Asana ($0–$25/mo) vs Monday.com ($0–$19/mo) — see which is cheaper and which fits your team better.
| Tool | Free Tier | Mid Tier | Top Tier | Pricing Model |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asana | $0 | $10.99/mo | $24.99/mo | Per member/month |
| Monday.com | $0 | $10/mo | $19/mo | Per seat/month |
Pricing current as of April 2026. Asana raised prices in January 2026. Asana is more expensive at the top tier ($25 vs $19).
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | $0 | Personal use, small teams |
| Starter | $10.99/mo | $10.99/mo | Growing teams, time tracking |
| Standard | $18/mo | $18/mo | Advanced templates, portfolios |
| Advanced | $24.99/mo | $24.99/mo | Enterprise, custom fields |
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | $0 | Up to 5 seats, basic features |
| Basic | $10/mo | $8/mo | Growing teams, unlimited automations |
| Standard | $16/mo | $13/mo | Advanced features, custom workflows |
| Pro | $19/mo | $16/mo | Enterprise, dedicated support |
| Feature | Asana | Monday.com |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | ~ Generous | ~ Limited to 5 seats |
| Kanban boards | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gantt charts | ✓ (Timeline) | ✓ |
| Calendar view | ✓ | ~ Limited |
| Portfolio management | ✓ Native | ✗ |
| Custom fields | ✓ | ✓ |
| Automations | ~ Limited free | ✓ Unlimited |
| API access | ✓ | ✓ |
| Time tracking | ✓ Built-in | ~ Limited |
| Resource planning | ✓ (Capacity) | ✗ |
10 members × $10.99 = $109.90/month ($1,318.80/year)
Asana increased prices in January 2026. Previous pricing was lower.
10 seats × $8/year = $80/year ($6.67/month)
Assuming annual billing. Monthly would be 10 × $10 = $100/month.
Winner for cost: Monday.com is significantly cheaper — about 1/12th the cost of Asana for the same team size.
Choose Asana if: You need portfolio management and resource planning. You want native time tracking and capacity planning. You're managing complex, multi-team projects. You need advanced reporting.
Choose Monday.com if: You're budget-conscious and want the lowest cost option. You prefer simplicity and ease of setup. You want unlimited automations on all tiers. Your team isn't doing resource planning.
The truth: Asana is more expensive but more powerful for enterprise project management. Monday.com is the budget-friendly alternative for simpler use cases.
Asana raised prices in January 2026. Both tools are likely to increase again. Get alerts when pricing changes so you can budget accordingly.
Set up price alerts — free View full pricing trackerMonday.com is significantly cheaper. A 10-person team pays ~$100/month ($1,200/year) on Monday.com Basic vs $109.90/month (~$1,319/year) on Asana Starter. Monday.com is about the same price but with less feature.
Yes. In January 2026, Asana increased all plan prices. Starter went from $9 to $10.99, Standard from $15 to $18, and Advanced from $20 to $24.99. This was one of several price increases since 2024.
Asana has native portfolio management and resource capacity planning. Monday.com doesn't have these features. If you're managing multiple projects across teams, Asana is better.
Monday.com is generally easier to learn and set up. Asana is more powerful but has a steeper learning curve. For teams without project management experience, Monday.com is simpler.