Notion vs Monday.com
A detailed, side-by-side comparison of Notion and Monday.com. We compare features, pricing, ease of use, and value for money to help you make the right choice in 2026.
Reviewed by the Ikaroa team Β· Last updated: March 2026
Quick Verdict
Notion edges ahead overall with a rating of 4.4/5. However, Monday.com (4.3/5) may be the better fit if you prioritise Teams needing project management and CRM in a single platform. Read on for the full breakdown.
Notion vs Monday.com at a Glance
Notion
β 4.4Notion is a flexible workspace for notes, wikis, and databases. While not a traditional CRM, many teams build custom CRM systems using its database features.
Starting from: Β£0/month
Best for: Teams wanting a flexible workspace that can be moulded into a custom CRM
Read full review βMonday.com
β 4.3Originally a project management tool, Monday.com now offers a capable CRM built on its flexible work OS platform. Great for teams that need project and client management in one place.
Starting from: Β£0/month (2 users)
Best for: Teams needing project management and CRM in a single platform
Read full review βNotion vs Monday.com Feature Comparison
Here is how Notion and Monday.com compare across the features that matter most. We have tested both platforms extensively across client implementations.
| Feature | Notion | Monday.com |
|---|---|---|
| Free Plan Available | Yes | Yes |
| Starting Price | Β£0/month | Β£0/month (2 users) |
| Best For | Teams wanting a flexible workspace that can be moulded into a custom CRM | Teams needing project management and CRM in a single platform |
| Our Rating | 4.4/5 | 4.3/5 |
| Mobile App | Yes | Yes |
| Email Marketing | No | No |
| Automation | Limited | Yes |
| Reporting | Basic | Basic |
| Integrations | Extensive | Extensive |
| API Access | Yes | Limited |
| Ikaroa Exclusive Discount | N/A | N/A |
Notion vs Monday.com Pricing
Pricing is often the deciding factor. Here is a full breakdown of what each platform charges at every tier:
Notion Pricing
Free
Β£0/month
- βUnlimited pages
- β7-day page history
- β10 guests
Plus
Β£7/user/month
- βEverything in Free
- βUnlimited file uploads
- β30-day page history
- β100 guests
Business
Β£12/user/month
- βEverything in Plus
- βSAML SSO
- β90-day page history
- β250 guests
Enterprise
Custom
- βEverything in Business
- βAdvanced security
- βAudit log
- βUnlimited page history
Monday.com Pricing
Free
Β£0/month (2 users)
- βUp to 1,000 contacts
- βWeb forms
- βKanban view
Basic
Β£10/seat/month
- βUnlimited contacts
- βUnlimited pipelines
- βMobile app
Standard
Β£14/seat/month
- βEverything in Basic
- βEmail integration
- βActivity management
- βQuotes
Pro
Β£24/seat/month
- βEverything in Standard
- βEmail tracking
- βSales forecasting
- βAutomations
Enterprise
Custom
- βEverything in Pro
- βLead scoring
- βAdvanced analytics
- βEnterprise security
Not sure which to pick?
Our team has implemented both Notion and Monday.com for clients. We can help you decide based on your specific needs.
Notion Pros and Cons
βPros
- β’Extremely flexible and customisable
- β’Beautiful, clean interface
- β’Combine docs, databases, and wikis
- β’Active template community
- β’Good free plan
βCons
- β’Not a dedicated CRM (requires building your own)
- β’No automation without third-party tools
- β’No email integration by default
- β’Can become slow with large databases
- β’Learning curve for advanced features
Monday.com Pros and Cons
βPros
- β’Extremely flexible and visual
- β’Combines project management with CRM
- β’Intuitive drag-and-drop interface
- β’Strong automation capabilities
- β’Good collaboration features
βCons
- β’CRM features less mature than dedicated CRM tools
- β’Can get expensive with many users
- β’Minimum seat requirements on paid plans
- β’Steep learning curve for complex setups
- β’Storage limits on lower tiers
Our Verdict: Notion vs Monday.com
Both Notion and Monday.com are solid options, but they serve different needs. Having implemented both for multiple clients, here is our recommendation:
Choose Notion if you need Teams wanting a flexible workspace that can be moulded into a custom CRM. With a starting price of Β£0/month and a rating of 4.4/5, it offers extremely flexible and customisable.
Choose Monday.com if you need Teams needing project management and CRM in a single platform. Starting at Β£0/month (2 users) with a 4.3/5 rating, it excels at extremely flexible and visual.
Still not sure? Talk to the Ikaroa team. We have helped hundreds of businesses make this exact decision, and we are happy to point you in the right direction.
π Get either product at a discount through Ikaroa Partners
Consider Open Doors Instead
Why choose between Notion and Monday.com? Open Doors gives you the best features of both in one platform, for less. It is an all-in-one CRM with email marketing, SMS, funnels, booking, invoicing, automation, and more, starting at just Β£97/month with unlimited contacts.
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