1. Plane
Plane · Bengaluru · Project management software · 4.6/5
Open-source Jira alternative built in Bengaluru.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Zoho Projects
- Open source
Project management software · Alternatives
Best Zoho Projects alternatives in India (2026)
Zoho Projects is a project management software product from Zoho Corporation, Chennai, priced at Free plan with a free plan. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 20 have a free plan, 3 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Zoho Projects are Plane (Free plan), Orangescrum (Free plan), Restyaboard (Free plan), ClickUp (Free plan) and Jira (Free plan). Plane is the top-ranked option with a free plan.
Why businesses look for a Zoho Projects alternative
Reported limitation
The free plan caps you at 3 projects, 5 GB of storage and 50 workflow executions a month
Reported limitation
SSO, custom modules, critical path and portfolio dashboards need Enterprise or higher
Reported limitation
Resources and extra read-only users are paid add-ons
Zoho Projects alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Zoho 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Zoho Projects (current) | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | — |
| 1 | Plane | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | vs Zoho Projects |
| 2 |  Orangescrum | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | vs Zoho Projects |
| 3 |  Restyaboard | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 4 |  ClickUp | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 5 |  Jira | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | vs Zoho Projects |
| 6 |  Asana | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 7 |  Trello | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 8 |  Wrike | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 9 |  monday.com | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 10 |  Teamwork | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 11 |  Notion Projects | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 12 |  Shortcut | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 13 |  Taiga | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 14 |  Linear | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 15 |  OpenProject | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 16 |  Microsoft Planner | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 17 |  TickTick | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 18 |  Any.do | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 19 |  Freedcamp | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 20 |  Paymo | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 |
Top 10 Zoho Projects alternatives in detail
2. Orangescrum
Andolasoft · Bhubaneswar · Project management software · 4.6/5
Open-source-based project management built in Odisha.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Zoho Projects
- Open source
3. Restyaboard
Restya · Hyderabad · Project management software · 4.6/5
Open-source Trello alternative built in Hyderabad.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Zoho Projects
- Open source
4. ClickUp
ClickUp · San Diego · Project management software · 4.6/5
All-in-one work management with tasks, docs and goals.
Free plan
Free plan available
5. Jira
Atlassian · San Francisco · Project management software · 4.6/5
Issue and project tracking for software teams.
Free plan
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
7. Trello
Atlassian · San Francisco · Project management software · 4.6/5
Kanban boards for any project.
Free plan
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
9. monday.com
monday.com · Tel Aviv · Project management software · 4.6/5
Visual work operating system.
Free plan
Free plan available
10. Teamwork
Teamwork · Cork · Project management software · 4.6/5
Project management for client work.
Free plan
Free plan available
Zoho Projects alternatives by what you need
Free Zoho Projects alternatives
Indian alternatives to Zoho Projects
How to choose a Zoho 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.
Zoho Projects alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Zoho Projects in 2026?+
The closest matches to Zoho Projects on App Advisor are Plane (Free plan), Orangescrum (Free plan), Restyaboard (Free plan). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Zoho Projects, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Zoho Projects?+
Yes. 20 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Plane (Free plan), Orangescrum (Free plan), Restyaboard (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
Is there an Indian alternative to Zoho Projects?+
Yes. 3 alternatives are built in India, including Plane (Free plan), Orangescrum (Free plan), Restyaboard (Free plan). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Zoho Projects vs Plane: which is better?+
Plane is the closest match to Zoho Projects in our catalogue. Key differences: Open source. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Zoho Projects alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in project management software or a category Zoho Projects also covers, and Zoho Corporation'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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