{"id":22545,"date":"2025-09-09T12:37:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-09T09:37:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/?p=22545"},"modified":"2026-04-10T17:50:10","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T14:50:10","slug":"best-monday-com-alternatives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/best-monday-com-alternatives\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Monday.com Alternatives: Project Management, Creative Teams &#038; Free Options"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Monday.com is one of the most popular project management tools, known for its visual dashboards, customizable boards, and automations. But as your team grows, you might notice some friction: high pricing, missing features like built-in time tracking, or reporting that doesn&rsquo;t go deep enough. If you&rsquo;re at this stage, it might be time to explore other project management platforms that better align with your workflows. Below, we find the best Monday.com alternative, whether you need stronger reporting, simpler task views, or built-in time tracking.<\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t#everhour-advanced-banner-block_6426fdc64c4f9 {\n\ttext-align:left;\n\tbackground-color:#f6f5f4;\n\tbackground-position:right bottom;\n\tbackground-repeat:no-repeat;\n\tbackground-size:contain;\n\tbackground-image: url(https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/conversion-block-vertical-Monday@2x.png);\n}\n#everhour-advanced-banner-block_6426fdc64c4f9 .everhour-advanced-banner__title {\n\tcolor:#333333;\n\ttext-align:left;\n}\n#everhour-advanced-banner-block_6426fdc64c4f9 .everhour-advanced-banner__subtitle {\n\tcolor:#333333;\n\ttext-align:left;\n}\n#everhour-advanced-banner-block_6426fdc64c4f9 .everhour-advanced-banner__cta {\n\ttext-align:left;\n}\n#everhour-advanced-banner-block_6426fdc64c4f9 .everhour-advanced-banner__cta .button {\n\tborder-color:#000000;\n\tbackground-color:#000000;\n\tcolor:#FFFFFF;\n\tbox-shadow:0 3px 10px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.51), inset 0 3px 20px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);;\n}\n#everhour-advanced-banner-block_6426fdc64c4f9 .everhour-advanced-banner__cta .button:hover, #everhour-advanced-banner-block_6426fdc64c4f9 .everhour-advanced-banner__cta .button:active, #everhour-advanced-banner-block_6426fdc64c4f9 .everhour-advanced-banner__cta .button:active:hover {\n\tbackground-color:rgba(255,255,255,0);\n\tcolor:#000000;\n\tbox-shadow:button_hover_shadow;\n}\n#everhour-advanced-banner-block_6426fdc64c4f9 .everhour-advanced-banner__cta .button:active {\n\ttransform:translateY(2px);\n}\n@media (max-width: 480px) {#everhour-advanced-banner-block_6426fdc64c4f9 {background-image: initial;}}<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"everhour-advanced-banner-container\">\n\t<div id=\"everhour-advanced-banner-block_6426fdc64c4f9\" class=\"everhour-advanced-banner banner-style-vertical banner-position-right button-style-lash\">\n\t\t<div class=\"everhour-advanced-banner__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"everhour-advanced-banner__title\">Integrate Everhour <br>  with Monday. <br> Achieve more with <br>  fewer clicks.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"everhour-advanced-banner__cta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/integrations\/monday?utm_source=blog-article&#038;utm_medium=banner&#038;utm_campaign=integration-vertical\" class=\"button button--lg button--solid action-button\" type=\"button\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tIt&#039;s Free to try!\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"21\" height=\"42\" viewBox=\"0 0 21 42\"><g fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><g fill=\"#000000\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path d=\"M210.6 174.792c.347-.21.627.01.936.16 2.852 1.383 5.205 3.413 7.392 5.661.503.517.904 1.096 1.072 1.824.087.377.478.73.018 1.109-.505.415-.922.106-1.316-.187-1.238-.919-2.465-1.852-3.697-2.78-.876-.65-1.73-1.328-2.62-1.957-1.034-.73-2.005-1.461-1.93-2.933.015-.316-.248-.659.145-.897zm1.924-13.103c-.114-.65.046-.87.645-.79 3.098.413 6.23.233 9.334.553 1.429.147 2.838.361 4.07 1.172.369.257.648.59.912.936l.314.418.161.207c.246.306.389.543.17.886-.213.332-.474.575-.923.496-.777-.137-1.555-.281-2.338-.375-3.02-.362-6.049-.672-9.066-1.069-1.503-.197-2.948-.543-3.28-2.434zm11.358-19.193c1.025-.282 1.41.91 2.285 1.01.124.015.026.336-.063.507-.151.292-.468.495-.48.92.335.106.513-.038.696-.166.201-.14.382-.48.657-.235.265.235.122.585-.02.838-.163.287-.389.552-.629.783-.895.866-2.051 1.083-3.221 1.184-3.752.325-7.514.457-11.277.569-1.811.054-1.924-.038-2.602-1.613-.66-1.53-.66-1.531 1.053-1.838.296-.053.595-.09.892-.147 1.402-.268 2.82-.432 4.24-.573l1.706-.165c2.274-.218 4.544-.464 6.763-1.074z\" transform=\"translate(-208 -142)\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/g><\/g><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&#128270; <strong>What Is Monday.com?<\/strong><\/h2><p>Monday.com is a Work Operating System (Work OS) designed to help teams manage projects, workflows, and everyday tasks. Its key features include:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Boards &amp; columns<\/strong>: Visualize tasks in customizable columns (status, priority, due date).