Zoho Projects
A budget-friendly project management tool with a small free plan and per-user Premium, Enterprise and Ultimate plans, part of the Zoho family.
- Free plan
- Free trial
- Per-seat pricing
- Cloud
- AI features
- Independent sources
- Verified 20 Oct 2026Sources are dated on this profile
- 6 sourcesLinked, typed and dated
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- Not an endorsementStack18 has not tested this product
What is Zoho Projects?
Zoho Projects is a cloud project management tool from Zoho Corporation with task lists, Gantt charts, Kanban and calendar views, templates, time tracking and reporting. It is sold per user per month in Premium, Enterprise and Ultimate plans, with a small free plan for a few users.
- Best forSmall teams that want Gantt charts and time tracking at a low price
- Team size fitSmall teams, Mid-size teams
- PricingSmall free plan; Premium reported at $4 per user per month billed annually ($5 monthly), Enterprise $9 ($10 monthly) and Ultimate about $14 ($15 monthly). Free plan available.
- Main limitationThe free plan is small, and sources disagree on its limits (3 or 5 users, 2 or 3 projects).
- AlternativesAsana, ClickUp, monday.com, Smartsheet, Teamwork.com
Zoho Projects overview: who it is for and what it does.
Zoho Projects is a project management product from Zoho Corporation, and independent reviewers consistently describe it as an affordable option for small and mid-sized teams. Reviews and price guides list Gantt charts, Kanban and calendar views, task lists with subtasks, project templates, time tracking, blueprints for repeatable processes, issue tracking and reporting, with a roster of third-party integrations.
The plan ladder is Free, Premium, Enterprise and Ultimate. Reviewers report that Premium adds unlimited projects, templates, time tracking and blueprints, while Enterprise adds read-only users, custom fields and statuses, custom roles and profiles, single sign-on, two-factor authentication, user hierarchy and teams, and Zia Search. Storage and user limits rise by plan, and sources report a 50-user cap on Premium.
This profile is built from independent sources because Zoho's own pricing and help pages could not be reviewed. Reported prices agree across several guides (Premium about $4 and Enterprise about $9 per user per month billed annually), but the size of the free plan and the length of the trial vary between sources, so confirm the current figures with Zoho before buying.
Main problem it solves
Gives small and mid-sized teams planning, task tracking, time tracking and reporting for projects at a low per-user price, inside the wider Zoho ecosystem.
Typical customer segment
Small and mid-sized teams, with higher plans aimed at larger organisations that need custom roles, single sign-on and hierarchy.
Target users
- Small teams that need Gantt charts and time tracking at a low price
- Teams already using other Zoho products
- Project managers who want templates and repeatable process blueprints
Primary use cases
- Project planning with Gantt charts
- Task and issue tracking
- Time tracking and timesheets
- Reusable project templates and blueprints
- Project reporting for clients and managers
What makes it distinct
- A low entry price reported at about $4 per user per month billed annually
- A free plan for a few users
- Blueprints and templates for repeatable processes
Zoho Projects features explained.
Planning and tracking
- Gantt, Kanban and calendar views
- Reviewers show Gantt chart, Kanban board and calendar views, and the free plan is reported to include Gantt charts.
- Tasks, subtasks and issues
- Task lists with subtasks are reported on the free plan, and reviews also show an issue-tracking interface.
- Project templates
- Reports say Premium includes project templates, with about 20 on Premium and 30 on Enterprise according to one review.
- Time tracking
- Time tracking is reported as a Premium feature.
- Blueprints
- Blueprints, which structure repeatable processes, are reported as a Premium feature.
Collaboration and administration
- Unlimited projects on paid plans
- The Digital Project Manager reports unlimited projects from Premium, while the free plan is limited to a couple of projects.
- Custom fields and statuses
- Custom fields and custom statuses are reported as Enterprise features.
- Roles, hierarchy and read-only users
- Custom roles and profiles, read-only users and user hierarchy with teams are reported as Enterprise features.
