1. Smartsheet
Smartsheet · Bellevue · Project management software · 4.5/5
Spreadsheet-style work management.
₹700/mo
Free trial
Project management software · Alternatives
Best Planio alternatives in India (2026)
Planio is a project management software product from Planio GmbH, Berlin, priced at On request. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 2 have a free plan, 6 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Planio are Smartsheet (₹700/mo), Celoxis (₹1,800/mo), Microsoft Project (₹800/mo), Kissflow Project (₹1,200/mo) and Superworks Project (₹40/mo). Zoho Projects is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹40/month.
Why businesses look for a Planio alternative
There is no free plan
Planio has no free tier. 2 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Indian support and GST
Planio is built in Germany. 6 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Planio alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Planio'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Planio (current) | On request | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | — |
| 1 | Smartsheet | ₹700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 2 |  Celoxis | ₹1,800/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 3 |  Microsoft Project | ₹800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 4 |  Kissflow Project | ₹1,200/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 5 |  Superworks Project | ₹40/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 6 |  Basecamp Projects | ₹1,200/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 7 |  Things | ₹800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 8 |  Zoho Projects Enterprise | ₹700/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 9 |  Worksection | ₹2,400/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 10 |  Instagantt | ₹600/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 11 |  Float | ₹500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 12 |  GanttPRO | ₹800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 13 |  Resource Guru | ₹400/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 14 |  Workamajig | ₹3,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 15 |  Accelo | ₹2,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 16 |  Scoro | ₹2,200/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 17 |  Productive.io | ₹800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 18 |  Bonsai Projects | ₹1,800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 19 |  Zoho Projects | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 20 |  Zoho Sprints | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 |
Top 10 Planio alternatives in detail
2. Celoxis
Celoxis Technologies · Pune · Project management software · 4.6/5
Enterprise project management built in Pune.
₹1,800/mo
Free trial
Compared with Planio
- Built in India (Pune)
3. Microsoft Project
Microsoft · Redmond · Project management software · 4.5/5
Classic project scheduling.
₹800/mo
Free trial
4. Kissflow Project
Kissflow · Chennai · Project management software · 4.5/5
Project management in Kissflow.
₹1,200/mo
Free trial
Compared with Planio
- Built in India (Chennai)
5. Superworks Project
Superworks · Surat · Project management software · 4.5/5
Projects in Superworks.
₹40/mo
Free trial
Compared with Planio
- Built in India (Surat)
6. Basecamp Projects
37signals · Chicago · Project management software · 4.4/5
Project organisation in Basecamp.
₹1,200/mo
Free trial
7. Things
Cultured Code · Stuttgart · Project management software · 4.4/5
Task manager for Apple devices.
₹800/mo
Free trial
8. Zoho Projects Enterprise
Zoho Corporation · Chennai · Project management software · 4.5/5
Enterprise plan of Zoho Projects.
₹700/mo
Free trial
Compared with Planio
- Built in India (Chennai)
9. Worksection
Worksection · Kyiv · Project management software · 4.4/5
Project management for agencies.
₹2,400/mo
Free trial
₹600/mo
Free trial
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How to choose a Planio 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.
Planio alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Planio in 2026?+
The closest matches to Planio on App Advisor are Smartsheet (₹700/mo), Celoxis (₹1,800/mo), Microsoft Project (₹800/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Planio, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Planio?+
Yes. 2 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Zoho Projects (Free plan), Zoho Sprints (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to Planio?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Superworks Project starts lowest at ₹40/mo. Zoho Projects also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Planio?+
Yes. 6 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.
Planio vs Smartsheet: which is better?+
Smartsheet is the closest match to Planio in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Planio alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in project management software or a category Planio also covers, and Planio 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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