Zoho is a Great Google Alternative!

[@Liz-ic6jb]

Thanks Steve. I've been using Zoho 3 years. No spam, no ads. It was free when I joined. So far I haven't been asked to pay. I also have a free domain email for my business, unbelievable!

[@alexnoe8301]

Hello Steve! This is the kind of video that you really shine explaining all the key points of "things". Please do more of this stuff. This is your thing. Great video.

[@MaahirMomtaz12]

5 years later, Zoho has expanded their app ecosystem a lot

[@mortisdeus]

Still the search engine is missing.

[@pjpw2320]

Been a happy ZOHO user for over 10 years now, mostly for private purposes so I can't comment on its business services but its basic free email (ad free), contacts, calendar, tasks, notes and Notebook are right up there with Google, plus it respects your privacy.

[@pjpw2320]

I also use their wordprocessor and spreadsheet extensively and they are excellent. The latest version of Writer has a thing called Zia which is invoked by clicking on a tool bar icon in the upper right. It then analyses your document and makes many suggestions to improve grammar, sentence construction, over use of word types and just generally help you create a professional quality document. For me Google has a winning edge with its spreadsheet thanks to the incorporated query language. By comparison Zoho requires the use of another application to handle querying and data has to be transferred into that application (Zoho Creator.) At least that's how it was when I revisited it last year.

[@debugstore]

Come on Steve, bite the bullet and review other Zoho Apps. I have been using Zoho for many years and I am so impressed by the value they offer, especially for small companies.

[@natehoustman]

This will be important as the anti-trust case against Google goes forward. Thank you.

[@DianeDarlingSpeaker]

Steve, I've been using Zoho for OVER 10 years! Everything from Zoho CRM to Zoho Books (replacement for Quickbooks), Zoho Campaigns (replacement for MailChimp). Lots to explore. It can get complex at times. The Zoho Cliq is a tool I can use for private chat between Zoho users. Lots to explore .... there's a reason their conference is called Zoholics! :-D

[@dottotech]

I know! They are a machine!

[@jacksprat1556]

Oh wow they have their own Quickbooks! Is it comparable function and price? I definitely have to look into it. Should i worry about their headquarters being outside of the US or is that actually a good thing? Definitely not liking The Google censorship stuff going on!

[@DianeDarlingSpeaker]

@@jacksprat1556 They have a US HQ - currently in California but moving HQ to Austin.

[@genkiferal7178]

thanks. I'd like something to replace Google HangOuts and Microsoft Skype. But maybe you didn't mean video chat. I'll look up what zoho offers.

[@omarconcepcion8813]

You have to take something into account: Zoho is mainly focused on business. Whether it's a small, nascent project or a large corporation, Zoho adapts perfectly to your needs. Please, learn more about Zoho Writer and Zoho Sheets. You will discover attractive, different and more functional applications than could be imagined; not to mention its strength as a powerful intra-business collaboration tool. Billing, accounting, human resources, CRM are only some tools offered by Zoho that will make your business or project efficient and effective. Am I in love with Zoho? Of course yes!!! For several years now, Zoho continues to amaze me with its continuous improvements of useful and productive tools and, above all, cheap ... What every business needs

[@kristopherleslie8343]

Omar Concepcion and that’s why I love them it’s everything Microsoft should have done but done way ahead of time and on budget

[@BeardTech]

Literally going to switch to Zoho docs full time now for song editing and Word processing. It's so cool what they're offering for free.

[@rivafussball6719]

Using Zoho for my startups project & Team managment it's amazing!!

[@shreysom2060]

Do try zoho workdrive . They are trying to improve it day by day and even have a good vertical building over it.

[@kennethngeso5765]

Me too, I feel more confident about how I am handling my work now.

[@MoneyRules1000]

For a long time I have been looking for a CRM which isn't as complicated or expensive as many of the so-called industry leaders. I found ZOHO years ago but also found AGILE CRM. The comparison between the two is pretty close and I still lean towards staying with AGILE. I somehow feel there may be a contest between the two because both have many of the same or similar features including email. They are both worthy of consideration for anyone looking for cost-effective options. My only concern is the privacy of ANY program because much of the work is done in countries where data is gold and sold which in turn leads to SPAMMING and breaches. Unfortunately, that's the world we live in and NO COMPANY can or will guarantee absolute privacy. So it just comes down to doing your homework and buyer beware!

