Iris HR Software vs. Zoho People

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Iris HR Software
Score 8.2 out of 10
N/A
Iris HR Software (formerly Octopus HR, acquired by Iris Software Group April 2016) is an HR suite.
$1.50
per month per user
Zoho People
Score 9.0 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
Iris HR SoftwareZoho People
Editions & Modules
Standard
$1.50
per month per user
Plus
$2
per month per user
Pro
$3.50
per month per user
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
Iris HR SoftwareZoho People
Free Trial
NoYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional DetailsPrices are in British Pounds.
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Community Pulse
Iris HR SoftwareZoho People
Features
Iris HR SoftwareZoho People
Human Resource Management
Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Product A and Product B
Iris HR Software
8.6
2 Ratings
6% above category average
Zoho People
9.1
10 Ratings
12% above category average
Employee demographic data9.02 Ratings9.110 Ratings
Employment history8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Job profiles and administration10.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Organizational charting8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Organization and location management8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Payroll Management
Comparison of Payroll Management features of Product A and Product B
Iris HR Software
7.6
2 Ratings
7% below category average
Zoho People
-
Ratings
Pay calculation8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Support for external payroll vendors7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Off-cycle/On-Demand payment8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Benefit plan administration8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Direct deposit files7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Salary revision and increment management8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Reimbursement management7.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Leave and Attendance Management
Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Product A and Product B
Iris HR Software
8.3
2 Ratings
1% above category average
Zoho People
10.0
10 Ratings
20% above category average
Approval workflow9.02 Ratings10.010 Ratings
Balance details8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Annual carry-forward and encashment8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Employee Self Service
Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Product A and Product B
Iris HR Software
8.2
2 Ratings
0% below category average
Zoho People
9.9
10 Ratings
19% above category average
View and generate pay and benefit information9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Update personal information9.02 Ratings9.910 Ratings
View company policy documentation8.02 Ratings10.09 Ratings
Employee recognition8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
View job history7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Asset Management
Comparison of Asset Management features of Product A and Product B
Iris HR Software
7.0
1 Ratings
13% below category average
Zoho People
-
Ratings
Tracking of all physical assets7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
HR Reporting
Comparison of HR Reporting features of Product A and Product B
Iris HR Software
7.3
2 Ratings
3% below category average
Zoho People
-
Ratings
Report builder9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Pre-built reports7.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Ability to combine HR data with external data6.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Onboarding
Comparison of Onboarding features of Product A and Product B
Iris HR Software
8.5
2 Ratings
6% above category average
Zoho People
9.0
10 Ratings
12% above category average
New hire portal8.02 Ratings9.09 Ratings
Manager tracking tools9.01 Ratings9.09 Ratings
Performance and Goals
Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Product A and Product B
Iris HR Software
8.2
2 Ratings
2% above category average
Zoho People
-
Ratings
Corporate goal setting9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Individual goal setting9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Line-of sight-visibility7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Performance tracking8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Performance Management
Comparison of Performance Management features of Product A and Product B
Iris HR Software
8.4
2 Ratings
6% above category average
Zoho People
8.0
10 Ratings
1% above category average
Performance plans8.01 Ratings8.010 Ratings
Performance improvement plans9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Review status tracking8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Review reminders9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Multiple review frequency8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Succession Planning
Comparison of Succession Planning features of Product A and Product B
Iris HR Software
8.0
2 Ratings
3% above category average
Zoho People
-
Ratings
Create succession plans/pools8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Candidate ranking8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Candidate search8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Candidate development8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Recruiting / ATS
Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Product A and Product B
Iris HR Software
7.8
2 Ratings
2% above category average
Zoho People
7.5
9 Ratings
2% below category average
Job Requisition Management8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Company Website Posting7.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Duplicate Candidate Prevention8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Applicant Tracking8.01 Ratings7.59 Ratings
Notifications and Alerts8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
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User Ratings
Iris HR SoftwareZoho People
Likelihood to Recommend
8.0
(3 ratings)
9.0
(11 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
8.0
(1 ratings)
10.0
(1 ratings)
Usability
8.0
(1 ratings)
8.0
(2 ratings)
Support Rating
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(1 ratings)
Implementation Rating
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(1 ratings)
User Testimonials
Iris HR SoftwareZoho People
Likelihood to Recommend
IRIS Software Group
Our staff is kept updated with more company policies and we are able to track their holiday and sick days much better. The help and support of their contact support are super good. They reply super fast and are very kind. Also, their sales department isn't pushy like other services they are very knowledgeable and kind.
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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
IRIS Software Group
  • It's simple. I really appreciate that the layout of Octopus HR isn't something I have to question. I know where to look for something because it's clearly labeled, that's more than I can say for a lot of other HR systems I've seen.
  • Support. If I ever have a question about setting something up, or if something goes wrong, they're always on top of it. For instance, I had no idea how to set up employee photos on our accounts. I tweeted them and they responded right away, I'm based in LA and they're a UK company, I was impressed that they were able to respond right away. They make sure their customers are taken care of.
  • Great self guide. If there's ever an ordinary question I need answered their "Octopus Guide" is very thorough and walks you through everything.
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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
IRIS Software Group
  • initial scope/setup support (outside of template)
  • Contacting support can be difficult
  • case sensitive username for end users (email addresses have to match exactly)
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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
IRIS Software Group
Employees don't complain about it! If anything they've commented on how nice of a tool it is to have.
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Zoho
No answers on this topic
Usability
IRIS Software Group
Iris HR Software is a stable and fairly intuitive product which has had a positive impact on our organisation. We have had some support issues but generally feel we've had a positive experience and our personnel and finance teams have benefitted from this process structure. Whilst contacting the correct Iris HR Software support channel has been our biggest issue once we have established contact our tickets have been raised and resolved promptly.
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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
IRIS Software Group
No answers on this topic
Zoho
Because Zoho is perfect in all aspects.
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Alternatives Considered
IRIS Software Group
I would say the pricing is good but it could be better. Also, the customer service is amazing they do such a great job and you can tell they know what they are doing. Visually it is very easy to use and looks very professional. It is a quick set up and they do their best to give you what you want and need.
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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
IRIS Software Group
  • Our staff is super happy with the service
  • Huge improvement
  • Looks quite professional
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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