Meta4 PeopleNet vs. Zoho People

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Meta4 PeopleNet
Score 6.0 out of 10
N/A
Meta4 PeopleNet is an all-in-one integrated HR Solution providing Core HR with personnel administration, total talent management, compensation management with payroll, as well as workforce management (time and attendance, analytics). Meta4 is a Cegid company (acquired late 2019).N/A
Zoho People
Score 8.4 out of 10
N/A
Zoho People is an efficient Human Resources Management System that automates daily tasks. It also offers Performance Management and Learning Management resources.N/A
Pricing
Meta4 PeopleNetZoho People
Editions & Modules
No answers on this topic
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
Meta4 PeopleNetZoho People
Free Trial
NoYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details
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Community Pulse
Meta4 PeopleNetZoho People
Features
Meta4 PeopleNetZoho People
Human Resource Management
Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Product A and Product B
Meta4 PeopleNet
7.0
Ratings
11% below category average
Zoho People
9.0
Ratings
14% above category average
Employee demographic data7.00 Ratings9.00 Ratings
Employment history7.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Job profiles and administration7.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.7.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Organizational charting7.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Organization and location management7.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)7.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Payroll Management
Comparison of Payroll Management features of Product A and Product B
Meta4 PeopleNet
6.2
Ratings
25% below category average
Zoho People
-
Ratings
Pay calculation6.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Support for external payroll vendors5.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Benefit plan administration6.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Direct deposit files7.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Salary revision and increment management7.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Reimbursement management6.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Leave and Attendance Management
Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Product A and Product B
Meta4 PeopleNet
6.3
Ratings
24% below category average
Zoho People
10.0
Ratings
22% above category average
Approval workflow7.00 Ratings10.00 Ratings
Balance details7.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Annual carry-forward and encashment5.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Employee Self Service
Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Product A and Product B
Meta4 PeopleNet
7.2
Ratings
11% below category average
Zoho People
10.0
Ratings
21% above category average
View and generate pay and benefit information8.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Update personal information8.00 Ratings10.00 Ratings
View company policy documentation7.00 Ratings10.00 Ratings
Employee recognition5.00 Ratings00 Ratings
View job history8.00 Ratings00 Ratings
HR Reporting
Comparison of HR Reporting features of Product A and Product B
Meta4 PeopleNet
7.0
Ratings
7% below category average
Zoho People
-
Ratings
Report builder7.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Pre-built reports7.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Ability to combine HR data with external data7.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Onboarding
Comparison of Onboarding features of Product A and Product B
Meta4 PeopleNet
9.0
Ratings
13% above category average
Zoho People
9.0
Ratings
13% above category average
New hire portal9.00 Ratings9.00 Ratings
Manager tracking tools9.00 Ratings9.00 Ratings
Performance and Goals
Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Product A and Product B
Meta4 PeopleNet
9.0
Ratings
13% above category average
Zoho People
-
Ratings
Corporate goal setting9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Individual goal setting9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Line-of sight-visibility9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Performance tracking9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Performance Management
Comparison of Performance Management features of Product A and Product B
Meta4 PeopleNet
9.0
Ratings
14% above category average
Zoho People
8.0
Ratings
2% above category average
Performance plans9.00 Ratings8.00 Ratings
Performance improvement plans9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Review status tracking9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Review reminders9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Multiple review frequency9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Succession Planning
Comparison of Succession Planning features of Product A and Product B
Meta4 PeopleNet
9.0
Ratings
14% above category average
Zoho People
-
Ratings
Create succession plans/pools9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Candidate ranking9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Candidate search9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Candidate development9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Recruiting / ATS
Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Product A and Product B
Meta4 PeopleNet
9.0
Ratings
15% above category average
Zoho People
7.5
Ratings
3% below category average
Job Requisition Management9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Company Website Posting9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Publish to Social Media9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Job Search Site Posting9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Duplicate Candidate Prevention9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Applicant Tracking9.00 Ratings7.50 Ratings
Notifications and Alerts9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
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Enterprises
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User Ratings
Meta4 PeopleNetZoho People
Likelihood to Recommend
9.0
(0 ratings)
8.5
(0 ratings)
Usability
-
(0 ratings)
8.0
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
9.0
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
Meta4 PeopleNetZoho People
Likelihood to Recommend
Meta4 PeopleNet Talent Management is an excellent solution for Human Capital Management overall, and if what you are looking for is an integrated end-to-end employee lifecycle management solution then I would highly recommend it, it is more cost-effective when compared to similar tools in the market, the graphical user interface is excellent, and data is presented in a clean and friendly manner.
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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.
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Pros
  • Clean and easy navigation: it is very user-friendly and compared to other solutions I have utilized, there is a clear difference on how information is displayed and also ease of navigation and speed of response of the platform.
  • All modules are really integrated and it is so much power when there is a correlation between say the data displayed in Talent Management and the info seen on the C&B module for example from a performance and compensation perspective, visualizing info and being able to analyze it easier for decision making.
  • Customizable, in our case, we use the solution and enjoy the multiple benefits and efficiencies due to how data is organized and presented and the same time we have the advantage that the user interface is all customized to our own corporate brand/look and feel, color palette and graphical line.
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  • 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.
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Cons
  • Meta4 PeopleNet Core HR can be a bit overwhelming for light users with limited experience.
  • The performance review features are extensive and require a highly skilled manager that work with data analytics
  • The program is not quite as strong in its recruitment features as other software offerings.
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  • 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
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Usability
No answers on this topic
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.
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Support Rating
It is excellent support so far, during implementation and also while live, the only reason why I am giving a 9 is because in some cases we could have had a quicker response or solution, but so far this doesn't look like an issue at all, and the vendor has been making sure we have what we need.
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Because Zoho is perfect in all aspects.
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Alternatives Considered
Meta4 PeopleNet Core HR really shines as a flexible product capable of evolving with an organization's changing needs. Its robust features, cloud based architecture, and performance analysis help push the product ahead of some of its competitors. While not perfect, the software offers in-depth performance review functions and data analysis tools that show performance trends. With its self administrative tools, employees can help manage their own information, reducing workload for HR managers
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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.
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Return on Investment
  • Meta4 PeopleNet Core HR can require training and experience to fully utility its features
  • The program really helps with provide self administrative tools for employees to perform on their own, lowering management work loads.
  • What really makes the software shine is its flexible department management tools. One can setup extensive organization systems that are flexible enough to meet a wide range of organization needs.
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  • Reduces the need for additional systems like time-tracking, excess excel spreadsheets and even HR training itself with their training resources.
  • Streamlines assessment of data and categorizes leave, on-boarding and other data logically which decreases time spent searching and separating.
  • Customization of forms and surveys is extremely useful and saves effort looking elsewhere for templates.
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ScreenShots

Zoho People Screenshots

Screenshot of Zoho People allows employees to manage their own records