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Head-to-head · IT Project Management Software

Zoho Projects vs OpenProject

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Zoho Projects #4 in IT Project Management Software 8.9/10 Free plan · 15-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 1 of 5 features Visit Zoho Projects
OpenProject #7 in IT Project Management Software 8.6/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 1 of 5 features Visit OpenProject

Zoho Projects leads on 0 checks, OpenProject on 0, and 2 are 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 · 8.9/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialboth

Zoho Projects scores higher on our rubric for it project management software: 8.9 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #7.

Zoho Projects is the better fit for budget-conscious teams needing full project controls. OpenProject is the better fit for teams wanting open-source, self-hosted PM.

  • Zoho Projects fits best

    Budget-conscious teams needing full project controls

  • OpenProject fits best

    Teams wanting open-source, self-hosted PM

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Side by side

Feature Zoho Projects 8.9/10 Visit ↗ OpenProject 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 8.6
Ranking #4 in IT Project Management Software #7 in IT Project Management Software
Best for Budget-conscious teams needing full project controls Teams wanting open-source, self-hosted PM
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $5/user/mo €5.95/user/mo
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 15 days 14 days
Free trial length 15 days · no card needed 14 days
Deployment Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Web, iOS, Android, Chrome extension Web
Support Email, Live chat, Phone, Community, Docs, Tickets Email, Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs
Compliance ISO 27001, HIPAA, SSO/SAML, 2FA GDPR, ISO 27001, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations 50+ integrations 6 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Zoho Projects 1/5 · OpenProject 1/5
Agile planning Not checked yet Not checked yet
Dependency tracking Not checked yet Not checked yet
Release planning Not checked yet Not checked yet
Service project support Not checked yet Not checked yet
Time tracking ✓ ✓
Specs
Deployment Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Free plan supports up to 5 users, 3 projects, and 5 GB storage
  • Gantt dependencies, critical paths, budgets, time tracking, and reporting
  • Broad Zoho, Google, Microsoft, storage, mobile, browser, and API coverage
  • Free Community edition with self-hosting and unlimited users and projects
  • Gantt, Agile boards, calendars, time tracking, budgets, and reporting
  • REST API plus integrations with GitHub, GitLab, and Nextcloud
Cons
  • Free plan limits teams to 5 users and 3 projects
  • Advanced controls such as SSO and critical paths require Enterprise
  • The wide feature set may exceed the needs of simple project teams
  • Self-managed Community edition requires your team to operate the deployment
  • Advanced enterprise features and support require paid tiers
  • Its broad feature set may exceed the needs of simple task tracking
Our verdict

Zoho Projects is cloud-based project management software for individuals, startups, small businesses, and enterprise teams. Its scope covers work breakdown structures, task lists, subtasks, milestones, Kanban boards, Gantt charts,…

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OpenProject is open-source project management software for teams managing classic, Agile, or hybrid projects. It brings work packages for tasks, features, risks, bugs, milestones, and project phases into one system, with Gantt charts,…

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  1. Zoho ProjectsIT Project Management Software 8.9Free plan · 15-day trial
  2. OpenProjectIT Project Management Software 8.6Free plan · 14-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Zoho Projects — where it wins

    • Free plan supports up to 5 users, 3 projects, and 5 GB storage
    • Gantt dependencies, critical paths, budgets, time tracking, and reporting
    • Broad Zoho, Google, Microsoft, storage, mobile, browser, and API coverage

    Where it doesn't

    • Free plan limits teams to 5 users and 3 projects
    • Advanced controls such as SSO and critical paths require Enterprise
    • The wide feature set may exceed the needs of simple project teams

  • OpenProject — where it wins

    • Free Community edition with self-hosting and unlimited users and projects
    • Gantt, Agile boards, calendars, time tracking, budgets, and reporting
    • REST API plus integrations with GitHub, GitLab, and Nextcloud

    Where it doesn't

    • Self-managed Community edition requires your team to operate the deployment
    • Advanced enterprise features and support require paid tiers
    • Its broad feature set may exceed the needs of simple task tracking

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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