ProjectManager vs Zoho Projects: Complete Comparison (2026)
An in-depth comparison of ProjectManager and Zoho Projects to help you choose the right tool for your business.
Last updated: November 2026
ProjectManager
6.1/10
Cloud project management software with Gantt charts, boards, sheets, resource and workload planning, timesheets and portfolio dashboards for small to mid-sized teams.
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 | 6.1/10 | 7.3/10 |
| Analytics | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Cost | 5/10 | 9/10 |
| Customization | 6/10 | 8/10 |
| Ease of Use | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Integration | 6/10 | 7/10 |
| Scalability | 6/10 | 7/10 |
| Security | 6/10 | 7/10 |
| Support | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Pricing | ||
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Cheapest paid plan | $17/user/mo Team | $4/user/mo Premium |
| Estimated cost for 10 users | $170/mo Team | Contact for pricing |
| Features | ||
| App integrations | ||
| Client collaboration | ||
| Dashboards | ||
| Gantt charts | ||
| Kanban boards | ||
| Reporting | ||
| Task lists | ||
| Task management | ||
| Time tracking | ||
| Timeline view | ||
| Workflow automation | ||
| Collaboration tools | Not listed | |
| File sharing | Not listed | |
| Scheduling | Not listed | |
| Spreadsheet interface | Not listed | |
| Team messaging | Not listed | |
| Whiteboards | Not listed | |
ProjectManager vs Zoho Projects cost by team size
Zoho Projects costs less up to 5 users.
| Team size | ProjectManager | Zoho Projects |
|---|---|---|
| 1 user | $17/moTeam | FreeFree |
| 5 users | $85/moTeam | FreeFree |
| 10 users | $170/moTeam | Contact for pricing |
| 25 users | $750/moBusiness | Contact for pricing |
| 50 users | $1,500/moBusiness | 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 ProjectManager
- Higher Ease of Use score (7/10 vs 6/10)
ZWhy choose Zoho Projects
- Has a free plan (ProjectManager does not)
- Higher Cost score (9/10 vs 5/10)
- Higher Customization score (8/10 vs 6/10)
- Better fit for startups (8/10 vs 5/10)
- Better fit for freelancers (6/10 vs 3/10)
Pros & Cons
ProjectManager
Pros
- The same project data can be shown as a Gantt chart, board, sheet, list or calendar.
- The Business plan includes resource, workload, timesheet and budget tools, which are often sold separately elsewhere.
- Native integrations include Jira, Azure DevOps, MS Project, QuickBooks and Microsoft Teams, and Zapier covers more apps.
- Reviewers often describe the interface as intuitive.
- The 30-day trial needs no credit card.
Cons
- There is no permanent free plan, and data is locked when the trial ends.
- Reviewers report hidden costs and difficulty cancelling or stopping billing.
- Some reviewers say report customization and forecasting are limited.
- The Team plan caps accounts at 10 users and 20 projects, and automation requires the Business plan.
- Support is not available around the clock.
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 6.1/10 for ProjectManager. The largest gap is in Cost: 5/10 for ProjectManager and 9/10 for Zoho Projects.
Zoho Projects has a free plan; ProjectManager does not list one.
Zoho Projects is the better fit for freelancers: we rate it 6/10 for them, against 3/10 for ProjectManager.