<\/li><\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large no-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/monday-board-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"master monday boards: enhance workflow &amp; team collaboration\" class=\"wp-image-53700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/monday-board-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/monday-board-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/monday-board-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/monday-board.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Automations<\/strong>: Automate repetitive tasks, notifications, and status changes.<\/li><li><strong>Views<\/strong>: Switch between timeline, Gantt, Kanban, and calendar views.<\/li><\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large no-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"659\" src=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/BC-Gantt-Chart-View-1024x659.jpg\" alt=\"master monday boards: enhance workflow &amp; team collaboration\" class=\"wp-image-53708\" srcset=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/BC-Gantt-Chart-View-1024x659.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/BC-Gantt-Chart-View-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/BC-Gantt-Chart-View-768x494.jpg 768w, https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/BC-Gantt-Chart-View.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Integrations<\/strong>: Connect with email, Slack, CRM tools, and more.<\/li><li><strong>Dashboards<\/strong>: Aggregated views for reporting on tasks, timelines, and budgets.<\/li><\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>It&rsquo;s powerful and flexible, but not always the right fit.<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&#10060; Common pain points with Monday.com<\/h3><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>No native time tracking (relies on integrations)<\/li><li>Limited Gantt and advanced reporting<\/li><li>Feature overload for smaller teams<\/li><li>Pricing scales up quickly as your team grows<\/li><\/ul><hr class=\"wp-block-separator\">\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t#everhour-advanced-banner-block_642ad3f117bd4 {\n\ttext-align:left;\n\tbackground-color:#28274e;\n\tbackground-position:right bottom;\n\tbackground-repeat:no-repeat;\n\tbackground-size:contain;\n\tbackground-image: url(https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/conversion-block-monday-2@2x.png);\n}\n#everhour-advanced-banner-block_642ad3f117bd4 .everhour-advanced-banner__title {\n\tcolor:#ffffff;\n\ttext-align:left;\n}\n#everhour-advanced-banner-block_642ad3f117bd4 .everhour-advanced-banner__subtitle {\n\tcolor:#ffffff;\n\ttext-align:left;\n}\n#everhour-advanced-banner-block_642ad3f117bd4 .everhour-advanced-banner__cta {\n\ttext-align:left;\n}\n#everhour-advanced-banner-block_642ad3f117bd4 .everhour-advanced-banner__cta .button {\n\tborder-color:#62ac6e;\n\tbackground-color:#62ac6e;\n\tcolor:#FFFFFF;\n\tbox-shadow:0 3px 10px 0 rgba(98, 172, 110, 0.51), inset 0 3px 20px 0 rgba(98, 172, 110, 0.3);;\n}\n#everhour-advanced-banner-block_642ad3f117bd4 .everhour-advanced-banner__cta .button:hover, #everhour-advanced-banner-block_642ad3f117bd4 .everhour-advanced-banner__cta .button:active, #everhour-advanced-banner-block_642ad3f117bd4 .everhour-advanced-banner__cta .button:active:hover {\n\tbackground-color:rgba(255,255,255,0);\n\tcolor:#62ac6e;\n\tbox-shadow:button_hover_shadow;\n}\n#everhour-advanced-banner-block_642ad3f117bd4 .everhour-advanced-banner__cta .button:active {\n\ttransform:translateY(2px);\n}\n@media (max-width: 480px) {#everhour-advanced-banner-block_642ad3f117bd4 {background-image: initial;}}<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"everhour-advanced-banner-container\">\n\t<div id=\"everhour-advanced-banner-block_642ad3f117bd4\" class=\"everhour-advanced-banner banner-style-horizontal button-style-lash\">\n\t\t<div class=\"everhour-advanced-banner__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"everhour-advanced-banner__title\">Track time, stay on budget, analyze reports and automate payroll.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"everhour-advanced-banner__subtitle\">&bull; Works natively inside Monday<br>&bull; Know where your team&rsquo;s time is going <br>&bull; Keep projects on budget<br>&bull; Increase transparency<br>&bull; Make your workflow more efficient<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"everhour-advanced-banner__cta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/integrations\/monday?utm_source=blog-article&#038;utm_medium=banner&#038;utm_campaign=integration-horizontal\" class=\"button button--lg button--solid action-button\" type=\"button\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tIt&#039;s FREE to try!