Switching from Monday.com to ClickUp
Monday.com to ClickUp is one of the smoother project-management migrations available, since ClickUp maintains a dedicated native importer specifically built for Monday.com boards.
Why teams switch from Monday.com to ClickUp
Deeper customization at a comparable price
ClickUp offers more granular custom fields, views, and automation options at similar price points to monday.com’s mid-tier plans.
A dedicated native Monday.com importer
ClickUp built and maintains a specific importer for monday.com boards, pulling over items, groups, and basic fields without a manual CSV round-trip.
More views bundled at lower tiers
ClickUp includes Gantt charts, mind maps, and whiteboards at tiers where monday.com would require a higher-priced plan for equivalent views.
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How to migrate your data
ClickUp’s native Monday.com importer covers the bulk of the transfer, but automations, dashboards, and views need manual rebuilding.
| Step | What happens |
|---|---|
| 1. Run ClickUp’s native Monday.com importer | Connect your monday.com account through ClickUp’s dedicated importer to pull in boards, groups, and items in bulk. |
| 2. Map boards to Spaces and Lists | Review how monday.com boards and groups mapped onto ClickUp’s Spaces, Folders, and Lists, adjusting the structure where the automatic mapping doesn’t fit your workflow. |
| 3. Verify custom fields and item data | Check that custom column types (status, people, dates, formulas) converted correctly, since some column types need manual field recreation. |
| 4. Rebuild automations and dashboards | Manually recreate monday.com automations and dashboard widgets in ClickUp, since the importer moves core items but not workflow automation logic. |
| 5. Reapply permissions and guest access | Set up workspace, space, and guest permissions in ClickUp to match who had access to what in monday.com. |
| 6. Run both tools in parallel for one cycle | Keep monday.com active for at least one full sprint or reporting cycle while your team validates the ClickUp workspace before fully cutting over. |
Pricing during the transition
Here’s how Monday.com and ClickUp plans stack up as of late 2026, from free tier to the mid-market plan most switching teams land on.
| Plan | Monday.com | ClickUp |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Free: $0 — up to 2 seats, 3 boards | Free Forever: $0 — unlimited tasks, 60MB storage |
| Entry paid tier | Basic: around $9/user/month (billed annually, 3-seat minimum) | Unlimited: around $7/user/month (billed annually) |
| Mid tier | Standard: around $12/user/month (billed annually), adds automations and timeline views | Business: around $12/user/month (billed annually), adds advanced automations and dashboards |
ClickUp’s paid tiers are generally priced lower than monday.com’s equivalent tiers, but monday.com’s Free plan allows more users (2 seats) with fewer core limits than some competitors.
Feature-parity checklist
ClickUp generally offers deeper customization; monday.com leans toward a more polished, less overwhelming out-of-the-box experience.
| Feature | Monday.com | ClickUp equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Custom fields & views | Solid set of column types and views | Broader set of field types and views, including whiteboards and mind maps |
| Automation depth | Visual automation builder, capped actions per tier | More automation triggers/actions, higher caps on paid tiers |
| Native importer coverage | No equivalent native ClickUp importer | Dedicated native Monday.com importer available |
| Docs/whiteboard built-in | Docs available, no native whiteboard | Docs and whiteboards both built in |
| Pricing per seat | Generally higher per-seat cost at comparable tiers | Generally lower per-seat cost at comparable tiers |
Frequently Asked Questions
Does ClickUp’s importer bring over our monday.com automations?
No, the importer focuses on items, groups, and basic field data; automations and dashboard widgets need to be manually recreated in ClickUp after the import.
Will our column types convert correctly?
Most standard column types (status, date, people, text) convert well, but formula columns and some custom column types may need manual field recreation or adjustment.
Can we import multiple monday.com boards at once?
Yes, the importer is designed to handle bulk board imports, though for very large accounts it’s often easier to import department-by-department and validate as you go.
What about our monday.com dashboards?
Dashboards need to be rebuilt from scratch in ClickUp, since dashboard configurations aren’t part of what the native importer transfers.
How long does a mid-size team migration usually take?
For a team with a few dozen boards, expect the import itself to take a few hours, followed by one to two weeks of validation, automation rebuilding, and team retraining before full cutover.
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