1. Celoxis
Celoxis Technologies · Pune · Project management software · 4.6/5
Enterprise project management built in Pune.
₹1,800/mo
Free trial
Compared with Bonsai Projects
- Built in India (Pune)
Project management software · Alternatives
Best Bonsai Projects alternatives in India (2026)
Bonsai Projects is a project management software product from Bonsai, San Francisco, priced at ₹1,800/mo. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 0 have a free plan, 4 are built in India, and 13 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Bonsai Projects are Celoxis (₹1,800/mo), Kissflow Project (₹1,200/mo), Basecamp Projects (₹1,200/mo), Worksection (₹2,400/mo) and Smartsheet (₹700/mo). Published prices in this list start at ₹40/month.
Why businesses look for a Bonsai Projects alternative
Cost
Bonsai Projects starts at ₹1,800/mo. 13 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.
Indian support and GST
Bonsai Projects is built in United States. 4 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
A mobile app
Bonsai Projects does not list an Android app. 1 alternatives do.
Bonsai Projects alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Bonsai Projects's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Bonsai Projects (current) | ₹1,800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | — |
| 1 | Celoxis | ₹1,800/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 2 |  Kissflow Project | ₹1,200/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 3 |  Basecamp Projects | ₹1,200/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 4 |  Worksection | ₹2,400/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 5 |  Smartsheet | ₹700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 6 |  Accelo | ₹2,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 7 |  Microsoft Project | ₹800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 8 |  Scoro | ₹2,200/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 9 |  Things | ₹800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 10 |  Workamajig | ₹3,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 11 |  LaunchNotes | ₹2,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 12 |  Zoho Projects Enterprise | ₹700/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 13 |  GanttPRO | ₹800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 14 |  Productive.io | ₹800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 15 |  Instagantt | ₹600/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 16 |  Float | ₹500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 17 |  Rapidr | ₹4,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 18 |  Resource Guru | ₹400/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 19 |  OmniFocus | ₹800/mo | No | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 20 |  Superworks Project | ₹40/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 |
Top 10 Bonsai Projects alternatives in detail
2. Kissflow Project
Kissflow · Chennai · Project management software · 4.5/5
Project management in Kissflow.
₹1,200/mo
Free trial
Compared with Bonsai Projects
- Starts ₹600/mo cheaper (₹1,200/mo vs ₹1,800/mo)
- Built in India (Chennai)
3. Basecamp Projects
37signals · Chicago · Project management software · 4.4/5
Project organisation in Basecamp.
₹1,200/mo
Free trial
Compared with Bonsai Projects
- Starts ₹600/mo cheaper (₹1,200/mo vs ₹1,800/mo)
4. Worksection
Worksection · Kyiv · Project management software · 4.4/5
Project management for agencies.
₹2,400/mo
Free trial
Compared with Bonsai Projects
- Starts ₹600/mo higher (₹2,400/mo vs ₹1,800/mo)
5. Smartsheet
Smartsheet · Bellevue · Project management software · 4.5/5
Spreadsheet-style work management.
₹700/mo
Free trial
Compared with Bonsai Projects
- Starts ₹1,100/mo cheaper (₹700/mo vs ₹1,800/mo)
₹2,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Bonsai Projects
- Starts ₹200/mo higher (₹2,000/mo vs ₹1,800/mo)
7. Microsoft Project
Microsoft · Redmond · Project management software · 4.5/5
Classic project scheduling.
₹800/mo
Free trial
Compared with Bonsai Projects
- Starts ₹1,000/mo cheaper (₹800/mo vs ₹1,800/mo)
₹2,200/mo
Free trial
Compared with Bonsai Projects
- Starts ₹400/mo higher (₹2,200/mo vs ₹1,800/mo)
9. Things
Cultured Code · Stuttgart · Project management software · 4.4/5
Task manager for Apple devices.
₹800/mo
Free trial
Compared with Bonsai Projects
- Starts ₹1,000/mo cheaper (₹800/mo vs ₹1,800/mo)
₹3,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Bonsai Projects
- Starts ₹1,200/mo higher (₹3,000/mo vs ₹1,800/mo)
Bonsai Projects alternatives by what you need
Cheaper than Bonsai Projects
Indian alternatives to Bonsai Projects
How to choose a Bonsai Projects alternative
- Match the tool to the team's discipline: a small agency needs simple boards, a software team needs sprints and issues.
- Check client-sharing and guest pricing if you work with external stakeholders.
- Avoid tools that need a full-time admin unless you have one.
Bonsai Projects alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Bonsai Projects in 2026?+
The closest matches to Bonsai Projects on App Advisor are Celoxis (₹1,800/mo), Kissflow Project (₹1,200/mo), Basecamp Projects (₹1,200/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Bonsai Projects, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Bonsai Projects?+
None of the 20 closest alternatives to Bonsai Projects has a free plan. Most offer a free trial instead, so ask for one before you commit.
What is the cheapest alternative to Bonsai Projects?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Superworks Project starts lowest at ₹40/mo, compared with ₹1,800/mo for Bonsai Projects. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Bonsai Projects?+
Yes. 4 alternatives are built in India, including Celoxis (₹1,800/mo), Kissflow Project (₹1,200/mo), Zoho Projects Enterprise (₹700/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Bonsai Projects vs Celoxis: which is better?+
Celoxis is the closest match to Bonsai Projects in our catalogue. Key differences: Built in India (Pune). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Bonsai Projects alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in project management software or a category Bonsai Projects also covers, and Bonsai's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.
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