[@paullydca]

Cool to see a vid on Zoho. been using it for a long time simply for email, but clearly not taking advantage of all the features. Thanks for sharing about it

[@techipulse]

Hello, @dottotech Zoho has a free Mail Services and even a free Mail Suite using your own domain name.. Do more research about that' i have been using it for years now

[@robertholmes7467]

It can be difficult to break the Google habit because it does work very well. Thanks for the video I shall have to check Zoho out. Rob.

[@arkieologist]

Would you consider making an updated video for the 2023 Zoho Ecosystem covering these same tools? Thank you for your videos. Really great at explaining what is valuable and give a fair comparison!

[@j_yh]

Been using Zoho (and Google) for a long time. The Z suite for individuals is generally free, even if email is not. I use the drive and the various doc tools and agree there’s much to like over Ggl docs (which I also use extensively).. The Zoho app ecosystem is also quite extensive, with equivalents to Ggl on most fronts. Ultimately, I maintain both for redundancy. If something is really important, you better have two.

[@ericprouzet3851]

Hi, I would be interested to learn how you manage both Google and Zoho for your activity. I'm on Google/gmail, etc. for personal and professional purposes and I'd like to integrate Zoho and move a little bit farther from our dear Big Brother Google if possible. Thanks in advance. Eric

[@sorenmpeterson]

Thank you for this great, informative video. I would love to see more videos about Zoho, especially the teams/workplace path.

[@harismart3630]

Hi Soren

[@weird.barbee]

genuine interest: story behind/intention with "have fun stormin' the castle?"

[@dottotech]

From the move "The Princess Bride" To me it means face every challenge no matter how hard with determination, and joy.

[@hvmamarketing]

Google Drive is usually the go-to, but their privacy issues have made things harder to work with. Thanks for your review of Zoho!

[@genkiferal7178]

competition is good for customers. I'm not sure yet how much I'll like ZoHo (though I though their ZoHo Notebook was fairly professional and found no bugs), but I am relieved that Google finally has a bit of competition. I am a bit afraid that an Indian company may not be professional enough, but at the same time, I am looking forward to overseas companies competing with Silicon Valley and conglomerate-America (even though I am American).

[@Maha_s1999]

Thank you so much for this video, I am totally blown away by the possibilities of Zoho and, like you, I love the retro-but-better word processor and spreadsheet app!

[@dgvisual7476]

Farley is there in the background to discreetly supervise everything his master says, even pronunciation errors. Great video, Steve! 😂😂

[@sobralleonardo]

Great video!!! I use zoho for over a year !! It’s cheaper than Google And as good as google. And we can use it’s for free in our domain.

[@timbushell8640]

Good stuff... ... BUT consistency in the interface - why office suites are used - is just that - why when much of the work done in both Word & Excel and their clones is the "same" do I now have to use a radically different UI. Anyway... ... for 'stuff' of say 50 "pages" or less in Word terms then, an office suite WP is fine, but ideally, the associated apps need to have look-feel-operate the same. So I'll stick with mine and add Scrivener, Text Expander (thank you) and Evernote as the primary toolset for me.

[@thowheedh]

Zoho Free Mail is Available Sir

[@Glenniehubb]

Nice one Steve. Great to see you are still out there...with the same sense of humour and warmth.

[@dannymcphee]

Thanks Steve, As usual, another excellent video. I'm in the process of adding more and more ZOHO products. One I really like is ZOHO Notebook, due to a better privacy environment as compared to Evernote. If I may pose a question, IMO ZOHO Notebook has a lot of similarities to Nimbus Notebook. what are your thoughts?

[@ulisesgutierrez3227]

Using Zoho since 7 years ago, I think Zoho is even better than google, It has no ads everywhere

[@roncooke2188]

may be its changed since you first started using Zoho, i followed online instructions signed in then big message FREE FOR 3 months no option for work(business ) or to take private free option

[@tatatamaya54000]

the best operating system for business

[@MStar10]

This is too much of a tease, lol! You have to review Zoho ONE - its the best multi-function tool for the price. You can't beat it. You are doing a disservice by not mentioning Zoho ONE in this video or making a separate one on it! Thanks!!

[@carmennooner2027]

This sounds like it's designed more for the business users rather than the individual. I was hoping that the "basic" service included free email. It doesn't make sense to a non need like me to have email as a completely separate entity. I would love a follow up video on this in a couple of months, to see what you think about the transition experience and the email experience. I never heard of ZOLO before so I am always interested in a system that makes things simpler for a technically challenged elderly woman.

[@optimisticfuture6808]

I use Zoho Mail and Books for our company. Outstanding company!!!

