1. Productboard
Productboard · San Francisco · Project management software · 4.3/5
Product management platform.
Free plan
Free plan available
Project management software · Alternatives
Best Headway alternatives in India (2026)
Headway is a project management software product from Headway, Vilnius, priced at Free plan with a free plan. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 16 have a free plan, 5 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Headway are Productboard (Free plan), Beamer (Free plan), Featurebase (Free plan), Rocketlane (₹1,600/mo) and Pendo (Free plan). Productboard is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹1,500/month.
Why businesses look for a Headway alternative
Indian support and GST
Headway is built in Lithuania. 5 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
A mobile app
Headway does not list an Android app. 1 alternatives do.
Headway alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Headway'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Headway (current) | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | — |
| 1 | Productboard | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 2 |  Beamer | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 3 |  Featurebase | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 4 |  Rocketlane | ₹1,600/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 5 |  Pendo | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 6 |  Zoho Projects | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 7 |  Zoho Sprints | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 8 |  ClickUp | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 9 |  Jira | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 10 |  Asana | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 11 |  Zoho Sprints Roadmap | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 12 |  Trello | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 13 |  Plane | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 14 |  Wrike | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 15 |  monday.com | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 16 |  Teamwork | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 17 |  ProductPlan | ₹3,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 18 |  Notion Projects | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 19 |  Roadmunk (Tempo) | ₹1,500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 20 |  Craft.io | ₹3,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 |
Top 10 Headway alternatives in detail
Free plan
Free plan available
3. Featurebase
Featurebase · Tallinn · Project management software · 4.2/5
Feedback boards and changelog.
Free plan
Free plan available
4. Rocketlane
Rocketlane · Chennai · Project management software · 4.5/5
Customer onboarding and PSA built in Chennai.
₹1,600/mo
Free trial
Compared with Headway
- No free plan, unlike Headway
- Built in India (Chennai)
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Headway
- Also available on Android, iOS
6. Zoho Projects
Zoho Corporation · Chennai · Project management software · 4.8/5
Project planning, task tracking and time logging.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Headway
- Built in India (Chennai)
Key features
- Work breakdown structure
- Task dependencies
- Gantt charts
- Issue tracking
- Recurring tasks
7. Zoho Sprints
Zoho Corporation · Chennai · Project management software · 4.8/5
Agile project management from Zoho.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Headway
- Built in India (Chennai)
8. ClickUp
ClickUp · San Diego · Project management software · 4.6/5
All-in-one work management with tasks, docs and goals.
Free plan
Free plan available
9. Jira
Atlassian · San Francisco · Project management software · 4.6/5
Issue and project tracking for software teams.
Free plan
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
Headway alternatives by what you need
Lowest published price
Free Headway alternatives
Indian alternatives to Headway
How to choose a Headway 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.
Headway alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Headway in 2026?+
The closest matches to Headway on App Advisor are Productboard (Free plan), Beamer (Free plan), Featurebase (Free plan). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Headway, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Headway?+
Yes. 16 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Productboard (Free plan), Beamer (Free plan), Featurebase (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to Headway?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Roadmunk (Tempo) starts lowest at ₹1,500/mo. Productboard also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Headway?+
Yes. 5 alternatives are built in India, including Rocketlane (₹1,600/mo), Zoho Projects (Free plan), Zoho Sprints (Free plan). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Headway vs Productboard: which is better?+
Productboard is the closest match to Headway in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Headway alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in project management software or a category Headway also covers, and Headway'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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