1. Leiga
Leiga · Project management software · 4.2/5
AI-assisted project management for product and dev teams with backlogs, sprints and time tracking.
Free plan
Free plan available
Project management software · Alternatives
Best Kroolo alternatives in India (2026)
Kroolo is a project management software product from Kroolo, priced at Free plan with a free plan. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 20 have a free plan, 5 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Kroolo are Leiga (Free plan), Zoho Projects (Free plan), Zoho Sprints (Free plan), ClickUp (Free plan) and Jira (Free plan). Leiga is the top-ranked option with a free plan.
Why businesses look for a Kroolo alternative
Indian support and GST
Kroolo is built outside India. 5 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Kroolo alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Kroolo'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Kroolo (current) | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.2/5 | — |
| 1 | Leiga | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 2 |  Zoho Projects | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 3 |  Zoho Sprints | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 4 |  ClickUp | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 5 |  Jira | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 6 |  Asana | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 7 |  Trello | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 8 |  Plane | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 9 |  Wrike | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 10 |  monday.com | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 11 |  Teamwork | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 12 |  Notion Projects | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 13 |  Orangescrum | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 14 |  Shortcut | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 15 |  Taiga | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 16 |  Linear | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 17 |  OpenProject | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 18 |  Restyaboard | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 19 |  Microsoft Planner | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 20 |  TickTick | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 |
Top 10 Kroolo alternatives in detail
2. 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 Kroolo
- Built in India (Chennai)
Key features
- Work breakdown structure
- Task dependencies
- Gantt charts
- Issue tracking
- Recurring tasks
3. Zoho Sprints
Zoho Corporation · Chennai · Project management software · 4.8/5
Agile project management from Zoho.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Kroolo
- Built in India (Chennai)
4. 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
5. 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
7. Trello
Atlassian · San Francisco · Project management software · 4.6/5
Kanban boards for any project.
Free plan
Free plan available
8. Plane
Plane · Bengaluru · Project management software · 4.6/5
Open-source Jira alternative built in Bengaluru.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Kroolo
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
- Open source
Free plan
Free plan available
10. monday.com
monday.com · Tel Aviv · Project management software · 4.6/5
Visual work operating system.
Free plan
Free plan available
Kroolo alternatives by what you need
Free Kroolo alternatives
Indian alternatives to Kroolo
How to choose a Kroolo 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.
Kroolo alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Kroolo in 2026?+
The closest matches to Kroolo on App Advisor are Leiga (Free plan), Zoho Projects (Free plan), Zoho Sprints (Free plan). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Kroolo, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Kroolo?+
Yes. 20 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Leiga (Free plan), Zoho Projects (Free plan), Zoho Sprints (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
Is there an Indian alternative to Kroolo?+
Yes. 5 alternatives are built in India, including Zoho Projects (Free plan), Zoho Sprints (Free plan), Plane (Free plan). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Kroolo vs Leiga: which is better?+
Leiga is the closest match to Kroolo in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Kroolo alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in project management software or a category Kroolo also covers, and Kroolo'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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