ClickUp vs monday.com

ClickUp vs monday.com, side by side.

Two of the biggest names in work management, compared on what matters to a small team. Plus where BOO Workspace fits if you want less to configure and a flat price.

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At a glance.

Details on ClickUp and monday.com are from their public pricing pages.

FeatureClickUpmonday.comBOO Workspace
Best atFeature depthVisual, polished boardsMeetings into tasks
Pricing modelPer userPer seat, sold by team sizeFlat bands, then per seat
Free optionFree Forever planFree plan up to 2 seats30-day Pro trial
Kanban, table and calendar views
AI featuresPaid add-onMonthly AI creditsPooled credits, every plan
AI meeting notetakerLimited without add-onStandard plan and upEvery plan
Meeting action items become tasks
Learning curveSteepModerateGentle

ClickUp vs monday.com in one paragraph

monday.com is known for polished, visual boards that non-technical teams pick up quickly, backed by a big integrations marketplace. ClickUp aims to replace every tool you use, with huge feature depth and lots to configure. monday.com optimises for ease. ClickUp optimises for everything.

Ease of use

monday.com usually wins for teams that want to get going fast. ClickUp's flexibility means more settings, more views and more to learn.

Features

ClickUp packs in more: docs, whiteboards, chat, goals, dashboards and deep customisation. monday.com covers core work management well and offers separate products for CRM, service and development teams.

AI and meetings

Both now have AI notetakers that turn meetings into action items. monday.com's is on its Standard plan and up and draws on monthly AI credits. ClickUp's AI is a paid add-on, and its notetaker has usage limits without it.

Pricing

Both charge per user. ClickUp's entry paid plan is usually cheaper per user. monday.com sells seats by team size, so check whether your headcount fits neatly.

Where BOO Workspace fits

If you are a small team weighing these two, consider whether you need either one's breadth. BOO Workspace keeps things focused:

  • Boards with kanban, table, calendar and planner views.
  • Documents next to the work.
  • A meeting notetaker for Google Meet, Zoom and Teams, and Lilly AI drafting follow-ups you accept, on every plan.
  • Flat pricing: $12/month for up to 5 people, $45/month for 6 to 20. See pricing.

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Good to know.

Is ClickUp or monday.com easier to use?

Most teams find monday.com easier to pick up, thanks to its visual, colourful boards. ClickUp offers more features and settings, which takes longer to learn but gives power users more control.

Which is cheaper, ClickUp or monday.com?

ClickUp's entry paid plan is usually cheaper per user. monday.com sells seats by team size, so small teams can pay for seats they don't use. AI changes the picture on both, so compare with your team size.

Do ClickUp and monday.com have AI meeting notes?

Yes, both. monday.com's AI notetaker is on its Standard plan and up and uses AI credits. ClickUp's AI Notetaker has usage limits unless you buy its AI add-on. BOO Workspace includes a notetaker on every plan.

Where does BOO Workspace fit?

BOO Workspace is for small and growing teams who want boards, docs and meeting follow-ups in one place at a flat price. Standard is $12/month for up to 5 people and $45/month for 6 to 20.

Details about ClickUp and monday.com come from its public website, checked 24 September 2026. Plans and features change, so check their site before you decide. Product names are trademarks of their owners.

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