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Float vs Zoho Projects: Pricing Comparison 2026

Side-by-side pricing comparison of Float and Zoho Projects. See all plans, features, and costs at a glance.

Bottom line: Zoho Projects starts at $4/mo, making it $3/mo cheaper than Float ($7/mo). Zoho Projects offers a free plan.

Last updated: March 16, 2026

Data compiled by Arthur Jacquemin
Updated March 16, 2026

Float vs Zoho Projects: Quick Pricing Facts

FeatureFloatZoho Projects
Starting Price$7/mo$4/mo
Number of Plans34
Free TierNoYes
Pricing Modelper-seatper-seat
Annual DiscountN/AN/A

Zoho Projects is the more affordable option, starting at $4/mo compared to Float's $7/mo. Both are Project Management tools with 7 combined pricing plans and 61 features compared.

Zoho Projects stands out with a free plan for getting started.

Review the detailed tier-by-tier comparison above to see exactly which features are included at each price point and find the best fit for your Project Management needs.

Pricing Plans
Zoho Projects
Zoho Projects
Try it free
Tier 1
Starter
$7/month
Includes
  • Scheduling
  • Capacity & time off management
  • Unlimited project scoping
  • Project margin tracking
  • 1x placeholder
Start with Starter
FREE
$0/monthCheapest
Includes
  • 3 Projects
  • Subtasks
  • Whiteboard
  • 5 GB of storage space
  • iOS and Android Apps
  • Workflow Actions (50 executions/month)
  • Integration with Google apps and Office 365
  • Zoho MCP Server
Start with FREE
Tier 2
Pro
$12/month
Includes
  • Project estimates
  • Actuals tracking
  • Estimates vs. planned hours reporting
  • Estimates vs. actuals reporting
  • Planned hours vs. actuals reporting
  • SSO & domain restrictions
  • 5x placeholders
Start with Pro
PREMIUM
$4/monthCheapest
Includes
  • Unlimited Projects
  • Custom Views & Statuses
  • Project Custom Modules
  • Task Blueprint
  • Project Budget & EVM
  • Time Logs and Timesheets
  • Timesheet Multi-Level Approvals
  • Workflow Actions (5000 executions/month)
  • One Business Calendar and Holiday List
  • Recurring Tasks and Task Reminders
  • Web Tabs
  • Smart AI Capabilities with Zia
Start with PREMIUM
Tier 3
Enterprise
Custom pricing
Includes
  • Dedicated Customer Success Manager
  • Set up, roll out, and training
  • Priority support
  • Custom placeholders
  • SLAs & custom contracts
  • Manual payment options
Start with Enterprise
ENTERPRISE
$9/monthCheapest
Includes
  • 10 Read-Only Users
  • Resources (Add-on)
  • Global Custom Modules
  • Custom Profiles, Roles, and Fields
  • Custom Domain
  • Workflow Actions (50000 executions/month)
  • 3 Business Calendars and Holiday Lists
  • Single Sign-On (SSO)
  • Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)
  • Portfolio Dashboard
  • Critical Path & Baseline
  • Sandbox
  • Power BI Integration
  • User Hierarchy
Start with ENTERPRISE
Tier 4
ULTIMATE
$14/monthCheapest
Includes
  • 15 GB storage per user (min 150 GB/org)
  • 100 Read-Only Users
  • 100 Resources
  • Unlimited Custom Dashboards
  • Multi-User & Multi-Project Timesheets
  • DAP Integration
  • Lite User (Add-on)
  • Workflow Actions (500000 executions/month)
  • 20 Business Calendars and Holiday Lists
Start with ULTIMATE

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Float

Resource planning and team scheduling for project-based work

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Zoho Projects

Online project management with Gantt charts and time tracking

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Our Pick

Zoho Projects

Zoho Projects offers a free plan, starts at $3/mo lower ($4/mo vs $7/mo), offers 4 tiers vs 3.

Based on pricing data only. Review the full comparison below for your specific needs.

Best value: Zoho Projects

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Which Should You Choose?

Choose Float if:

  • Your team needs custom enterprise pricing—Float offers negotiated terms for large deployments
  • You prioritize Float's user experience and interface over price (both tools are similarly priced)
  • Float's 3-tier per-seat structure gives clearer cost visibility for budget planning

Choose Zoho Projects if:

  • You want lower per-user costs—Zoho Projects starts at $4/mo, saving $3/mo compared to Float at $7/mo
  • You need a free plan with 3 Projects, Subtasks—Zoho Projects offers no-cost access with no credit card required
  • You need 4 pricing tiers for flexible team sizing—more options mean less overpaying for features you don't need
  • You want more features built-in—Zoho Projects offers 25 additional features across its plans

Zoho Projects is the more affordable choice [1], starting at $4/mo compared to Float's $7/mo. For a 50-person team on paid plans, this translates to Zoho Projects saving approximately $150/month. Zoho Projects offers 4 pricing tiers compared to Float's 3, giving you more granular control over scaling costs as your team grows. Across all tiers, Zoho Projects provides 43 total features versus 18 for Float, offering a richer feature set depending on your specific needs. The pricing math favors Zoho Projects for most team sizes. Float becomes worth the premium only when its differentiating features are central to your workflow.

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Frequently Asked Questions: Float vs Zoho Projects

Which is cheaper, Float or Zoho Projects?
As of March 2026, Zoho Projects starts at a lower price point. Float starts at $7/mo while Zoho Projects starts at $4/mo. However, the best value depends on the features you need at each tier.
How many pricing plans does Float have vs Zoho Projects?
Float offers 3 pricing plans, while Zoho Projects offers 4 plans. More plans typically means more flexibility to match your exact needs and budget.
Does Float or Zoho Projects offer a free plan?
Zoho Projects offers a free plan, while Float does not. If budget is a concern, Zoho Projects lets you get started at no cost.
Does Float or Zoho Projects offer custom enterprise pricing?
Float offers a custom-priced enterprise tier for larger teams. Zoho Projects lists all its pricing publicly.
How do Float and Zoho Projects compare for Project Management?
Both Float and Zoho Projects are Project Management tools. Float offers 3 plans starting at $7/mo, while Zoho Projects offers 4 plans starting at $4/mo. Review the feature breakdowns above to see which better fits your Project Management needs.

Sources

  1. Float Official PricingVendor pricing page
  2. Zoho Projects Official PricingVendor pricing page

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