Avaza vs Zoho Projects: Complete Comparison (2026)
An in-depth comparison of Avaza and Zoho Projects to help you choose the right tool for your business.
Last updated: November 2026
Avaza
6.5/10
All-in-one work management platform combining projects, timesheets, resource scheduling, expenses, quotes and invoicing for client-service businesses such as agencies and consultancies.
Zoho Projects
7.3/10
Cloud project management software with tasks, Gantt charts, timesheets, issue tracking and automation, built for small and mid-sized teams using the Zoho suite.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | | Z Zoho Projects |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall Rating | 6.5/10 | 7.3/10 |
| Cost | 8/10 | 9/10 |
| Analytics | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Customization | 5/10 | 8/10 |
| Ease of Use | 8/10 | 6/10 |
| Integration | 6/10 | 7/10 |
| Scalability | 5/10 | 7/10 |
| Security | 5/10 | 7/10 |
| Support | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Pricing | ||
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Cheapest paid plan | $12/mo Startup | $4/user/mo Premium |
| Estimated cost for 10 users | $12/mo Startup | Contact for pricing |
| Features | ||
| App integrations | ||
| Client collaboration | ||
| Dashboards | ||
| Gantt charts | ||
| Kanban boards | ||
| Reporting | ||
| Task lists | ||
| Task management | ||
| Team messaging | ||
| Time tracking | ||
| Timeline view | ||
| Collaboration tools | Not listed | |
| File sharing | Not listed | |
| Scheduling | Not listed | |
| Whiteboards | Not listed | |
| Workflow automation | Not listed | |
Avaza vs Zoho Projects cost by team size
Avaza and Zoho Projects cost the same at 1 user; Zoho Projects costs less at 5 users.
| Team size | Avaza | Zoho Projects |
|---|---|---|
| 1 user | FreeFree | FreeFree |
| 5 users | $12/moStartup | FreeFree |
| 10 users | $12/moStartup | Contact for pricing |
| 25 users | $12/moStartup | Contact for pricing |
| 50 users | $12/moStartup | Contact for pricing |
The plan that fits each team size, billed monthly, before add-ons and usage charges. Each cost opens that tool's pricing calculator for the team size.
Which One Should You Choose?
Why choose Avaza
- Higher Ease of Use score (8/10 vs 6/10)
- Higher Support score (7/10 vs 6/10)
- Better fit for consultancies (9/10 vs 7/10)
- Better fit for agencies (9/10 vs 7/10)
ZWhy choose Zoho Projects
- Higher Customization score (8/10 vs 5/10)
- Higher Scalability score (7/10 vs 5/10)
- Better fit for mid-market (8/10 vs 3/10)
- Better fit for enterprise (6/10 vs 3/10)
Pros & Cons
Avaza
Pros
- Covers the full billable-work cycle, from quote to project, timesheet, expense and invoice, so small agencies can avoid separate billing tools.
- Flat plan pricing starting at $11.95 a month and a free forever tier make it cheap for small teams, with annual billing equal to 10 months.
- Reviewers on G2 and Capterra consistently praise the interface and say the invoicing templates and tracking work well.
- Unlimited project collaborators and a client portal at no extra cost on every plan make it easy to bring clients into tasks.
Cons
- Each plan includes only a few users, and extra users cost $7 each per month, so costs climb for teams larger than about 10.
- Limited customization of templates and reports is a recurring complaint among G2 reviewers.
- According to a third-party review, subtasks cannot be assigned to other people or given their own deadlines, and automation is weaker than in ClickUp or monday.com.
- Time tracking has no idle detection, offline logging or overtime and break tracking, according to a third-party review.
ZZoho Projects
Pros
- Paid plans start at $4 per user per month on annual billing, which reviewers rank among the cheapest in the category.
- The free plan supports 5 users and 3 projects, enough for very small teams to run real work.
- Built-in timers, timesheets with approvals, and budgeting serve teams that bill for their time.
- Blueprints, automation rules and custom functions allow detailed workflow control.
- Integrates closely with other Zoho apps such as Desk, Analytics and Sprints.
Cons
- Reviewers say the learning curve is steep, especially for blueprints and custom functions.
- Client and guest access cost extra on top of the plan price.
- Users report weaker portfolio and multi-project management than enterprise-focused rivals.
- Some reviewers find the configuration screens crowded and say support can be slow to respond.
- The free plan has no project templates, and its automation limit is low at 50 actions per month.
Not sold on either?
Frequently Asked Questions
Zoho Projects scores higher on our Project Management criteria: 7.3/10 against 6.5/10 for Avaza. The largest gap is in Customization: 5/10 for Avaza and 8/10 for Zoho Projects.
Yes, both Avaza and Zoho Projects have a free plan.
Zoho Projects is the better fit for mid-market: we rate it 8/10 for them, against 3/10 for Avaza.