\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"21\" height=\"42\" viewBox=\"0 0 21 42\"><g fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><g fill=\"#62ac6e\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path d=\"M210.6 174.792c.347-.21.627.01.936.16 2.852 1.383 5.205 3.413 7.392 5.661.503.517.904 1.096 1.072 1.824.087.377.478.73.018 1.109-.505.415-.922.106-1.316-.187-1.238-.919-2.465-1.852-3.697-2.78-.876-.65-1.73-1.328-2.62-1.957-1.034-.73-2.005-1.461-1.93-2.933.015-.316-.248-.659.145-.897zm1.924-13.103c-.114-.65.046-.87.645-.79 3.098.413 6.23.233 9.334.553 1.429.147 2.838.361 4.07 1.172.369.257.648.59.912.936l.314.418.161.207c.246.306.389.543.17.886-.213.332-.474.575-.923.496-.777-.137-1.555-.281-2.338-.375-3.02-.362-6.049-.672-9.066-1.069-1.503-.197-2.948-.543-3.28-2.434zm11.358-19.193c1.025-.282 1.41.91 2.285 1.01.124.015.026.336-.063.507-.151.292-.468.495-.48.92.335.106.513-.038.696-.166.201-.14.382-.48.657-.235.265.235.122.585-.02.838-.163.287-.389.552-.629.783-.895.866-2.051 1.083-3.221 1.184-3.752.325-7.514.457-11.277.569-1.811.054-1.924-.038-2.602-1.613-.66-1.53-.66-1.531 1.053-1.838.296-.053.595-.09.892-.147 1.402-.268 2.82-.432 4.24-.573l1.706-.165c2.274-.218 4.544-.464 6.763-1.074z\" transform=\"translate(-208 -142)\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/g><\/g><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>&#127942; Best Monday.com Alternatives<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2><p>Not all project management tools are created equal. We&rsquo;ll compare leading alternatives to Monday.com across several criteria:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>&#9881;&#65039; <strong>Automation<\/strong>: How strong are the automation capabilities?<\/li><li>&#127912; <strong>Creative collaboration<\/strong>: Do they allow visual workflows, whiteboards, or design collaboration?<\/li><li>&#128176; <strong>Pricing &amp; free plan<\/strong>: What&rsquo;s available for free, and how do paid plans compare?<\/li><li>&#128433;&#65039; <strong>Ease of use<\/strong>: Is the interface intuitive for non-technical users?<\/li><li>&#9201;&#65039; <strong>Time tracking integration<\/strong>: Do they integrate with Everhour or other time tracking tools?<\/li><\/ul><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1&#65039;&#8419; Everhour &ndash; Best for time tracking &amp; budgeting<\/strong><\/h3><blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>&#128176;&nbsp;<strong>Pricing:<\/strong>&nbsp;Free plan available; Paid plans start at&nbsp;<strong>$8.50 per user\/month<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>&#128293; Unique Feature<\/strong>: Native time tracking, budgeting, reports, and invoicing<\/p><\/blockquote><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large no-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/everhour-1024x768.png\" alt=\"monday alternatives\" class=\"wp-image-17914\" srcset=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/everhour-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/everhour-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/everhour-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/everhour.png 1027w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>If you&rsquo;re frustrated with Monday.com&rsquo;s lack of built-in time tracking,&nbsp;<strong>Everhour<\/strong>&nbsp;is the no-brainer alternative. It&rsquo;s the ultimate&nbsp;<strong>Monday.com replacement for time tracking<\/strong>, budgeting, team hours, invoicing, and even payroll support.<\/p><p><strong>Why teams love Everhour<\/strong>:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Accurate, built-in time tracking<\/li><li>Beautiful, real-time dashboards<\/li><li>In-app task management &amp; budgeting<\/li><li>Deep integrations with Trello, Asana, ClickUp, GitHub, and Notion<\/li><li>Chrome extension + mobile app (check out our list of the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/best-chrome-extensions-comprehensive-list\/\" target=\"_blank\">best Chrome extensions<\/a> besides Everhour)<\/li><\/ul><p>Whether you&rsquo;re managing internal teams or billing clients,&nbsp;<strong>Everhour<\/strong>&nbsp;does everything Monday.com doesn&rsquo;t&mdash;<strong>natively and beautifully<\/strong>.<\/p><p>&#127775; Learn&nbsp;<strong>what users say about using Everhour:<\/strong><\/p><blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>&ldquo;<em>I love the ability to integrate with Monday.com, and track activities while tasking.<\/em>&rdquo; [<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.capterra.com\/p\/133409\/Everhour\/#Capterra___4919325\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"external external_icon\">Rachel, Capterra<\/a>]<\/p><\/blockquote><blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>&ldquo;<em>The reporting feature is so easy to use and can be configured any way we need. It&rsquo;s much stronger than other tools we&rsquo;ve used in the past. It also integrates so well with our project management software.<\/em>&rdquo; [<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.g2.com\/products\/everhour\/reviews\/everhour-review-8625411\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"external external_icon\">G2<\/a>]<\/p><\/blockquote><blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>&#8220;<em>The setup is easy. The interface is really intuitive. I love that it integrates with other systems seamlessly and any calls to support have been answered promptly.