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Best Monday.com alternatives — pricing compared

The short answer

The best Monday.com alternatives are ClickUp, Wrike, Smartsheet, and Asana — here's how their published pricing compares. The cheapest paid entry point among them is ClickUp at $10 per user/month.

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4 Monday.com alternatives compared

Each "cheapest paid tier" below is the lowest paid monthly (or annual-equivalent) price the competitor publishes on its own pricing page. Custom-quote and usage-based add-ons aren't included; click any tool for its full per-tier breakdown.

Alternative Category Cheapest paid tier Why switch Full pricing
ClickUp Project management $10 (Unlimited) ClickUp competes on breadth and relatively low self-serve prices, but storage, permissions, AI, and enterprise governance affect the real plan. See all tiers →
Wrike Project management $10 (Team) Mid-market PM with Gantt, dashboards, and AI features. See all tiers →
Smartsheet Project management $12 (Pro) Spreadsheet-first PM platform for ops and PMO teams. See all tiers →
Asana Project management $13.49 (Starter) Asana is priced per user across Personal, Starter, Advanced, and enterprise plans. See all tiers →

Why teams look past Monday.com

  • ClickUp — ClickUp competes on breadth and relatively low self-serve prices, but storage, permissions, AI, and enterprise governance affect the real plan.
  • Wrike — Mid-market PM with Gantt, dashboards, and AI features.
  • Smartsheet — Spreadsheet-first PM platform for ops and PMO teams.
  • Asana — Asana is priced per user across Personal, Starter, Advanced, and enterprise plans.

Compare against Monday.com itself

Before you switch, price Monday.com on the same terms. The full breakdown has every tier, hidden fee, and per-seat math.

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Frequently asked questions

Is ClickUp cheaper than Monday.com?

Not at the entry tier — ClickUp's cheapest paid tier is $10 versus Monday.com's $9. Compare full tier ladders, not just the entry price.

What is the best free alternative to Monday.com?

ClickUp publishes a free tier, making it the best no-cost starting point among Monday.com alternatives on this page. Check its usage limits before committing.

Which Monday.com alternative should I compare first?

Buyers evaluating Monday.com most often shortlist ClickUp, Wrike, Smartsheet. Each links to a full per-tier pricing breakdown with hidden fees.