1. Smartsheet
Smartsheet · Bellevue · Project management software · 4.5/5
Spreadsheet-style work management.
₹700/mo
Free trial
Compared with Things
- Starts ₹100/mo cheaper (₹700/mo vs ₹800/mo)
Project management software · Alternatives
Best Things alternatives in India (2026)
Things is a project management software product from Cultured Code, Stuttgart, 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 Things are Smartsheet (₹700/mo), Microsoft Project (₹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 Things alternative
Cost
Things starts at ₹800/mo. 6 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.
Indian support and GST
Things is built in Germany. 4 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
A mobile app
Things does not list an Android app. 1 alternatives do.
Things alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Things'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Things (current) | ₹800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | — |
| 1 | Smartsheet | ₹700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 2 |  Microsoft Project | ₹800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 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 Things alternatives in detail
2. Microsoft Project
Microsoft · Redmond · Project management software · 4.5/5
Classic project scheduling.
₹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 Things
- 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 Things
- 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 Things
- 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 Things
- Starts ₹1,000/mo higher (₹1,800/mo vs ₹800/mo)
- Built in India (Pune)
₹600/mo
Free trial
Compared with Things
- Starts ₹200/mo cheaper (₹600/mo vs ₹800/mo)
₹500/mo
Free trial
Compared with Things
- Starts ₹300/mo cheaper (₹500/mo vs ₹800/mo)
Things alternatives by what you need
How to choose a Things 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.
Things alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Things in 2026?+
The closest matches to Things on App Advisor are Smartsheet (₹700/mo), Microsoft Project (₹800/mo), Kissflow Project (₹1,200/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Things, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Things?+
None of the 20 closest alternatives to Things has a free plan. Most offer a free trial instead, so ask for one before you commit.
What is the cheapest alternative to Things?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Superworks Project starts lowest at ₹40/mo, compared with ₹800/mo for Things. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Things?+
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.
Things vs Smartsheet: which is better?+
Smartsheet is the closest match to Things 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 Things alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in project management software or a category Things also covers, and Cultured Code'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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