Dayforce is a people platform that simplifies HR operations. As a unified HCMS, it delivers HR, payroll, benefits, workforce management, talent, and analytics—helping organizations boost productivity, stay compliant, and make smarter decisions with embedded intelligence and personalized experiences.
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Zoho People
Score 8.4 out of 10
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Zoho People is an efficient Human Resources Management System that automates daily tasks. It also offers Performance Management and Learning Management resources.
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Pricing
Dayforce
Zoho People
Editions & Modules
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Essential HR
$1.50 ($1.25)
monthly (annually)
Professional
$2.50 ($2.00)
monthly (annually)
Premium
$3.50 ($3.00)
monthly (annually)
Enterprise
$5.00 ($4.50)
monthly (annually)
People Plus
$10.00 ($9.00)
monthly (annually)
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Dayforce
Zoho People
Free Trial
No
Yes
Free/Freemium Version
No
No
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
No
No
Entry-level Setup Fee
Optional
No setup fee
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Features
Dayforce
Zoho People
Human Resource Management
Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Product A and Product B
Dayforce
8.2
Ratings
4% above category average
Zoho People
9.0
Ratings
14% above category average
Employee demographic data
9.00 Ratings
9.00 Ratings
Employment history
9.20 Ratings
00 Ratings
Job profiles and administration
9.30 Ratings
00 Ratings
Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.
9.30 Ratings
00 Ratings
Organizational charting
6.50 Ratings
00 Ratings
Organization and location management
6.50 Ratings
00 Ratings
Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)
7.30 Ratings
00 Ratings
Payroll Management
Comparison of Payroll Management features of Product A and Product B
Dayforce
8.7
Ratings
9% above category average
Zoho People
-
Ratings
Pay calculation
9.30 Ratings
00 Ratings
Support for external payroll vendors
7.00 Ratings
00 Ratings
Off-cycle/On-Demand payment
9.20 Ratings
00 Ratings
Benefit plan administration
8.50 Ratings
00 Ratings
Direct deposit files
9.30 Ratings
00 Ratings
Salary revision and increment management
8.30 Ratings
00 Ratings
Reimbursement management
9.10 Ratings
00 Ratings
Leave and Attendance Management
Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Product A and Product B
Dayforce
9.0
Ratings
12% above category average
Zoho People
10.0
Ratings
22% above category average
Approval workflow
9.40 Ratings
10.00 Ratings
Balance details
9.20 Ratings
00 Ratings
Annual carry-forward and encashment
8.60 Ratings
00 Ratings
Employee Self Service
Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Product A and Product B
Dayforce
8.3
Ratings
3% above category average
Zoho People
10.0
Ratings
21% above category average
View and generate pay and benefit information
8.60 Ratings
00 Ratings
Update personal information
8.50 Ratings
10.00 Ratings
View company policy documentation
7.70 Ratings
10.00 Ratings
Employee recognition
9.00 Ratings
00 Ratings
View job history
7.70 Ratings
00 Ratings
Asset Management
Comparison of Asset Management features of Product A and Product B
Dayforce
8.6
Ratings
6% above category average
Zoho People
-
Ratings
Tracking of all physical assets
8.60 Ratings
00 Ratings
HR Reporting
Comparison of HR Reporting features of Product A and Product B
Dayforce
6.2
Ratings
19% below category average
Zoho People
-
Ratings
Report builder
6.30 Ratings
00 Ratings
Pre-built reports
6.30 Ratings
00 Ratings
Ability to combine HR data with external data
6.00 Ratings
00 Ratings
Onboarding
Comparison of Onboarding features of Product A and Product B
Dayforce
8.7
Ratings
10% above category average
Zoho People
9.0
Ratings
13% above category average
New hire portal
9.20 Ratings
9.00 Ratings
Manager tracking tools
8.20 Ratings
9.00 Ratings
Performance and Goals
Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Product A and Product B
Dayforce
8.6
Ratings
8% above category average
Zoho People
-
Ratings
Corporate goal setting
8.20 Ratings
00 Ratings
Individual goal setting
9.00 Ratings
00 Ratings
Line-of sight-visibility
8.50 Ratings
00 Ratings
Performance tracking
8.80 Ratings
00 Ratings
Performance Management
Comparison of Performance Management features of Product A and Product B
Dayforce
8.1
Ratings
3% above category average
Zoho People
8.0
Ratings
2% above category average
Performance plans
8.70 Ratings
8.00 Ratings
Performance improvement plans
8.60 Ratings
00 Ratings
Review status tracking
7.40 Ratings
00 Ratings
Review reminders
8.40 Ratings
00 Ratings
Multiple review frequency
7.70 Ratings
00 Ratings
Succession Planning
Comparison of Succession Planning features of Product A and Product B
Dayforce
8.5
Ratings
8% above category average
Zoho People
-
Ratings
Create succession plans/pools
9.30 Ratings
00 Ratings
Candidate ranking
8.10 Ratings
00 Ratings
Candidate search
8.10 Ratings
00 Ratings
Candidate development
8.60 Ratings
00 Ratings
Recruiting / ATS
Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Product A and Product B
Dayforce has great customer support, and you can always count on them to get you the professional help you need. It is a great place to store all your personal data in a very secure manner by assigning different user roles. The only thing where I wouldn't see it appropriate is for very small-scale companies, less than 50 people.
