Zoho Projects vs ProofHub

Zoho Projects offers comprehensive solutions for its customers to tackle multiple business needs with ease. Users have full control of their projects as they can manage every stage of project progress, allocate resources, manage tasks, record timesheets and automate workflow processes for standardization. It offers an extensive knowledge base and fosters team collaboration for efficient project completion. However, its UI is clunky and difficult to use, it requires a steep learning curve to make optimal use of its full capabilities, comes with limited features in its basic version and offers sluggish customer support.

ProofHub is a cloud-based project management solution designed to help teams of all sizes with its user-friendly interface and focus on collaboration. Its core strengths include quick adoption, customizable workflows and simple project creation. Additionally, its built-in chat browser, in-file comments and approvals for proofing and central file management are a plus for teamwork and communication. Flat-fee pricing for unlimited users sets it apart from other tools.During our free trial, we appreciated the pop-up explanations and didn’t feel like there was a steep learning curve to conquer before we kickstarted our projects. We liked the time tracking and time estimation feature and thought it offered a useful way to provide a baseline and more accurate time estimations. It was simple to toggle between multiple task views, although we wish we could modify groupings by, say, assignee instead of just sticking to workflow stages.On the flip side, reviewers weren’t awed by the basic training modules, 14-day free trial and occasional slow customer support responses. Additionally, limited integrations might be an issue if you’re a business with complex integration needs.Overall, ProofHub offers a solid collaborative project management tool that’s easy-to-use and is a fantastic option for budget-conscious users.