ComparePinrom vs Zoho Projects
The Budget-Friendly Alternative to Zoho Projects for Small Teams
All features included vs limited free plans
Looking for a Zoho Projects alternative? Pinrom is simpler, more affordable, and built for execution. View our pricing.
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Pinrom
Simple & Affordable
Recommended
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Zoho Projects
Project management & collaboration
$1
Starting price per user
14 days
Free trial
5 min
Setup time
Detailed Feature Comparison
See how Pinrom compares to Zoho Projects across key features and capabilities.
Project Management
Time Tracking
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PinromBuilt-in time tracking with detailed reports across all plans
Zoho Projects
Time tracking only available in Premium plans
No time tracking in free plan. $280/user/month required
Unlimited Projects
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PinromUnlimited projects even in the Solo plan
Zoho Projects
Limited to 3 projects in Free plan
Severely restricts project capacity for growing teams
Task Dependencies
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PinromBuilt-in task dependencies and project workflows
Zoho Projects
Task dependencies available within projects
Custom Fields & Dashboards
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PinromCustom fields and dashboards in all plans
Zoho Projects
Custom fields not available in Free plan
Basic functionality only in free version
| Feature | P Pinrom | Zoho Projects |
|---|---|---|
| Time Tracking | Built-in time tracking with detailed reports across all plans | Time tracking only available in Premium plans No time tracking in free plan. $280/user/month required |
| Unlimited Projects | Unlimited projects even in the Solo plan | Limited to 3 projects in Free plan Severely restricts project capacity for growing teams |
| Task Dependencies | Built-in task dependencies and project workflows | Task dependencies available within projects |
| Custom Fields & Dashboards | Custom fields and dashboards in all plans | Custom fields not available in Free plan Basic functionality only in free version |
Collaboration
Client Collaboration
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PinromDedicated client portal with 10 active clients in Solo, unlimited in higher plans
Zoho Projects
Free guest access to all plans
No client-specific collaboration tools. Limited functionality
Freelancer Access
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PinromUp to 3 (Solo), 10 (Team), 50 (Agency) freelancers at no extra cost
Zoho Projects
No freelancer-specific access or features
No specialized freelancer collaboration tools
Private Projects
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PinromPrivate projects available in all plans
Zoho Projects
No private projects in Free plan
Privacy features require paid upgrades
| Feature | P Pinrom | Zoho Projects |
|---|---|---|
| Client Collaboration | Dedicated client portal with 10 active clients in Solo, unlimited in higher plans | Free guest access to all plans No client-specific collaboration tools. Limited functionality |
| Freelancer Access | Up to 3 (Solo), 10 (Team), 50 (Agency) freelancers at no extra cost | No freelancer-specific access or features No specialized freelancer collaboration tools |
| Private Projects | Private projects available in all plans | No private projects in Free plan Privacy features require paid upgrades |
Storage & Files
File Storage
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Pinrom2GB (Solo), 5GB (Team), 100GB (Agency) with organized management
Zoho Projects
5GB (Free), 100GB (Premium), 120GB (Enterprise)
Limited storage scaling. Expensive storage upgrades
File Organization
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PinromOrganized file management within projects
Zoho Projects
Basic file sharing and document management
| Feature | P Pinrom | Zoho Projects |
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| File Storage | 2GB (Solo), 5GB (Team), 100GB (Agency) with organized management | 5GB (Free), 100GB (Premium), 120GB (Enterprise) Limited storage scaling. Expensive storage upgrades |
| File Organization | Organized file management within projects | Basic file sharing and document management |
Pricing & Value
Starting Price
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Pinrom$1/user/month with full project management features
Zoho Projects
$3.30/user/month for Premium plan with essential features
230% more expensive than Pinrom. Enterprise at $7.40/user
Feature Completeness
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PinromAll core features available from $1/user plan
Zoho Projects
Essential features locked behind expensive Premium plans
Free plan severely limited with only 3 projects
| Feature | P Pinrom | Zoho Projects |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $1/user/month with full project management features | $3.30/user/month for Premium plan with essential features 230% more expensive than Pinrom. Enterprise at $7.40/user |
| Feature Completeness | All core features available from $1/user plan | Essential features locked behind expensive Premium plans Free plan severely limited with only 3 projects |
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Pinrom Advantages- 70% more affordable than Zoho Projects Premium
- Unlimited projects from the start vs 3-project limit
- Built-in time tracking in all plans
- Dedicated client and freelancer collaboration features
- All core features available in lowest-priced plan
- Better value for small to medium teams
Best for: Small teams, freelancers, and agencies who need unlimited projects and full features without paying premium prices or dealing with severe free plan limitations.
Zoho Projects Advantages
- Extensive Zoho ecosystem integration
- Advanced project templates and automation
- Better for teams already using Zoho products
- More detailed reporting in higher tiers
- Good for larger enterprise teams
Best for: Teams already invested in Zoho ecosystem and enterprises that need extensive integrations and don't mind the high costs and limited free options.
Cut costs by 70%—upgrade to the smarter project management solution
See how much you can save by choosing Pinrom over Zoho Projects.
Annually
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
Zoho Projects
$396.00/year
For 10 users
- Core features
- Basic collaboration
- ×Time tracking (extra cost)
- ×Advanced features (higher tier)
Save $276.00/year
That's $276 per year with Pinrom!
70% savings
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