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[Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated July 21st, 2026 # Reviews of Zoho One Ease of use 3.8 Customer Service 3.6 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews Steve H SVP of People and OperationsHospital & Health Care, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “I like that we can use a Zoho forms on our website's contact page and have it feed into Zoho Leads with the Lead source and date filled out.“ March 16, 2026 KO Keith O Project ManagerConstruction, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “They release updates with pointless features that no one needs, and then do nothing on the things their customers tell them in forums“ October 28, 2025 Aditya J DevopsInformation Technology and Services, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “It includes apps for CRM, email, accounting, project management, HR, and more, so you don’t need separate tools.“ April 16, 2026 DW Deborah W CEOInformation Technology and Services, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “Event subscriptions are incomplete and inconsistent across modules.“ September 30, 2025 MS Manish S Business Software SpecialistInformation Technology and Services, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months. “Instead of switching between multiple tools, I can manage CRM, finance, HR, and collaboration from a single platform, which saves time, reduces costs, and keeps data consistent across the organization.“ December 23, 2025 Nikita V Marketing Manager CRMMachinery, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “If you have to go out of the way of the Zoho structure then the environment is tough to manipulate and requires things to go manual in many cases or creates necessity for a lot of background scripts.“ December 22, 2023 Rene M IT ManagerOutsourcing/Offshoring, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “As an IT manager overseeing offshore and US-based teams, I appreciate how Zoho One centralizes our tools, streamlines communication, and boosts productivity.“ December 21, 2025 AJ Alan J Managing DirectorMarketing and Advertising, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months. “The thing that makes Zoho One attractive may also be its weakness. With so many apps to learn, it can be a bit overwhelming, The UI is not as well designed as some of the other solutions available. “ September 29, 2023 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 134 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Steve H. SVP of People and Operations Hospital & Health Care Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Incredible Value and Support" March 16, 2026 5.0 Incredible for the price. Can't complain. I like that there are so many apps that I can use on one platform. Pros Zoho One provides value to our small business for an affordable price. I like that Zoho has the ability to be easy for novice users and the ability to get under the hood and integrate it with other apps/software. There are so many aspects of Zoho that I like. I'll touch on a few. I like that we can use a Zoho forms on our website's contact page and have it feed into Zoho Leads with the Lead source and date filled out. I was paying quite a bit for DocuSign and switched over to Zoho One. I like the ability to use Sign when you need a customer to sign a quote, etc., and it adds it into CRM. I handle customer support and internal IT support. I use Help Desk to track these tickets. It is very helpful to be able to go to an Account in the CRM and see the ticket. I created our company's help page for users to sign up, see our product help, and submit tickets. I added a private Distributor Resources section that is very useful for my distributors. I recently created a Virtual Data Room (VDR) in WorkDrive for potential investors. Very powerful and secure. Outside of using Zoho One, the support is very good. I have always received a response within 24 hours. Zoho Analytics is incredible. I like the option to be able to create widgets and place them on my CRM dashboards. I created a dashboard for the \[sensitive content hidden\] so that he can see leads and potential sales opportunities. Cons Sometimes, there are some quirky aspects of CRM. API don't always work consistently. However, I really don't have any issues with Zoho One. Switched from [HubSpot CRM](https://www.capterra.com/p/152373/HubSpot-CRM/) I liked HubSpot, but it was too expensive. Review Source Eusebio B. CEO Internet Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Packed with apps and possibilities" August 10, 2023 5.0 Overwhelming. For a single user like me, it is difficult to get the most out of it without spending a whole month setting it up calmly, very calmly. You should have a 6 month trial just to configure it and then be able to use it calmly. Pros Zoho One is one of those products that can be overwhelming the first time you see it. Packed with apps and possibilities. You have apps to perform almost any task within a