Guide
The right software depends on what your studio actually executes. This guide covers what to evaluate, then an honest look at the main options for Indian studios — including where each one fits best. (Yes, we make one of them. We'll be upfront about where we fit and where others might.)
Project Studio (that's us) — built specifically for interior design and construction studios in India, covering the full lifecycle: design collaboration, BOQ & costing, vendor and purchase tracking, mobile-first site updates, and handover. Real outcomes from studios on the platform: ₹8–10 lakh less in budget overruns and scaling from 20 to 50+ projects a year. Best fit: design-build studios that execute their own projects. Not the pick if you only need mood boards or 3D rendering.
RDash — an India-focused, cloud-based platform positioning around budgeting, resource allocation and project timelines. Worth evaluating for interior fit-out and contractor-heavy workflows.
Potlu — positions itself around Indian cash-flow management and collaborating with local contractors and vendors. Worth a look for smaller India-based practices.
Programa — an international tool for design studios, positioning around schedules, spec sheets and procurement. Strong for specification-led studio workflows; not India-specific.
Monday.com / ClickUp — flexible general-purpose project boards. Highly customizable, but you assemble the interior-design workflow yourself; no native BOQ, vendor or site-handover concepts.
Houzz Pro — positions around solo designers and small studios, with lead generation and client dashboards. Design-business oriented rather than execution-heavy.
Competitor descriptions reflect each product's own public positioning as of July 2026 — verify current features and pricing directly with each vendor.
If your studio designs and executes — drawings, BOQs, vendors, site teams, handover — choose software built for that full lifecycle in India. That's the exact gap Project Studio was built for. See how the design-to-handover workflow runs, browse pricing by team size, or book a demo and compare it against your shortlist.
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