Zoho Projects is a cloud-based project management tool within the Zoho ecosystem — providing task management, Gantt charts, time tracking, resource management, and budget tracking for teams managing projects across multiple clients and departments. Part of Zoho One, Zoho Projects integrates natively with Zoho CRM, Zoho Books, and Zoho Desk to create connected client project workflows. Popular with agencies, IT teams, and operations departments, Zoho Projects competes with Asana and Monday.com as a value-oriented project management platform with a strong free tier.
Zoho Projects
Project management software by Zoho.
Best for: SMBs in the Zoho ecosystem who need comprehensive project management with Gantt charts and resource management.
- Free plan
4.3/5 ratingEditorial score 82/100zoho.com
Starts at
Free (3 projects)
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Editorial score82/100
The editorial note
What to know about Zoho Projects
Is it right for you?
Who Zoho Projects suits
Choose it if
- SMBs in the Zoho ecosystem who need comprehensive project management with Gantt charts and resource management.
Look elsewhere if
- Teams not using other Zoho products — Asana, Monday.com, or ClickUp provide superior project management with better UX and stronger third-party integrations for teams without an existing Zoho ecosystem investment
What you get
Key features
- Task and subtask management
- Gantt chart with critical path
- Time tracking
- Resource management
- Budget tracking
- Milestone management
- Issue tracking
- Zoho One integration
Works with
Integrations8
What it costs
Pricing
| Plan | Price | What it includes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free (3 projects)Billed monthly | 3 projects, unlimited users, basic task management, milestones, files (10MB each) |
| Premium | $5 / user / monthBilled monthly | Unlimited projects, Gantt charts, time tracking, reporting, Zoho integrations |
| Enterprise | $10 / user / monthBilled monthly | Advanced baselines, critical path, custom roles, resource utilization, advanced analytics |
Prices are recorded from the vendor's public pricing page and can change. Check before you buy.
The trade-off
Pros and cons
Pros
- Native Zoho ecosystem integration connects projects to CRM deals, invoices, and support tickets
- Strong Gantt chart and critical path analysis for project timeline management
- Time tracking and billing integration enables accurate client invoicing from project time logs
- Generous free tier includes 2 projects and 10 users — meaningful for small team evaluation
- Resource utilization view shows team capacity across multiple projects simultaneously
Cons
- Interface is less modern and intuitive than Asana or Monday.com — steeper learning curve
- Limited third-party integrations outside the Zoho ecosystem compared to dedicated PM tools
- Mobile apps are functional but less polished than competitors for on-the-go project management
- Customer support responsiveness can be inconsistent on lower-tier plans
Quick read
At a glance
- Category
- Business & Productivity
- Pricing model
- Freemium
- Entry plan
- Free (3 projects)
- Free plan
- Available
- Free trial
- Not listed
- Website
- zoho.com
The verdict
Our take on Zoho Projects
The best project management for Zoho users — Gantt charts and resource management rivalling Asana at significantly lower cost.
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