Kantree vs Zoho Projects: Complete Comparison (2026)
An in-depth comparison of Kantree and Zoho Projects to help you choose the right tool for your business.
Last updated: November 2026
Kantree
6.5/10
Kantree is a customizable, EU-hosted work management platform with card-based projects, multiple views and automations for teams running projects and processes.
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 | 7/10 | 9/10 |
| Ease of Use | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Analytics | 6/10 | 7/10 |
| Customization | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Scalability | 6/10 | 7/10 |
| Support | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Integration | 4/10 | 7/10 |
| Security | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Pricing | ||
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Cheapest paid plan | €8/user/mo Team | $4/user/mo Premium |
| Estimated cost for 10 users | €80/mo Team | Contact for pricing |
| Features | ||
| App integrations | ||
| Client collaboration | ||
| Dashboards | ||
| Gantt charts | ||
| Kanban boards | ||
| Reporting | ||
| Task lists | ||
| Task management | ||
| Timeline view | ||
| Workflow automation | ||
| Collaboration tools | Not listed | |
| File sharing | Not listed | |
| Scheduling | Not listed | |
| Spreadsheet interface | Not listed | |
| Team messaging | Not listed | |
| Time tracking | Not listed | |
| Whiteboards | Not listed | |
Kantree vs Zoho Projects cost by team size
| Team size | Kantree | Zoho Projects |
|---|---|---|
| 1 user | €8/moTeam | FreeFree |
| 5 users | €40/moTeam | FreeFree |
| 10 users | €80/moTeam | Contact for pricing |
| 25 users | €200/moTeam | Contact for pricing |
| 50 users | €400/moTeam | 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 Kantree
- Higher Ease of Use score (7/10 vs 6/10)
- Higher Security score (8/10 vs 7/10)
ZWhy choose Zoho Projects
- Has a free plan (Kantree does not)
- Higher Integration score (7/10 vs 4/10)
- Higher Cost score (9/10 vs 7/10)
- Better fit for freelancers (6/10 vs 4/10)
Pros & Cons
Kantree
Pros
- Card-based model with custom fields and formulas lets teams build their own workflows, and reviewers praise its flexibility.
- Six views, including spreadsheet, kanban, matrix, timeline and calendar, are included even on the entry plan.
- Strong data sovereignty: ISO 27001 certified, EU hosting, with on-premise and SecNumCloud options.
- Project guests are not billed as users, which keeps client collaboration cheap.
- A low entry price of 8 EUR per user per month, which one reviewer called better value than Jira and ClickUp.
Cons
- Few native integrations. Documented options are mainly iCal, email, an API and imports.
- Reviewers report there is no native resource management.
- Gantt charts and portfolios require the 15 EUR Business plan.
- Reporting is described as relatively simple for in-depth analysis.
- There is no permanent free plan, only a 15-day trial.
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 Kantree. The largest gap is in Integration: 4/10 for Kantree and 7/10 for Zoho Projects.
Zoho Projects has a free plan; Kantree does not list one.
Zoho Projects is the better fit for freelancers: we rate it 6/10 for them, against 4/10 for Kantree.
