Monday.com vs ClickUp
Monday.com and ClickUp are two of the project management tools people compare most — but they're built for different users. Monday.com has a free plan (paid from $9 USD/user/mo (free plan)) and is best for teams wanting a visual, customizable work os across departments, while ClickUp has a free plan (paid from $7 USD/user/mo (free plan)) and suits teams wanting maximum features and customization at a low price.
The main trade-offs: ClickUp is cheaper to start, Monday.com is easier to learn. They end up closely matched overall, so your best pick depends on which of those matters most to you.
Monday.com
★★★★★★★★★★4.715,431+ reviews · G2A flexible Work OS for building custom workflows across any team.
USD/user/mo (free plan)
ClickUp
★★★★★★★★★★4.79,500+ reviews · G2One app to replace them all for tasks, docs, goals, and chat.
USD/user/mo (free plan)
Monday.com and ClickUp are closely matched — your best pick comes down to what you need most.
Key differences
- ClickUp is cheaper to start ($7 USD/user/mo (free plan) vs $9 USD/user/mo (free plan)).
- ClickUp is notably stronger on value for money (9.0 vs 7.5).
Full comparison
The winning option in each row is highlighted in green.
| Criteria | Monday.com | ClickUp |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | ★★★★★★★★★★4.7 | ★★★★★★★★★★4.7 |
| Starting price | $9 USD/user/mo (free plan) | $7 USD/user/mo (free plan) |
| Free trial | Free plan | Free plan |
| Integrations | 200+ integrations | 1,000+ integrations |
| Affiliate commission | Affiliate program available (varies) | Affiliate program available (varies) |
| Best for | Teams wanting a visual, customizable Work OS across departments | Teams wanting maximum features and customization at a low price |
| Ease of use | 8.5 | 7.5 |
| Value for money | 7.5 | 9.0 |
| Features | 8.5 | 9.5 |
| Support | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| Tasks & subtasks | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Kanban boards | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Gantt / timeline | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Docs / wiki | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Automations | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Time tracking | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Integrations | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Mobile app | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Free plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| AI features | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
Pricing plans
The main paid tiers for each tool (billed annually where applicable).
Monday.com
✅ Verified from the vendor's pricing page · checked June 2026. View official pricing →
ClickUp
✅ Verified from the vendor's pricing page · checked June 2026. View official pricing →
Pros & cons
Monday.com
- Visually intuitive and easy to customize boards
- Flexible Work OS spanning PM, CRM, and dev use cases
- Strong automations and dashboards
- Paid plans require a 3-seat minimum, raising entry cost
- Best features and time tracking locked behind higher tiers
ClickUp
- Massive feature set covering nearly every PM need
- Highly affordable paid tiers and generous free plan
- Native time tracking, Gantt charts, docs, and automations
- Steep learning curve due to feature density
- Interface can feel cluttered and occasionally slow
Which one should you pick?
Choose Monday.com if…
Best for teams wanting a visual, customizable work os across departments. Monday.com is a colorful, highly visual Work OS that adapts to sales, marketing, and project teams alike. It is intuitive and powerful, though the 3-seat minimum and per-tier feature gating can raise costs.
Choose ClickUp if…
Best for teams wanting maximum features and customization at a low price. ClickUp packs an enormous feature set, including tasks, docs, time tracking, goals, and AI, at an aggressive price point. The depth comes with a steeper learning curve and occasional performance hiccups.
Frequently asked questions
Is Monday.com or ClickUp better?
They're closely matched. Monday.com is best for teams wanting a visual, customizable work os across departments, while ClickUp suits teams wanting maximum features and customization at a low price.
Which is cheaper, Monday.com or ClickUp?
ClickUp is cheaper to start at $7 USD/user/mo (free plan), compared with $9 USD/user/mo (free plan) for Monday.com.
Which is easier to use for beginners?
Monday.com scores higher on ease of use (8.5/10), making it the friendlier choice if you're just getting started.
Can I try Monday.com and ClickUp before paying?
Monday.com: Free plan. ClickUp: Free plan. We recommend trialling your top pick before committing.
Does Monday.com or ClickUp have a free plan?
Yes — both Monday.com and ClickUp offer a free plan, so you can start with either at no cost and upgrade only when you need to.
Which is better value for money, Monday.com or ClickUp?
ClickUp scores higher on value in our review (9.0/10) — it gives you more for what you pay. Weigh that against the features you'll actually use.
Does Monday.com have a free plan?
Yes, there is a free plan for up to 2 seats; the cheapest paid tier (Basic) is $9 per user per month billed annually.
How much does ClickUp cost?
ClickUp has a free plan; the cheapest paid tier (Unlimited) is $7 per user per month billed annually, with Business at $12.
The bottom line
Monday.com and ClickUp are genuinely close, so you won't go far wrong either way. Lean toward Monday.com for teams wanting a visual, customizable work os across departments, or ClickUp for teams wanting maximum features and customization at a low price. You can start free with Monday.com and start free with ClickUp, so shortlist both and test them before you commit.
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