Zendo vs Zoho Projects: Complete Comparison (2026)
An in-depth comparison of Zendo and Zoho Projects to help you choose the right tool for your business.
Last updated: November 2026
Zendo
5.3/10
Zendo is a client portal and service delivery platform that freelancers and agencies use to sell productized, subscription and custom services, manage requests and get paid.
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 | 5.3/10 | 7.3/10 |
| Cost | 7/10 | 9/10 |
| Ease of Use | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Analytics | 3/10 | 7/10 |
| Customization | 6/10 | 8/10 |
| Scalability | 4/10 | 7/10 |
| Support | 5/10 | 6/10 |
| Integration | 4/10 | 7/10 |
| Security | 4/10 | 7/10 |
| Pricing | ||
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Cheapest paid plan | $29/mo Core | $4/user/mo Premium |
| Estimated cost for 10 users | $29/mo Core | Contact for pricing |
| Features | ||
| Gantt charts | ||
| Time tracking | ||
| App integrations | ||
| Client collaboration | ||
| Kanban boards | ||
| Task management | ||
| Team messaging | ||
| Workflow automation | ||
| Dashboards | Not listed | |
| File sharing | Not listed | |
| Reporting | Not listed | |
| Spreadsheet interface | Not listed | |
| Task lists | Not listed | |
| Timeline view | Not listed | |
| Whiteboards | Not listed | |
Zendo vs Zoho Projects cost by team size
Zendo and Zoho Projects cost the same at 1 user; Zoho Projects costs less at 5 users.
| Team size | Zendo | Zoho Projects |
|---|---|---|
| 1 user | FreeFree | FreeFree |
| 5 users | $29/moCore | FreeFree |
| 10 users | $29/moCore | Contact for pricing |
| 25 users | $29/moCore | Contact for pricing |
| 50 users | $29/moCore | 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 Zendo
- Higher Ease of Use score (7/10 vs 6/10)
- Better fit for freelancers (8/10 vs 6/10)
ZWhy choose Zoho Projects
- Higher Analytics score (7/10 vs 3/10)
- Higher Scalability score (7/10 vs 4/10)
- Better fit for mid-market (8/10 vs 2/10)
- Better fit for enterprise (6/10 vs 2/10)
- Includes Gantt charts, which Zendo lacks
Pros & Cons
Zendo
Pros
- Combines storefront, intake forms, request chat, invoicing and Stripe payments, so a small studio can run orders to payment in one tool.
- The free plan has no Zendo transaction fees and supports all service types.
- Clients can reply to email notifications, which makes communication easy for less technical clients.
- White-label options include a custom domain, logo and removal of Zendo branding.
Cons
- Reviewers say it has no Gantt charts, task dependencies or time tracking.
- It has no proposals, contracts, e-signatures or sales pipeline.
- There are few native integrations beyond Stripe, Zapier and Rewardful.
- Paid plans include only one internal user, so team costs rise with extra seats.
- Pricing has changed several times, in March and August 2026, which may unsettle long-term planning.
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 5.3/10 for Zendo. The largest gap is in Analytics: 3/10 for Zendo and 7/10 for Zoho Projects.
Yes, both Zendo and Zoho Projects have a free plan.
Zoho Projects is the better fit for mid-market: we rate it 8/10 for them, against 2/10 for Zendo.
Zoho Projects has Gantt charts and Time tracking, which Zendo lacks.
