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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
Zoho Projects
Zoho Projects
Project management & collaboration
$1
Starting price per user
14 days
Free trial
5 min
Setup time

Feature by feature

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 a focus timer, manual entries, and a billable flag
Zoho Projects
Time tracking only available in Premium plans
No time tracking in free plan. Requires a paid plan

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
Zoho Projects
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
Zoho Projects
Limited to 3 projects in Free plan
Severely restricts project capacity for growing teams

Custom Statuses

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Pinrom
Custom statuses, labels, and priorities 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
Several times the price of 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

  • Starts at $1/user/month — a fraction of the price
  • Unlimited projects from the start vs a 3-project free limit
  • Built-in time tracking in all plans
  • Built-in team chat (DMs + group), no Slack subscription needed
  • Dedicated client and freelancer collaboration features

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

Zoho Projects Advantages

  • Extensive Zoho ecosystem integration
  • Gantt charts, custom fields, and automation in higher tiers
  • Better for teams already using Zoho products
  • More detailed reporting in higher tiers
  • Good for larger enterprise teams

Best for: Teams already invested in the Zoho ecosystem that need deep integrations, Gantt charts, and custom fields across their tools.

Cost calculator

See how the cost compares

Estimate what your team would pay on Pinrom versus Zoho Projects.

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

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

About $276 less per year with Pinrom

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

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

Simple project management from $1/user/month

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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