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Quick verdict

ClickUp gives you more features for less money but takes longer to learn. monday.com is the easiest project tool to adopt, but its 3-seat minimum and tiers cost more.

Side by side

ClickUpmonday.com
Our rating4.4/54.4/5
Value4.6/54/5
Features4.8/54.6/5
Ease of use3.9/54.7/5
Output quality4.3/54.4/5
CategoryProject managementProject management
Free planYes: unlimited tasks and members, 60 MB storageYes: up to 2 seats and 3 boards
Cheapest paid plan (monthly)$10/mo$9/mo
Same plan billed yearly$7/mo$9/mo
Top planBusiness: $19/moPro: $19/mo
SeatsPer userPer seat, sold in buckets with a 3-seat minimum
Trial / refundFree plan14-day trial of Pro
PlatformsWeb, Windows, Mac, iOS, AndroidWeb, Windows, Mac, iOS, Android
Best forTeams that want projects, docs and chat in one app on a budgetNon-technical teams that want an easy, visual project tracker

ClickUp: pros & cons

  • Most features per dollar
  • Generous free plan
  • Highly customizable views and automations
  • Steep learning curve
  • AI costs extra
  • Can feel cluttered

Read the full ClickUp review

monday.com: pros & cons

  • Easiest PM tool to learn
  • Beautiful dashboards and views
  • Strong automations and integrations on Standard+
  • 3-seat minimum makes small teams pay more
  • Monthly billing costs more than the listed yearly prices

Read the full monday.com review

Price for a 5-person team (billed yearly)

ClickUp Unlimited monday Standard
Per seat $7 $12
5 seats / year $420 $720
Free plan Unlimited members Up to 2 seats

Choose ClickUp if…

You want docs, whiteboards, chat and tasks in one app and don’t mind setup time.

Choose monday.com if…

Your team is non-technical and adoption matters more than feature count.

Frequently asked questions

Is ClickUp cheaper than monday?

Yes: Unlimited is $7/user billed yearly, and there is no seat minimum.

Which is easier?

monday.com is easier to learn.

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