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Head-to-head · Scrum Software

Zoho Sprints vs Azure Boards

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Zoho Sprints #3 in Scrum Software 7.9/10 Free plan · paid from $1/user/mo (annual) · 15-day trial Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Zoho Sprints
Azure Boards #6 in Scrum Software 7.0/10 Free plan · paid from $6/user/mo · 30-day trial Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Azure Boards

Zoho Sprints leads on 1 check, Azure Boards on 4, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreZoho Sprints · 7.9/10
  • Lowest starting priceZoho Sprints · $1/user/mo
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresAzure Boards · 4 of 4

Zoho Sprints scores higher on our rubric for scrum software: 7.9 against 7.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #6.

Zoho Sprints is cheaper to start at $1/user/mo against $6/user/mo. Azure Boards offers sprint planning; Zoho Sprints doesn't publish it. Azure Boards offers product backlog; Zoho Sprints doesn't publish it. Azure Boards offers sprint reports; Zoho Sprints doesn't publish it. Azure Boards offers scrum boards; Zoho Sprints doesn't publish it.

Zoho Sprints is the better fit for budget-conscious teams wanting full Scrum essentials. Azure Boards is the better fit for small teams already using Microsoft development tools.

  • Zoho Sprints fits best

    Budget-conscious teams wanting full Scrum essentials

  • Azure Boards fits best

    Small teams already using Microsoft development tools

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Side by side

Feature Zoho Sprints 7.9/10 Visit ↗ Azure Boards 7.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.9 7.0
Ranking #3 in Scrum Software #6 in Scrum Software
Best for Budget-conscious teams wanting full Scrum essentials Small teams already using Microsoft development tools
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $1/user/mo (best) $6/user/mo
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Free trial length 15 days · no card needed 30 days
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web
Support Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs, Community Docs
Integrations 20 integrations 6 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Zoho Sprints 0/4 · Azure Boards 4/4
Sprint planning Not published ✓ (best)
Product backlog Not published ✓ (best)
Sprint reports Not published ✓ (best)
Scrum boards Not published ✓ (best)
Specs
Free plan users Not published 5 users
Key integrations Not published GitHub, Microsoft Teams, Slack, Azure DevOps REST API, Excel, Power BI
Our review
Pros
  • Backlogs, Scrum and Kanban boards, and sprint planning support iterative work.
  • Timesheets, a global timer, and agile reports cover tracking and review.
  • Annual paid plans start at $1 per user per month.
  • Backlogs, sprint planning, boards, and iteration assignment support Scrum workflows
  • Burndown and velocity charts help teams monitor sprint progress
  • Links work items to GitHub commits, branches, and pull requests
Cons
  • The free plan is limited to three users.
  • Release management and sprint capacity planning require Premier.
  • Test case management and custom modules require Enterprise.
  • Free Stakeholder access lacks sprint planning and other agile tools
  • Basic is $6 per user monthly after the first five users
  • The $52 Basic + Test Plans tier is a substantial step up for test features
Our verdict

Zoho Sprints helps teams plan and deliver work in iterations, with product and sprint backlogs, Scrum and Kanban boards, work-item tracking, releases, reports, and timesheets. It suits teams that want core Scrum practices alongside options…

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Azure Boards is a work-tracking service within Azure DevOps for software teams using Scrum or other agile processes. Product and sprint backlogs, work items, boards, taskboards, and iteration assignment cover the core planning cycle, while…

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  1. Zoho SprintsScrum Software 7.9Free plan · paid from $1/user/mo (annual) · 15-day trial
  2. Azure BoardsScrum Software 7.0Free plan · paid from $6/user/mo · 30-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Zoho Sprints — where it wins

    • Backlogs, Scrum and Kanban boards, and sprint planning support iterative work.
    • Timesheets, a global timer, and agile reports cover tracking and review.
    • Annual paid plans start at $1 per user per month.

    Where it doesn't

    • The free plan is limited to three users.
    • Release management and sprint capacity planning require Premier.
    • Test case management and custom modules require Enterprise.

  • Azure Boards — where it wins

    • Backlogs, sprint planning, boards, and iteration assignment support Scrum workflows
    • Burndown and velocity charts help teams monitor sprint progress
    • Links work items to GitHub commits, branches, and pull requests

    Where it doesn't

    • Free Stakeholder access lacks sprint planning and other agile tools
    • Basic is $6 per user monthly after the first five users
    • The $52 Basic + Test Plans tier is a substantial step up for test features
  • Zoho Sprints7.9/10 · Free plan · paid from $1/user/mo (annual) · 15-day trial

    A low-cost Scrum toolkit with backlogs, boards, time tracking and tiered advanced features.

    Visit Zoho SprintsFull verdict →
  • Azure Boards7.0/10 · Free plan · paid from $6/user/mo · 30-day trial

    A Microsoft-centered Scrum tool with sprint planning, GitHub links, and a free Basic allowance.

    Visit Azure BoardsFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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