Microsoft 365
Cheaper for 10 people
From$8.40/user/mo
10 people: $84 a month · $1,008 a year
- No free plan
- Up to 17% off yearly
- No startup credits listed
- 3 plans · priced per user
Microsoft 365 vs Monday.com: pricing compared
Plans, list prices and what a team of 5, 10 or 25 pays on each, from Surba's catalog of Productivity tools. Updated for 2026.
At a glance
Side by side
Microsoft 365 starts at $8.40/user/mo (Business Basic) and Monday.com at $9/user/mo (Basic). For 10 people that's $84 vs $90 a month: Microsoft 365 is $6 a month (7%) cheaper than Monday.com on list price.
Monday.com
Productivity
From$9/user/mo
10 people: $90 a month · $1,080 a year
- Free plan
- No yearly discount listed
- $3,000 startup credits
- 4 plans · priced per user
Plans
Microsoft 365 and Monday.com plans
Every plan with a public price, in US dollars.
Microsoft 365
Business Basic
Web & mobile Office apps · Teams, Exchange email · 1 TB OneDrive
$8.40/user/mo
Business Standard
Desktop Office apps · Teams & business email
$16.80/user/mo
Business Premium
Advanced security · Device management
$26.40/user/mo
Monthly subscription prices; paid yearly $7 / $14 / $22 per user/mo (post July 2026 update). Up to 300 users. Copilot bundles cost more. Page timed out; figures from microsoft.com search snippets.
Prices from Microsoft 365's pricing page, checked 26 Oct 2026.
Monday.com
Free
Up to 2 seats · Up to 3 boards · 200+ templates
Free
Basic
Unlimited items · Unlimited free viewers · 1,000 AI credits/month
$9/user/mo
Standard
Timeline & Gantt views · Calendar view · Guest access
$12/user/mo
Pro
Private boards and docs · Time tracking · Advanced board views
$19/user/mo
Per seat, min 3 seats: Basic $9, Standard $12, Pro $19/seat/mo billed annually. Monthly billing costs more (not shown). Enterprise: contact sales.
Prices from Monday.com's pricing page, checked 26 Oct 2026.
Team cost
What each costs your team
Entry paid plans, per month and per year at list price.
| Team | Microsoft 365 (Business Basic) | Monday.com (Basic) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 people | $42/mo$504/yr a year | $45/mo$540/yr a year | Microsoft 365 $3 less a month |
| 10 people | $84/mo$1,008/yr a year | $90/mo$1,080/yr a year | Microsoft 365 $6 less a month |
| 25 people | $210/mo$2,520/yr a year | $225/mo$2,700/yr a year | Microsoft 365 $15 less a month |
Microsoft 365 is priced per user. Monday.com is priced per user. Per-user prices are multiplied by the team; per-plan prices aren't. Before tax; yearly discounts not applied.
FAQ
Microsoft 365 vs Monday.com: questions
Which is cheaper, Microsoft 365 or Monday.com?
Microsoft 365 starts at $8.40/user/mo (Business Basic) and Monday.com at $9/user/mo (Basic). For 10 people that's $84 vs $90 a month: Microsoft 365 is $6 a month (7%) cheaper than Monday.com on list price. Compare features too: the cheaper plan isn't always the closer match.
Do Microsoft 365 and Monday.com have free plans?
Microsoft 365 has no free plan in Surba's catalog. Monday.com has a free plan (Free).
Are Microsoft 365 and Monday.com cheaper if you pay yearly?
Microsoft 365 lists up to 17% off yearly billing. Surba's catalog lists no yearly discount for Monday.com.
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