Remote Work · head to head
Monday Sales CRM vs Tandem
The short version
- Only Tandem has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Monday Sales CRM every CRM plan carries a 3 seat minimum, so a solo user or a pair still pay for three; Tandem limited offline functionality - requires internet connectivity for core features
- They diverge on capability: Monday Sales CRM covers Deal management, Tandem covers Team presence.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Monday Sales CRM and Tandem actually diverge.
| Attribute | Monday Sales CRM | Tandem |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | On request | Free |
| Pricing model | subscription | Unknown |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Web, Mobile iOS, Mobile Android | Web, macOS, Windows |
| Founded | 2012 | 2019 |
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Remote Work).
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 Sales CRM
- Deal management
- Lead tracking
- Pipeline
- Automations
- Reporting
- Zapier
- Google Drive
- HubSpot
Only in Tandem
- Team presence
- One-click calls
- Screen sharing
- Virtual rooms
- Status indicators
- Google Calendar
- Notion
- Linear
Both cover
- Slack
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Monday Sales CRM
- Sales pipeline and contact management on the monday platformnot Tandem
- Tracking deals and automating sales follow upnot Tandem
Tandem
- Remote worknot Monday Sales CRM
- Team collaborationnot Monday Sales CRM
- Quick huddlesnot Monday Sales CRM
- Pair programmingnot Monday Sales CRM
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Monday Sales CRM
- Every CRM plan carries a 3 seat minimum, so a solo user or a pair still pay for three
- Automation actions are metered monthly, at 250 on Standard against 25,000 on Pro, a hundredfold gap between adjacent tiers
- The CRM is priced above the general Work Management product at the same tier, at 12 EUR against 9 EUR per seat on Basic
- Published rates require annual billing, with monthly costing more
- The Ultimate tier is custom priced
Tandem
- Limited offline functionality - requires internet connectivity for core features
- Dashboard user experience needs improvement for better feature utilization
- Market adoption challenge - most remote workers value autonomy over spontaneous collaboration
- Feature complexity is high relative to actual usage frequency
- Reduced feature development velocity after company restructuring
Pricing, plan by plan
Monday Sales CRM
On request- Sales$15/month
- Up to 5 users
- Sales features
- Automations
- Sales+$35/month
- Unlimited users
- Advanced features
- API access
Tandem
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Tandem review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Monday Sales CRM if
- You need deal management.
- You work on Web, Mobile iOS, Mobile Android.
- You also want lead tracking.
Choose Tandem if
- You need team presence.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, macOS, Windows.
- You also want one-click calls.
Questions people ask
- Is Monday Sales CRM or Tandem better?
- Neither clearly leads. Monday Sales CRM starts at On request and Tandem at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Monday Sales CRM or Tandem?
- Tandem has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Monday Sales CRM and Free for Tandem.
- Does Monday Sales CRM or Tandem run on more platforms?
- Monday Sales CRM runs on Web, Mobile iOS, Mobile Android. Tandem runs on Web, macOS, Windows.
- Can I use Tandem for free?
- Yes. Tandem has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Monday Sales CRM starts at On request.
- What is Monday Sales CRM best used for?
- Monday Sales CRM is most often used for sales pipeline and contact management on the monday platform, tracking deals and automating sales follow up. Of those, sales pipeline and contact management on the monday platform and tracking deals and automating sales follow up are not what Tandem is typically brought in for.
- What can Monday Sales CRM do that Tandem cannot?
- Monday Sales CRM covers Deal management, Lead tracking, Pipeline, Automations. Tandem covers Team presence, One-click calls, Screen sharing, Virtual rooms. Both handle Slack.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Tandem: Does Tandem have a free tier?
Yes. Tandem offers a free plan supporting up to 4 team members with access to video calls, screen sharing, and messaging features.
SourceTandem: What integrations does Tandem support?
Tandem integrates with Slack, Notion, GitHub, Trello, and over 40 other apps, displaying which applications team members are currently using.
SourceTandem: How many users can I add to each plan?
Tandem's free plan supports up to 4 members, Small Teams up to 10, Medium Teams up to 50, and Large Teams supports unlimited members.
SourceRelated pages
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