1. Smartsheet
Smartsheet · Bellevue · Project management software · 4.5/5
Spreadsheet-style work management.
₹700/mo
Free trial
Compared with Productive.io
- Starts ₹100/mo cheaper (₹700/mo vs ₹800/mo)
Project management software · Alternatives
Best Productive.io alternatives in India (2026)
Productive.io is a project management software product from Productive, Zagreb, priced at ₹800/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 6 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Productive.io are Smartsheet (₹700/mo), Microsoft Project (₹800/mo), Things (₹800/mo), Kissflow Project (₹1,200/mo) and Zoho Projects Enterprise (₹700/mo). Published prices in this list start at ₹40/month.
Why businesses look for a Productive.io alternative
Cost
Productive.io starts at ₹800/mo. 6 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.
Indian support and GST
Productive.io is built in Croatia. 4 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
A mobile app
Productive.io does not list an Android app. 1 alternatives do.
Productive.io alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Productive.io'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Productive.io (current) | ₹800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | — |
| 1 | Smartsheet | ₹700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 2 |  Microsoft Project | ₹800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 3 |  Things | ₹800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 4 |  Kissflow Project | ₹1,200/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 5 |  Zoho Projects Enterprise | ₹700/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 6 |  Basecamp Projects | ₹1,200/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 7 |  GanttPRO | ₹800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 8 |  Celoxis | ₹1,800/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 9 |  Instagantt | ₹600/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 10 |  Float | ₹500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 11 |  Resource Guru | ₹400/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 12 |  Worksection | ₹2,400/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 13 |  Bonsai Projects | ₹1,800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 14 |  Accelo | ₹2,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 15 |  OmniFocus | ₹800/mo | No | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 16 |  Scoro | ₹2,200/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 17 |  Workamajig | ₹3,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 18 |  LaunchNotes | ₹2,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 19 |  Rapidr | ₹4,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 20 |  Superworks Project | ₹40/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 |
Top 10 Productive.io alternatives in detail
2. Microsoft Project
Microsoft · Redmond · Project management software · 4.5/5
Classic project scheduling.
₹800/mo
Free trial
3. Things
Cultured Code · Stuttgart · Project management software · 4.4/5
Task manager for Apple devices.
₹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 Productive.io
- Starts ₹400/mo higher (₹1,200/mo vs ₹800/mo)
- Built in India (Chennai)
5. Zoho Projects Enterprise
Zoho Corporation · Chennai · Project management software · 4.5/5
Enterprise plan of Zoho Projects.
₹700/mo
Free trial
Compared with Productive.io
- Starts ₹100/mo cheaper (₹700/mo vs ₹800/mo)
- Built in India (Chennai)
6. Basecamp Projects
37signals · Chicago · Project management software · 4.4/5
Project organisation in Basecamp.
₹1,200/mo
Free trial
Compared with Productive.io
- Starts ₹400/mo higher (₹1,200/mo vs ₹800/mo)
₹800/mo
Free trial
8. Celoxis
Celoxis Technologies · Pune · Project management software · 4.6/5
Enterprise project management built in Pune.
₹1,800/mo
Free trial
Compared with Productive.io
- Starts ₹1,000/mo higher (₹1,800/mo vs ₹800/mo)
- Built in India (Pune)
₹600/mo
Free trial
Compared with Productive.io
- Starts ₹200/mo cheaper (₹600/mo vs ₹800/mo)
₹500/mo
Free trial
Compared with Productive.io
- Starts ₹300/mo cheaper (₹500/mo vs ₹800/mo)
Productive.io alternatives by what you need
Cheaper than Productive.io
Indian alternatives to Productive.io
How to choose a Productive.io 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.
Productive.io alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Productive.io in 2026?+
The closest matches to Productive.io on App Advisor are Smartsheet (₹700/mo), Microsoft Project (₹800/mo), Things (₹800/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Productive.io, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Productive.io?+
None of the 20 closest alternatives to Productive.io has a free plan. Most offer a free trial instead, so ask for one before you commit.
What is the cheapest alternative to Productive.io?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Superworks Project starts lowest at ₹40/mo, compared with ₹800/mo for Productive.io. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Productive.io?+
Yes. 4 alternatives are built in India, including Kissflow Project (₹1,200/mo), Zoho Projects Enterprise (₹700/mo), Celoxis (₹1,800/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Productive.io vs Smartsheet: which is better?+
Smartsheet is the closest match to Productive.io in our catalogue. Key differences: Starts ₹100/mo cheaper (₹700/mo vs ₹800/mo). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Productive.io alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in project management software or a category Productive.io also covers, and Productive'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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