| Key points: Asana, Monday.com and ClickUp all offer free tiers capped at 2 users. Published paid-plan entry prices range from GBP 8/seat (Monday.com, annual, min 3 seats) to USD 7/user (ClickUp, annual) to USD 10.99/user (Asana, annual). Monday.com publishes GBP; Asana and ClickUp publish USD. Enterprise tiers across all three require a custom sales quote. |
Overview of the three tools
Asana, Monday.com, and ClickUp are three of the most widely adopted cloud-based project and work management platforms. Each follows a per-seat subscription model with a free tier and multiple paid tiers capped at a published list price, before transitioning to a quote-only Enterprise plan. The three tools overlap considerably in core functionality: all three offer task creation, project views (list, board, calendar, timeline), integrations with common business tools, and automation. The differences lie in the depth of specific features, the pricing structure, and the currency in which prices are published.
This comparison covers the core Work Management product for each vendor. Monday.com also sells Monday CRM, Monday Service, and Monday Dev as separate products; those are not compared here. ClickUp Brain (AI add-on) and Asana AI Studio carry separate pricing and are outside the scope of this comparison.
Side-by-side comparison table
| Attribute | Asana [1] | Monday.com [2] | ClickUp [3] |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Yes, up to 2 users | Yes, up to 2 seats | Yes (Free Forever) |
| Entry paid plan | Starter: USD 10.99/user/month (annual) | Basic: GBP 8/seat/month (annual, min 3 seats) | Unlimited: USD 7/user/month (annual) |
| Mid-tier plan | Advanced: USD 24.99/user/month (annual) | Standard: GBP 11/seat/month (annual) | Business: USD 12/user/month (annual) |
| Higher paid tier | Enterprise (contact sales) | Pro: GBP 17/seat/month (annual) | Enterprise (contact sales) |
| Enterprise tier | Enterprise and Enterprise+: contact sales | Enterprise: contact sales | Enterprise: contact sales |
| Published currency (pricing page) | USD | GBP (UK page) | USD |
| Seat minimum (paid) | Not stated on pricing page | Minimum 3 seats | Not stated on pricing page |
| Monthly billing available | Yes (published rates) | UNVERIFIED (annual rates primarily shown) | UNVERIFIED (annual rates primarily shown) |
| Automations (entry paid plan) | UNVERIFIED (not stated for Starter) | Standard: included | Business: 5,000 actions/month |
| Automations (higher paid plan) | UNVERIFIED | Pro: 25,000 actions/month | Enterprise: 250,000 actions/month |
| Legal entity | Asana, Inc. (Delaware, USA) | monday.com Ltd. (Israel) | Mango Technologies, Inc. (Delaware, USA) |
| HQ | San Francisco, CA, USA | Tel Aviv, Israel | San Diego, CA, USA |
| UK office | London (Royal Exchange, EC3V 3LL) | UNVERIFIED | UNVERIFIED |
Prices as published on vendor pricing pages, June 2026. GBP where stated by vendor; USD where stated by vendor. Confirm current pricing with each vendor before purchase.
Pricing model differences
The three tools differ meaningfully in how they present and structure pricing. Monday.com's UK pricing page shows GBP, which gives UK buyers a direct cost reference without needing to convert a foreign currency rate. The paid plans begin at a minimum of 3 seats, so a team of 1 or 2 people cannot access the Basic paid tier without paying for at least one unused seat.
Asana's pricing page lists USD. The Starter plan at USD 10.99 per user per month (annual) and the monthly alternative at USD 13.49 make both billing options explicit. UK buyers should verify the GBP equivalent at the point of checkout, as the listed price is in US dollars and exchange rates fluctuate.
ClickUp's published prices are also in USD. At USD 7 per user per month (Unlimited, annual) and USD 12 per user per month (Business, annual), it carries the lowest published annual entry price of the three. ClickUp's pricing page emphasises annual billing savings of up to 30% but does not publish a separate monthly billing rate for core plans, so the true monthly billing cost requires direct confirmation with ClickUp.
Free tier comparison
All three tools offer a free tier that does not expire. Monday.com's Free plan is capped at 2 seats and includes up to 3 boards and up to 3 Docs, plus access to over 200 templates. Asana's Personal (free) plan is also capped at 2 users and covers unlimited tasks and basic project views but limits the number of project collaborators on paid-feature workflows. ClickUp's Free Forever plan does not state a user cap on the pricing page, but limits total storage to 60MB, which may restrict teams that share documents and files within the platform.
