Zoho Projects alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Zoho Projects: busy interface with many menus, and free plan limited to a few projects. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Zoho Projects, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Asana currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#	App	Pricing	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	ClickUp	Free plan + paid	No	Web, Windows, macOS +3	3 of 3	76.8

1. ClickUpTop pick
Best for: Teams consolidating tasks, docs and chat into one app
Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
76.8
score / 100
Why switch from Zoho Projects
Comparable price with more views and built-in docs.
Pros
Huge feature set
Many views and custom fields
Generous free plan
Cons
Overwhelming to set up
Performance can lag in big workspaces
Visit ClickUp Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.377
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.15100
Freshness ×0.15100
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is ClickUp a good Zoho Projects alternative?
Verified facts
3 of 3 verified
Free plan
Yes
Checked Oct 24, 2026clickup.com(opens source in a new tab)
Docs and whiteboards
Included
Checked Oct 24, 2026clickup.com(opens source in a new tab)
Platforms
Web, desktop, mobile
Checked Oct 24, 2026clickup.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Zoho Projects alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Best Zoho Projects alternative for most people

Asana

Friendlier interface and a bigger integration ecosystem.

Best Zoho Projects alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

ClickUp

Comparable price with more views and built-in docs.

Best Zoho Projects alternative for Mac

Wrike

Heavier enterprise tool with stronger request intake and proofing.

Best Zoho Projects alternative for Windows

Asana

Friendlier interface and a bigger integration ecosystem.

Best Zoho Projects alternative for Linux

ClickUp

Comparable price with more views and built-in docs.

Best Zoho Projects alternative for iPhone and Android

Teamwork.com

Stronger fit for agencies that bill client time.

Best Zoho Projects alternative for working in the browser

Freedcamp

Even cheaper paid plans and a generous free tier.

Zoho Projects alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Zoho Projects?

Asana ranks first right now. Friendlier interface and a bigger integration ecosystem. ClickUp and Wrike follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Zoho Projects?

Yes. Asana (free plan + paid), ClickUp (free plan + paid), Wrike (free plan + paid) and Teamwork.com (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Zoho Projects?

None of the 6 alternatives in this list is open source.

Which Zoho Projects alternatives work on Linux?

ClickUp runs on Linux.

Why do people switch from Zoho Projects?

The complaints we hear most: busy interface with many menus; free plan limited to a few projects; fewer third-party integrations than market leaders.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Zoho Projects, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.