1. GoodDay
Createch Group, Inc. · Costa Mesa · Project management software · 4.3/5
Work management platform for projects, processes and workflows in one digital space.
Free plan
Free plan available
Project management software · Alternatives
Best SmartSuite alternatives in India (2026)
SmartSuite is a project management software product from SmartSuite Holdings, Inc, Newport Beach, priced at Free plan with a free plan. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 20 have a free plan, 6 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to SmartSuite are GoodDay (Free plan), Zoho Projects (Free plan), Zoho Sprints (Free plan), ClickUp (Free plan) and Jira (Free plan). GoodDay is the top-ranked option with a free plan.
Why businesses look for a SmartSuite alternative
Indian support and GST
SmartSuite is built in United States. 6 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
SmartSuite alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches SmartSuite'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | SmartSuite (current) | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.2/5 | — |
| 1 | GoodDay | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 2 |  Zoho Projects | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 3 |  Zoho Sprints | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 4 |  ClickUp | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 5 |  Jira | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 6 |  Asana | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 7 |  Trello | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 8 |  Plane | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 9 |  Wrike | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 10 |  monday.com | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 11 |  Teamwork | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 12 |  Pronnel Teams | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 13 |  Notion Projects | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 14 |  Orangescrum | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 15 |  Shortcut | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 16 |  Taiga | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 17 |  Linear | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 18 |  OpenProject | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 19 |  Restyaboard | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 20 |  Microsoft Planner | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 |
Top 10 SmartSuite alternatives in detail
2. Zoho Projects
Zoho Corporation · Chennai · Project management software · 4.8/5
Project planning, task tracking and time logging.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with SmartSuite
- Built in India (Chennai)
Key features
- Work breakdown structure
- Task dependencies
- Gantt charts
- Issue tracking
- Recurring tasks
3. Zoho Sprints
Zoho Corporation · Chennai · Project management software · 4.8/5
Agile project management from Zoho.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with SmartSuite
- Built in India (Chennai)
4. ClickUp
ClickUp · San Diego · Project management software · 4.6/5
All-in-one work management with tasks, docs and goals.
Free plan
Free plan available
5. Jira
Atlassian · San Francisco · Project management software · 4.6/5
Issue and project tracking for software teams.
Free plan
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
7. Trello
Atlassian · San Francisco · Project management software · 4.6/5
Kanban boards for any project.
Free plan
Free plan available
8. Plane
Plane · Bengaluru · Project management software · 4.6/5
Open-source Jira alternative built in Bengaluru.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with SmartSuite
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
- Open source
Free plan
Free plan available
10. monday.com
monday.com · Tel Aviv · Project management software · 4.6/5
Visual work operating system.
Free plan
Free plan available
SmartSuite alternatives by what you need
Free SmartSuite alternatives
Indian alternatives to SmartSuite
How to choose a SmartSuite 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.
SmartSuite alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to SmartSuite in 2026?+
The closest matches to SmartSuite on App Advisor are GoodDay (Free plan), Zoho Projects (Free plan), Zoho Sprints (Free plan). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match SmartSuite, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to SmartSuite?+
Yes. 20 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: GoodDay (Free plan), Zoho Projects (Free plan), Zoho Sprints (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
Is there an Indian alternative to SmartSuite?+
Yes. 6 alternatives are built in India, including Zoho Projects (Free plan), Zoho Sprints (Free plan), Plane (Free plan). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
SmartSuite vs GoodDay: which is better?+
GoodDay is the closest match to SmartSuite in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these SmartSuite alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in project management software or a category SmartSuite also covers, and SmartSuite Holdings, Inc'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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