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Monday.com vs Zoho Sheet

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Monday.com

Technology

A platform built for a new way of working

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Zoho Sheet

Spreadsheets

Free standalone cloud spreadsheet from Zoho, also bundled into the low-cost Zoho Workplace suite

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Monday.com expensive at scale with 3-seat minimum and costs increasing quickly with team size; Zoho Sheet its template, add-on and third-party integration ecosystem is much smaller than Google Sheets or Excel, so specialised workflows may not have a ready-made extension.
  • They diverge on capability: Monday.com covers Customizable workflows, Zoho Sheet covers Deluge scripting.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Monday.com and Zoho Sheet actually diverge.

Attributes where Monday.com and Zoho Sheet differ
AttributeMonday.comZoho Sheet
Pricing modelUnknownFree standalone, bundled into paid Zoho Workplace for organisations
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS
CategoryTechnologySpreadsheets
Founded2012Unknown

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated).

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 Monday.com

  • Customizable workflows
  • Multiple views (Kanban, Gantt, Calendar)
  • Automation engine
  • Mobile apps
  • Forms
  • Dashboards
  • Workload management
  • Slack

Only in Zoho Sheet

  • Deluge scripting
  • Pivot tables and formulas
  • Excel compatibility
  • Zoho ecosystem integration
  • Offline access

Both cover

  • Real-time collaboration

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Monday.com

  • Project managementnot Zoho Sheet
  • Sales CRMnot Zoho Sheet
  • Marketing campaignsnot Zoho Sheet
  • HR processesnot Zoho Sheet
  • IT ticketingnot Zoho Sheet

Zoho Sheet

  • An individual wanting a genuinely free spreadsheet without a Google or Microsoft account requirementnot Monday.com
  • A small business already using Zoho CRM that wants spreadsheet data flowing directly from itnot Monday.com
  • A price-sensitive team choosing Zoho Workplace over Google Workspace for the same headcountnot Monday.com
  • A nonprofit or startup on the Zoho Workplace Forever Free plan for up to 5 usersnot Monday.com

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

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

Zoho Sheet

  • Its template, add-on and third-party integration ecosystem is much smaller than Google Sheets or Excel, so specialised workflows may not have a ready-made extension.
  • Collaborators outside a company who are used to Google Sheets or Excel face a small adjustment to the Zoho interface and keyboard shortcuts.
  • Zoho Workplace Forever Free is capped at 5 users and 5GB, so it stops being viable the moment a team grows past that.
  • Deluge, its scripting language, is Zoho-specific, so automation logic written for Zoho Sheet does not transfer to Google Apps Script or Excel VBA if a company later switches suites.
  • Brand recognition and market share are far smaller than Google or Microsoft, so IT departments evaluating vendors may have less familiarity or fewer case studies to draw on.

Pricing, plan by plan

Monday.com

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Monday.com review.

Zoho Sheet

Free
  • Zoho Sheet (standalone)Free
    • Full core spreadsheet functionality
    • No forced account upgrade
    • Individual use
  • Zoho Workplace Forever FreeFree
    • Up to 5 users
    • 5GB storage
    • Sheet, Docs, Slides, Mail and Meeting bundled
  • Zoho Workplace Professional$6/month
    • Full Workplace suite for teams
    • Annual billing rate
    • Larger storage per user

Which should you pick?

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).
Monday.com review

Choose Zoho Sheet if

  • You need deluge scripting.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS.
  • You also want pivot tables and formulas.
Zoho Sheet review

Questions people ask

Is Monday.com or Zoho Sheet better?
Neither clearly leads. Monday.com starts at Free and Zoho Sheet at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Monday.com or Zoho Sheet?
Monday.com starts at Free and Zoho Sheet at Free.
Does Monday.com or Zoho Sheet run on more platforms?
Monday.com runs on Web, iOS, Android. Zoho Sheet runs on Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS.
Can I use Monday.com for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Monday.com best used for?
Monday.com is most often used for project management, sales crm, marketing campaigns, hr processes. Of those, project management and sales crm are not what Zoho Sheet is typically brought in for.
What can Monday.com do that Zoho Sheet cannot?
Monday.com covers Customizable workflows, Multiple views (Kanban, Gantt, Calendar), Automation engine, Mobile apps. Zoho Sheet covers Deluge scripting, Pivot tables and formulas, Excel compatibility, Zoho ecosystem integration. Both handle Real-time collaboration.

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.

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Zoho Sheet: Is Zoho Sheet free on its own, without buying the suite?

Yes, it can be used as a standalone spreadsheet with a free Zoho account with no forced upgrade.

Monday.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.

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Zoho Sheet: How does Zoho Workplace pricing compare with Google Workspace?

Independent pricing comparisons put Zoho Workplace at roughly 50 to 70 percent cheaper than equivalent Google Workspace or Microsoft 365 plans.

Monday.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.

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Zoho Sheet: Does Zoho Sheet open Excel files?

Yes, it imports, edits and exports Microsoft Excel format files.

Monday.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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