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Head-to-head · Project Management Software

Jira vs Zoho Projects

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Higher score Jira #2 in Project Management Software 9.3/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Jira
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

Jira leads on 2 checks, Zoho Projects on 1, 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 scoreJira · 9.3/10
  • Lowest starting priceZoho Projects · $5/user/mo
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialboth

Jira scores higher on our rubric for project management software: 9.3 against 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #6.

Zoho Projects is cheaper to start at $5/user/mo against $7.91/user/mo. Jira leads on free-plan user limit: 10 users versus 5 users. Jira leads on native integrations: 3000 integrations versus 50 integrations.

Jira is the better fit for agile and software delivery teams. Zoho Projects is the better fit for budget-conscious teams needing structured project controls.

  • Jira fits best

    Agile and software delivery teams

  • Zoho Projects fits best

    Budget-conscious teams needing structured project controls

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Side by side

Feature Jira 9.3/10 Visit ↗ Zoho Projects 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.3 8.9
Ranking #2 in Project Management Software #6 in Project Management Software
Best for Agile and software delivery teams Budget-conscious teams needing structured project controls
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $7.91/user/mo $5/user/mo (best)
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 7 days 15 days
Free trial length 7 days · no card needed 15 days · no card needed
Money-back guarantee 30 days 45 days
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Support Community, Phone, Tickets, Docs · 24/7 Email, Live chat, Phone, Community, Docs, Tickets
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA ISO 27001, HIPAA, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations 3,000+ integrations 50+ integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Jira 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 10 users (best) 5 users
Native integrations 3000 integrations (best) 50 integrations
Our review
Pros
  • Scrum and Kanban boards with backlog and dependency management
  • Custom workflows, automation, reports, dashboards, and goals
  • Cloud, mobile, API, and self-hosted deployment options
  • 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
  • Free plan is limited to 10 users and 2 GB of storage
  • Advanced planning and a 99.9% uptime SLA require Premium
  • New Data Center licenses ended sale on March 30, 2026
  • 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

Jira is Atlassian’s project management and work-tracking software for software, marketing, operations, IT, and other teams. It supports Scrum and Kanban boards, backlogs, lists, timelines, calendars, forms, customizable workflows, reports,…

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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. JiraProject Management Software 9.3Free plan · 7-day trial
  2. Zoho ProjectsProject Management Software 8.9Free plan · 15-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Jira — where it wins

    • Scrum and Kanban boards with backlog and dependency management
    • Custom workflows, automation, reports, dashboards, and goals
    • Cloud, mobile, API, and self-hosted deployment options

    Where it doesn't

    • Free plan is limited to 10 users and 2 GB of storage
    • Advanced planning and a 99.9% uptime SLA require Premium
    • New Data Center licenses ended sale on March 30, 2026

  • 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
  • Jira9.3/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

    A mature choice for agile delivery teams needing boards, backlogs, workflows, and automation.

    Visit JiraFull verdict →
  • Zoho Projects8.9/10 · Free plan · 15-day trial

    Deep project controls and automation at a low annual-billing entry price.

    Visit Zoho ProjectsFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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