<\/em>&#8221; [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.capterra.com\/p\/133409\/Everhour\/#Capterra___6614281\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"external external_icon\">Chris, Capterra<\/a>]<\/p><\/blockquote><hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2&#65039;&#8419; Asana<\/strong><\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large no-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"758\" src=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Asana.jpg\" alt=\"monday alternatives\" class=\"wp-image-18150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Asana.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Asana-300x222.jpg 300w, https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Asana-768x569.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Automation<\/strong>: Offers rule-based automations. Create multi-step approvals and assign tasks automatically when statuses change.<\/li><li><strong>Creative collaboration<\/strong>: Advanced portfolios and timeline views. Integrations with Adobe Creative Cloud (paid).<\/li><li><strong>Pricing &amp; free plan<\/strong>: Free plan for up to 15 users. Premium features (like timeline, custom fields) require paid plans starting at $10.99 per user per month.<\/li><li><strong>Ease of use<\/strong>: Intuitive layout. Less customizable than Monday, but simpler to navigate.<\/li><li><strong>Everhour&#8217;s <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/integrations\/asana\" target=\"_blank\">Asana time tracking integration<\/a><\/strong>: Supported via native integration; track time across tasks and projects.<\/li><\/ul><p>&#128161; <strong>Use cases<\/strong>: Best for traditional project management, marketing teams, and small businesses wanting a clean, structured environment.<\/p><p>&#9989; <strong>Pros<\/strong>: Great calendar and timeline views, easy onboarding, and integrated goal tracking.<\/p><p><strong>&#10060; Cons<\/strong>: Limited custom fields in the free plan, fewer visual collaboration tools than Monday.<\/p><hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3&#65039;&#8419; Trello <\/strong><\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large no-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Trello-1.jpg\" alt=\"monday alternatives\" class=\"wp-image-18090\" srcset=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Trello-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Trello-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Trello-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Automation<\/strong>: Uses Butler to automate rules and tasks (e.g., moving cards, sending emails).<\/li><li><strong>Creative collaboration<\/strong>: Visual Kanban boards; Power-Ups like whiteboards or file embeds.<\/li><li><strong>Pricing &amp; free plan<\/strong>: Generous free plan with unlimited cards. Paid plans from $5 per user per month add unlimited Power-Ups.<\/li><li><strong>Ease of use<\/strong>: Simple drag-and-drop interface. Ideal for non-technical teams.<\/li><li><strong>Everhour&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/integrations\/trello\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Trello time tracking integration<\/a><\/strong>: Direct integration via browser extension.<\/li><\/ul><p>&#128161; <strong>Use cases<\/strong>: Suitable for small teams managing simple projects, personal tasks, and creative workflows that need visual organization.<\/p><p>&#9989; <strong>Pros<\/strong>: Low learning curve, powerful with Power-Ups, easy collaboration.<\/p><p>&#10060; <strong>Cons<\/strong>: Limited hierarchy and advanced features, less ideal for complex projects.<\/p><hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4&#65039;&#8419; Wrike<\/strong><\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large no-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"710\" src=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Versatile-Robust-Project-Management-Software-Wrike.jpg\" alt=\"monday alternatives\" class=\"wp-image-21080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Versatile-Robust-Project-Management-Software-Wrike.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Versatile-Robust-Project-Management-Software-Wrike-300x208.jpg 300w, https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Versatile-Robust-Project-Management-Software-Wrike-768x533.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Automation<\/strong>: Advanced automation engine with conditional logic, approvals, and custom request forms.<\/li><li><strong>Creative collaboration<\/strong>: Built-in proofing and approval tools for creative files. Excellent for agencies.<\/li><li><strong>Pricing &amp; free plan<\/strong>: Free plan for up to 5 users. Professional plans start at $9.80 per user per month.<\/li><li><strong>Ease of use<\/strong>: Steeper learning curve, but powerful once configured.<\/li><li><strong>Everhour integration<\/strong>: Can be integrated via Zapier or API, though not natively.<\/li><\/ul><p>&#128161; <strong>Use cases: <\/strong>Great for marketing and creative teams requiring asset approval workflows. Also used by product and engineering teams.<\/p><p>&#9989; <strong>Pros:<\/strong> Advanced automation, powerful reporting, and resource management.<\/p><p>&#10060; <strong>Cons:<\/strong> Higher pricing, complex interface for beginners.