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ComparePinrom vs Celoxis

The Budget-Friendly Celoxis Alternative for Small Teams

Simple task management vs enterprise portfolio management

Celoxis is enterprise project and portfolio management (PPM) software for large businesses. Compare it with Pinrom's simple, affordable project management with built-in chat and a client portal.
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Pinrom
Simple & Affordable
Recommended
Celoxis
Celoxis
Project & portfolio management
$1
Starting price per user
14 days
Free trial
5 min
Setup time

Feature by feature

Detailed Feature Comparison

See how Pinrom compares to Celoxis across key features and capabilities.

Core Features

Time Tracking

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Pinrom
Built-in time tracking with a focus timer, manual entries, and a billable flag — included even on the $1/user Solo plan
Celoxis
Time tracking available in all paid plans

Built-in team chat (DMs + group)

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Pinrom
Real-time direct messages and group chat built in — no separate Slack to pay for
Celoxis
No native real-time chat — pushes you to Slack or Teams

Unlimited Projects

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Pinrom
Unlimited projects even in the Solo plan
Celoxis
Unlimited projects in all plans

Custom Statuses

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Pinrom
Custom statuses, labels, and priorities available in all plans
Celoxis
Custom fields, advanced dashboards, and portfolio management

Collaboration

Client Collaboration

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Pinrom
Free client collaboration with 10 active clients in Solo, unlimited in higher plans
Celoxis
Free client portal with restrictions in lower plans
Limited client collaboration features in Essential plan. Advanced features cost extra

Freelancer Access

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Pinrom
Up to 3 (Solo), 10 (Team), 50 (Agency) freelancers at no extra cost
Celoxis
No freelancer-specific collaboration features
All external users require paid seats

Team Permissions

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Pinrom
Role-based permissions and team management
Celoxis
Customizable permissions and advanced security

Storage & Files

File Storage

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Pinrom
2GB (Solo), 5GB (Team), 100GB (Agency) with organized management
Celoxis
1GB (Essential), 500GB (Professional), custom (higher plans)
Very limited storage in Essential plan. Expensive storage upgrades

File Organization

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Pinrom
Organized file management within projects
Celoxis
File management with version control

Pricing & Value

Starting Price

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Pinrom
$1/user/month with full project management features
Celoxis
$25/user/month for Essential plan
Many times the price of Pinrom. Professional plan at $35/user

Feature Accessibility

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Pinrom
All core features available in lowest-priced plan
Celoxis
Essential features distributed across expensive tiers
Many features locked behind higher pricing tiers

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Pinrom Advantages

  • Starts at $1/user/month — a fraction of the price
  • Built-in team chat (DMs + group), no Slack subscription needed
  • Free client and freelancer collaboration
  • Simple setup without enterprise complexity
  • Built-in time tracking with a billable flag

Best for: Small teams, freelancers, and agencies who want simple, affordable project management with built-in chat and a client portal.

Celoxis Advantages

  • Advanced portfolio management and analytics
  • Custom fields and extensive customization for complex workflows
  • Advanced resource management and tracking
  • Comprehensive reporting capabilities
  • Better for large enterprises with complex needs

Best for: Enterprises that need advanced portfolio management, resource optimization, and extensive customization across complex programs.

Cost calculator

See how the cost compares

Estimate what your team would pay on Pinrom versus Celoxis.

Team Size: 10 users
1 user100 users
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Pinrom
$120.00/year

For 10 users

  • All features included
  • Built-in time tracking
  • Unlimited projects
  • Priority support
Celoxis
$4200.00/year

For 10 users

  • Project management features
  • ·Higher starting price than Pinrom
  • ·Included features vary by tier — check their site

About $4080 less per year with Pinrom

For a 10-person team, based on the Celoxis tier priced above.

Celoxis pricing shown as of June 2026 and may have changed — check Celoxis's website for current pricing. Pinrom figures use list pricing ($1/user/month, billed yearly).

Simple project management from $1/user/month

Get essential project management features without enterprise-level complexity and costs.

14-Day Free Trial

Full access to all features, no credit card required

5-Minute Setup

Get your team up and running in minutes, not hours

Team Chat Built In

DMs and group chat included — no separate Slack to pay for

Simple project management from $1/user/month

14-day free trial
• No credit card required
• Free client & freelancer seats