A-Plan vs Zoho Projects: Complete Comparison (2026)
An in-depth comparison of A-Plan and Zoho Projects to help you choose the right tool for your business.
Last updated: November 2026
A-Plan
5.7/10
A-Plan is Windows desktop software from Germany for project, resource and cost planning, with Gantt charts. It is built for project managers in small and mid-sized organisations.
Zoho Projects
7.3/10
Cloud project management software with tasks, Gantt charts, timesheets, issue tracking and automation, built for small and mid-sized teams using the Zoho suite.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | | Z Zoho Projects |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall Rating | 5.7/10 | 7.3/10 |
| Analytics | 6/10 | 7/10 |
| Cost | 7/10 | 9/10 |
| Customization | 6/10 | 8/10 |
| Ease of Use | 5/10 | 6/10 |
| Integration | 5/10 | 7/10 |
| Scalability | 5/10 | 7/10 |
| Security | 5/10 | 7/10 |
| Support | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Pricing | ||
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Cheapest paid plan | €12/user/mo Standard (subscription) | $4/user/mo Premium |
| Estimated cost for 10 users | €149/mo SQL (subscription) | Contact for pricing |
| Features | ||
| Client collaboration | ||
| Kanban boards | ||
| App integrations | ||
| Gantt charts | ||
| Reporting | ||
| Task lists | ||
| Task management | ||
| Time tracking | ||
| Dashboards | Not listed | |
| Scheduling | Not listed | |
| Spreadsheet interface | Not listed | |
| Team messaging | Not listed | |
| Timeline view | Not listed | |
| Whiteboards | Not listed | |
| Workflow automation | Not listed | |
A-Plan vs Zoho Projects cost by team size
| Team size | A-Plan | Zoho Projects |
|---|---|---|
| 1 user | €12/moStandard (subscription) | FreeFree |
| 5 users | €60/moStandard (subscription) | FreeFree |
| 10 users | €149/moSQL (subscription) | Contact for pricing |
| 25 users | €373/moSQL (subscription) | Contact for pricing |
| 50 users | €745/moSQL (subscription) | Contact for pricing |
The plan that fits each team size, billed monthly, before add-ons and usage charges. Each cost opens that tool's pricing calculator for the team size.
Which One Should You Choose?
Why choose A-Plan
Our data shows no clear advantage over Zoho Projects.
ZWhy choose Zoho Projects
- Has a free plan (A-Plan does not)
- Higher Cost score (9/10 vs 7/10)
- Higher Customization score (8/10 vs 6/10)
- Better fit for agencies (7/10 vs 3/10)
- Better fit for startups (8/10 vs 4/10)
Pros & Cons
A-Plan
Pros
- The Standard subscription costs about 11.90 EUR per user per month, which is cheap for resource and cost planning.
- It imports and exports MS Project and Excel files, which makes migrating from or working alongside Microsoft tools easier.
- Cost planning, planned-versus-actual comparison and forecasts are built in, not sold as extras.
- Customers can choose between a perpetual licence and a subscription.
- A 30-day free trial is available, and the vendor offers training and consulting.
Cons
- It is a Windows desktop application, and web or mobile access requires the optional WebViewer.
- It has no Kanban boards, agile methods or client portal.
- The vendor's homepage does not show prices, and third-party price figures conflict.
- Most of its materials and its market are German-language.
ZZoho Projects
Pros
- Paid plans start at $4 per user per month on annual billing, which reviewers rank among the cheapest in the category.
- The free plan supports 5 users and 3 projects, enough for very small teams to run real work.
- Built-in timers, timesheets with approvals, and budgeting serve teams that bill for their time.
- Blueprints, automation rules and custom functions allow detailed workflow control.
- Integrates closely with other Zoho apps such as Desk, Analytics and Sprints.
Cons
- Reviewers say the learning curve is steep, especially for blueprints and custom functions.
- Client and guest access cost extra on top of the plan price.
- Users report weaker portfolio and multi-project management than enterprise-focused rivals.
- Some reviewers find the configuration screens crowded and say support can be slow to respond.
- The free plan has no project templates, and its automation limit is low at 50 actions per month.
Not sold on either?
Frequently Asked Questions
Zoho Projects scores higher on our Project Management criteria: 7.3/10 against 5.7/10 for A-Plan. The largest gap is in Cost: 7/10 for A-Plan and 9/10 for Zoho Projects.
Zoho Projects has a free plan; A-Plan does not list one.
Zoho Projects is the better fit for agencies: we rate it 7/10 for them, against 3/10 for A-Plan.
Zoho Projects has Client collaboration and Kanban boards, which A-Plan lacks.
