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Head-to-head · Project Management Software

Asana vs Zoho Projects

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Higher score Asana #3 in Project Management Software 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Asana
Zoho Projects #6 in Project Management Software 8.9/10 Free plan · 15-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Zoho Projects

Asana leads on 1 check, Zoho Projects on 2, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreAsana · 9.2/10
  • Lowest starting priceZoho Projects · $5/user/mo
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly Zoho Projects

Asana scores higher on our rubric for project management software: 9.2 against 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #6.

Zoho Projects is cheaper to start at $5/user/mo against $10.99/user/mo. Zoho Projects leads on free-plan user limit: 5 users versus 2 users. Asana leads on native integrations: 200 integrations versus 50 integrations.

Asana is the better fit for established teams wanting polished core PM. Zoho Projects is the better fit for budget-conscious teams needing structured project controls.

  • Asana fits best

    Established teams wanting polished core PM

  • Zoho Projects fits best

    Budget-conscious teams needing structured project controls

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Side by side

Feature Asana 9.2/10 Visit ↗ Zoho Projects 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 8.9
Ranking #3 in Project Management Software #6 in Project Management Software
Best for Established teams wanting polished core PM Budget-conscious teams needing structured project controls
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $10.99/user/mo $5/user/mo (best)
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — 15 days
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Support Live chat, Tickets, Community, Docs Email, Live chat, Phone, Community, Docs, Tickets
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, SSO/SAML, 2FA ISO 27001, HIPAA, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations 200+ integrations 50+ integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Asana 3/3 · Zoho Projects 3/3
Automation rules ✓ ✓
Time tracking ✓ ✓
Guest access ✓ ✓
Specs
Task views Not checked yet Not checked yet
Free-plan user limit 2 users 5 users (best)
Native integrations 200 integrations (best) 50 integrations
Our review
Pros
  • List, board, calendar, timeline, and Gantt project views
  • Automations, forms, custom fields, dependencies, and reporting
  • Broad integrations plus web, desktop, mobile, and API access
  • Dependencies, critical paths, baselines, and Gantt charts
  • Budgeting, time tracking, issue tracking, and earned value reporting
  • Free plan plus web, mobile, browser extension, and API access
Cons
  • Personal is limited to up to 2 users
  • Advanced capabilities require higher paid tiers
  • Enterprise pricing requires contacting sales
  • The Free plan is limited to 3 projects and 5 GB of storage
  • The listed paid prices require annual billing
  • Advanced controls and expanded automation require paid tiers
Our verdict

Asana is project and work management software for organizing tasks, projects, goals, and workflows. It suits established teams that need shared task assignment, due dates, subtasks, dependencies, project scheduling, and multiple ways to…

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Zoho Projects is cloud-based project management software for teams and businesses managing tasks, schedules, costs, resources, and client participation. It organizes work through work breakdown structures, milestones, task lists, tasks,…

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  1. AsanaProject Management Software 9.2Free plan
  2. Zoho ProjectsProject Management Software 8.9Free plan · 15-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Asana — where it wins

    • List, board, calendar, timeline, and Gantt project views
    • Automations, forms, custom fields, dependencies, and reporting
    • Broad integrations plus web, desktop, mobile, and API access

    Where it doesn't

    • Personal is limited to up to 2 users
    • Advanced capabilities require higher paid tiers
    • Enterprise pricing requires contacting sales

  • Zoho Projects — where it wins

    • Dependencies, critical paths, baselines, and Gantt charts
    • Budgeting, time tracking, issue tracking, and earned value reporting
    • Free plan plus web, mobile, browser extension, and API access

    Where it doesn't

    • The Free plan is limited to 3 projects and 5 GB of storage
    • The listed paid prices require annual billing
    • Advanced controls and expanded automation require paid tiers

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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