For small teams that want to trial a tool before committing to a paid plan, all three free tiers provide a working environment. The 2-user cap on Monday.com and Asana means solo users or pairs can evaluate the platform without paying, but a team of 3 or more will need to convert to a paid plan on those two tools. ClickUp's free tier is more permissive on user numbers but more restrictive on storage.
Features at the mid-tier paid plan
When comparing the mid-tier paid plans: Monday.com's Standard plan at GBP 11 per seat per month (annual) includes timeline views, guest access, calendar integrations, and automations. ClickUp's Business plan at USD 12 per user per month (annual) includes unlimited dashboards, 5,000 automation actions per month, and sprint reporting. Asana's Advanced plan at USD 24.99 per user per month (annual) is the most expensive of the three at mid-tier; Asana positions the Starter plan (USD 10.99 annual) as the comparable entry point.
Automation allowances vary by plan and vendor. Monday.com Pro includes 25,000 automation actions per month. ClickUp Business includes 5,000 automation actions per month and the Enterprise tier allows 250,000. Asana's automation limits at Starter and Advanced tiers are not stated on the main pricing page and should be confirmed with Asana directly.
Integrations and ecosystem
All three tools integrate with widely used business applications including Slack, Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Zoom, and Salesforce. The depth and configuration of these integrations varies by plan tier: higher-tier plans typically unlock more advanced integration options such as two-way sync and custom API access. Specific integration limits per plan should be verified on each vendor's integrations or features page, as these details change and may not appear on the main pricing page.
Monday.com's broader product family (CRM, Service, Dev) may appeal to organisations wanting to consolidate multiple tools under one vendor. Asana and ClickUp do not currently offer equivalent CRM or service desk products under the same brand, though both integrate with third-party CRM and support tools. For guidance on wider business software procurement, see the business equipment insurance UK guide and the project management software comparison hub.
Which tool suits which team
Asana suits teams that need a clearly structured approach to task ownership and project sequencing, particularly marketing, operations, and cross-functional teams that manage campaign workflows. The USD billing basis is a consideration for UK finance teams that prefer GBP invoicing.
Monday.com suits UK-based teams that want GBP pricing, a visual board-centric interface, and the option to expand into CRM or service management within the same vendor family. The 3-seat minimum on paid plans means it is less suited to teams of 1 or 2 that want paid features.
ClickUp suits teams that prioritise flexibility and cost at the entry level, including startups and small teams willing to invest time in configuration. The Free Forever plan is the most permissive in terms of user numbers, and the Unlimited plan at USD 7 per user per month (annual) is the lowest published paid entry price of the three. However, the lack of a published monthly billing rate for core plans means total flexibility on billing cannot be confirmed without contacting ClickUp.
None of the three tools is suited to organisations requiring on-premises deployment, UK data residency guarantees, or public-sector procurement frameworks without first engaging with each vendor's enterprise sales team to confirm availability of such options.
| Disclaimer: This page is for editorial and informational purposes only. Software pricing and features change frequently. Currency, billing basis, and tier availability may differ from those shown here. Always confirm current pricing, currency, and billing terms directly with the vendor before making a purchasing decision. |
Is Asana cheaper than Monday.com?
It depends on team size, tier, and currency. Asana Starter at USD 10.99 per user per month (annual) may be lower than Monday.com Basic at GBP 8 per seat per month (annual), depending on the USD/GBP exchange rate at the time of purchase and the number of seats. Monday.com has a 3-seat minimum on paid plans. Buyers should calculate the total annual cost for their specific team size using the published rates from each vendor's pricing page and the prevailing exchange rate.
Can a single person use Monday.com, Asana, or ClickUp?
All three offer free tiers that can be used by a single person. Monday.com and Asana free plans allow up to 2 users, so a sole user is within the free tier limit. ClickUp's Free Forever plan also supports a single user. For paid features, Monday.com requires a minimum of 3 seats, meaning a solo user would pay for unused seats. Asana and ClickUp do not state a minimum paid seat count on their pricing pages, but buyers should confirm this at checkout.
Do Monday.com, Asana, and ClickUp offer UK data storage?
Data residency options (including UK or EU storage) are not listed on the main pricing pages for any of the three tools. These options, if available, are typically provided at the Enterprise tier. Buyers with specific data residency requirements should contact each vendor's sales team to confirm availability and any associated costs.
Which of the three has the most generous free plan?
This depends on the use case. ClickUp's Free Forever plan does not publish a user cap, making it more permissive for larger teams. Monday.com's Free plan includes up to 3 boards and access to over 200 templates but caps users at 2. Asana's Personal plan also caps at 2 users. For solo users or pairs, all three free plans are accessible; for teams of 3 or more, ClickUp's free tier is the only one of the three with no stated user limit.
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