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