Does Zoho People include payroll?

No. Zoho sells payroll as Zoho Payroll, available in India and the US among other countries. Birch includes India payroll on its Pro plan.

Is Zoho People cheaper?

Yes, per user. Zoho People lists US$1.25 to US$4.50 per user a month billed annually. Birch Growth is $5 per employee a month in the US and ₹1,499 a month for up to 50 employees in India.

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Birch vs Zoho People

Zoho People is the HR app in Zoho's suite. It is inexpensive and has a free plan. Payroll is a separate product, Zoho Payroll, available in India and the US among other countries.

Zoho People focus: HR inside the Zoho suite
Zoho People pricing: From US$1.25 to US$4.50 per user/month billed annually, minimum 5 users; free plan available.

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Where they differBirchZoho People

India payrollBirchBuilt in on Pro (PF, ESIC, PT, TDS, Form 16)Zoho PeopleSeparate product: Zoho Payroll

PriceBirchFree up to 10 employees; Growth $5 per employee/month (minimum $50)Zoho PeopleUS$1.25–4.50 per user/month, billed annually

Free trialBirch14 days of Pro, no cardZoho People30 days

Only rows where the two differ. Zoho People details are from its own website, checked 15 October 2026; check their site for current plans. Birch prices come from our pricing page.

Source: www.zoho.com/people/zohopeople-pricing.html
Source: www.zoho.com/in/payroll/payroll-faq/

Where Zoho People is strong

Very low price per user
Free plan and a 30-day trial
Fits companies already on Zoho

Where Zoho People falls short

Payroll is a separate product to buy and set up
Timesheets and shifts start on the Professional plan

Zoho People is best for

Companies already using Zoho that want the lowest price per user.

Why teams pick Birch

Birch keeps HR and India payroll in one product and one bill. Zoho People costs less per user and links to the rest of Zoho.

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Birch and Zoho People.

Does Zoho People include payroll?: No. Zoho sells payroll as Zoho Payroll, available in India and the US among other countries. Birch includes India payroll on its Pro plan.
Is Zoho People cheaper?: Yes, per user. Zoho People lists US$1.25 to US$4.50 per user a month billed annually. Birch Growth is $5 per employee a month in the US and ₹1,499 a month for up to 50 employees in India.

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