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A platform built for a new way of working
As of 30 August 2026, Monday.com has a free plan and paid plans start at $9/month. Monday. Softwr lists it under Technology. Monday.com is made by monday.com Ltd, launched in 2012, available on Web, iOS, Android.
Overview
Monday.com is a cloud-based work operating system that powers teams to run projects and workflows with confidence. It's a simple but intuitive tool that enables people to manage work, meet deadlines, and build a culture of transparency.
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Asana: Full-featured project management and work operating system with similar automation capabilities and team collaboration tools.


ClickUp: All-in-one workspace offering project management, documentation, and automation at a lower price point than Monday.com.


Trello: Simpler board-based project management tool that's easier to learn but with fewer automation capabilities.
Capabilities
Customizable workflows
Multiple views (Kanban, Gantt, Calendar)
Automation engine
Real-time collaboration
Mobile apps
Forms
Dashboards
Workload management
Slack
Integration with Slack
Gmail
Integration with Gmail
Google Drive
Integration with Google Drive
Microsoft Teams
Integration with Microsoft Teams
Answered, with sources
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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 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 is primarily a cloud-based platform and does not have robust offline capabilities. You need an internet connection to access and edit boards.
SourcePricing 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.
SourceBehind it
Timeline
IPO on Nasdaq, raised $574 million at $6.8 billion valuation
SourceSeries D of $150 million
SourceSeries C of $50 million led by Stripes Group
SourceSeries B of $25 million led by Insight Venture Partners
SourceSeries A of $7.6 million led by Genesis Partners
SourceSeed funding of $1.5 million raised
SourceMonday.com founded as Dapulse by Eran Zinman and Roy Man at Wix.com
SourceKeep looking
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