company. EVERYTHING. If you're going to use it or three of the apps it has, you'll get your money's worth. Cons Integration between apps, while possible, is not as automatic as one would expect as they are all from the same developer. It takes time and effort to set everything up and there are some really complex tasks. The price for a single user like me is excessive. For large companies it is multiplied by the number of users, but their large number of apps can justify it. Switched from [monday.com AI Work Platform](https://www.capterra.com/p/147657/monday-com/)[ClickUp](https://www.capterra.com/p/158833/ClickUp/) The enormous amount of possibilities it offers for an advanced user. Review Source AP Alberto P. CIO Utilities Used the software for: 2+ years ### "A complete business suite that finally got our tools talking to each other" June 24, 2026 5.0 Overall it's been a very positive experience. Once we got past the initial setup, Zoho One became the backbone of how we run the business. Consolidating everything into one platform has saved us time, reduced double-entry errors, and given us a clearer picture across departments. Support has been responsive when we needed it. After the initial investment in learning the system, we wouldn't go back to managing separate tools — it's hard to overstate how much simpler day-to-day operations have become. Pros The biggest win is having 40+ integrated applications under a single subscription with one cost per user. CRM, social media, email, and marketing all live in the same ecosystem, so the data flows between them without complicated third-party integrations. Leads from our social campaigns land straight in the CRM, reporting is centralized, and every department works on the same up-to-date data in real time. The value for money is unbeatable compared to stitching together equivalent tools from different vendors. Cons There's a real learning curve at the start. With so many applications available, it takes time to figure out which ones you actually need and how to configure them properly. Some of the apps also feel more mature and polished than others. A guided onboarding for new admins would make the first few weeks much smoother. Review Source DW Deborah W. CEO Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "No in-built default Automation of Client Follow-ups, or Templated Worklows" September 30, 2025 2.0 Zoho One needs Natural-language workflows + Universal Eventing + Error Visibility. Non-technical Zoho CRM users struggle to automate follow-ups and system integrations because: 1. Webhook setup is technical (JSON payloads, Deluge scripting). 2. Event subscriptions are incomplete and inconsistent across modules. 3. No retry/error handling for failed webhooks. 4. No natural-language interface for workflow creation. As a result, businesses rely on third-party middleware (like Jeeva AI) to achieve what should be native CRM functionality. Zoho's competitors like HubSpot and HubSpot Operation does this better. Pros Affordable. Support team are apologetic about functionality but platform is behind industry standard for CRM technology. Cons Non-technical Zoho CRM users struggle to automate follow-ups and system integrations which its competitors do a better job of. Switched from [Freshsales](https://www.capterra.com/p/155563/Freshsales/) Because I was misinformed. I regret it. I might go with a competitor. Review Source Aditya J. Devops Information Technology and Services Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "All-in-One Solution That Simplifies Business Management" April 16, 2026 5.0 Overall, my experience with Zoho One has been very positive. It’s a powerful all-in-one platform that helps manage different parts of the business from a single place. Once you get familiar with the apps, it really improves efficiency and reduces the need to switch between multiple tools. While there’s a bit of a learning curve at the start, the value and convenience it provides make it worth it. Pros What I liked most about Zoho One is how it brings everything into one platform. It includes apps for CRM, email, accounting, project management, HR, and more, so you don’t need separate tools. The apps integrate smoothly, which makes daily work easier and saves time. It’s also flexible and affordable, especially compared to using multiple separate tools. Cons One thing I liked least about Zoho One is that it can feel a bit overwhelming at the beginning because there are so many apps included. It takes some time to understand which tools to use and how everything fits together. Also, while most integrations work well, a few apps don’t feel as polished or consistent as others. Review Source Tim S. Managing director Financial Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Lots of Features, but takes some work to fully integrate" March 8, 2021 4.0 I have used Zoho for my own business and also implemented it for several clients. 