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Head-to-head · Onboarding Software

Zoho People vs Newployee

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score Zoho People #5 in Onboarding Software 7.9/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Zoho People
Newployee #7 in Onboarding Software 7.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 5 features Visit Newployee

Zoho People leads on 0 checks, Newployee on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreZoho People · 7.9/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly Zoho People
  • Most featuresNewployee · 2 of 5

Zoho People scores higher on our rubric for onboarding software: 7.9 against 7.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #7.

Zoho People is the better fit for small teams needing low-cost HR with basic onboarding. Newployee is the better fit for budget-conscious teams seeking automated journeys.

  • Zoho People fits best

    Small teams needing low-cost HR with basic onboarding

  • Newployee fits best

    Budget-conscious teams seeking automated journeys

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Side by side

Feature Zoho People 7.9/10 Visit ↗ Newployee 7.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.9 7.8
Ranking #5 in Onboarding Software #7 in Onboarding Software
Best for Small teams needing low-cost HR with basic onboarding Budget-conscious teams seeking automated journeys
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price — —
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 30 days —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web
Integrations 20 integrations 8 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Zoho People 0/5 · Newployee 2/5
E-signatures Not checked yet Not checked yet
Workflow automation Not checked yet ✓ (best)
HRIS integrations Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Employee portal Not checked yet Not checked yet
Mobile access Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Supported languages Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Free plan includes employee records, document management, and the Zia AI bot
  • Essential HR adds onboarding and offboarding workflows
  • Web and mobile apps support self-service, approvals, attendance, and time tracking
  • Free plan includes surveys, templates, and centralized task management
  • AI creates journeys with tasks, owners, milestones, and reminders
  • Covers preboarding, onboarding, crossboarding, and offboarding workflows
Cons
  • Free plan does not list onboarding workflows
  • Onboarding-specific journey, progress, and training detail is limited
  • Advanced HR capabilities sit in higher-tier plans
  • Web-only deployment may not fit teams requiring a native mobile app
  • Slack, Teams, analytics, and implementation support require Advanced
  • SSO, HRIS, ATS integrations, and dedicated success are Enterprise features
Our verdict

Zoho People is a cloud-based HR platform for organizations managing employee records and everyday HR processes. It suits small teams looking for low-cost HR coverage with basic onboarding, while also supporting broader needs as teams grow.…

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Newployee structures employee onboarding, preboarding, crossboarding, and offboarding as guided journeys. It is aimed at HR teams and the managers, buddies, IT, Finance, Admin, and other departments sharing transition responsibilities.…

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  1. Zoho PeopleOnboarding Software 7.9Free plan · 30-day trial
  2. NewployeeOnboarding Software 7.8Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Zoho People — where it wins

    • Free plan includes employee records, document management, and the Zia AI bot
    • Essential HR adds onboarding and offboarding workflows
    • Web and mobile apps support self-service, approvals, attendance, and time tracking

    Where it doesn't

    • Free plan does not list onboarding workflows
    • Onboarding-specific journey, progress, and training detail is limited
    • Advanced HR capabilities sit in higher-tier plans

  • Newployee — where it wins

    • Free plan includes surveys, templates, and centralized task management
    • AI creates journeys with tasks, owners, milestones, and reminders
    • Covers preboarding, onboarding, crossboarding, and offboarding workflows

    Where it doesn't

    • Web-only deployment may not fit teams requiring a native mobile app
    • Slack, Teams, analytics, and implementation support require Advanced
    • SSO, HRIS, ATS integrations, and dedicated success are Enterprise features
  • Zoho People7.9/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

    Affordable HR coverage with onboarding workflows, though onboarding depth is not its main strength.

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  • Newployee7.8/10 · Free plan

    A broad onboarding workflow platform with a useful free plan and AI-assisted journey creation.

    Visit NewployeeFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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