1. Smartsheet
Smartsheet · Bellevue · Project management software · 4.5/5
Spreadsheet-style work management.
₹700/mo
Free trial
Compared with Microsoft Project
- Starts ₹100/mo cheaper (₹700/mo vs ₹800/mo)
Project management software · Alternatives
Best Microsoft Project alternatives in India (2026)
Microsoft Project is a project management software product from Microsoft, Redmond, priced at ₹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 6 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Microsoft Project are Smartsheet (₹700/mo), Things (₹800/mo), Kissflow Project (₹1,200/mo), Zoho Projects Enterprise (₹700/mo) and Basecamp Projects (₹1,200/mo). Published prices in this list start at ₹40/month.
Why businesses look for a Microsoft Project alternative
Cost
Microsoft Project starts at ₹800/mo. 6 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.
Indian support and GST
Microsoft Project 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
Microsoft Project does not list an Android app. 1 alternatives do.
Microsoft Project alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Microsoft Project'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Microsoft Project (current) | ₹800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | — |
| 1 | Smartsheet | ₹700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 2 |  Things | ₹800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 3 |  Kissflow Project | ₹1,200/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 4 |  Zoho Projects Enterprise | ₹700/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 5 |  Basecamp Projects | ₹1,200/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 6 |  GanttPRO | ₹800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 7 |  Productive.io | ₹800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 8 |  Celoxis | ₹1,800/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 9 |  Instagantt | ₹600/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 10 |  Float | ₹500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 11 |  Resource Guru | ₹400/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 12 |  Worksection | ₹2,400/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 13 |  Bonsai Projects | ₹1,800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 14 |  Accelo | ₹2,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 15 |  OmniFocus | ₹800/mo | No | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 16 |  Scoro | ₹2,200/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 17 |  Workamajig | ₹3,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 18 |  LaunchNotes | ₹2,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 19 |  Rapidr | ₹4,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 20 |  Superworks Project | ₹40/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 |
Top 10 Microsoft Project alternatives in detail
2. Things
Cultured Code · Stuttgart · Project management software · 4.4/5
Task manager for Apple devices.
₹800/mo
Free trial
3. Kissflow Project
Kissflow · Chennai · Project management software · 4.5/5
Project management in Kissflow.
₹1,200/mo
Free trial
Compared with Microsoft Project
- Starts ₹400/mo higher (₹1,200/mo vs ₹800/mo)
- Built in India (Chennai)
4. Zoho Projects Enterprise
Zoho Corporation · Chennai · Project management software · 4.5/5
Enterprise plan of Zoho Projects.
₹700/mo
Free trial
Compared with Microsoft Project
- Starts ₹100/mo cheaper (₹700/mo vs ₹800/mo)
- Built in India (Chennai)
5. Basecamp Projects
37signals · Chicago · Project management software · 4.4/5
Project organisation in Basecamp.
₹1,200/mo
Free trial
Compared with Microsoft Project
- Starts ₹400/mo higher (₹1,200/mo vs ₹800/mo)
₹800/mo
Free trial
7. Productive.io
Productive · Zagreb · Project management software · 4.3/5
Agency management platform.
₹800/mo
Free trial
8. Celoxis
Celoxis Technologies · Pune · Project management software · 4.6/5
Enterprise project management built in Pune.
₹1,800/mo
Free trial
Compared with Microsoft Project
- Starts ₹1,000/mo higher (₹1,800/mo vs ₹800/mo)
- Built in India (Pune)
₹600/mo
Free trial
Compared with Microsoft Project
- Starts ₹200/mo cheaper (₹600/mo vs ₹800/mo)
₹500/mo
Free trial
Compared with Microsoft Project
- Starts ₹300/mo cheaper (₹500/mo vs ₹800/mo)
Microsoft Project alternatives by what you need
Cheaper than Microsoft Project
Indian alternatives to Microsoft Project
How to choose a Microsoft Project 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.
Microsoft Project alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Microsoft Project in 2026?+
The closest matches to Microsoft Project on App Advisor are Smartsheet (₹700/mo), Things (₹800/mo), Kissflow Project (₹1,200/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Microsoft Project, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Microsoft Project?+
None of the 20 closest alternatives to Microsoft Project has a free plan. Most offer a free trial instead, so ask for one before you commit.
What is the cheapest alternative to Microsoft Project?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Superworks Project starts lowest at ₹40/mo, compared with ₹800/mo for Microsoft Project. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Microsoft Project?+
Yes. 4 alternatives are built in India, including Kissflow Project (₹1,200/mo), Zoho Projects Enterprise (₹700/mo), Celoxis (₹1,800/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Microsoft Project vs Smartsheet: which is better?+
Smartsheet is the closest match to Microsoft Project in our catalogue. Key differences: Starts ₹100/mo cheaper (₹700/mo vs ₹800/mo). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Microsoft Project alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in project management software or a category Microsoft Project also covers, and Microsoft'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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