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Score Comparison
Criteria
ClickUp
Monday.com
Overall Score
8.7
8.6
Ease of Use
7.8
9.0
Features
9.5
8.5
Collaboration
8.8
8.8
Pricing/Value
9.0
8.0
Integrations
8.0
8.5
Pricing & Features
Specification
ClickUp
Monday.com
Starting Price
Free / $7/mo
Free / $9/mo
Free Tier
Pricing Model
Freemium
Freemium
Making Your Decision
When to Choose ClickUp
Startups and teams wanting maximum features at the lowest cost
ClickUp packs an incredible amount of functionality into its affordable plans, making it the best value proposition in PM software—if you can navigate its steep learning curve.
Strengths
- Most feature-rich PM tool at its price point
- Generous free tier with most features included
- 15+ project views including Docs, Whiteboards, and Mind Maps
- Built-in docs, goals, and time tracking
Limitations
- Feature overload can overwhelm new users
- Interface can feel cluttered and busy
- Performance can lag with large workspaces
When to Choose Monday.com
Visual teams who want a colorful, intuitive project management experience
Monday.com delivers one of the most visually appealing and user-friendly PM experiences on the market, with powerful automation that makes it easy to build custom workflows without technical skills.
Strengths
- Highly visual and intuitive interface with color-coded boards
- Extensive template library for quick project setup
- Powerful automation builder with no coding required
- Flexible views including Kanban, Gantt, timeline, and calendar
Limitations
- Per-seat pricing adds up quickly for larger teams
- Free plan limited to 2 seats only
- Some advanced features require higher-tier plans
