ZenHub
Zoho Sprints
| Feature | ZenHub | Zoho Sprints |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | From $8.33/mo | Free / from $5/mo |
| Free Plan | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.2 / 5 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Best For | development-teams, github-users, agile-teams, open-source-projects | zoho-users, scrum-teams, small-development-teams, budget-conscious-teams |
| Founded | 2014 | 2017 |
| Kanban Boards | ✓ | ✗ |
| Epics | ✓ | ✓ |
| Roadmaps | ✓ | ✗ |
| Sprint Planning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Burndown Charts | ✓ | ✗ |
| Github Integration | ✓ | ✗ |
| Backlog Management | ✗ | ✓ |
| Scrum Boards | ✗ | ✓ |
| Velocity Charts | ✗ | ✓ |
| Timesheets | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ ZenHub Pros
- Lives inside GitHub
- No context switching
- Good sprint planning
- Roadmap feature
✗ ZenHub Cons
- GitHub only
- Limited outside development
- Expensive for large teams
✓ Zoho Sprints Pros
- Free for up to 5 users
- Deep Zoho suite integration
- Built-in timesheet tracking
- Sprint retrospective boards
✗ Zoho Sprints Cons
- Limited outside Zoho ecosystem
- Fewer integrations than standalone tools
- UI can feel cramped
The Verdict
ZenHub is built for development teams and github users, with a focus on kanban-boards and epics. Zoho Sprints targets zoho users and scrum teams and leads with sprint-planning and backlog-management.
Pricing is close: Zoho Sprints starts at $5/mo versus $8.33/mo for ZenHub — not a deciding factor on its own.
Zoho Sprints has a free plan, which gives it a meaningful edge for individuals and small teams exploring their options. ZenHub requires a paid subscription from day one.
This is a genuinely close comparison. If you can, sign up for both free trials (where available) and run a one-week test with your actual team tasks before deciding.