tailored User Experience

Employees expect tailored experiences from their work technology and want to feel supported by their organization regardless of where, when, and how they work. Providing employees with a tailored user experience is now a necessity—one that many HR teams are striving for as they evaluate their technology. That’s why Oracle Cloud HCM offers the only complete employee experience platform that empowers your people to connect, grow, and thrive.

Adaptable and Extensible

HR is at the forefront of navigating change and needs to be able to adapt quickly as new challenges arise. Oracle Cloud HCM delivers an adaptable and flexible solution to meet changing business practices, regulations, and environments.

Complete HCM Cloud Solution

Organizations that want to manage the entire employee lifecycle select Oracle Cloud HCM because it’s the most complete HR cloud solution on the market. Built as a single cloud solution for all HR functionalities, it connects every HR process from hire to retire.

Complete Enterprise Solution

One of the many things that sets Oracle apart from other vendors is that we natively built our software-as-a-service (SaaS) applications on our own cloud platform and infrastructure. With applications and data all on one platform, you can gain unobstructed visibility across your organization and increased data security

Improved Business Value

Oracle customers leverage our HCM cloud application to drive business value through better user engagement and adoption, streamlined processes, improved productivity, and lower total cost of ownership

Dedication to Innovation

Innovation is the biggest benefit of moving your systems to the cloud. Our quarterly updates allow us to continuously deliver new and exciting features. With a team of more than 20,000 engineers, Oracle delivers more than 1,000 innovation updates annually—80% of which are based on customer feedback.

Data Security and Privacy

Oracle has a strong security culture and is trusted by

organizations worldwide with strict security requirements. Stored in state-of-the-art data centers, Oracle Cloud HCM and our infrastructure have advanced multilayered security measures that can help customers meet both local and international regulations

Vibrant HR Community

Oracle Cloud Customer Connect is a vibrant online

community of more than 40,000 HCM users and a great place to crowdsource information, discuss the latest releases, register for in-person or virtual events, and submit product suggestions.

Customer Success

Oracle customers have access to an implementation success manager, on-demand education, and success planning tools. We offer 24/7 customer service in 145 countries worldwide to help you maximize the value of your investment.

Global Capabilities

Most enterprises today operate at both the global and local levels, so our customers appreciate that Oracle Cloud HCM is designed to meet both international and regional needs for more than 200 jurisdictions and 27 languages.

Oracle HCM Cloud is a complete HR application suite which helps organizations become more strategic and agile with a best-in-class workforce experience. It integrates HR best practices and technology to provide an engaging, informative, and adaptive HR experience throughout the entire employee lifecycle. Oracle HCM Cloud allows organizations find, develop and retain the best talent, enable collaboration, deliver deep workforce insights, and increase operational efficiency

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Zoho People Plus is a comprehensive HR management suite designed to streamline various HR functions and improve workforce productivity.

Zoho People Plus offers an integrated platform for employee management, combining HR processes, performance management, and collaboration tools. It supports comprehensive use cases including onboarding, attendance tracking, and payroll processing. Users appreciate its ability to automate repetitive tasks, reduce manual errors, and promote employee engagement. While it provides a robust set of features, users indicate a need for enhancements in reporting and analytics capabilities.

What are the key features of Zoho People Plus?

Employee Database: Centralized storage for employee records for easy access.
Performance Management: Tools for setting goals and appraisals to track employee progress.
Time and Attendance: Streamlined methods to manage working hours and leaves.
Payroll Automation: Simplified payroll processes integrating with attendance and other HR systems.
Self-Service Portal: Empowers employees with access to their data and HR functions.

What ROI outcomes can be found in reviews?

Increased Efficiency: Automation leads to reduced admin workload and error rates.
Enhanced Employee Satisfaction: Better tools for performance tracking and feedback.
Cost Savings: Integrations reduce the need for multiple third-party tools.

In industries such as IT, manufacturing, and education, Zoho People Plus aids in adherence to compliance requirements and efficient workforce management. Its flexibility allows adaptation to industry-specific needs, making it a reliable choice for diverse organizational environments.

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Sample Customers

Kovaion Consulting India Pvt. Ltd., eVerge Group, Kalpataru, Logicalis Inc., Macmillan Science and Education, Drivestream Inc., Kamal Osman Jamjoom Group LLC, WAXIE Sanitary Supply

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