- Single sign-on and two-factor authentication
- Single sign-on and two-factor authentication are listed on the Enterprise plan.
- Reporting
- TechRepublic shows reporting available in the product.
AI and support
- Zia Search
- Zia Search, part of Zoho's Zia assistant, is reported as an Enterprise feature. Other AI capabilities were not reviewed.
- Support channels
- TechRepublic says support is offered by email, live chat and toll-free phone.
Zoho Projects pricing and plans.
Figures reported consistently by independent sources; vendor page not reviewed directly. Checked 20 Oct 2026 against Capterra · tech.co · TechRepublic · The Digital Project Manager · Costbench.
Pricing model
Per user per month by plan (Free, Premium, Enterprise, Ultimate); annual billing is cheaper than monthly. Figures come from independent guides because Zoho's pricing page was not reviewed.
Free plan
Yes
Free trial
Yes
Zoho Projects plans and prices (USD)
Free
$0
n/a
Reported limits differ: TechRepublic and The Digital Project Manager say up to 3 users, 2 projects and 5 GB; an older Capterra guide says up to 5 users and 3 projects.
Premium
$4 per user per month billed annually; $5 billed monthly
Annual or monthly
Reported to add unlimited projects, templates, time tracking and blueprints, with a 50-user cap and about 100 GB of storage.
Enterprise
$9 per user per month billed annually; $10 billed monthly
Annual or monthly
Reported to add custom fields and statuses, custom roles, read-only users, hierarchy and teams, single sign-on, two-factor authentication and Zia Search, with no user limit and about 120 GB of storage.
Ultimate
About $14 per user per month billed annually; about $15 billed monthly
Annual or monthly
Reported by tech.co and Costbench. Features beyond Enterprise were not reviewed.
These figures agree across several independent guides, but Zoho's own pricing page was not reviewed and the guides disagree on the free plan's size and on the trial length, which is reported as 10, 14 or 15 days. Zoho may also price by region, so confirm current terms with Zoho.
Prices change. Confirm current plans and terms on the vendor's site before you decide.
Visit official website (external) ↗See alternativesZoho Projects integrations, API and platforms.
Important integrations
- Third-party integrations (reported by reviewers; specific apps not verified)
Supported platforms
- Web
API
Not reviewed for this profile.
Data import and export
Not reviewed for this profile.
Reviewers mention a roster of third-party integrations, and Zoho Projects sits within the wider Zoho family. Integration coverage was not assessed, so check Zoho's marketplace for your tools.
Balanced and sourced.
Each point cites a source. Editorial summaries are not customer reviews.
Strengths
- Reviewers report a very low entry price of about $4 per user per month on annual billing. [3]
- A free plan for a few users lets small teams try Gantt charts and basic project management before paying. [4]
- Premium is reported to include unlimited projects, project templates, time tracking and blueprints. [4]
- Support is offered through email, live chat and toll-free phone, according to TechRepublic. [3]
Limitations
- The free plan is small, and sources disagree on its limits (3 or 5 users, 2 or 3 projects). [1]
- Premium is reported to cap at 50 users, so larger teams need Enterprise. [2]
- Custom roles, single sign-on, custom fields and user hierarchy are reported to need Enterprise or above. [4]
- This profile relies on independent sources, so plan details should be confirmed with Zoho. [5]
Best for
- Small teams that want Gantt charts and time tracking at a low price
- Teams already using other Zoho products
- Budget-conscious teams that want to start on a free plan
May be less suited to
- Teams that need a large free plan
- Organisations that need advanced security or custom roles but only want to pay for the lowest paid plan
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| Product | Pricing model | Free plan | Views | Automation | AI features |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zoho Projects | Per user by plan; annual billing cheaper | Yes, small plan (limits vary by source) | Gantt, Kanban and calendar views (reported) | Blueprints on Premium (reported) | Zia Search on Enterprise (reported) |
| Airtable | Per editor per month; viewers and form submitters free | Yes (reported up to 5 editors) | Grid, kanban, calendar, gallery; Gantt and timeline from Team (reported) | Automations with monthly run allowances by plan | AI credits per editor, AI agents and app building |
| Asana | Per user per month by plan | Yes (Personal) | Multiple views; timeline from Starter | Rules; allowances scale by plan | Asana AI with credits by tier (reported) |
| Basecamp | Per user (Plus) or flat monthly rate (Pro Unlimited) | Free personal tier, one project | To-dos, schedule and Hill Charts; no Gantt | Automatic check-ins; limited automation | None documented |
| ClickUp | Per member per month by plan; AI add-on extra | Yes (Free Forever) | Many views; some capped by uses on lower plans | Automations with plan limits | ClickUp Brain add-on (separate cost) |
| Jira | Per user per month, sliding tiers; Enterprise quoted | Yes, up to 10 users | Scrum and Kanban boards, backlog, roadmaps | Rule-run allowances by plan; unlimited on Enterprise | Rovo credits on paid plans |
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Zoho Projects questions and answers
What is Zoho Projects used for?
