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Zoho People vs Frappe HR: catalog facts
Zoho PeopleFrappe HR
Paid

Paid plans with a free trial.

Freemium

Free to self-host; Frappe Cloud hosting is paid with a free trial.

Android, Web Web, Self-hosted
  • Covers core HR, attendance, leave and performance
  • Customisable onboarding workflows
  • Broad module set from recruitment to payroll
  • Integrates with ERPNext accounting
  • Hosted only
  • AI features built around Zoho's Zia assistant
  • Runs on the Frappe framework, which adds setup complexity
  • Payroll localisation varies by country
Downloadable app, Web application, Hosted service Self-hosted, Hosted service
Closed source Open source
License not stated License: GPL-3.0
Account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

Catalog facts only. Anything “not stated” is unconfirmed. Check full listings for details.