Monday.com starts at $9 (per seat / month, annual, 3-seat minimum), but the plan most teams end up on, Pro, is $19 per person - about $190 per month for a team of 10, before add-ons.
| Tool | From | Free plan | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| ClickUp | $7 | Yes, unlimited members | Most features per dollar |
| Asana | $11 | Yes, up to 2 users | Clean cross-team projects |
| Trello | $5 | Yes | Simple kanban only |
| Basecamp | $99 | Yes, 1 project | Teams tired of per-seat math |
Best for: Most features per dollar
Free plan covers unlimited members, paid starts lower than Monday Basic
Best for: Clean cross-team projects
Cleaner task structure and timelines without the board-maintenance tax
Best for: Simple kanban only
Half the price if all you actually use is boards
Best for: Teams tired of per-seat math
Flat $99/mo for unlimited users on Pro - a 20-person team pays what a 5-person team pays
On entry price, Basecamp and the other options above start well below Monday.com's realistic plan at $19. The cheapest option that fits depends on the feature you actually use - check the best-for column.
On the Pro plan at $19 per person, a team of 10 pays about $190 per month before add-ons. Hidden costs are listed on this page.
Yes - alternatives with a free plan are marked in the comparison table above, with their free-plan limits.