<\/p><hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5&#65039;&#8419; <strong>ClickUp<\/strong><\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large no-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/ClickUp.jpg\" alt=\"20 best trello alternatives for project managers in 2022\" class=\"wp-image-18118\" srcset=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/ClickUp.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/ClickUp-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/ClickUp-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Automation<\/strong>: Robust automations with trigger-action conditions. Customize workflows and templates for tasks, statuses, and dependencies.<\/li><li><strong>Creative collaboration<\/strong>: Offers whiteboards, Mind Map, and canvas views. Great for brainstorming and mapping ideas.<\/li><li><strong>Pricing &amp; free plan<\/strong>: Free plan supports unlimited tasks and members, though file storage is limited. Paid plans start at $5 per user per month.<\/li><li><strong>Ease of use<\/strong>: More features than Monday, so the interface can be overwhelming. But it&rsquo;s highly customizable.<\/li><li><strong>Everhour&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/integrations\/clickup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ClickUp time tracking integration<\/a><\/strong>: Direct integration. Track time on tasks, estimate vs actual, and generate reports for billing.<\/li><\/ul><p>&#128161; <strong>Use cases<\/strong>: Perfect for teams needing detailed task management, advanced automations, and creative collaboration. Popular among design and dev teams.<\/p><p>&#9989; <strong>Pros<\/strong>: Affordable paid plans, excellent task hierarchy, flexible views.<\/p><p>&#10060; <strong>Cons:<\/strong> Steeper learning curve, occasional performance lag.<\/p><hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6&#65039;&#8419; <strong>Notion<\/strong><\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large no-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Notion-%E2%80%93-Your-wiki-docs-projects.-Together..jpg\" alt=\"asana vs notion: which is the better productivity tool?\" class=\"wp-image-29164\"><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Automation<\/strong>: Basic compared to others; relies on API and third-party tools (Zapier) for deeper automation.<\/li><li><strong>Creative collaboration<\/strong>: Highly flexible pages and databases. Use tables, Kanban boards, calendars, and rich text notes.<\/li><li><strong>Pricing &amp; free plan<\/strong>: Personal use is free; team plan starts at $8 per user per month. Generous free plan for students and educators.<\/li><li><strong>Ease of use<\/strong>: Requires a setup period to design pages and databases. Once configured, it&rsquo;s extremely flexible.<\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/integrations\/notion-time-tracking\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Notion time tracking integration<\/a><\/strong>: Use Everhour&rsquo;s browser extension to track time in Notion databases.<\/li><\/ul><p>&#128161; <strong>Use cases<\/strong>: Suited to teams needing combined documentation and project tracking. Ideal for startups, writers, designers, and educational projects.<\/p><p>&#9989; <strong>Pros<\/strong>: All-in-one knowledge base and project management, strong customization.<\/p><p>&#10060; <strong>Cons<\/strong>: Requires manual setup for automation, missing built-in time tracking.<\/p><hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7&#65039;&#8419; Smartsheet<\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large no-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"763\" src=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/smartsheet.jpg\" alt=\"20 best monday.com alternatives for project management in 2022\" class=\"wp-image-22664\" srcset=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/smartsheet.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/smartsheet-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/smartsheet-768x572.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Automation<\/strong>: Strong. Conditional notifications, data movement, and approval workflows.<\/li><li><strong>Creative collaboration<\/strong>: Spreadsheet-like interface; new interface options allow for cards and grid views. Integrates with creative tools via add-ons.<\/li><li><strong>Pricing &amp; free plan<\/strong>: No free plan; paid plans start at $7 per user per month.<\/li><li><strong>Ease of use<\/strong>: Familiar spreadsheet interface but may feel archaic compared to modern project management tools.<\/li><li><strong>Everhour integration<\/strong>: Integrates through third-party connectors.<\/li><\/ul><p>&#128161; <strong>Use cases<\/strong>: Suited for teams who love spreadsheets but need collaboration and automation. Often used in construction, operations, and enterprise environments.<\/p><p>&#9989; <strong>Pros:<\/strong> Familiar interface for spreadsheet users, robust automation.<\/p><p>&#10060; <strong>Cons<\/strong>: Less intuitive for creative teams, limited free option.<\/p><p>Check out our articles comparing <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/smartsheet-vs-monday\/\" target=\"_blank\">Smartsheet vs Monday<\/a> and <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/smartsheet-vs-trello\/\" target=\"_blank\">Smartsheet vs Trello<\/a> for more insights!