Zoho People is well suited for organizations where they need a self service HR tool for tasks like attendance, leave management and time tracking. It is perfect for offices where employees like to work independently and benefit from easily accessing and managing their own HR records. But it is less suitable where internet is an issue or GPS is unavailable which makes the process of check-in/check-out frustrating.
The time-tracking feature is really helpful, and it's great that you can use that feature from the app.
We also use Zoho Recruit for applications, so Zoho People was a logical choice for managing HR information for our staff and members, and the two integrate really well together.
Check in and GPS issues - The app sometimes struggles with location detection during check-in which delays logging in
Limited offline access - Zoho People should have had an offline functionality making it difficult for employees to check in or log hours when internet connection is an issue
Clunky user interface - I personally find the interface bit too cluttered which makes navigation difficult
We are highly invested in Ceridian's Dayforce product. It give us the flexibility and scaling that our growing company needs. Its potential reaches beyond the basic HR functions to the decision making that our Management Team needs. Ceridian is always innovating the employee and employee experiences to offer cutting edge options.
I give Dayforce a 10 because it was easy to integrate into our network since it was cloud-based. It is also user friendly and easy to maneuver around the web site. We were able to integrate three separate applications into just one site which made it easier for employees to access the tools they need
I gave Zoho People this rating due to its overall usability as it provides a strong platform for essential HR tasks like leave management, time tracking and attendance making it a self service platform for employees to easily access and manage records independently and saving time but 3 points less due to its check-in/check-out issues when the GPS or internet is an issue. Also the interface feels cluttered.
Dayforce's high availability ensures that our HR processes are supported around the clock, which is critical for a global organization like ours. The platform is cloud-based, offering reliable access from any location at any time, allowing our employees, managers, and HR teams to stay connected regardless of time zones or geographic locations. This level of availability ensures that payroll processing, employee self-service, and real-time data access continue uninterrupted, even during peak periods or unforeseen disruptions. The system’s robust infrastructure minimizes downtime, which is vital for operations that span multiple regions. Additionally, having a centralized platform that’s always available helps keep our teams aligned, ensures compliance, and facilitates timely decision-making across all our locations.
We haven't noticed any slow-down due to the integration of Dayforce WFM with our Ceridian HPL products (HRIS and Payroll). The new HTML view of the timesheets don't load as quickly as the old Silverlight view - however, we have gotten used to the change.
This is dependent on what type of support that is needed. Ceridian has opportunities to make improvements relating to support on the global/UK side. I find it challenging to get problems solved quickly with our UK Native payroll. The US side is different. We tend to get our issues resolved quickly when we encouter issues on the US side.
The courses are very interactive and informative. There are classes for every topic, which allows you to make the most of the system. There are also some "go at your own pace" course which is a great option for a busy schedule.
Have a strong internal team. Communicate with your implementation team - they are there to make it work for you. Take the time to really think about how you want the system to work for you - in some cases, you may need to rethink your own business practices to see if you are working harder when the system could do it for you
Having Payroll, HR, Time, and Benefits all in a single application with Dayforce has significantly improved efficiency and accuracy. Unlike other solutions with third-party integrations, Dayforce eliminates data silos, reduces errors, and saves time by streamlining processes, providing a more cohesive and user-friendly experience. Dayforce also had a competitive price point versus competitors
One of the innovative CRM software products on the market is Zoho People. Compared to Salesforce and SugarCRM, Zoho People comes up to their standards. Zoho People is an integrated suite of CRM tools that allows small businesses to work more efficiently. Zoho People is a better platform for managing HR and other human resource management. And it's a cost-effective solution for start-ups.
Overall, we are extremely happy with the Dayforce WFM module. Our biggest pain point is concerning the twice annual software upgrades - which is the only reason I haven't rated them as a '10'. Because every customer is configured differently, the upgrades can sometimes have adverse effects on our current configured policies/rules. And although they roll-out the upgraded version in a test environment several weeks before go-live, not all testing is accurate in that environment. Some issues do not present themselves until you are working with live punches.
The efficiency within Ceridian DayForce has allowed our payroll department of only 2.5 FTE handle paying ~3,000 employees.
Easily handles the differences and nuances in our multiple bargaining agreements. Everything from different pay schedules and unique rates/bonuses for some of the most detailed/granular CBA details.