[@avinashjagdeo]

Zoho sheets has AI tools for advanced analytics. Their tools have surpassed google, it's just people don't know much about them.

[@genkiferal7178]

If ZoHo had great privacy and security, they'd get more free advertising from people online who want to get rid of most or all of their Microsoft and Google services and products. We WANT a pretty (GUI)/cool alternative. We prefer the Suite-type concept - a package that works and syncs together.

[@DetourswithJeff]

Hey Steve, Any chance you have a updated video of best Social Media Scheduling or Social Media Management video, Or maybe which 3 should I look into or would you recommend?

[@dottotech]

I’m still using Agorapulse is my main tool,

[@paulofigueiredo3111]

Love all the ZOHO products......Plus I love the personalized support besides its all good stuff!

[@magmade]

Steve, great video...can you make a video on how to connect google calendar to outlook, I started using outlook for my email now, I would like to start adding appointments and notifications in outlook and sync it to google and visa versa...

[@Scentsei_585]

I love zoho been using it for over a year now.

[@YoHo18]

Thanks Steve. Would you make a video on Zoho CRM tool also, please?

[@sobralleonardo]

Steve there is a new version of zoho sheets.

[@rosbyduhart5884]

I was wondering about storage in Zoho...but I'll take a look...

[@comet392]

So the main problem is that mailing must be paid for. I can use other emails providers such as proton mail and tutanota for that. I think Ii will use it for documents and similar things👍

[@AV-jz6wr]

Mailing is free, there is an option below, check it out.

[@michelleloftus6990]

Steve! I love your videos- could please not have the music background, though? :) It's so distracting- would prefer to be laser-focused on you! :)

[@Cheneyjoan]

I've been using Zoho Notes for a couple years. Love the mobile app, Web clipper is getting better, but not as good as Evernote or OneNote. Might look into the email more.

[@mrvk699]

Zoho is a Very Nice company In My Experience - Very CLEAR CUT Open Privacy Laws

[@landonpraught5958]

Thanks Steve Been thinking a bout this for some time my goole drive kept failing I think this might work. Great video my friend .

[@ericprouzet3851]

Hi Steve, One great video and amazing product again! I've noticed that the headquarter of Zoho is in India (finally a change with the USA). I have a question: what do you think of their level of privacy and security? You mentioned that there's some info picking. Do you think it could be less, the same, or worse than with Google, our dear American friend? Thanks. Eric

[@debugstore]

Zoho data for US customers is held in US servers. Zoho maintains its own servers worldwide so this should not be an issue.

[@genkiferal7178]

@@debugstore ? security might be okay then, but freedom of info act might mean your privacy is at risk....maybe from the gov't, not ad co.s I am guessing here

[@rickkludt7806]

Hi Steve, Do you have a video on the sales part of ZOHO? Thanks, Rick

[@marthavanorshoven1942]

very helpful! I'm adding Zoho to a wordpress account and this was very helpful.

[@marioncatlin]

Did I misread the title? I was expecting some info on ZoHo invoicing, though I did also find this info useful, so thank you

[@icecaper]

Good review Steve, i had been looking at Zoho Workplace as its got some other tools Cliq, meeting showtime etc interested to hear your comments.

[@RevolverOcelotMGS2]

May be change title to Alternative to Google Drive ; wow very good news this thanks for sharing

[@eatanelkberger]

I've had free email through zoho for years. I only had to pay $12/yr after I wanted them to host my domain email - much cheaper than the option of having gmail do this.

[@MobileExperienceChris]

Steve, when are you going to do a review of Zoho Notebook?

[@masterkey603]

It's better than any other similar apps

[@sjcap4233]

Wonderful review Steve thank you.

[@johancloete1812]

Thanks Steve. I would like more videos on the other free or limited priced option within Zoho. Ooops and how does Zoho notes compared to Google keep.

[@genkiferal7178]

not as useful as Google Keep...too bulky. But it is pretty (nice GUI). if you are professional, Standard Notes or Joplin is far better and both have great security measures.

[@rickharold69]

Thanks for the comparison

[@MrMac1956]

Mail has a free option now

[@Pfuschi56]

ZOHO Mail could always be had for free. I haven't paid a penny for it for the last 10 years.

[@rayfinkle9369]

Every time I watch your videos, you remind me of the teen wolf dad :)

[@Liz-ic6jb]

Off topic, but can you tell me what type of mic you're using? I need a mic. Your voice is so clear.

