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Paycom vs Zoho People Plus comparison

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

Categories and Ranking

Paycom
Ranking in Cloud HCM
7th
Average Rating
7.4
Reviews Sentiment
5.0
Number of Reviews
12
Ranking in other categories
Talent Management (7th), Talent Acquisition (5th)
Zoho People Plus
Ranking in Cloud HCM
14th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
4.4
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the Cloud HCM category, the mindshare of Paycom is 0.8%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Zoho People Plus is 0.8%, up from 0.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Cloud HCM Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Paycom0.8%
Zoho People Plus0.8%
Other98.4%
Cloud HCM
 

Featured Reviews

Kay Moss - PeerSpot reviewer
Human Resources Leader at a manufacturing company with 51-200 employees
Integrated HR workflows have improved hiring and payroll but added features still need fair pricing
What I appreciate most about Paycom is that it is all integrated into one system, so I do not have to go to an ATS to find applicants or have different performance management software. I can have time and attendance and payroll in the same platform, which I value because it is not clunky and all works together very seamlessly. I am using the workflow automation feature of Paycom. The workflow automation works very well for us, and we have set up processes so that there are no blind spots, ensuring the CFO's approval on positions, which is beneficial as we do not miss anything.
KV
Director at LTI - Larsen & Toubro Infotech
Simplicity in configuration enhances performance management discussions
Zoho People has valuable features like simplicity in use and ease of configuration. The performance management feature is particularly good as it provides flexibility in managing performance cycles. It allows the measurement of various aspects like KPIs, goals, and competency skills. It also helps in plotting the nine-box grid, which is crucial for performance and talent management discussions.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The feature of sending emails to remind them to renew whatever certifications they need to have was a very useful feature and I loved it because it has everything in just one page."
"Paycom's governance and security are outstanding."
"Paycom is very useful for the compliance part, with automatic real-time reports that are very easy to understand so we do not have to work or calculate anything manually."
"What I appreciate most about Paycom is that it is all integrated into one system, so I do not have to go to an ATS to find applicants or have different performance management software."
"Paycom's customer support is excellent, and I would rate the customer support a ten."
"Paycom positively impacts my organization by creating a centralized workflow, and we have everything in one place, including timekeeping, payroll runs, and employee records."
"In my experience, Paycom is stable."
"Everything being in one system has been a really significant game changer for us."
"The most valuable feature of the solution is its analytics part."
"Zoho People has valuable features like simplicity in use and ease of configuration."
"We are quite satisfied with Odoo; we are able to add modules or apps whatever we require based on our company's requirements on our own."
 

Cons

"In my opinion, the best features Paycom offers are not great, as I did not really enjoy using Paycom; I found it to be overly clunky."
"When they had an update, we had a lot of issues with Paycom, but they have addressed it, and after that, we have not seen any."
"It is also very time-consuming to set up the system, so if someone is looking to set up a system very quickly within one month, it would be incredibly overwhelming."
"What I dislike about Paycom is that they charge for everything, which is frustrating because they recently added succession planning as an add-on that is not free."
"Paycom can improve with the utilization of the interactive chatting capability and by providing users with alternative options on how to utilize the knowledge-based database to help users learn new information and keep updated with training sessions."
"Whenever we try to use it on the web, it fluctuates a lot. The reload time for a screen is huge."
"I rate Paycom an eight because we are a complex organization that has a lot of secondary jobs and it is not user friendly when employees are trying to clock into those secondary jobs if they are not on the schedule; they have to select too many fields to be able to clock into the correct position."
"Additionally, Paycom is getting slower day by day, and the timecard search feature is not working well."
"There is also a need to improve the accessibility of historical employee data, making it as seamless as some other systems."
"We decided to switch because it was not very compatible with our system. Our employees were not comfortable."
"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

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"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

By visitors reading reviews
Construction Company
19%
Manufacturing Company
12%
Healthcare Company
9%
Outsourcing Company
8%
Comms Service Provider
13%
Construction Company
13%
Manufacturing Company
13%
Computer Software Company
9%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business6
Midsize Enterprise2
Large Enterprise5
No data available
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Paycom?
I am not aware of the pricing that Paycom charges to employers. I am aware of ADP and Prism that I am using currently, but I am not aware of Paycom's pricing.
What needs improvement with Paycom?
The only dislike is that when they changed their interface and gave the update, it is not performing well. Whenever we try to use it on the web, it fluctuates a lot. The reload time for a screen is...
What is your primary use case for Paycom?
I use Paycom for payroll processing, managing time and attendance, PTO, and deductions. Reporting skills are the most important part here because Paycom provides a customizable reporting theme, whi...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Zoho People Plus?
It was a paid subscription. I found their pricing reasonable. It was on an employee basis, depending upon the number of heads. We opted for the whole organization. Price point was not the concern. ...
What needs improvement with Zoho People Plus?
Zoho People Plus should improve their customizable workflows. Customization would be really helpful if they allow the company or organization to make changes on their own within the subscription.
What is your primary use case for Zoho People Plus?
We are using Odoo. We have been dealing with Odoo for around a year. Previously, we were using Zoho People Plus. We transferred all our system to Odoo. We have been practicing on Odoo for around a ...
 

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