<\/p><hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Other Notables<\/strong><\/h3><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Basecamp<\/strong>: Simple messaging and to-do tools; ideal for small teams. Limited automation. No direct Everhour integration.<\/li><li><strong>Airtable<\/strong>: Combines spreadsheets and databases. Good for agencies and content teams. Automation needs the Pro plan or Zapier. Everhour integration requires a browser extension.<\/li><li><strong>Jira<\/strong>: Best for software development; built-in agile boards. It can overwhelm non-dev teams. Everhour integrates natively for time tracking.<\/li><li><strong>Hive<\/strong>: Offers native time tracking, automation, and proofing. Pricing starts at $12 per user per month. Flexible for creative agencies.<\/li><\/ul><hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&#128994; <strong>Everhour and Monday.com Alternative<\/strong><\/h2><p>You can track time in Monday.com, but many alternatives integrate more effectively with Everhour&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">time tracker<\/a>&mdash;delivering deeper insights into team productivity.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why use Everhour?<\/strong><\/h3><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Time logging<\/strong>: Capture how long tasks take. Create time estimates for new projects, and compare them to the actual time spent.<\/li><\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large no-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"656\" src=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/everhour-timesheet.jpg\" alt=\"monday.com alternative\" class=\"wp-image-32689\" srcset=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/everhour-timesheet.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/everhour-timesheet-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/everhour-timesheet-768x504.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Budget tracking<\/strong>: Set budget hours per project. Everhour alerts you when you&rsquo;re over budget.<\/li><li><strong>Invoicing<\/strong>: If you bill by the hour, create invoices directly from tracked time.<\/li><li><strong>Team utilization<\/strong>: Analyze who&rsquo;s overbooked and who has capacity to take on more work.<\/li><\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large no-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"645\" src=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/timesheet-dashboard.jpg\" alt=\"monday.com alternative\" class=\"wp-image-21820\" srcset=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/timesheet-dashboard.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/timesheet-dashboard-300x189.jpg 300w, https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/timesheet-dashboard-768x484.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to integrate<\/strong><\/h3><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>ClickUp + Everhour<\/strong>: Install the Everhour Chrome extension. Enable time tracking in ClickUp settings. Buttons appear next to tasks. Track time and view reports in Everhour.<\/li><\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large no-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"655\" src=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/clickup-everhour-1-1024x655.jpg\" alt=\"monday.com alternative\" class=\"wp-image-57448\" srcset=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/clickup-everhour-1-1024x655.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/clickup-everhour-1-300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/clickup-everhour-1-768x491.jpg 768w, https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/clickup-everhour-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Asana + Everhour<\/strong>: Use the Everhour integration in Asana&rsquo;s app directory. Timers appear in tasks. Reports sync to Everhour dashboards.<\/li><\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large no-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"555\" src=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/asana-everhour.png\" alt=\"monday.com alternative\" class=\"wp-image-21076\" srcset=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/asana-everhour.png 800w, https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/asana-everhour-300x208.png 300w, https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/asana-everhour-768x533.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Notion + Everhour<\/strong>: Install Everhour&rsquo;s browser extension. In any Notion database (e.g., tasks, projects), a timer button appears next to each row. Click to log time.<\/li><\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large no-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"661\" src=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/notion-everhour-integration.jpg\" alt=\"monday.com alternative\" class=\"wp-image-23776\" srcset=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/notion-everhour-integration.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/notion-everhour-integration-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/notion-everhour-integration-768x496.