# Zoho Connect: how AI models rank it, October 2026

HR AI Recommendation Index, October 2026 Edition. Named in 11 judge labels across 1 categories by 11 of 14 models. Page: https://hr-ai-index.com/vendors/zoho-connect/

## Standing by category

| Category | Share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internal communications and intranet | 2% | 13 | 0% | 11 |

## What the models said for it

- "I'd start with Bitrix24 or Zoho Connect - both offer robust free tiers" (MiniMax M2.5, Internal communications)
- "Zoho Connect is another budget-friendly choice, with social-style feeds, groups, and a searchable knowledge base" (Muse Glimmer 30B, Internal communications)
- "best for affordable collaboration with social-style feeds, groups, and a searchable knowledge base" (Perplexity Sonar, Internal communications)
- "mentioned as a budget-conscious option that's designed specifically for small businesses" (Claude Haiku 4.5, Internal communications)

## Movement since September 2026

Floor: 13 points of share, measured on the calibration repeat. A larger change is movement; a smaller one is noise.

- Internal communications and intranet: 2% to 2%, ±0. Inside the floor by 13 points · rank 12 → 13 of 86.

## In its own words

What Zoho Connect's own pages state, read 2026-09-28. Stated by the vendor, not checked by the index.

- Positioning: Modern intranet software to build an engaged and empowered workforce. (https://www.zoho.com/connect)
- For: companies (https://www.zoho.com/connect)
- Price stated: Compare plans (https://www.zoho.com/connect/groups.html)
- Free plan or trial: Sign up for free; Instant access. No credit card needed; Start your free trial (https://www.zoho.com/connect)
- Integrations claimed: 2 (https://www.zoho.com/googleworkspace/connect)
- Hosting: US
- Customers named: Toyota Mithra

## Record

- Method: https://hr-ai-index.com/methodology/
- Raw judge labels and full responses: https://hr-ai-index.com/data/
- License: CC BY 4.0. Cite as HR AI Recommendation Index, October 2026 Edition, hr-ai-index.com.