4 years ago, I loved everything about the platform and loved the integrated nature of apps (books, expense, inventory, CRM), however, the more I had to push the customisation of Zoho, the more barriers I found and cracks started to appear in their polished promises. I still believe that Zoho has a big offering for small businesses as long as they do not need customised process flows or integrations. I have decided to move my business away from using Zoho and have actually downgraded in functionality to another "business platform" provider on a lifetime deal. I will be fully evaluating Zoho for future clients as I have spent far too many weeks pushing out project deadlines due to poor inter-Zoho integrations. Pros A HUGE bang for the buck. Getting access to all Zoho apps for one value price is super appealing and great value. All the apps a business needs in a single platform Easy to administer User friendly screens (mostly) Cons Apps are not as integrated as they could be. I spent a long time when consulting for several companies trying to customise their integrations between Zoho apps (that really should be there out of the box). Zoho Flow (Zoho's answer to Zapier) goes someway to help integrate their apps, but still some apps just cannot be integrated as needed (Bookings and CRM, Bookings and Inventory, for example). Zoho's integrations with 3rd party services and apps sometimes are way better than their own apps. Their all-in-one platform approach often means that the main competitors offer much better features and functionality (e.g. Meetings vs Zoom, Bookings vs Calendly, Campaigns vs Active Campaign). Their strong point is definitely CRM, Books, and Inventory, which are all very strong products. Support is hit and miss. I have had responses within minutes and then other tickets I have had to chase for nearly a week to get a response. Sometimes I had to explain the issue several times before I got more than a canned response. Alternatives considered [Salesforce Sales Cloud](https://www.capterra.com/p/61368/Salesforce/)[SugarCRM](https://www.capterra.com/p/231638/SugarCRM/)[Xero](https://www.capterra.com/p/120109/Xero/)[HubSpot CRM](https://www.capterra.com/p/152373/HubSpot-CRM/) Reason for choosing Zoho One Perceived value vs price & functionality. Switched from [Salesforce Sales Cloud](https://www.capterra.com/p/61368/Salesforce/) Price. Zoho is way cheaper and much better suited for small businesses Review Source Rene M. IT Manager Outsourcing/Offshoring Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Comprehensive and integrated business platform" December 21, 2025 5.0 My overall experience with Zoho One has been very positive. As an IT manager overseeing offshore and US-based teams, I appreciate how Zoho One centralizes our tools, streamlines communication, and boosts productivity. It has been reliable and continues to evolve with new features that support our growing business needs. Pros Zoho One is a comprehensive suite of business applications that integrates CRM, project management, HR, accounting and more into a single platform. Its unified ecosystem simplifies workflows, improves collaboration across departments, and provides robust customization options. The pricing is attractive compared to purchasing separate tools, and the platform scales easily with remote and on-site teams. Cons The breadth of features and applications can be overwhelming for new users, making the onboarding and configuration process time-consuming. Some advanced features require additional setup or technical expertise, and occasional inconsistencies across apps can lead to a learning curve. Review Source KO Keith O. Project Manager Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Save yourself a headache" October 28, 2025 1.0 I hate using Zoho. I am currently looking for an alternative. They release updates with pointless features that no one needs, and then do nothing on the things their customers tell them in forums Pros Multiple Apps supposed to be synced with each other. Currently not too overpriced for similar software. Cons Nothing syncs properly. Simple features are not available such as assigning a project to a particular customer on project setup, or simply linking materials and their cost to a project. Support is terrible and the whole thing is not at all intuitive. Switched from [QuickBooks Online](https://www.capterra.com/p/190778/QuickBooks-Online/) Integrations to project management and CRM Review Source MS Manish S. Business Software Specialist Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Zoho - Life Made Simpler" December 23, 2025 5.0 Overall, my experience with Zoho One has been positive. I like having all business tools in one integrated platform, which saves time and cost. However, some apps feel less polished and take time to configure. For example, CRM integrates well with invoicing, but setup requires effort. Pros I like Zoho One because it brings almost everything a business needs into one place. Instead of switching between multiple tools, I can manage CRM, finance, HR, and collaboration from a single platform, which saves time, reduces costs, and keeps data consistent across