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HONEST COMPARISON
Zoho People is HR built inside a 50-app suite — which means HR is never the priority. Dapplon is a dedicated HR platform designed from the ground up for companies that take people operations seriously.
FEATURE COMPARISON
28 features compared across payroll, compliance, recruitment, analytics, security, and pricing.
| Feature | Dapplon | Zoho People |
|---|---|---|
| India Payroll (PF / ESI / TDS) | Yes | basic, via Zoho Payroll add-on |
| Global Payroll | Yes | No |
| PF ECR Filing | Yes | Partial |
| Form 16 Generation | Yes | Partial |
| LWF Compliance | Yes | Partial |
| Professional Tax | Yes | Partial |
| ATS / Recruitment | Yes | via Zoho Recruit add-on |
| Performance Management | Yes | Yes |
| 360° Feedback | Yes | Yes |
| Leave Management | Yes | Yes |
| Employee Self-Service Portal | Yes | Yes |
| Document Management with eSign | Yes | Partial |
| Aadhaar eSign | Yes | Partial |
| Attrition Prediction (AI) | Yes | No |
| HR Analytics & Custom Reports | Yes | Partial |
| Org Chart | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile App | Yes | Yes |
| API Access | Yes | Yes |
| SSO / SAML | Yes | Yes |
| Flat Monthly Pricing | Yes | No |
| Per-employee Pricing | No | Yes |
| Zoho CRM Integration | Partial | Yes |
| SOC 2 Type II | Yes | Partial |
| ISO 27001 | Yes | Yes |
| GDPR Compliant | Yes | Yes |
| India DPDP Act | Yes | Yes |
| Free Trial | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated HR Support | Yes | Partial |
Partial — feature exists with limitations or requires a separate add-on. Data as of March 2026. Verify with each vendor.
PRICING
One that grows with headcount — and one that doesn't.
Flat pricing. No per-seat billing. No surprise invoices.
Per-employee pricing — plus separate add-ons for payroll and recruitment.
₹40–100 per employee / month (Zoho People) plus Zoho Payroll charges plus Zoho Recruit if you need ATS.
WHY HRONE
Beyond the feature checklist, here is what makes Dapplon the better long-term choice over a suite module.
Dapplon exists solely to solve HR. Every feature, every roadmap decision, and every support escalation is HR-first. Zoho People competes internally with 49 other products for engineering attention and product investment.
Dapplon handles the full India statutory stack natively: PF ECR filing, ESI challan generation, Form 16 issuance, LWF deductions by state, and professional tax — all without a separate Zoho Payroll subscription.
Identify employees at risk of leaving before they hand in their notice. Dapplon's machine-learning engine analyses attendance, performance, engagement, and tenure signals to surface early warning indicators.
Dapplon charges a fixed monthly fee regardless of headcount. Zoho's HR stack requires separate subscriptions for Zoho People, Zoho Payroll, and Zoho Recruit. Three contracts, three invoices, three support teams.
Get employment contracts, offer letters, and policy acknowledgements signed electronically via Aadhaar OTP-based eSign — no separate DocuSign or SignDesk subscription required.
CUSTOMER STORIES
Real feedback from organisations that moved from Zoho to Dapplon.
With Zoho, we needed Zoho People + Zoho Payroll + Zoho Recruit. Three subscriptions, three logins, three sets of support contacts. Dapplon replaced all three.
We were already in the Zoho ecosystem but kept hitting limitations on the HR side. Dapplon's depth — especially for compliance — was a step change.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Is Dapplon better than Zoho People for India payroll?
Yes. Dapplon handles the full India statutory stack natively — PF ECR filing, ESI, Form 16, LWF, and Professional Tax — without a separate Zoho Payroll subscription. Zoho People requires Zoho Payroll as an add-on for most of these features.
Does Zoho People include recruitment (ATS)?
No. Zoho's ATS is a separate product called Zoho Recruit, billed separately. Dapplon includes a full built-in ATS with job posting, pipeline management, interview scheduling, and offer letters in every plan.
How much cheaper is Dapplon vs the full Zoho HR stack?
For 100 employees, Zoho People + Zoho Payroll + Zoho Recruit can cost ₹12,000–₹20,000/month combined. Dapplon's Grow plan covers all three for ₹2,499/month — a saving of up to ₹17,500/month.
If I'm already using Zoho CRM, should I switch to Dapplon?
Dapplon offers a Zoho CRM integration (partial). If your HR team's biggest pain points are payroll compliance, ATS, or analytics, Dapplon is worth the switch. The HR depth difference is significant.
How does migration from Zoho People work?
Dapplon's migration team imports your employee records, payroll history, and leave data from Zoho People and Zoho Payroll exports. Most companies are live within 48 hours at no extra cost.
Our dedicated migration team handles everything. You bring the data — we handle the rest.
One platform. One price. Built exclusively for HR — not a module in a suite. Try Dapplon free for 30 days.
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