Software · head to head
LiquidPlanner vs Monday.com
The short version
- Only Monday.com has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: LiquidPlanner rebranded to Tempo Portfolio Manager; the pricing page shows no published figures, only an early access sign-up; Monday.com expensive at scale with 3-seat minimum and costs increasing quickly with team size
- They diverge on capability: LiquidPlanner covers Predictive scheduling, Monday.com covers Customizable workflows.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which LiquidPlanner and Monday.com actually diverge.
| Attribute | LiquidPlanner | Monday.com |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | On request | Free |
| Pricing model | subscription | Unknown |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Web | Web, iOS, Android |
| Founded | 2006 | 2012 |
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in LiquidPlanner
- Predictive scheduling
- Resource management
- Time tracking
- Analytics
- SOC 2
- Web support
Only in Monday.com
- Customizable workflows
- Multiple views (Kanban, Gantt, Calendar)
- Automation engine
- Real-time collaboration
- Mobile apps
- Forms
- Dashboards
- Gmail
Both cover
- Workload management
- Jira
- Salesforce
- Slack
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
LiquidPlanner
- Productivitynot Monday.com
- Collaborationnot Monday.com
- Task managementnot Monday.com
- Organizationnot Monday.com
Monday.com
- Project managementnot LiquidPlanner
- Sales CRMnot LiquidPlanner
- Marketing campaignsnot LiquidPlanner
- HR processesnot LiquidPlanner
- IT ticketingnot LiquidPlanner
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
LiquidPlanner
- Rebranded to Tempo Portfolio Manager; the pricing page shows no published figures, only an early access sign-up
Monday.com
- Expensive at scale with 3-seat minimum and costs increasing quickly with team size
- Limited free plan with only 2 users and 3 boards
- Mobile app provides reduced functionality compared to web version
- Email CC/BCC limitations for looping in stakeholders without full board access
- WorkForms can only create new items, not update existing ones
Pricing, plan by plan
LiquidPlanner
On request- Essentials$15/month
- Project management
- Basic scheduling
- Professional$25/month
- Predictive scheduling
- Resource management
- Analytics
Monday.com
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Monday.com review.
Which should you pick?
Choose LiquidPlanner if
- You need predictive scheduling.
- You also want resource management.
Choose Monday.com if
- You need customizable workflows.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want multiple views (kanban, gantt, calendar).
Questions people ask
- Is LiquidPlanner or Monday.com better?
- Neither clearly leads. LiquidPlanner starts at On request and Monday.com at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, LiquidPlanner or Monday.com?
- Monday.com has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for LiquidPlanner and Free for Monday.com.
- Does LiquidPlanner or Monday.com run on more platforms?
- LiquidPlanner runs on Web. Monday.com runs on Web, iOS, Android.
- Can I use Monday.com for free?
- Yes. Monday.com has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. LiquidPlanner starts at On request.
- What is LiquidPlanner best used for?
- LiquidPlanner is most often used for productivity, collaboration, task management, organization. Of those, productivity and collaboration are not what Monday.com is typically brought in for.
- What can LiquidPlanner do that Monday.com cannot?
- LiquidPlanner covers Predictive scheduling, Resource management, Time tracking, Analytics. Monday.com covers Customizable workflows, Multiple views (Kanban, Gantt, Calendar), Automation engine, Real-time collaboration. Both handle Workload management, Jira, Salesforce, Slack.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Monday.com: Does Monday.com have a free plan?
Yes, Monday.com offers a free plan limited to 2 users and 3 boards. Paid plans start at around $9 per seat per month and require a minimum of 3 seats.
SourceMonday.com: Can I use Monday.com on mobile?
Monday.com is available on iOS and Android, but the mobile app lacks the full depth of the desktop version, making complex board management more difficult on the go.
SourceMonday.com: Does Monday.com support offline work?
Monday.com is primarily a cloud-based platform and does not have robust offline capabilities. You need an internet connection to access and edit boards.
SourceMonday.com: What is Monday.com's pricing based on?
Pricing is based on the number of seats and which product module you choose (Work Management, Sales CRM, Dev, or Service). Each module has different features and pricing.
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