Criterion HCM vs. Zoho People

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Criterion HCM
Score 8.6 out of 10
Enterprise companies (1,001+ employees)
Criterion provides human capital management (HCM) software for midmarket organizations in construction, financial services, nonprofits and higher education, empowering them to streamline their critical HR, payroll, talent engagement, and workforce management processes.N/A
Zoho People
Score 8.9 out of 10
N/A
Zoho People is an efficient Human Resources Management System that automates daily tasks. It also offers Performance Management and Learning Management resources.
$1.25
per month
Pricing
Criterion HCMZoho People
Editions & Modules
No answers on this topic
Essential HR
$1.50 ($1.25)
monthly (annually)
Professional
$2.50 ($2.00)
monthly (annually)
Premium
$3.50 ($3.00)
monthly (annually)
Enterprise
$5.00 ($4.50)
monthly (annually)
People Plus
$10.00 ($9.00)
monthly (annually)
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Criterion HCMZoho People
Free Trial
NoYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details
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Community Pulse
Criterion HCMZoho People
Features
Criterion HCMZoho People
Human Resource Management
Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Product A and Product B
Criterion HCM
5.3
1 Ratings
42% below category average
Zoho People
9.0
10 Ratings
10% above category average
Employee demographic data5.01 Ratings9.010 Ratings
Employment history5.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.6.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Payroll Management
Comparison of Payroll Management features of Product A and Product B
Criterion HCM
5.0
1 Ratings
48% below category average
Zoho People
-
Ratings
Pay calculation5.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Off-cycle/On-Demand payment5.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Benefit plan administration5.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Direct deposit files5.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Salary revision and increment management5.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Leave and Attendance Management
Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Product A and Product B
Criterion HCM
4.0
1 Ratings
69% below category average
Zoho People
10.0
10 Ratings
20% above category average
Approval workflow4.01 Ratings10.010 Ratings
Balance details4.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Employee Self Service
Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Product A and Product B
Criterion HCM
4.0
1 Ratings
69% below category average
Zoho People
9.9
10 Ratings
19% above category average
View and generate pay and benefit information4.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Update personal information4.01 Ratings9.910 Ratings
View company policy documentation00 Ratings10.09 Ratings
Onboarding
Comparison of Onboarding features of Product A and Product B
Criterion HCM
1.0
1 Ratings
156% below category average
Zoho People
9.0
10 Ratings
12% above category average
New hire portal1.01 Ratings9.09 Ratings
Manager tracking tools00 Ratings9.09 Ratings
Performance Management
Comparison of Performance Management features of Product A and Product B
Criterion HCM
-
Ratings
Zoho People
8.0
10 Ratings
1% above category average
Performance plans00 Ratings8.010 Ratings
Recruiting / ATS
Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Product A and Product B
Criterion HCM
-
Ratings
Zoho People
7.5
9 Ratings
2% below category average
Applicant Tracking00 Ratings7.59 Ratings
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Criterion HCMZoho People
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User Ratings
Criterion HCMZoho People
Likelihood to Recommend
1.0
(1 ratings)
9.0
(11 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
1.0
(1 ratings)
10.0
(1 ratings)
Usability
1.0
(1 ratings)
8.0
(2 ratings)
Support Rating
1.0
(1 ratings)
10.0
(1 ratings)
Implementation Rating
1.0
(1 ratings)
10.0
(1 ratings)
User Testimonials
Criterion HCMZoho People
Likelihood to Recommend
Criterion HCM
We have not been happy with the functionality or reporting reports with this software. Numerous issues with employees not being able to clock in and out of the system. Employees' time sheets disappearing. Quarterly reports not matching to totals on batch payroll reports. Does not have the capability to electronically submit w-2's to state reporting agencies.
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Zoho
Zoho People is well suited for organizations where they need a self service HR tool for tasks like attendance, leave management and time tracking. It is perfect for offices where employees like to work independently and benefit from easily accessing and managing their own HR records. But it is less suitable where internet is an issue or GPS is unavailable which makes the process of check-in/check-out frustrating.
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Pros
Criterion HCM
  • changes in pay rates
  • rehiring employees
  • payroll calculations
  • assisting with PTO accruals
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Zoho
  • Data Management- It's useful to have all data related to HR in one space, especially using the cloud. Separating data into relevant categories also makes administrative work a breeze.
  • Employee Resources- Having a central place for employees to reach out to HR is ideal.
  • Customization- Creation of forms is especially useful for a growing business.
  • Integration- Integrates well with other systems.
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Cons
Criterion HCM
  • payroll reports
  • state filing of W-2s
  • support
  • implementation
  • employees access to W-2
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Zoho
  • Check in and GPS issues - The app sometimes struggles with location detection during check-in which delays logging in
  • Limited offline access - Zoho People should have had an offline functionality making it difficult for employees to check in or log hours when internet connection is an issue
  • Clunky user interface - I personally find the interface bit too cluttered which makes navigation difficult
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Likelihood to Renew
Criterion HCM
We are changing to another payroll/HR vendor.
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Zoho
No answers on this topic
Usability
Criterion HCM
too many instances of errors, unable to access program/time sheets
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Zoho
Because it is one of the best HRM software i have ever used and literally my experience with Zoho People is amazing and we are still using this software in our company to track employee records. Zoho People is perfectly fits on our organisation where employees is mandatory to run a health business. Thanks Zoho
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Support Rating
Criterion HCM
Support is very slow to correct issues. I have actually reported an issue then 2-3 hours later received screen shots where they were able to do what we could not as though we were doing something different that usual. They are quick to say it is user error. Took too long to correct payroll reports and reports still do not reconcile. Very difficult to complete quarterly and annual reporting.
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Zoho
Because Zoho is perfect in all aspects.
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Implementation Rating
Criterion HCM
Had to continually repeat our information. Kept getting us confused with another client.
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Zoho
No answers on this topic
Alternatives Considered
Criterion HCM
When reviewing the various software before selecting Criterion HCM, it appeared to be the best choice and value. During implementation (which took nine months with us having to do most of the work) we realized we were not given accurate information regarding the software
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Zoho
One of the innovative CRM software products on the market is Zoho People. Compared to Salesforce and SugarCRM, Zoho People comes up to their standards. Zoho People is an integrated suite of CRM tools that allows small businesses to work more efficiently. Zoho People is a better platform for managing HR and other human resource management. And it's a cost-effective solution for start-ups.
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Return on Investment
Criterion HCM
  • does not impact our ROI
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Zoho
  • For us, the time/attendance tracking function of Zoho People has done a lot to increase accountability for scheduling and attendance. Since we are a volunteer staff, scheduling can be difficult, and this has made it so much easier to quantify and track everyone's weekly time commitments.
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ScreenShots

Zoho People Screenshots

Screenshot of Zoho People allows employees to manage their own records