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Paymo vs Roadmunk

Paymo logo

Paymo

Project Management

Work & project management for teams

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Roadmunk logo

Roadmunk

Project Management

The collaborative roadmapping tool for strategic planning

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Paymo every advertised price rises after 3 months, with Plus going from $10.90 to $15.90 per user and Pro from $16.90 to $23.90; Roadmunk starter plan at $19/editor/month allows only 3 reviewers; additional reviewers cost $5 each per month
  • They diverge on capability: Paymo covers Task management, Roadmunk covers Visual roadmaps.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Paymo and Roadmunk actually diverge.

Attributes where Paymo and Roadmunk differ
AttributePaymoRoadmunk
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, DesktopWeb
Founded20082012

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

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 Paymo

  • Task management
  • Time tracking
  • Invoicing
  • Gantt charts
  • Resource scheduling
  • Slack
  • Google Workspace
  • Zapier

Only in Roadmunk

  • Visual roadmaps
  • Timeline view
  • Swimlane view
  • Prioritization matrix
  • Feedback inbox
  • Jira
  • Azure DevOps
  • Trello

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Paymo

  • Time tracking for freelancersnot Roadmunk
  • Project management for small teamsnot Roadmunk
  • Invoice generation and client managementnot Roadmunk

Roadmunk

  • Small product teams managing roadmaps with stakeholder feedback collectionnot Paymo
  • Multi-team organisations seeking organisation-wide product visibilitynot Paymo
  • Teams using Jira, Azure DevOps, or Asana as primary project tracking systemsnot Paymo

Where each one falls short

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

Paymo

  • Every advertised price rises after 3 months, with Plus going from $10.90 to $15.90 per user and Pro from $16.90 to $23.90
  • The free plan allows 1 user, 1 client and 2 projects
  • The Solo plan is still capped at 3 clients and 5 projects
  • Gantt charts, task dependencies and scheduling require the Plus plan
  • Integrations are excluded from both the free and Solo plans

Roadmunk

  • Starter plan at $19/editor/month allows only 3 reviewers; additional reviewers cost $5 each per month
  • Enterprise plan requires custom pricing contact; feature scope and support terms not published
  • Two-way Jira and Azure DevOps sync available only on Business tier and above at additional $9/collaborator/month
  • Pricing model based per-editor seats rather than per-organisation, scaling costs significantly for larger teams

Pricing, plan by plan

Paymo

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 1 user
    • unlimited time tracking
    • unlimited invoices
  • Solo$5.9/month
    • 1 user
    • flat rate/retainer projects
    • 3 clients
  • Plus$10.9/month
    • unlimited users
    • spreadsheet view
    • recurring tasks
  • Pro$16.9/month
    • unlimited users
    • Gantt charts
    • task dependencies

Roadmunk

Free
  • Starter$19/month
    • Billed annually
    • Unlimited roadmaps
    • 3 reviewers included
  • Business$49/month
    • Billed annually
    • Feedback collection
    • Idea management
  • Professional$99/month
    • Billed annually
    • Advanced visualizations
    • Real-time publishing
  • Enterprise$null/mo
    • Custom pricing
    • Billed annually
    • Private cloud

Which should you pick?

Choose Paymo if

  • You need task management.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Desktop.
  • You also want time tracking.
Paymo review

Choose Roadmunk if

  • You need visual roadmaps.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want timeline view.
Roadmunk review

Questions people ask

Is Paymo or Roadmunk better?
Neither clearly leads. Paymo starts at Free and Roadmunk at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Paymo or Roadmunk?
Paymo starts at Free and Roadmunk at Free.
Does Paymo or Roadmunk run on more platforms?
Paymo runs on Web, Ios, Android, Desktop. Roadmunk runs on Web.
Can I use Paymo for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Paymo best used for?
Paymo is most often used for time tracking for freelancers, project management for small teams, invoice generation and client management. Of those, time tracking for freelancers and project management for small teams are not what Roadmunk is typically brought in for.
What can Paymo do that Roadmunk cannot?
Paymo covers Task management, Time tracking, Invoicing, Gantt charts. Roadmunk covers Visual roadmaps, Timeline view, Swimlane view, Prioritization matrix. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Paymo: What is the storage limit by plan?

Free: 1GB, Solo: 5GB, Plus: 50GB, Pro: 500GB.

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Roadmunk: How much does Roadmunk cost?

Starter is $19 per editor per month (billed annually), Business is $49 per editor, and Professional is $99 per editor. Enterprise plans require contacting sales.

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Paymo: Can I use Paymo with multiple users on the Free plan?

No, Free and Solo plans are limited to 1 user only. You need Plus or Pro for multiple users.

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Roadmunk: Does Roadmunk offer a free trial?

Yes, a 14-day free trial is available at the Business package feature level.

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Paymo: What happens after the promotional pricing period ends?

Regular prices apply: Solo $9.90/month, Plus $15.90/user/month, Pro $23.90/user/month.

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Roadmunk: What are reviewer limits in each plan?

Starter includes 3 reviewers, Business includes 5, Professional includes 10, and additional reviewers cost $5 per month in any plan.

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Paymo: Is there a discount for annual billing?

Yes, annual payment offers up to 40% discount compared to monthly billing.

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