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ChiefOnboarding vs Zoho People: catalog facts
ChiefOnboarding	Zoho People
Free Free and open source under the AGPL-3.0 licence.	Paid Paid plans with a free trial.
Web, Self-hosted	Android, Web
Drip-fed sequences triggered by time or task completion Account provisioning and webhook integrations	Covers core HR, attendance, leave and performance Customisable onboarding workflows
Chat integration is limited to Slack Aimed at companies, not individuals	Hosted only AI features built around Zoho's Zia assistant
Self-hosted	Downloadable app, Web application, Hosted service
Open source	Closed source
License: AGPL-3.0	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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