the organization. Cons The biggest downside is that with so many apps included, some feel basic or outdated compared to best-in-class alternatives. It can take time to configure and learn the quirks of each tool, and not every app feels as polished or intuitive as dedicated standalone software. Review Source RV Rahul V. IT and Cybersecurity Coordinator Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Unified operations with an integrated approach using zoho one." June 26, 2025 4.0 It allowed our small IT team to perform many functions without cycling through 5 different logins or vendors. Great value for what we pay. Pros It allowed us to access, with one login, everything under the sun: CRM, support, invoicing, even HR tools. The fact that every module communicates to every other module meant we could deal with vendors and assets in a much easier way. Cons Some modules seem not as mature as others and keeping data in sync between apps sometimes requires manual cleanup. Review Source RR Ryan R. Inspector Construction Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Every Tool Your Business Needs in 1 Platform" February 6, 2025 5.0 I would give it an 8/10 because i have some crm admin knowledge and amateur coding knowledge. Enough to get me by and make it a good experience for my business and worth the cost. Pros The integration of every single tool a company would need to run when it comes to software and zoho brings them all together in a single platform. Cons The set up is very advanced. You have to have extensive coding knowledge or crm set up knowledge to be able to get zoho up and running to its full potential. Review Source AJ Alan J. Managing Director Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Zoho One is a Contender" September 29, 2023 4.0 Overall, Zoho One hasn't been a bad experience, but it's becoming a little frustrating with the amount of time it takes to configure the various apps to fit our business. It feels like everything we need is available but the time it's taking is becoming prohibitive. Pros Zoho One packs a lot of bang for the price. With over 40 apps, you could effectively run your entire business with it. We've tried all of the significant all-in-one CRM systems, and I've yet to see another solution rivaling Zoho One regarding the number of apps you get with your subscription starting at just $45 per month. Cons The thing that makes Zoho One attractive may also be its weakness. With so many apps to learn, it can be a bit overwhelming, The UI is not as well designed as some of the other solutions available. There is also a huge learning curve and I find myself spending lots of my time watching how-to videos and reading Zoho documentation. It's not a bad solution by far, but you will have to dedicate a significant amount of time, to wrapping your arms around how the different apps work together. Alternatives considered [ActiveCampaign](https://www.capterra.com/p/79367/ActiveCampaign/)[Salesforce Sales Cloud](https://www.capterra.com/p/61368/Salesforce/)[Nimble](https://www.capterra.com/p/123032/Nimble/)[HubSpot CRM](https://www.capterra.com/p/152373/HubSpot-CRM/) Reason for choosing Zoho One Feature and price. Review Source MS Mario S. Owner E-Learning Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Zoho One - the Leatherman for entrepreneurs " January 5, 2024 5.0 I don´t want to miss it. I use it every day: CRM, SalesIQ, campaigns are my main apps. Books and work drive the next. You don´t have to think about: ahh...I need this app/function, where can I get it? Because you already HAVE it in Zoho One. Pros Everything (and I mean: everything!) you can imagine that you need for your business is integrated into ZOHO One. For every use case there is an app. Cons First: the greatest pro is the biggest con. In the beginning you don´t know where to start because there are some many possibilities. You have to get a structured plan for yourself. Otherwise you will resign. Second: It´s not "the" ZOHO One App. There are about 50 apps you can use. You have to learn what apps are useful and what apps can be connected. Start with CRM as center of ZOHO one. Review Source JT Jordan T. COO Apparel & Fashion Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Not for Most Users" June 30, 2022 3.0 First off, let me see that I am a huge Zoho evangelist. I am a Zoho User Group Leader, I have two companies on Zoho One and have been a user for almost 5 years now. That said, I would caution most users from using Zoho for many of the same reasons that many other people here have noted, namely weak or non-existent customer service, increasing prices with a reduction of functionality, and buggy/flawed designs on new applications and enhancements to existing applications. Just look at the fact that they went from 1 TB/user on Zoho Mail to 50 GB/user to get an idea of how drastic their cuts have been. I am sad to say that I would not recommend Zoho to anyone without the stomach to deal with their terrible service and without an internal team member that can develop