Zoho Projects is used to plan and track projects with task lists, Gantt charts, Kanban and calendar views, time tracking, templates and reports, mainly by small and mid-sized teams.
How much does Zoho Projects cost?
Independent guides report Premium at about $4 per user per month billed annually ($5 monthly) and Enterprise at about $9 ($10 monthly), with an Ultimate plan around $14 annually. Zoho's own pricing page was not reviewed, so confirm current prices with Zoho.
Does Zoho Projects have a free plan?
Yes. Sources report a small free plan, but they disagree on its limits: some say up to 3 users and 2 projects with 5 GB, and an older guide says up to 5 users and 3 projects.
Does Zoho Projects have a free trial?
Sources report a free trial of paid plans, but they give different lengths of 10, 14 and 15 days, so confirm the current length with Zoho.
What is the difference between Zoho Projects Premium and Enterprise?
Reviewers report that Enterprise adds custom fields and statuses, custom roles and profiles, read-only users, user hierarchy and teams, single sign-on, two-factor authentication and Zia Search, and removes the 50-user cap.
Does Zoho Projects support Gantt charts and time tracking?
Yes. Reviewers report Gantt charts, including on the free plan, and time tracking and blueprints on the Premium plan.
What integrations does Zoho Projects support?
Documented integrations and ecosystem items include Third-party integrations (reported by reviewers; specific apps not verified). API details: Not reviewed for this profile.
What are the limitations of Zoho Projects?
The free plan is small, and sources disagree on its limits (3 or 5 users, 2 or 3 projects). Premium is reported to cap at 50 users, so larger teams need Enterprise. Custom roles, single sign-on, custom fields and user hierarchy are reported to need Enterprise or above.
Which platforms does Zoho Projects run on?
Zoho Projects is documented as available on: Web.
When was the Zoho Projects profile last verified?
Sources for this profile were last reviewed on 20 Oct 2026. 6 sources are listed under Sources, and prices and plans can change, so confirm with the vendor.
Where this information comes from.
- Zoho Projects Pricing: A Comprehensive Guide Capterra Third-party Accessed 20 Oct 2026
- Zoho Projects pricing review tech.co Third-party Accessed 20 Oct 2026
- Zoho Projects review TechRepublic Third-party Accessed 20 Oct 2026
- Zoho Projects Pricing The Digital Project Manager Third-party Accessed 20 Oct 2026
- All Zoho Projects Plans and Pricing Costbench Third-party Accessed 20 Oct 2026
- Zoho Projects Software Reviews, Demo and Pricing Software Advice Third-party Accessed 20 Oct 2026
Further official pages: Zoho Projects (external)
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Plan names and prices are corroborated across several independent guides. Zoho's own pages were not reviewed, so pricing is marked reported and the free plan limits and trial length, which vary between sources, should be confirmed with Zoho. Product behaviour was not tested.
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