[@mauricioge76]

He uses a Rode VideoMicro - Compact Shotgun Mic (check it here: dottotech.com/toolkit-2/), also he elaborates about his audio setup and hardware in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n33JdZKIbd2BmLM

[@christinekaiser4545]

How well is Zoho known in Asia and Africa? How secure are meetings using Zoho?

[@kindbloodedArlanna]

They have end to end encryption on their service

[@ThePharaohsCat]

Privacy privacy? Whats the takeaway on the 3rd party sharing? What data?

[@joangreen30]

Thanks!! Have you explored any of its accessibility features such as speech to text or text to speech etc?

[@dottotech]

Not yet

[@2greeksandacamera]

Thanks I hope to use Zoho mainly for writing, to finish 2nd edition book. You do a great presentation!

[@dottotech]

Best of luck!

[@leilanichariseangeles1889]

Hi! Can I ask what are the limitations of Zoho Writer?

[@shirasameroff]

Thanks for this! Helpful! Do you have an opinion about Tutanota?

[@lon8983]

Is zoho secure within Windows, Apple, Linux, Chromebook? Is it installable or just a web browser tool? Firefox, IE, Chrome?

[@dottotech]

Great question. You can find the system requirements here: www.zoho.com/assist/system-requirements.html

[@lon8983]

@@dottotech thank you

[@AryanSharma-fn2qt]

@@lon8983 Zoho is available across all platforms and doesn't sell/own any of your data along with being 100% free and transparent about it

[@arkieologist]

@@AryanSharma-fn2qtSounds amazing. Way better than Google privacy! I hope this is true! I’m very into Zoho. :)

[@KieranColfer]

Good video , I'll have to give Zoho a try

[@MarcusPadulchick]

Have used ZOHO tools off and on for a long while now. Just not overly fond of their system. Cliq, Connect are two examples of less than intuitive tools

[@kitcht]

I’ve tried this before but it’s predominantly a business service. But i may try it again, shame i just signed up to Sync.com!!

[@PDXBeach]

do collaboration clients who are non-zoho require zoho account creation like Google?

[@stephenfiore9960]

Andrew Beach ....Great question

[@rightpricerealestategroup4563]

Thank you for the review! I am considering this over Gsuite. Any chance you will be doing a feature on how you put your camera for yourself and your desk top in the same video?

[@genkiferal7178]

The Russian company Yandex is not exactly secure (as bad as Google maybe), but it does offer free drive storage, free email, and a calendar. It has notes, too, but I haven't tried them yet. I really like the Yandex browser, though. And they offer free Microsoft products (idk how legally) like docs, spreadsheets, etc. in the same way Google has its Suite. Just don't put sensitive info on Yandex or Google.

[@kowsalya.g8493]

Genki Feral share link of Yandex notes/doc(editor) I want to try it

[@genkiferal7178]

@@kowsalya.g8493 just sign up for a free email account and you can use their Microsoft docs/spreadsheet stuff for free. Try to select the LITE email version, though. I chose a fancy theme and sometimes my email wouldn't open on the first try. Just remember that Yandex isn't privacy-oriented and that the Russian gov't is as intrusive as the American gov't. Both are control-freaks.

[@jcspider7259]

Can Steve or others here provide a few examples regarding why one is not safe using Google Docs and Google Drive? How might I be impacted negatively? Thank you.

[@genkiferal7178]

the quickest thing I can say is that putting all of your eggs in one basket is unwise. google owns danged near everything and has almost everyone's info. many people don't even allow their spouse to have as much info. Remember that Google also owns Android and KZbin. Spread out the info and power. When ZoHo gets too big, use them less, as well.

[@fragranceofsound]

Zoho if you get the product in the USA, they upload to US servers that are under the jurisdiction of the patriot act that gives them jurisdiction over your uploaded stuff. The UK one doesn't but they save it in the country they recognize your computer in . So I am not sure it is even remotely safe.

[@arkieologist]

Very good to know. How about Google Docs? Are they under the Patriot Act as well? Do they encrypt?

[@MarkOrr]

have you ever looked at Zoho Creator?

[@nobleroofinggeneralcontrac7961]

Your funny with the words today haha

[@majorgear1021]

How good is the markdown support for formatting notes?

