OnePlan vs Zoho Projects: Complete Comparison (2026)
An in-depth comparison of OnePlan and Zoho Projects to help you choose the right tool for your business.
Last updated: November 2026
OnePlan
7/10
OnePlan is a strategic portfolio and work management platform built on the Microsoft cloud for PMOs and enterprises that manage projects, resources, and budgets.
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 | 7/10 | 7.3/10 |
| Cost | 5/10 | 9/10 |
| Ease of Use | 5/10 | 6/10 |
| Analytics | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Customization | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Scalability | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Support | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Integration | 9/10 | 7/10 |
| Security | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Pricing | ||
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Cheapest paid plan | $10/user/mo Basic | $4/user/mo Premium |
| Estimated cost for 10 users | $100/mo Basic | Contact for pricing |
| Features | ||
| App integrations | ||
| Dashboards | ||
| Kanban boards | ||
| Reporting | ||
| Task management | ||
| Time tracking | ||
| Timeline view | ||
| Workflow automation | ||
| Client collaboration | Not listed | |
| Collaboration tools | Not listed | |
| Gantt charts | Not listed | |
| Task lists | Not listed | |
| Team messaging | Not listed | |
| Whiteboards | Not listed | |
OnePlan vs Zoho Projects cost by team size
Zoho Projects costs less up to 5 users.
| Team size | OnePlan | Zoho Projects |
|---|---|---|
| 1 user | $50/moBasic | FreeFree |
| 5 users | $50/moBasic | FreeFree |
| 10 users | $100/moBasic | Contact for pricing |
| 25 users | $250/moBasic | Contact for pricing |
| 50 users | $500/moBasic | 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 OnePlan
- Higher Integration score (9/10 vs 7/10)
- Higher Analytics score (8/10 vs 7/10)
- Better fit for enterprise (9/10 vs 6/10)
- Better fit for it teams (6/10 vs 4/10)
ZWhy choose Zoho Projects
- Has a free plan (OnePlan does not)
- Higher Cost score (9/10 vs 5/10)
- Higher Ease of Use score (6/10 vs 5/10)
- Better fit for small business (9/10 vs 3/10)
- Better fit for startups (8/10 vs 2/10)
Pros & Cons
OnePlan
Pros
- The integration catalog lists more than 40 connectors, covering Microsoft Project, Planner, Azure DevOps, Jira, Smartsheet, Workday, and SAP.
- Reviewers praise how configurable the workflows and templates are, which suits PMOs whose processes keep changing.
- Capacity and resource planning with utilization views is a widely cited strength.
- Viewing OnePlan OData in Power BI does not require a OnePlan license, which lowers the cost of sharing reports.
- The Basic entry price of 10 dollars per user per month is low for portfolio software.
Cons
- Roadmaps, resource and financial planning, scenarios, automation, and audit logs are Enterprise-only, and Enterprise has no public price.
- Reviewers report final quotes well above what they first expected.
- Setup and configuration have a learning curve, and onboarding can be slow.
- Advanced report layouts often need extra Power BI work.
- Basic is billed annually only and requires at least five users.
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 7/10 for OnePlan. The largest gap is in Cost: 5/10 for OnePlan and 9/10 for Zoho Projects.
Zoho Projects has a free plan; OnePlan does not list one.
Zoho Projects is the better fit for small business: we rate it 9/10 for them, against 3/10 for OnePlan.
