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Head-to-head · AI Project Management Software

Zoho Projects vs Adobe Workfront

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Zoho Projects #3 in AI Project Management Software 9.2/10 Free plan · 15-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 1 of 6 features Visit Zoho Projects
Adobe Workfront #8 in AI Project Management Software 8.6/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 6 features Try Adobe Workfront

Zoho Projects leads on 1 check, Adobe Workfront on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreZoho Projects · 9.2/10
  • Free planonly Zoho Projects
  • Free trialonly Zoho Projects

Zoho Projects scores higher on our rubric for ai project management software: 9.2 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #8.

Zoho Projects offers free plan; Adobe Workfront doesn't.

Zoho Projects is the better fit for budget-conscious teams needing deep project controls. Adobe Workfront is the better fit for enterprise creative and marketing organizations.

  • Zoho Projects fits best

    Budget-conscious teams needing deep project controls

  • Adobe Workfront fits best

    Enterprise creative and marketing organizations

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Side by side

Feature Zoho Projects 9.2/10 Visit ↗ Adobe Workfront 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 8.6
Ranking #3 in AI Project Management Software #8 in AI Project Management Software
Best for Budget-conscious teams needing deep project controls Enterprise creative and marketing organizations
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price $5/user/mo —
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial 15 days —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android, Chrome extension Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Live chat, Phone, Community, Docs, Tickets Docs, Community
Compliance ISO 27001, HIPAA, SSO/SAML, 2FA SSO/SAML
Integrations 50+ integrations 9 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Zoho Projects 1/6 · Adobe Workfront 1/6
AI task breakdown Not checked yet Not checked yet
AI priority recommendations Not checked yet Not checked yet
Task dependencies Not checked yet Not checked yet
Gantt view Not checked yet Not checked yet
Resource management Not checked yet Not checked yet
Time tracking ✓ ✓
Our review
Pros
  • Free plan supports up to 5 users and 3 projects.
  • Premium adds unlimited projects, budgets, time logs, and workflow actions.
  • AI assists with task creation, summarization, search, and translation.
  • Connects intake, planning, resource allocation, reviews, and reporting
  • Includes proofing, approvals, versioning, and digital sign-off
  • Offers AI tools, automations, time tracking, and mobile access
Cons
  • Free plan is limited to 3 projects and 5 users.
  • Critical path, baselines, and single sign-on require Enterprise.
  • Ultimate’s listed features have no accompanying price here.
  • No free plan is available
  • Pricing requires contacting sales
  • Advanced features and Workfront Fusion are reserved for higher tiers
Our verdict

Zoho Projects covers the core work of organizing and monitoring projects, from task lists, subtasks, and milestones to Kanban boards, Gantt charts, dependencies, and issue tracking. It is aimed at individuals and teams across small…

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Adobe Workfront brings project management and work intake together for organizations coordinating marketing, creative, IT, agency, and cross-functional work. Its feature set covers request queues and custom forms through planning, resource…

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  1. Zoho ProjectsAI Project Management Software 9.2Free plan · 15-day trial
  2. Adobe WorkfrontAI Project Management Software 8.6Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Zoho Projects — where it wins

    • Free plan supports up to 5 users and 3 projects.
    • Premium adds unlimited projects, budgets, time logs, and workflow actions.
    • AI assists with task creation, summarization, search, and translation.

    Where it doesn't

    • Free plan is limited to 3 projects and 5 users.
    • Critical path, baselines, and single sign-on require Enterprise.
    • Ultimate’s listed features have no accompanying price here.

  • Adobe Workfront — where it wins

    • Connects intake, planning, resource allocation, reviews, and reporting
    • Includes proofing, approvals, versioning, and digital sign-off
    • Offers AI tools, automations, time tracking, and mobile access

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan is available
    • Pricing requires contacting sales
    • Advanced features and Workfront Fusion are reserved for higher tiers

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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