Zoho Projects is cloud project management with tasks, Gantt charts, time tracking and issue tracking, free for up to 5 users and from $4 per user per month.
Zoho Projects is Zoho's cloud project management app with tasks, Gantt charts, timesheets and an issue tracker. It suits small and mid-size teams, especially those already using other Zoho apps. It is free for up to 5 users and 3 projects; paid plans start at $4 per user per month billed annually.
The bottom line
A low-cost, feature-heavy pick for small teams that track time; lighter apps feel quicker to start.
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Our score
8 / 10
Conversion Gems editorial verdict
Free up to 5 users; Premium $4/user/mo annually
Features8/10
8 - tasks, Gantt, timesheets, issue tracking, blueprints, budgets and Zia AI, with critical path on Enterprise.
Value9/10
9 - free for 5 users and Premium at $4/user/month annually, below Asana Starter at $10.99 and ClickUp Unlimited at $7.
Ease of use7/10
7 - free sign-up with no card and familiar views, but many settings to learn.
Ecosystem8/10
8 - Zoho apps plus Slack, Teams, GitHub, Zapier, Power BI and a Zoho MCP server.
Support7/10
7 - help docs and community, with 24/5 chat and phone listed under premium support.
What it really is
Zoho's cloud project management app with tasks, Gantt charts, timesheets and an issue tracker.
Our take
Zoho Projects gives a lot per dollar: Gantt charts on the free plan and timesheets with approvals for $4 per user on Premium. It is strongest for teams that track hours or already run on Zoho. The trade-off is setup time and plan caps on workflow runs and dependencies.
Why we rate it
Gantt, time tracking and issue tracking at one of the lower per-user prices.
The catch
Free plan caps 3 projects; SSO and cross-project dependencies need Enterprise.
Best for
Small teams tracking billable hours
Companies already on Zoho
Projects that need Gantt charts
Not good for
Teams wanting a minimal to-do app
Large free teams beyond 5 users
Friction report
Time to value
An hour to create a portal and first project; longer to set up blueprints and custom fields.
Scale breakpoint
Needing SSO, critical path or cross-project dependencies means moving to Enterprise.
Walled garden
Low: integrates with Slack, Teams, GitHub and Zapier as well as Zoho apps.
Zoho Projects plans and prices (USD)
Plan
Billed annually
Billed monthly
Main limits and extras
Free
$0
$0
Up to 5 users, 3 projects, 5 GB
Premium
$4/user/mo
$5/user/mo
Unlimited projects, 100 GB, timesheets, blueprints, Zia AI
From Zoho's Projects pricing page and its published price data, checked 4 October 2026. Paid plans have a 15-day free trial; prices vary by country.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, there is a free plan for up to 5 users with 3 projects and 5 GB of storage, with no credit card needed. Paid plans start at $4 per user per month billed annually (checked 4 October 2026).
Premium is $4 per user per month billed annually or $5 monthly, Enterprise is $9 or $10, and Ultimate is $14 or $15 (checked 4 October 2026). Each paid plan has a 15-day free trial.
Indian. Zoho Corporation started as AdventNet in New Jersey in 1996 and is headquartered in Chennai, India. It says it has never taken investor money.
The free plan stops at 3 projects, features such as SSO, critical path and cross-project dependencies need Enterprise, and workflow runs are capped each month by plan. The many options also take time to set up.
Conversion Gems is a review site. Zoho Projects runs at projects.zoho.com, where you sign in with your Zoho account.
Zoho Projects alternatives
Other project management tools to compare:
Asana: Work management for teams that plan projects in lists, boards and timelines.
ClickUp: All-in-one workspace with tasks, docs, goals and dashboards.
Monday.com: Visual work boards that teams set up for projects, CRM or operations.
Smartsheet: Spreadsheet-style project and portfolio management for larger organizations.
