1. Meisterplan
itdesign GmbH · Tübingen · Project management software · 3.9/5
Portfolio-level resource management and project portfolio management software for aligning teams and capacity.
On request
Free trial
Project management software · Alternatives
Best Runn alternatives in India (2026)
Runn is a project management software product from Runn Fast Limited, Wellington, priced at On request. 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.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Runn are Meisterplan (On request), Smartsheet (₹700/mo), Celoxis (₹1,800/mo), Microsoft Project (₹800/mo) and Kissflow Project (₹1,200/mo). Published prices in this list start at ₹40/month.
Why businesses look for a Runn alternative
Indian support and GST
Runn is built in New Zealand. 4 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Runn alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Runn'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Runn (current) | On request | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | — |
| 1 | Meisterplan | On request | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 2 |  Smartsheet | ₹700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 3 |  Celoxis | ₹1,800/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 4 |  Microsoft Project | ₹800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 5 |  Kissflow Project | ₹1,200/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 6 |  Superworks Project | ₹40/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 7 |  Basecamp Projects | ₹1,200/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 8 |  Things | ₹800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 9 |  Zoho Projects Enterprise | ₹700/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 10 |  Worksection | ₹2,400/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 11 |  Instagantt | ₹600/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 12 |  Float | ₹500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 13 |  GanttPRO | ₹800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 14 |  Resource Guru | ₹400/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 15 |  Workamajig | ₹3,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 16 |  Accelo | ₹2,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 17 |  Scoro | ₹2,200/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 18 |  Productive.io | ₹800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 19 |  Tempus Resource | On request | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 20 |  Bonsai Projects | ₹1,800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 |
Top 10 Runn alternatives in detail
2. Smartsheet
Smartsheet · Bellevue · Project management software · 4.5/5
Spreadsheet-style work management.
₹700/mo
Free trial
3. Celoxis
Celoxis Technologies · Pune · Project management software · 4.6/5
Enterprise project management built in Pune.
₹1,800/mo
Free trial
Compared with Runn
- Built in India (Pune)
4. Microsoft Project
Microsoft · Redmond · Project management software · 4.5/5
Classic project scheduling.
₹800/mo
Free trial
5. Kissflow Project
Kissflow · Chennai · Project management software · 4.5/5
Project management in Kissflow.
₹1,200/mo
Free trial
Compared with Runn
- Built in India (Chennai)
6. Superworks Project
Superworks · Surat · Project management software · 4.5/5
Projects in Superworks.
₹40/mo
Free trial
Compared with Runn
- Built in India (Surat)
7. Basecamp Projects
37signals · Chicago · Project management software · 4.4/5
Project organisation in Basecamp.
₹1,200/mo
Free trial
8. Things
Cultured Code · Stuttgart · Project management software · 4.4/5
Task manager for Apple devices.
₹800/mo
Free trial
9. Zoho Projects Enterprise
Zoho Corporation · Chennai · Project management software · 4.5/5
Enterprise plan of Zoho Projects.
₹700/mo
Free trial
Compared with Runn
- Built in India (Chennai)
10. Worksection
Worksection · Kyiv · Project management software · 4.4/5
Project management for agencies.
₹2,400/mo
Free trial
Runn alternatives by what you need
How to choose a Runn 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.
Runn alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Runn in 2026?+
The closest matches to Runn on App Advisor are Meisterplan (On request), Smartsheet (₹700/mo), Celoxis (₹1,800/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Runn, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Runn?+
None of the 20 closest alternatives to Runn has a free plan. Most offer a free trial instead, so ask for one before you commit.
What is the cheapest alternative to Runn?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Superworks Project starts lowest at ₹40/mo. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Runn?+
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.
Runn vs Meisterplan: which is better?+
Meisterplan is the closest match to Runn in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Runn alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in project management software or a category Runn also covers, and Runn Fast Limited'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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