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Trello + Everhour<\/strong>: Add Everhour via the Chrome extension. Timers show up on Trello cards.<\/li><\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large no-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"657\" src=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/trello-everhour.jpg\" alt=\"monday.com alternative\" class=\"wp-image-20750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/trello-everhour.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/trello-everhour-300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/trello-everhour-768x493.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Wrike &amp; Smartsheet<\/strong>: Use Zapier integrations or manual setup. Everhour&rsquo;s extension may also detect tasks in a browser environment.<\/li><\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>Integrating Everhour ensures accurate billing, simplifies payroll, and enables data-driven planning. Teams can identify tasks taking longer than anticipated, optimize processes, and reduce burnout.<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure><hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&#129504; <strong>Tips &amp; Best Practices for Choosing a Monday.com Alternative<\/strong><\/h2><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Define your needs<\/strong>: List essential features (e.g., automation, Gantt charts, proofing). Prioritize by must-haves vs nice-to-haves.<\/li><li><strong>Consider team size &amp; budget<\/strong>: Some tools charge per user, others have flat rates or free tiers. Determine your budget before signing up.<\/li><li><strong>Test drive<\/strong>: Use free trials to evaluate usability and features. Involve the team in testing to gauge adoption.<\/li><li><strong>Check integrations<\/strong>: Ensure the tool connects with your existing software (Slack, email, time tracking, design tools).<\/li><li><strong>Plan your workflow<\/strong>: Map your processes to see how each tool supports your unique workflows. Adjust or extend features accordingly.<\/li><li><strong>Beware of over-complexity<\/strong>: More features aren&rsquo;t always better. Choose a platform your team will actually use. Simplicity often drives adoption.<\/li><li><strong>Plan for growth<\/strong>: Consider future needs. Will you need advanced permissions, unlimited automations, or custom reporting down the line?<\/li><li><strong>Monitor adoption<\/strong>: Post-implementation, track how teams use the tool. Adjust training and processes to ensure success.<\/li><\/ul><hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&#10067; <strong>FAQ<\/strong>: <strong>Monday.com Alternative<\/strong><\/h2><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why look for an alternative to Monday.com?<\/strong><\/h3><p>Teams switch due to cost, complexity, specialized needs (creative design, CRM), or better automation capabilities in other tools.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Which Monday alternative is best for creative teams?<\/strong><\/h3><p>ClickUp offers whiteboards and mind maps; Notion provides flexible pages for brainstorming; Wrike has proofing and approval workflows.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What&rsquo;s a good free alternative?<\/strong><\/h3><p>Trello (with Butler automation), ClickUp (free plan with unlimited tasks), and Asana (free for up to 15 users) are strong free options.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Do these alternatives support automation?<\/strong><\/h3><p>Yes. ClickUp and Wrike offer robust automation; Trello uses Butler; Asana provides multi-step rules; Notion relies on API and Zapier.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How do I migrate from Monday.com?<\/strong><\/h3><p>Most tools allow importing CSV files. Export boards from Monday as CSV, then map them to new fields. Some offer direct importer tools.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Is Everhour necessary?<\/strong><\/h3><p>If you need time tracking and reporting, yes. Everhour integrates with most alternatives to provide deeper insights than built-in options.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Can these tools replace email?<\/strong><\/h3><p>They centralize communication around tasks, reducing emails. But for external communication, you&rsquo;ll still use email, which you can integrate.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Which is best for personal use?<\/strong><\/h3><p>Notion or Trello are lightweight for personal tasks. ClickUp is also manageable if you prefer more structure.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What if my team uses creative software like Adobe?<\/strong><\/h3><p>Wrike integrates with Adobe Creative Cloud; ClickUp and Asana offer partial integrations. Check if your preferred tool supports file uploads or proofing.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Do these tools support Agile?<\/strong><\/h3><p>ClickUp and Jira are ideal for Scrum\/Kanban. Asana can handle agile boards; Trello is essentially a Kanban tool. Notion can be customized for agile frameworks.<\/p><hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>&#127919; Which Monday.com Alternative Fits Your Business Best?