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
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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Pinrom
Built-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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Pinrom
Unlimited 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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Pinrom
Built-in task dependencies and project workflows
Zoho Projects
Task dependencies available within projects

Custom Fields & Dashboards

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Pinrom
Custom fields and dashboards in all plans
Zoho Projects
Custom fields not available in Free plan
Basic functionality only in free version
Collaboration

Client Collaboration

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Pinrom
Dedicated 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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Pinrom
Up 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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Pinrom
Private projects available in all plans
Zoho Projects
No private projects in Free plan
Privacy features require paid upgrades
Storage & Files

File Storage

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Pinrom
2GB (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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Pinrom
Organized file management within projects
Zoho 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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Pinrom
All core features available from $1/user plan
Zoho Projects
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
Recommended
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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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