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Best Wrike alternatives — pricing compared

The short answer

The best Wrike alternatives are Monday.com, ClickUp, Smartsheet, and Asana — here's how their published pricing compares. The cheapest paid entry point among them is Monday.com at $9 per seat/month.

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4 Wrike 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
Monday.com Project management $9 (Basic) Visual work OS with boards, automations, and AI credits. See all tiers →
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 →
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 Wrike

  • Monday.com — Visual work OS with boards, automations, and AI credits.
  • ClickUp — ClickUp competes on breadth and relatively low self-serve prices, but storage, permissions, AI, and enterprise governance affect the real plan.
  • 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 Wrike itself

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Monday.com cheaper than Wrike?

Yes — Monday.com's cheapest paid tier is $9, below Wrike's cheapest paid tier at $10. Confirm seat counts and add-ons before switching.

What is the best free alternative to Wrike?

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

Which Wrike alternative should I compare first?

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