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2><p>The best Monday.com alternative depends on what you&rsquo;re missing most:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>&#128338;&nbsp;<strong>Need time tracking?<\/strong>&nbsp;&rarr; Try&nbsp;<strong>Everhour<\/strong><\/li><li>&#129504;&nbsp;<strong>Prefer workflows and process automation?<\/strong>&nbsp;&rarr; Use&nbsp;<strong>Asana<\/strong><\/li><li>&#128187;&nbsp;<strong>Agile development?<\/strong>&nbsp;&rarr; Go with&nbsp;<strong>Jira<\/strong><\/li><li>&#128203;&nbsp;<strong>Simple boards and checklists?<\/strong>&nbsp;&rarr; Try&nbsp;<strong>Trello<\/strong><\/li><li>&#129504;&nbsp;<strong>Hybrid or remote team collaboration?<\/strong>&nbsp;&rarr; Look into&nbsp;<strong>Wrike<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>&#128204; Final Thoughts: Ready to Replace Monday.com?<\/strong><\/h2><p>Choosing the right project management software can define how smoothly your team collaborates, meets deadlines, and delivers results.<\/p><p>While&nbsp;<strong>Monday.com<\/strong>&nbsp;is solid and <a href=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/product-management-monday\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Monday&#8217;s product development<\/a> features are unparalleled, there are&nbsp;<strong>better, more focused tools out there<\/strong>. Whether you&rsquo;re after&nbsp;<strong>native time tracking<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>budget planning<\/strong>, or a&nbsp;<strong>simpler UI<\/strong>, there&rsquo;s a platform for every team.<\/p><p>&#128165; Our top pick?&nbsp;<strong>Everhour<\/strong>.<\/p><p>It&rsquo;s intuitive, beautiful, and built for managers who need&nbsp;<strong>clarity<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>control<\/strong>, and&nbsp;<strong>real-time data<\/strong>&mdash;without jumping through hoops.<\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t#everhour-advanced-banner-block_629a0986f9ce9 {\n\ttext-align:left;\n\tbackground-color:#fff5f3;\n\tbackground-position:right bottom;\n\tbackground-repeat:no-repeat;\n\tbackground-size:contain;\n\tbackground-image: url(https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/conversion-block-monday@2x.png);\n}\n#everhour-advanced-banner-block_629a0986f9ce9 .everhour-advanced-banner__title {\n\tcolor:#333333;\n\ttext-align:left;\n}\n#everhour-advanced-banner-block_629a0986f9ce9 .everhour-advanced-banner__subtitle {\n\tcolor:#7c7c7c;\n\ttext-align:left;\n}\n#everhour-advanced-banner-block_629a0986f9ce9 .everhour-advanced-banner__cta {\n\ttext-align:left;\n}\n#everhour-advanced-banner-block_629a0986f9ce9 .everhour-advanced-banner__cta .button {\n\tborder-color:#e8585a;\n\tbackground-color:#e8585a;\n\tcolor:#FFFFFF;\n\tbox-shadow:0 3px 10px 0 rgba(238, 92, 87, 0.51), inset 0 3px 20px 0 rgba(238, 92, 87, 0.3);;\n}\n#everhour-advanced-banner-block_629a0986f9ce9 .everhour-advanced-banner__cta .button:hover, #everhour-advanced-banner-block_629a0986f9ce9 .everhour-advanced-banner__cta .button:active, #everhour-advanced-banner-block_629a0986f9ce9 .everhour-advanced-banner__cta .button:active:hover {\n\tbackground-color:rgba(255,255,255,0);\n\tcolor:#e8585a;\n\tbox-shadow:button_hover_shadow;\n}\n#everhour-advanced-banner-block_629a0986f9ce9 .everhour-advanced-banner__cta .button:active {\n\ttransform:translateY(2px);\n}\n@media (max-width: 480px) {#everhour-advanced-banner-block_629a0986f9ce9 {background-image: initial;}}<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"everhour-advanced-banner-container\">\n\t<div id=\"everhour-advanced-banner-block_629a0986f9ce9\" class=\"everhour-advanced-banner banner-style-horizontal button-style-default\">\n\t\t<div class=\"everhour-advanced-banner__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"everhour-advanced-banner__title\">Use vast Everhour functionality<br>to power up Monday<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"everhour-advanced-banner__subtitle\">Everhour&#8217;s integration with Monday lets you<br>track time, create reports, bill &#038; invoice clients<br>&#8211; extremely easy and quick!<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"everhour-advanced-banner__cta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/signup?utm_source=article&#038;utm_medium=banner&#038;utm_campaign=blog_article&#038;utm_id=blog2024\" class=\"button button--lg button--solid action-button\" type=\"button\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tSign up for free!\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>In case you&#8217;re looking for alternatives for other PM giants, check out our article on <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/notion-alternatives\/\" target=\"_blank\">Notion alternatives<\/a> or our breakdown of <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/b2b-project-management\/\" target=\"_blank\">B2B project management<\/a> tools.<\/p><p>Learn <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/which-software-offers-project-and-task-management-with-time-tracking\/\" target=\"_blank\">which software offers project and task management with time tracking<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Monday.com is one of the most popular project management tools, known for its visual dashboards, customizable boards, and automations. 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