1. OmniFocus
Omni Group · Seattle · Project management software · 4.4/5
GTD task manager for Mac and iOS.
₹800/mo
Free trial
Project management software · Alternatives
Best Merlin Project alternatives in India (2026)
Merlin Project is a project management software product from ProjectWizards GmbH, Melle, priced at On request. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 1 have a free plan, 4 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Merlin Project are OmniFocus (₹800/mo), Smartsheet (₹700/mo), Freelo (On request), Celoxis (₹1,800/mo) and Microsoft Project (₹800/mo). Todoist is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹40/month.
Why businesses look for a Merlin Project alternative
There is no free plan
Merlin Project has no free tier. 1 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Indian support and GST
Merlin Project is built in Germany. 4 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Merlin Project alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Merlin Project'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Merlin Project (current) | On request | No | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4/5 | — |
| 1 | OmniFocus | ₹800/mo | No | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 2 |  Smartsheet | ₹700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 3 |  Freelo | On request | No | Web, Android, iOS | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 4 |  Celoxis | ₹1,800/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 5 |  Microsoft Project | ₹800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 6 |  Kissflow Project | ₹1,200/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 7 |  Superworks Project | ₹40/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 8 |  Basecamp Projects | ₹1,200/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 9 |  Things | ₹800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 10 |  Todoist | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 11 |  Zoho Projects Enterprise | ₹700/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 12 |  Worksection | ₹2,400/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 13 |  Instagantt | ₹600/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 14 |  Float | ₹500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 15 |  GanttPRO | ₹800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 16 |  Resource Guru | ₹400/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 17 |  Workamajig | ₹3,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 18 |  Accelo | ₹2,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 19 |  Scoro | ₹2,200/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 20 |  Productive.io | ₹800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 |
Top 10 Merlin Project alternatives in detail
2. Smartsheet
Smartsheet · Bellevue · Project management software · 4.5/5
Spreadsheet-style work management.
₹700/mo
Free trial
3. Freelo
Freelo Bay s.r.o. · Pardubice · Project management software · 3.9/5
Task management app for assigning tasks, setting deadlines and sharing files so teams can complete projects.
On request
Free trial
4. Celoxis
Celoxis Technologies · Pune · Project management software · 4.6/5
Enterprise project management built in Pune.
₹1,800/mo
Free trial
Compared with Merlin Project
- Built in India (Pune)
5. Microsoft Project
Microsoft · Redmond · Project management software · 4.5/5
Classic project scheduling.
₹800/mo
Free trial
6. Kissflow Project
Kissflow · Chennai · Project management software · 4.5/5
Project management in Kissflow.
₹1,200/mo
Free trial
Compared with Merlin Project
- Built in India (Chennai)
7. Superworks Project
Superworks · Surat · Project management software · 4.5/5
Projects in Superworks.
₹40/mo
Free trial
Compared with Merlin Project
- Built in India (Surat)
8. Basecamp Projects
37signals · Chicago · Project management software · 4.4/5
Project organisation in Basecamp.
₹1,200/mo
Free trial
9. Things
Cultured Code · Stuttgart · Project management software · 4.4/5
Task manager for Apple devices.
₹800/mo
Free trial
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Merlin Project
- Has a free plan — Merlin Project does not
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How to choose a Merlin Project 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.
Merlin Project alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Merlin Project in 2026?+
The closest matches to Merlin Project on App Advisor are OmniFocus (₹800/mo), Smartsheet (₹700/mo), Freelo (On request). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Merlin Project, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Merlin Project?+
Yes. 1 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Todoist (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to Merlin Project?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Superworks Project starts lowest at ₹40/mo. Todoist also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Merlin Project?+
Yes. 4 alternatives are built in India, including Celoxis (₹1,800/mo), Kissflow Project (₹1,200/mo), Superworks Project (₹40/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Merlin Project vs OmniFocus: which is better?+
OmniFocus is the closest match to Merlin Project in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Merlin Project alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in project management software or a category Merlin Project also covers, and ProjectWizards GmbH'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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