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Frappe HR vs Zoho People: catalog facts
Frappe HR	Zoho People
Freemium Free to self-host; Frappe Cloud hosting is paid with a free trial.	Paid Paid plans with a free trial.
Web, Self-hosted	Android, Web
Broad module set from recruitment to payroll Integrates with ERPNext accounting	Covers core HR, attendance, leave and performance Customisable onboarding workflows
Runs on the Frappe framework, which adds setup complexity Payroll localisation varies by country	Hosted only AI features built around Zoho's Zia assistant
Self-hosted, Hosted service	Downloadable app, Web application, Hosted service
Open source	Closed source
License: GPL-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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