Head-to-head · Agile Tools
Zoho Sprints vs IBM Targetprocess
Zoho Sprints leads on 1 check, IBM Targetprocess on 0, and 6 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 scoreZoho Sprints · 8.7/10
- Free planonly Zoho Sprints
- Free trialonly Zoho Sprints
- Most featuresIBM Targetprocess · 6 of 6
Zoho Sprints scores higher on our rubric for agile tools: 8.7 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #8.
Zoho Sprints offers free plan; IBM Targetprocess doesn't.
Zoho Sprints is the better fit for budget-conscious teams centered on Scrum sprints. IBM Targetprocess is the better fit for enterprise teams scaling agile portfolios.
- Zoho Sprints fits best
Budget-conscious teams centered on Scrum sprints
- IBM Targetprocess fits best
Enterprise teams scaling agile portfolios
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Side by side
| Feature | Zoho Sprints 8.7/10 Visit ↗ | IBM Targetprocess 8.2/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.7 | 8.2 |
| Ranking | #4 in Agile Tools | #8 in Agile Tools |
| Best for | Budget-conscious teams centered on Scrum sprints | Enterprise teams scaling agile portfolios |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $1/user/mo | Pricing on request |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | 15 days | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs, Community | Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Enterprise |
| Features Zoho Sprints 1/6 · IBM Targetprocess 6/6 | ||
| Sprint planning | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Backlog management | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Roadmap view | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Agile reporting | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Custom workflows | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Time tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Agile methods | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Zoho Sprints is an agile project management tool for teams organizing work into iterations, particularly those using Scrum. Backlogs, Scrum and Kanban boards, work-item tracking, sprint planning, releases, and agile reports cover the core… Read the review → |
IBM Targetprocess brings strategic portfolio management together with execution planning for organizations coordinating strategy, investments, resources, and delivery. It is aimed at business leaders, enterprise portfolio managers, IT… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Zoho Sprints — where it wins
- Product and sprint backlogs pair with Scrum and Kanban boards.
- Velocity, burndown, and cumulative-flow reports support sprint reviews.
- Starter begins at $1 per user per month with annual billing.
Where it doesn't
- The Free plan is limited to 3 users.
- Sprint capacity planning starts with the Premier plan.
- The 15-day trial requires a move to a paid plan for expanded features.
IBM Targetprocess — where it wins
- Connects portfolio, investment, financial, resource, and delivery planning
- Supports iteration planning, prioritized backlogs, and configurable roadmaps
- Offers custom workflows, dashboards, reports, and time tracking
Where it doesn't
- Pricing is handled through a sales conversation
- Cloud deployment with web and API coverage only
- Documentation is the listed support channel
- Zoho Sprints8.7/10 · Free plan · 15-day trial
Scrum-focused planning and reporting, with an ongoing free plan and low-cost paid tiers.
Visit Zoho SprintsFull verdict → - IBM Targetprocess8.2/10 · Pricing on request
Portfolio planning and agile delivery views for enterprises coordinating strategy and execution.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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