1. Celoxis
Celoxis Technologies · Pune · Project management software · 4.6/5
Enterprise project management built in Pune.
₹1,800/mo
Free trial
Compared with Accelo
- Starts ₹200/mo cheaper (₹1,800/mo vs ₹2,000/mo)
- Built in India (Pune)
Project management software · Alternatives
Best Accelo alternatives in India (2026)
Accelo is a project management software product from Accelo, San Francisco, priced at ₹2,000/mo. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 0 have a free plan, 4 are built in India, and 15 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Accelo are Celoxis (₹1,800/mo), Kissflow Project (₹1,200/mo), Worksection (₹2,400/mo), Basecamp Projects (₹1,200/mo) and Scoro (₹2,200/mo). Published prices in this list start at ₹40/month.
Why businesses look for a Accelo alternative
Cost
Accelo starts at ₹2,000/mo. 15 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.
Indian support and GST
Accelo is built in United States. 4 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
A mobile app
Accelo does not list an Android app. 1 alternatives do.
Accelo alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Accelo's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Accelo (current) | ₹2,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | — |
| 1 | Celoxis | ₹1,800/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 2 |  Kissflow Project | ₹1,200/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 3 |  Worksection | ₹2,400/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 4 |  Basecamp Projects | ₹1,200/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 5 |  Scoro | ₹2,200/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 6 |  Smartsheet | ₹700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 7 |  Bonsai Projects | ₹1,800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 8 |  Microsoft Project | ₹800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 9 |  Things | ₹800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 10 |  Workamajig | ₹3,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 11 |  LaunchNotes | ₹2,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 12 |  Zoho Projects Enterprise | ₹700/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 13 |  GanttPRO | ₹800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 14 |  Productive.io | ₹800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 15 |  Instagantt | ₹600/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 16 |  Rapidr | ₹4,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 17 |  Float | ₹500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 18 |  Resource Guru | ₹400/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 19 |  OmniFocus | ₹800/mo | No | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 20 |  Superworks Project | ₹40/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 |
Top 10 Accelo alternatives in detail
2. Kissflow Project
Kissflow · Chennai · Project management software · 4.5/5
Project management in Kissflow.
₹1,200/mo
Free trial
Compared with Accelo
- Starts ₹800/mo cheaper (₹1,200/mo vs ₹2,000/mo)
- Built in India (Chennai)
3. Worksection
Worksection · Kyiv · Project management software · 4.4/5
Project management for agencies.
₹2,400/mo
Free trial
Compared with Accelo
- Starts ₹400/mo higher (₹2,400/mo vs ₹2,000/mo)
4. Basecamp Projects
37signals · Chicago · Project management software · 4.4/5
Project organisation in Basecamp.
₹1,200/mo
Free trial
Compared with Accelo
- Starts ₹800/mo cheaper (₹1,200/mo vs ₹2,000/mo)
₹2,200/mo
Free trial
Compared with Accelo
- Starts ₹200/mo higher (₹2,200/mo vs ₹2,000/mo)
6. Smartsheet
Smartsheet · Bellevue · Project management software · 4.5/5
Spreadsheet-style work management.
₹700/mo
Free trial
Compared with Accelo
- Starts ₹1,300/mo cheaper (₹700/mo vs ₹2,000/mo)
7. Bonsai Projects
Bonsai · San Francisco · Project management software · 4.2/5
Project tracking for freelancers.
₹1,800/mo
Free trial
Compared with Accelo
- Starts ₹200/mo cheaper (₹1,800/mo vs ₹2,000/mo)
8. Microsoft Project
Microsoft · Redmond · Project management software · 4.5/5
Classic project scheduling.
₹800/mo
Free trial
Compared with Accelo
- Starts ₹1,200/mo cheaper (₹800/mo vs ₹2,000/mo)
9. Things
Cultured Code · Stuttgart · Project management software · 4.4/5
Task manager for Apple devices.
₹800/mo
Free trial
Compared with Accelo
- Starts ₹1,200/mo cheaper (₹800/mo vs ₹2,000/mo)
₹3,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Accelo
- Starts ₹1,000/mo higher (₹3,000/mo vs ₹2,000/mo)
Accelo alternatives by what you need
How to choose a Accelo alternative
- Match the tool to the team's discipline: a small agency needs simple boards, a software team needs sprints and issues.
- Check client-sharing and guest pricing if you work with external stakeholders.
- Avoid tools that need a full-time admin unless you have one.
Accelo alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Accelo in 2026?+
The closest matches to Accelo on App Advisor are Celoxis (₹1,800/mo), Kissflow Project (₹1,200/mo), Worksection (₹2,400/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Accelo, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Accelo?+
None of the 20 closest alternatives to Accelo has a free plan. Most offer a free trial instead, so ask for one before you commit.
What is the cheapest alternative to Accelo?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Superworks Project starts lowest at ₹40/mo, compared with ₹2,000/mo for Accelo. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Accelo?+
Yes. 4 alternatives are built in India, including Celoxis (₹1,800/mo), Kissflow Project (₹1,200/mo), Zoho Projects Enterprise (₹700/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Accelo vs Celoxis: which is better?+
Celoxis is the closest match to Accelo in our catalogue. Key differences: Starts ₹200/mo cheaper (₹1,800/mo vs ₹2,000/mo); Built in India (Pune). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Accelo alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in project management software or a category Accelo also covers, and Accelo's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.
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