around their design flaws. Pros I love that Zoho is constantly evolving and adding new functionality to its software. Cons The customer support is horrible. Most people you speak with have no experience with the software and cannot answer the most basic questions. Sometimes they even make up answers to get off the phone. It is actually absurd how bad the service is. Review Source PP Pam P. President Construction Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "40 products in one!" December 9, 2020 5.0 I was impressed. It was very easy to setup compared to the competitors, had excellent training videos and manuals, plus excellent customer support (but only 5 days a week 24 hours a day, not 7 days). I would call the software second best in almost all categories, but when you add in how they all integrate together, this is awesome software. I think the software it best compares to is SalesForce, which I haven't ever used due to the price. Pros It seems they have everything in one, and all integrated. When I was looking for each piece, their name kept popping up as in the top choices for each product... especially social media. Cons Reporting for accounting was not up to what I am used to. They have a lot of reports, but they aren't very customizable. You basically get what they provide, which is still a lot! I also kept running into a few bugs. And many people have feature suggestions. So it seems like their low price is reflective of this. Reason for choosing Zoho One The integration and the fact that they are around second best for each of their products, which is pretty good! Plus that they have 40 products that all work together. And the excellent customer support. I am still going to keep ActiveCampaign, which can't be beat for email marketing features, but will integrate the two together. I also like how full-featured the products are... they can grow with my business, yet start out at a price that I can afford. Zoho One is a smart move. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Founder and CEO Consumer Services Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "One SaaS to rule them all" January 11, 2022 4.0 Putting everything related to our client interactions (marketing, communication, tracking, data, etc) under "one roof" can be somewhat of a challenge when there are different products used for different areas of the business. Zoho One has allowed to continue using the products that "get it done" while integrating smoothly with each other and providing ease of access to staff as needed. Pros Quick and easy integration, truly puts everything "under one roof" with an intuitive interface and great functionality. Cons I have found the interface to be lagging at time, with occasionally long load time when moving between products. (Internet speed was tested multiple time, we know this is not an internet related issue) Review Source CS Claire S. Spiritual Mentor and Coach Professional Training & Coaching Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Good Value and It Simplfies My Work" June 1, 2022 5.0 I wanted an integrated system which Zoho One provides. Pros I get more "bang for my buck" by using Zoho One than if I subscribed individually to the various Zoho Apps that I use. It is also useful to go to one dashboard for these apps, which I can arrange in a way that suits me, to manage the apps. Cons Nothing that I can think of at this time. Review Source GM Gregory M. Director Internet Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great CRM for our sales team" July 24, 2024 4.0 Pros The CRM interface is very easy to use and is simple to teach our sales team. It also allows us to take plenty of notes and include all the information we need in each account. Cons I still like Salesforce better but Zoho is very close. Review Source SS Steve S. President Business Supplies and Equipment Used the software for: 2+ years ### "To run a small business you have many tasks from accruing vacation to AR/AP - Zoho One does it all!" January 25, 2023 5.0 Pros Integrated applications - eg CRM to electronic signature, etc. etc. VERY easy to set up flows - if something happens in one module - make an entry into another module.Easily customize to meet your needs - fields, applications, etc. etc.Workflows save time/effort and are very easy to create Cons Hard to come up with a con - I would have said in the Meeting (zoom like) software not having the blurred background was the biggest con - but they recently added that. Reason for choosing Zoho One Capability, scalability, price Review Source Len K. Founder Education Management Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Not for the Solopreneur" October 8, 2018 4.0 I would say keep it up Zoho. I believe their mission to be a one stop SAAS is perfectly achieveable and the world would be a bleaker place without them. As for me, after 1 or 2 months of trying to offload everything onto Zoho One, I end up subscribing only to Zoho Books, which ironically, was the reason why I came across Zoho in the first place. Pros Value, you