Project Management · head to head
LiquidPlanner vs Zoho Projects

Zoho Projects
Project Management
Project management software for smart teams
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The short version
- Each has a real cost: LiquidPlanner rebranded to Tempo Portfolio Manager; the pricing page shows no published figures, only an early access sign-up; Zoho Projects the free plan allows 5 users, 3 projects and 5 GB of storage
- They diverge on capability: LiquidPlanner covers Predictive scheduling, Zoho Projects covers Tasks.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which LiquidPlanner and Zoho Projects actually diverge.
| Attribute | LiquidPlanner | Zoho Projects |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | subscription | freemium |
| Platforms | Web | Web, Ios, Android |
| Founded | 2006 | 1996 |
Identical on both: starting price (On request), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Project Management).
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 LiquidPlanner
- Predictive scheduling
- Resource management
- Analytics
- Workload management
- Jira
- Salesforce
Only in Zoho Projects
- Tasks
- Gantt charts
- Kanban
- Blueprints
- Zoho CRM
- Microsoft Teams
- Google Workspace
- GDPR
Both cover
- Time tracking
- Slack
- SOC 2
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
LiquidPlanner
- Productivitynot Zoho Projects
- Collaborationnot Zoho Projects
- Task managementnot Zoho Projects
- Organizationnot Zoho Projects
Zoho Projects
- Project planning, task tracking and time logging for teamsnot LiquidPlanner
- Running projects alongside other Zoho business applicationsnot LiquidPlanner
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
LiquidPlanner
- Rebranded to Tempo Portfolio Manager; the pricing page shows no published figures, only an early access sign-up
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
LiquidPlanner
On request- Essentials$15/month
- Project management
- Basic scheduling
- Professional$25/month
- Predictive scheduling
- Resource management
- Analytics
Zoho Projects
On request- FreeFree
- 3 users
- 2 projects
- Basic features
- Premium$5/month
- 50 users
- Unlimited projects
- Advanced features
Which should you pick?
Choose LiquidPlanner if
- You need predictive scheduling.
- You also want resource management.
Choose Zoho Projects if
- You need tasks.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want gantt charts.
Questions people ask
- Is LiquidPlanner or Zoho Projects better?
- Neither clearly leads. LiquidPlanner starts at On request and Zoho Projects at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, LiquidPlanner or Zoho Projects?
- LiquidPlanner starts at On request and Zoho Projects at On request.
- Does LiquidPlanner or Zoho Projects run on more platforms?
- LiquidPlanner runs on Web. Zoho Projects runs on Web, Ios, Android.
- What is LiquidPlanner best used for?
- LiquidPlanner is most often used for productivity, collaboration, task management, organization. Of those, productivity and collaboration are not what Zoho Projects is typically brought in for.
- What can LiquidPlanner do that Zoho Projects cannot?
- LiquidPlanner covers Predictive scheduling, Resource management, Analytics, Workload management. Zoho Projects covers Tasks, Gantt charts, Kanban, Blueprints. Both handle Time tracking, Slack, SOC 2, Web support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
LiquidPlanner: How is Tempo timesheets pricing calculated for my organization?
Pricing is per-user per month and scales based on organization size. For 1-10 users: $1.00/user; 11-100 users: $5.21/user; 101-250 users: $3.66/user; scaling down to $0.25-$0.39/user for organizations with 5,000+ users.
SourceZoho 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.
SourceLiquidPlanner: What license matching requirement exists for Tempo?
Your Tempo license size must match your Jira license size, with a user defined as anyone who can log into Jira.
SourceZoho Projects: Are there long-term contracts required?
No, licenses are not contract-based. You may cancel your account at any time.
SourceLiquidPlanner: Is there a free trial for Tempo timesheets?
Yes, Tempo offers a free trial available through the Atlassian Marketplace.
SourceZoho 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.
SourceLiquidPlanner: What deployment options are available for Tempo?
Both Cloud and Data Center deployment options are offered, with annual billing available.
SourceZoho Projects: What security measures does Zoho use?
Zoho emphasizes 24/7 monitoring, biometric access controls, and the latest encryption and intrusion detection/prevention technologies.
SourceRelated pages
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