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Azure DevOps vs Zoho Projects

Azure DevOps logo

Azure DevOps

Developer Tools

Plan smarter, collaborate better, and ship faster

From
Free
Free plan
Yes
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Zoho Projects

Project Management

Project management software for smart teams

From
On request
Free plan
No
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The short version

  • Zoho Projects is a cloud-based project management software.
  • Azure DevOps has a free plan, then $2/mo; Zoho Projects starts at $5/mo.
  • Where Azure DevOps falls short: first 5 users free applies to Basic plan only; Test Plans users are not included in free tier.
  • Where Zoho Projects falls short: the free plan allows 5 users, 3 projects and 5 GB of storage.
  • Prices and features on this page were last checked on 13 November 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Azure DevOps and Zoho Projects actually diverge.

Attributes where Azure DevOps and Zoho Projects differ
AttributeAzure DevOpsZoho Projects
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelMixedFreemium
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebWeb, iOS, Android
CategoryDeveloper ToolsProject Management

Not yet recorded: founded for Azure DevOps.

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Azure DevOps

Nothing recorded that Zoho Projects does not also cover.

Only in Zoho Projects

  • Tasks
  • Gantt charts
  • Time tracking
  • Kanban
  • Blueprints
  • Zoho CRM
  • Slack
  • Microsoft Teams

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Azure DevOps

  • CI/CD pipelines and build automation for software development teamsnot Zoho Projects
  • Source code repository management and version controlnot Zoho Projects
  • Test planning and tracking for QA teamsnot Zoho Projects
  • Artifact storage for packages and binariesnot Zoho Projects

Zoho Projects

  • Project planning, task tracking and time logging for teamsnot Azure DevOps
  • Running projects alongside other Zoho business applicationsnot Azure DevOps

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Azure DevOps

  • First 5 users free applies to Basic plan only; Test Plans users are not included in free tier
  • Storage pricing increases per-GiB cost as volumes grow, with no volume discount threshold below $0.25

Zoho Projects

  • The free plan allows 5 users, 3 projects and 5 GB of storage
  • Custom profiles, roles and fields require the Enterprise plan
  • Read only users are rationed by tier, at 10 on Enterprise and 100 on Ultimate
  • Ultimate allocates storage per user with a 150 GB organisation minimum, so small teams pay for capacity they cannot use
  • The pricing page does not display per user costs for any paid tier

Pricing, plan by plan

Azure DevOps

Free
  • Basic$6/user/mo
    • First 5 users free
    • Additional users $6/user/month
    • Pipelines (free tier)
  • Basic + Test Plans$52/user/mo
    • All Basic features
    • Test planning, tracking, and execution
  • Azure Pipelines CI/CD - Microsoft-hosted$40
    • 1 free parallel job with 1,800 minutes per month
    • Additional jobs at $40/month each
  • Azure Artifacts Storage$2/month per gib
    • First 2 GiB free
    • 2-10 GiB: $2/GiB
    • 10-100 GiB: $1/GiB

Zoho Projects

On request
  • FreeFree
    • 3 users
    • 2 projects
    • Basic features
  • Premium$5/mo
    • 50 users
    • Unlimited projects
    • Advanced features

Which should you pick?

Choose Azure DevOps if

  • You want to start without paying.
Azure DevOps review

Choose Zoho Projects if

  • You need tasks.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want gantt charts.
Zoho Projects review

Questions people ask

Is Azure DevOps or Zoho Projects better?
Neither clearly leads. Azure DevOps starts at Free and Zoho Projects at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Azure DevOps or Zoho Projects?
Azure DevOps has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Azure DevOps and On request for Zoho Projects.
Does Azure DevOps or Zoho Projects run on more platforms?
Azure DevOps runs on Web. Zoho Projects runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Azure DevOps for free?
Yes. Azure DevOps has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Zoho Projects starts at On request.
What is Azure DevOps best used for?
Azure DevOps is most often used for ci/cd pipelines and build automation for software development teams, source code repository management and version control, test planning and tracking for qa teams, artifact storage for packages and binaries. Of those, ci/cd pipelines and build automation for software development teams and source code repository management and version control are not what Zoho Projects is typically brought in for.
What can Azure DevOps do that Zoho Projects cannot?
Zoho Projects covers Tasks, Gantt charts, Time tracking, Kanban.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Azure DevOps: How much does Azure DevOps cost?

Azure DevOps Basic plan is $6 per user per month after the first 5 users are free. Basic + Test Plans tier costs $52 per user per month. Azure Pipelines add-on for extra parallel jobs costs $40 per job for Microsoft-hosted runners and $15 per job for self-hosted runners.

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Zoho Projects: Do I need to provide a credit card to start?

No, Zoho Projects doesn't require credit card information during signup. You begin with the free plan and can upgrade whenever you choose.

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Azure DevOps: Is there a free tier for Azure DevOps?

Yes, Azure DevOps includes 5 free users on the Basic plan. Additional free allocations include 1,800 free minutes per month on Azure Pipelines with a free parallel job, 2 GiB free storage on Azure Artifacts, and free access for Visual Studio subscribers and Stakeholders with limited functionality.

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Zoho Projects: Are there long-term contracts required?

No, licenses are not contract-based. You may cancel your account at any time.

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Azure DevOps: What does the Basic + Test Plans tier add to Azure DevOps?

The Basic + Test Plans tier adds test planning and execution capabilities, browser-based testing, and centralized reporting features. This tier costs $52 per user per month compared to $6 per user for the Basic plan.

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Zoho Projects: What happens to my data if I downgrade?

Your data remains safe when downgrading. You simply lose access to higher-tier features. Data becomes accessible again if you upgrade later. Downgrading to the free plan limits you to two projects with restricted functionality.

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Azure DevOps: How is Azure Artifacts priced?

Azure Artifacts provides 2 GiB of free storage, then charges $2 per GiB for 2-10 GiB, $1 per GiB for 10-100 GiB, $0.50 per GiB for 100-1,000 GiB, and $0.25 per GiB for over 1,000 GiB.

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Zoho Projects: What security measures does Zoho use?

Zoho emphasizes 24/7 monitoring, biometric access controls, and the latest encryption and intrusion detection/prevention technologies.

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