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Trello vs Zoho Projects comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 19, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

ROI

Sentiment score
4.3
Trello improves workflow and communication, offering high return on investment and user satisfaction despite unquantified financial benefits.
Sentiment score
8.1
Zoho Projects offers increased productivity, better project visibility, and cost-effectiveness, though monetary gains were less evident for users.
Sometimes we can have a back-and-forth conversation in the comments, which helps minimize some meetings.
VP Product at PeerSpot
I think it actually pretty much exceeded our expectations or at least met all of our expectations regarding task management and sprint management.
CEO at Infohob
It has helped me streamline processes by using my SOPs and Zoho for improvement.
Associate Director at Scimax Global LLC
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
2.5
Trello users appreciate helpful online resources and community support, rating customer service highly despite limited direct interaction.
Sentiment score
6.5
Zoho Projects customer service varies; some praise responsiveness while others experience delays and language barriers affect satisfaction.
I tried to reach out to get answers before or even look on the web community support for things, such as the out-of-office notifications, without finding answers.
Senior Content Strategist at PeerSpot
They are just a chat away, and there is typically a dedicated person or two handling my account.
Associate Director at Scimax Global LLC
The overall rating for the tech support and customer service team is four out of ten.
Functional Consultant at a non-tech company with 51-200 employees
Their support is phenomenal; their agents realize that part of the reason I am likely to call is because I need Zoho Projects to work in conjunction with other integrated apps.
Owner & Digital Marketing Manager at MPCosta
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
6.0
Trello is ideal for small teams; larger enterprises might prefer Jira for advanced features and extensive project management.
Sentiment score
7.9
Zoho Projects is widely rated for scalability, supporting small to large teams, though improvement is needed for very large projects.
I can go straight from ideating within a spreadsheet to implementing within the project management much easier in To Do than in Zoho Projects.
Owner & Digital Marketing Manager at MPCosta
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
6.9
Trello is praised for stability and reliability, with minor performance issues under heavy loads but generally performs well.
Sentiment score
7.9
Zoho Projects is highly stable, reliable, and user-friendly, with occasional glitches; recent updates have improved performance.
Changes sometimes don't reflect.
Associate Director at Scimax Global LLC
 

Room For Improvement

Trello needs improvements in time-tracking, integrations, customization, security, analytics, Gantt charts, onboarding, AI, data handling, collaboration.
Zoho Projects needs improvements in UI simplicity, integrations, support, task management, collaboration, mobile functionality, and AI analytics.
More control over email notifications would also be helpful.
VP Product at PeerSpot
Currently, notifications flood my inbox, making it hard to differentiate what I actually need to open.
CSM at PeerSpot
It would be beneficial to have a search system that can pull up topics using keywords or AI-driven capabilities, making it easier to find relevant cards.
Customer Success Manager at PeerSpot
Providing small bite-sized instructional videos, like how to create a bug, and customizable help icons would be beneficial.
Associate Director at Scimax Global LLC
Managing multiple projects in the project presents challenges.
Engineer information management services at SCTIMST
More technical features for agile methodology would be valuable.
Functional Consultant at a non-tech company with 51-200 employees
 

Setup Cost

Trello's pricing is tiered and scalable, attracting startups and mid-range companies with its cost-effective, flexible options.
Zoho Projects provides cost-effective pricing with competitive plans, remaining affordable compared to competitors like Salesforce, despite regional variations.
Initially, it was an affordable option for early adopters, but the price has risen four to five times.
Associate Director at Scimax Global LLC
Zoho Projects is considered cheap compared to Google and Microsoft services.
Engineer information management services at SCTIMST
 

Valuable Features

Trello enhances task management with an intuitive interface, real-time updates, and collaboration, boosting productivity across devices.
Zoho Projects offers automation, integration, and customization, enhancing project efficiency with CRM, finance tools, and seamless task management.
It replaces ping-ponging emails back and forth with a board where people can follow a task from start to finish and see when it's done.
CSM at PeerSpot
Trello's interface is aesthetically pleasing for project management, and it enhances collaboration with other team members.
Customer Success Manager at PeerSpot
The ability to tag different team members in both the description and the comments, and the due dates feature are handy.
VP Product at PeerSpot
Its integration with Zoho Docs and features like creating a Wiki and the ability to co-author documents without performance constraints are valuable.
Associate Director at Scimax Global LLC
Task management features have significantly enhanced project efficiencies with quantifiable gains.
Functional Consultant at a non-tech company with 51-200 employees
The collaboration tools within Zoho Projects are good.
Engineer information management services at SCTIMST
 

Categories and Ranking

Trello
Ranking in Project Management Software
5th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.2
Number of Reviews
47
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Zoho Projects
Ranking in Project Management Software
15th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
19
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2026, in the Project Management Software category, the mindshare of Trello is 2.1%, down from 3.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Zoho Projects is 1.2%, down from 1.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Project Management Software Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Trello2.1%
Zoho Projects1.2%
Other96.7%
Project Management Software
 

Featured Reviews

Davina Becker - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Content Strategist at PeerSpot
Keeps requests better organized
The best feature Trello offers is that it keeps things better organized, so it makes things easier to collaborate with people. I can say that I really enjoyed using Trello for a lot of things, and it has some really good features, such as helping people write out descriptions and the comment section being absolutely one of the best parts of it.
Matt Costa - PeerSpot reviewer
Owner & Digital Marketing Manager at MPCosta
Accurate time tracking has improved invoicing workflows but task management still needs refinement
I am used to working in To Do, which is a very fast platform. You can essentially copy and paste a range of tasks with various details and paste it directly into the platform, which allows it to handle them very quickly and accurately. Zoho Projects is much more enterprise-focused, so the functionality and flow is a little more restricted than I would enjoy. It has all of the same fields, but those fields are somewhat harder to get information into and out of than many other project management platforms. As for features with Zoho Projects, the time tracking capabilities are very robust, but the method by which I start and stop the timer is not very fluid. As far as features I would like integrated, I am uncertain; rather, I see features that could be improved.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
12%
Educational Organization
7%
Construction Company
7%
Marketing Services Firm
7%
Financial Services Firm
19%
Construction Company
14%
Manufacturing Company
13%
Comms Service Provider
10%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business36
Midsize Enterprise10
Large Enterprise11
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business17
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise1
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Trello?
Maybe some AI enhancements would be beneficial, but in terms of how we use Trello here, a lot of people seem to be really happy with Trello and that is always the go-to. Most people will just immed...
What is your primary use case for Trello?
I mostly do software development. I am building a SaaS platform for business process automation, so I mostly work with software now. That is why Trello is mentioned. I am not working much with netw...
What needs improvement with Zoho Projects?
More technical features for agile methodology would be valuable. Beyond automation and integration enhancements, additional improvements and enhancements to Zoho Projects would be beneficial in the...
What is your primary use case for Zoho Projects?
Zoho Projects is used for project management and task coordination. The Gantt chart feature is utilized for visual project timeline representation. The project planning capabilities are beneficial ...
What advice do you have for others considering Zoho Projects?
Metrics and data points demonstrate project efficiency gains through Zoho Projects' task management features. Other organizations considering Zoho Projects should recognize its value for project ma...
 

Comparisons

 

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Sample Customers

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