Which is cheapest: Airtable, Monday.com, or ClickUp?

ClickUp is cheapest with a generous free plan and paid plans from $7/user/month. Airtable's free plan allows 1,000 records; paid starts at $20/user/month. Monday.com starts at $9/user/month (min 3 users, so min $27/month). For individuals and small teams, ClickUp offers the best value.

What is the main difference between Airtable and Monday.com?

Airtable is a database-first tool built around spreadsheet-like grids with relational data capabilities — ideal for structured data and custom workflows. Monday.com is a visual project management platform focused on work tracking and team collaboration. Airtable suits data-heavy workflows; Monday suits team project management.

Does ClickUp offer a free plan?

Yes. ClickUp's free plan is one of the most generous: unlimited tasks, unlimited members, 100MB storage, and core features including Gantt charts, Kanban boards, and time tracking. Paid plans start at $7/user/month (Unlimited) and $12/user/month (Business).

Which tool is best for small teams?

ClickUp wins for small teams (under 10 people) due to the free plan and $7/user pricing. Monday.com's minimum 3-seat requirement and $9/user price makes it $27+/month minimum. Airtable at $20/user is best if you need database features. For pure project management on a budget, ClickUp is the clear winner.

Airtable vs Monday vs ClickUp Pricing 2026

Pricing Comparison at Common Team Sizes

Team Size	Airtable Pro	Monday Pro	ClickUp Pro	Cheapest
1 person	$10/mo	$9/mo	$7/mo	ClickUp
5 people	$10 + (4×$10) = $50/mo	5×$9 = $45/mo	5×$7 = $35/mo	ClickUp
10 people	$10 + (9×$10) = $100/mo	10×$9 = $90/mo	10×$7 = $70/mo	ClickUp
50 people	$10 + (49×$10) = $500/mo	50×$9 = $450/mo	50×$7 = $350/mo	ClickUp
100 people	$10 + (99×$10) = $1,000/mo	100×$9 = $900/mo	100×$7 = $700/mo	ClickUp

Prices are annual billing, monthly equivalents shown. Free tiers available for all three.

Feature Comparison Matrix

Feature	Airtable	Monday	ClickUp
Free tier records/views	1,200/month	5 boards	100 MB storage, unlimited tasks
Automation/workflows	10 automations/mo (Pro)	Unlimited (Pro+)	Unlimited (all paid tiers)
API calls/integrations	50K/month (Pro), unlimited (Plus)	Monthly limit (Pro), unlimited (higher tiers)	Unlimited all tiers
Real-time collaboration	✓ (Pro+)	✓ (all tiers)	✓ (all tiers)
Comments/attachments	Limited (Pro)	Unlimited (Pro+)	Unlimited (all tiers)
Custom fields	500 (all tiers)	Depends on plan	Unlimited (all tiers)
Time tracking	No (native)	Yes (Pro+)	Yes (all tiers)

When to Choose Each Tool

✓ Choose ClickUp if:

Budget is tight (cheapest per-seat pricing at any team size)
You need unlimited automations and time tracking
You want an all-in-one solution (project mgmt + docs + chat)
You value unlimited API calls and integrations

Best for: Startups, budget-conscious teams, product teams

✓ Choose Monday if:

You want a visual, workflow-focused tool
You need a balance between features and cost
Your team loves kanban/timeline views
You want native integrations and good mobile experience

Best for: Marketing teams, operations, cross-functional projects

✓ Choose Airtable if:

You need database-first approach (fields, relations, rollups)
You're building custom workflows with Automations + Zapier
You value spreadsheet-like interface with database power
You need sophisticated field types (lookups, rollups, formulas)

Best for: Product managers, analysts, operations, customer success

Cost Breakdown: Example Team of 25

Airtable Pro: $250/month ($10 base + 24×$10)

Monday Pro: $225/month (25×$9)

ClickUp Pro: $175/month (25×$7)

Annual savings with ClickUp: $900/year vs Monday, $900/year vs Airtable

Recent Price Changes

ClickUp (Feb 2026): Raised from $5/seat to $7/seat (+40%). Still cheapest per-seat option but gap to Monday narrowed.

Monday (stable): $9/seat since 2024.

Airtable (stable): $10/workspace + per-seat pricing unchanged.

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