[@bepositive630]

Zoho have free email

[@zahnledl]

Ditto Liquid Ocelot. Every time a guru leads in a posting about Google with the mention of privacy, their credibility with me drops another notch. It tells me that they are lazy and unwilling to do even minimal research and due diligence on the subject. All they are doing is parroting other "gurus." If they took the time to watch Google Next '18 and Next '19 they would be much better informed. There are at least three hours of presentations from some of the largest companies in the world that use Google in their enterprise because of the security and privacy. Just listen to the presentation by HSBC, one of the largest banks in the world and you will have, as I did, a different understanding of privacy and security. Many of the Google Enterprise suites are banking and financial institutions that exist in a world of regulations, regulators, and auditors. To them privacy and security are issues that if they trust, it is good enough for me.

[@david57989]

Awesome tutorials as always!

[@ArchiWannabe]

Great introduction! Thanks.

[@Trolling_X_Gaming]

Sir.. Nice information and i m big fan of you....and one questions pls reply must...sir..Which application you use for making thumbnail....

[@dottotech]

Photoshop

[@Trolling_X_Gaming]

@@dottotech Thanks sir..

[@NickijoeCanuck]

I hope you'll see this: Have you ever come across some sort of Chrome Extension for Gmail that'll help organize (and by that I mean group) over 30+ calendars? We have some folks who work in Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, Calgary, some are admin, others are consultants. It's a real pain when I'm trying to find out (for example) which of the 6 Vancouver consultants are free on a particular date to book someone because I have to scroll through the list of 30 calendars to find and click on those folks (and it's alphabetical so I can't just number people). I do this multiple times a day... Is there a way you know of to make groups so I can click on Vancouver people and they all pop up? Thanking you in advance.

[@davidheron1505]

Use the Solve 360 CRM by Norada. It has this feature. They are based in Calgary.

[@stephenfiore9960]

....Excellent question...what a chore that would be to do it your way...

[@RaghavPai]

How is ZOHO Suite compared to whole MS Office Suite? Is it possible for me to completely shift to ZOHO Suite?

[@tommylinsley2081]

Zoho replaces MS office, and Google, and lots of other applications. I manage two different ZohoONE accounts and have used Zoho for a few years already.

[@dhauser49]

Great presentation - I have been evaluating CRM programs for my company. Zoho One seems to be an ideal fit for them & I am recommending the product to my CEO. If you're interested, consulting services could be of value to the company I work with. Thanks ...

[@stephenfiore9960]

David Hauser ......See the description underneath the video. He is available for group teachings I think. Don’t know if he had to quit when COVID 19 came along

[@sajidmeman1642]

INTERESTING INDEED .... I WILL TRY TO SWITCH

[@gotbordercollies]

Good Dog Farley

[@syro01]

Hey Steve! How is the integration of Zoho? Whould you say it integrates as well as google?

[@francoispare8325]

Hello, Which do you think is the best tool to write multiple books, notes online and offline? Thank you very much! Francois Paré from Canada

[@chidambaranathans9606]

I will recommend you to try ZOHO NOTEBOOK .

[@HIDlarissaTERRY]

Thank you for the informative moment!

[@sonjiruttan8342]

Different topic - do you know if there is an iPad app for Microsoft Access? Preferably free, but not too expensive. Love your content always!

[@kristopherleslie8343]

Sonji Ruttan use Zoho Creator, thank me later

[@maurya3677]

Pls guide, how can I integrate zoho mail for cloud backup at interval of time.

[@dottotech]

Here's an awesome reference!

[@maurya3677]

@@dottotech where is the reference. I don't get that

[@ExtremeCrafter]

@@dottotech ?

[@tecewashere1230]

So can use the zoho to do all proofreading jobs for free? Is it the complete package deal?

[@kjvbible1611]

With the redesigned web page where do I find the free setup?

[@rajchoudhary4349]

Alternate to Google drive.. so let me first using the drive...!!

[@fattypopulista8189]

MEGA

[@kingbrown8308]

Great content straight to the point, thanks.

[@artzology]

Free email is hard to beat! I wouldn't pay for Zoho's email service. You need a google account to upload videos to KZbin! Would drive me nuts to go to so many email addresses. Just my thoughts.

[@kristopherleslie8343]

artzology make a catch all email account for google, done.

[@axelbrode]

How ironic is it that you will most likely use google to find Zoho. com unless you just type it into the address bar.

[@kowsalya.g8493]

This is how the world works everything is big bro

[@yunomi1950]

6:50 Is a Theosaurus a religious dinosaur? Are there Atheosauruses, too? Agnostisauruses?

[@dottotech]

I don't know, you tell me!🤪 #Thesaurus

[@yunomi1950]

@@dottotech I think I'm old enough to be called an Agnostisaurus.

[@FoodExPro]

Subscribed boss! cause of ur word mistake 😄, liked!