monday.com Pricing – Which Plan Is Right for You?
TL;DR: „The right monday.com plan doesn't depend on team size – it depends on which features you actually need."
— Till Freitagmonday.com Pricing at a Glance
monday.com's pricing structure can seem confusing at first – different products, plans, and seat tiers. We'll bring clarity and show you which plan really fits your team.
The 5 Plans Compared
Free (€0)
- Up to 2 users
- 3 boards, 1,000 rows
- Basic views (Kanban, Table)
- No automations, no integrations
Best for: Freelancers or individuals who want to test monday.com.
Basic (from €12 / user / month)
- Unlimited boards and rows
- Unlimited storage
- 1 dashboard (based on 1 board)
- iOS & Android apps
Best for: Small teams that need a central board for tasks – without automations.
Standard (from €14 / user / month)
- Everything in Basic, plus:
- 250 automations per month
- 250 integrations per month
- Timeline and Gantt view
- Guest access
- 5 dashboards (combining multiple boards)
Best for: Growing teams that want to automate workflows and oversee multiple projects. Our most recommended starting plan.
Pro (from €24 / user / month)
- Everything in Standard, plus:
- 25,000 automations per month
- 25,000 integrations per month
- Time tracking
- Formula column
- Private boards
- Unlimited dashboards
Best for: Professional teams with complex processes that rely on reporting and scalability.
Enterprise (on request)
- Everything in Pro, plus:
- 250,000 automations per month
- Enterprise security (SAML, SCIM, Audit Log)
- Multi-level permissions
- Premium support & dedicated CSM
- EU Data Residency
- monday AI (extended)
Best for: Organizations with ~50+ users and high requirements for security, compliance, and scalability.
Pricing Table (annual billing, per user/month)
| Plan | 3 Users | 10 Users | 25 Users | 50 Users |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free | €0 | – | – | – |
| Basic | €12 | €12 | €12 | €12 |
| Standard | €14 | €14 | €14 | €14 |
| Pro | €24 | €24 | €24 | €24 |
| Enterprise | On request | On request | On request | On request |
Note: Prices are for annual billing. Monthly payments are approximately 18% more expensive. Minimum: 3 users (except Free).
The Most Common Mistakes When Choosing a Plan
1. Underestimating Automation Usage
250 automations in the Standard plan sounds like a lot – until your team grows. Tip: Track your usage in the first month. If you're at 80%, plan for an upgrade to Pro.
2. Buying Seats Nobody Uses
monday.com charges per user. Tip: Use guest access for external partners instead of buying full seats.
3. Going Enterprise Too Early or Too Late
EU Data Residency and SAML are only available on the Enterprise plan. If you need these features, there's no way around it. Tip: Ask about the startup program – there are significant discounts.
Which Product Do I Need?
monday.com consists of multiple products – each with its own pricing structure:
| Product | Focus | Typical Users |
|---|---|---|
| Work Management | Projects & processes | All teams |
| CRM | Sales & customer management | Sales teams |
| Dev | Product development | Engineering |
| Service | Customer service & tickets | Support teams |
Pro tip: Work Management is the foundation. CRM, Dev, and Service can be added on – and they share the same platform.
monday.com vs. Competition: Value for Money
| Tool | Comparable Plan | Price/User/Month |
|---|---|---|
| monday.com Pro | Pro | €24 |
| Asana Business | Business | €25 |
| ClickUp Business | Business | $12 |
| Notion Team | Team | $10 |
| Jira Premium | Premium | $17 |
Important: A pure price comparison falls short. monday.com excels in usability, automations, and the breadth of its ecosystem (CRM, Dev, Service on one platform).
Our Tip: How to Save on monday.com
- Pay annually – 18% cheaper than monthly
- Consolidate seats – Identify and remove inactive users
- Use guest access – External partners don't need full seats
- Check the NGO program – Non-profits receive up to 70% discount
- Book through a partner – As a certified monday.com partner, we advise you free of charge on the optimal plan configuration
Conclusion: The Right Plan for Every Team Size
- Solo / 2 people → Free to test, then Basic
- 3–15 people → Standard (best value for money)
- 15–50 people → Pro (automations + reporting)
- 50+ people → Enterprise (security + compliance)
Not sure which plan is right? We'll help – free and with no obligation.
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