get a lot for what you pay for. Responsive customer support. You could run a entire business or even a franchise on Zoho One. One stop service, single log ins. If you are less demanding, this suite would suit you. If not, read on...Initially, I paid A35 per month, then it became apparent that I somehow escaped the 5 employee requirement. Cons Zoho One promised integration amongst all their apps and data would flow seamlessly from one app to another. Not true, and it was painful to constantly contact Zoho support regarding setup issues. Eventually, you figure it out. A lot of the apps need polish esp the iOS apps, which couldn't be split screen. I came to this conclusion: I might as well stick to using disparate apps, and run Toby on them for single screen access. Or use Zapier or MS Flow to connect them. Review Source Prakash C. Manage your business with zoho one Computer Software Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Manage your business with zoho one " August 4, 2022 4.0 Its very nice to use zoho one as by using it now we are able to manage organization smooth. Pros Zoho one provide many solution at one platform which an business need. I like all platforms like zoho crm, zoho invoice and Bill management, inventory management and many more. Cons Managing ledger is bit confusing. Sometimes is getting very slow while receiving mail and managing tickets. Review Source John H. Administrative Director & Editor Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "So many tools, so little time" January 8, 2019 5.0 Pros Zoho One is THE all encompassing business software that a company of any size can use. It's ultimate goal is to streamline everything for you so you don't have to use multiple vendors/softwares/subscriptions to perform your daily business tasks. It has so many apps and features, we're still learning and experimenting with it even after over a year of use! Cons The layout, workflow, and wording within some of the apps can be a little confusing because it may not align with the terminology your company understands. Review Source Alec S. Legal Investigator Legal Services Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "The best all-in-one tool for SMEs." May 8, 2021 5.0 I have been trying to launch my legal services business since before COVID-19 and I have experimented and used free trials for all of the major service providers including Hubspot, Salesforce, Pipe Drive etc. I keep returning to Zoho One due to the impressive range of applications that whilst may not be the best on the market, offer everything I could need and more. I can run my business according to a simple monthly fee and still offer clients everything from virtual meetings and online bookings to client portals. Pros Comprehensive suite of applications all included for the one monthly fee. Professional and customisable user interface. Cons Moderate learning curve. Settings and administration functions are hidden in various locations. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer CEO Translation and Localization Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Zoho One - Overpromises and Underdelivers" April 21, 2020 2.0 The big benefit was that we would get an all-in-one solution for our small startup's needs. CRM? Check. Mailing list? Check. The usual office suite? Check. Customer support platform? Check. Accounting? Check. Workflow automation? Check. All the buzzwords and must-have's? Check. All looked good. When it came down to actually using it - not so much. Basic functionality is there. It does work, but it always felt like we had to jump through hoops as we started using it more and more. It took forever to hear back from their support team. They have some products that are not part of One but are very similar. CRM and CRM Plus, I'm looking at you. We finally stopped using them because it was a nightmare to get our processes set up and automated. We would rather spend our time actually building the company than trying to figure out Zoho. Pros Zoho One gives you a lot of features and functionality for the money. Sounds like a great deal for small startups. Cons Software has complex learning curve. Employees hated it. Not intuitive to use. Review Source Agi L. Adjunct Professor Education Management Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "We searched for 2 years to find a good CRM for our company and settled on " June 28, 2018 5.0 WE have one place to track, store, make notes and keep history on virtually everything about our business. Pros It covers the most commonly needed things any company can use. Not just CRM, but billing, support tickets, HR and so much more. It's fantastic! Cons They require that you have EVERYONE in your organization buy a license. The trouble with that is, we have people who never need to touch it, and yet we had to buy them a seat. Review Source Similar Products Featured ## Send me user reviews about this product ### Fill out the form and we'll send a list of the top-rated software based on real user reviews directly to your inbox.