TimeLog vs Zoho Projects: Complete Comparison (2026)
An in-depth comparison of TimeLog and Zoho Projects to help you choose the right tool for your business.
Last updated: November 2026
TimeLog
5.8/10
TimeLog is a Danish professional services automation platform that combines time tracking, project management, resource planning and invoicing for consulting and advisory firms.
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 | 5.8/10 | 7.3/10 |
| Cost | 5/10 | 9/10 |
| Ease of Use | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Analytics | 6/10 | 7/10 |
| Customization | 6/10 | 8/10 |
| Scalability | 6/10 | 7/10 |
| Support | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Integration | 5/10 | 7/10 |
| Security | 6/10 | 7/10 |
| Pricing | ||
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Cheapest paid plan | €14/user/mo Starter | $4/user/mo Premium |
| Estimated cost for 10 users | €140/mo Starter | Contact for pricing |
| Features | ||
| App integrations | ||
| Reporting | ||
| Task management | ||
| Time tracking | ||
| Client collaboration | Not listed | |
| Dashboards | Not listed | |
| Gantt charts | Not listed | |
| Kanban boards | Not listed | |
| Scheduling | Not listed | |
| Task lists | Not listed | |
| Team messaging | Not listed | |
| Timeline view | Not listed | |
| Whiteboards | Not listed | |
| Workflow automation | Not listed | |
TimeLog vs Zoho Projects cost by team size
| Team size | TimeLog | Zoho Projects |
|---|---|---|
| 1 user | €14/moStarter | FreeFree |
| 5 users | €70/moStarter | FreeFree |
| 10 users | €140/moStarter | Contact for pricing |
| 25 users | €350/moStarter | Contact for pricing |
| 50 users | €700/moStarter | 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 TimeLog
- Higher Support score (7/10 vs 6/10)
- Better fit for consultancies (9/10 vs 7/10)
- Better fit for engineering firms (7/10 vs 5/10)
ZWhy choose Zoho Projects
- Has a free plan (TimeLog does not)
- Higher Cost score (9/10 vs 5/10)
- Higher Customization score (8/10 vs 6/10)
- Better fit for small business (9/10 vs 6/10)
- Better fit for freelancers (6/10 vs 3/10)
Pros & Cons
TimeLog
Pros
- It combines time registration, project budgets and invoicing in one system, which reviewers value for billing clients accurately.
- Support is often described as responsive, with chat, email, phone and a help center available.
- The free, no-code e-conomic integration and the Business Central and Navision connectors suit Nordic and Microsoft-based finance teams.
- Pricing is transparent per user, and a 14-day trial is available on the self-serve tiers.
- Project and contract setups are flexible, including retainers, fixed price and rate indexing.
Cons
- Reviewers call the standard reports inflexible or outdated and want more custom report options.
- The many settings make navigation and user-rights administration hard for new admins.
- Integrations and API access are not available on the Starter plan.
- One developer review describes the API as lacking essential features.
- Notifications and approval reminders are described as limited.
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 5.8/10 for TimeLog. The largest gap is in Cost: 5/10 for TimeLog and 9/10 for Zoho Projects.
Zoho Projects has a free plan; TimeLog does not list one.
Zoho Projects is the better fit for freelancers: we rate it 6/10 for them, against 3/10 for TimeLog.
