Monday.com Alternative for Service Businesses
Monday.com is built for general project management. SoloCRM is built for service businesses. CRM, projects, time tracking, and invoicing in one platform. More affordable with no per-user fees.
SoloCRM vs Monday.com
Built for different needs, different workflows
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Monday.com
SoloCRM
Why service businesses choose SoloCRM over Monday.com
Integrated CRM & Project Management
Monday.com doesn't include CRM. SoloCRM combines CRM and project management, so you can capture leads, convert them to projects, and manage everything in one place. No need for separate CRM and project management tools.
Time Tracking & Invoicing Built-In
Service businesses need to track time and invoice clients. Monday.com doesn't include these features. SoloCRM does - time tracking and invoicing are built-in and integrated with your projects.
No Per-User Fees
Monday.com charges per user, which adds up quickly as your team grows. SoloCRM is £14.99/month flat rate with unlimited users. For small service businesses, this is significantly more affordable.
Service Business Workflow
Monday.com is built for general project management. SoloCRM is built specifically for service businesses with workflows that match how you work: leads become projects, time becomes invoices.
Built for your workflow
Features designed specifically for your industry
Built for Service Businesses
Monday.com is built for general project management. SoloCRM is built specifically for service businesses. That means CRM integration, time tracking, and invoicing - not just project boards.
- CRM integrated with projects
- Time tracking on project tasks
- Invoice generation from time
- Service business workflows
More Affordable
Monday.com starts at £8/user/month (minimum 3 users = £24/month) for basic features. SoloCRM Service Pro is £14.99/month flat rate for unlimited everything. No per-user fees.
- £14.99/month vs £24+/month
- No per-user fees
- Unlimited users included
- Free plan available
All-in-One Platform
Monday.com focuses on project management. SoloCRM combines CRM, project management, time tracking, and invoicing in one platform. No need for separate tools.
- CRM + project management
- Time tracking integrated
- Invoicing included
- One platform, one price
Lead to Project Workflow
Monday.com doesn't include CRM. SoloCRM lets you capture leads, convert them to projects, track time on those projects, and invoice from that time - all in one workflow.
- Capture and manage leads
- Convert leads to projects
- Track time on projects
- Invoice from time entries
Your data flows automatically
No copy-pasting. Everything connects automatically.
Lead
Project
Time
Invoice
Turn a lead into a project. Log time on that project. Invoice from that time. It all flows together.
More affordable than Monday.com
Start free with 25 leads, 25 contacts, and 5 projects. Upgrade to Service Pro for unlimited everything at £14.99/month - less than Monday.com's minimum 3-user plan, with no per-user fees and integrated CRM, time tracking, and invoicing.
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If you run a service business, SoloCRM is built for you. Monday.com is built for general project management. SoloCRM includes CRM, time tracking, and invoicing - features service businesses need that Monday.com doesn't focus on. Plus, SoloCRM is more affordable with no per-user fees.
Monday.com's Basic plan is £8/user/month with a 3-user minimum (£24/month). SoloCRM Service Pro is £14.99/month flat rate for unlimited users. For small service businesses, SoloCRM is significantly more affordable, especially as your team grows.
SoloCRM includes integrated CRM, time tracking, and invoicing - features that service businesses need but Monday.com doesn't focus on. SoloCRM also has a lead-to-project workflow designed for service businesses, while Monday.com is focused on general project management.
Monday.com has advanced project management features like Gantt charts, automations, integrations, and more complex workflows. If you need those advanced project management features, Monday.com might be better. But if you run a service business and need CRM, project management, time tracking, and invoicing, SoloCRM is a better fit.
You can export your data from Monday.com and import it into SoloCRM. While there's no direct integration, you can migrate your projects, tasks, and other data. SoloCRM's import feature makes it straightforward.
SoloCRM is optimized for small to medium service businesses. If you're a large team with complex project management needs, Monday.com might be more suitable. But for most service businesses, SoloCRM's simplicity and focus on service workflows make it a better choice, especially with no per-user fees.
You can try SoloCRM alongside Monday.com to see if it's a better fit. Start with the free plan - no credit card required. If SoloCRM works better for your service business workflow, you can migrate your data and switch. Many service businesses find SoloCRM's integrated CRM and invoicing more suitable than using Monday.com with separate tools.
Monday.com Basic is £8/user/month (minimum 3 users = £24/month). SoloCRM Service Pro is £14.99/month flat rate with unlimited users. Plus, SoloCRM includes CRM, time tracking, and invoicing - features that would require additional tools with Monday.com, making SoloCRM better value for service businesses.
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