InLoox vs monday.com
Last updated October 2026
Looking for a European alternative to monday.com? Here's how InLoox compares, on EU hosting, GDPR and what it does.
Our pick for a European buyer: InLoox. We weight data residency, GDPR and EU jurisdiction above everything else — that is the constraint this directory exists to solve.
What it is
German project management inside Outlook and Microsoft 365, ISO 27001-certified, EU-hosted.
A work operating system for managing projects, workflows, and team collaboration.
Headquarters
🇩🇪 DE
🇮🇱 IL · 2012
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
Available on some plansEU server residency is available on request for eligible plans.
DSGVO / GDPR
Yes
Yes
Certifications
ISO/IEC 27001:2005
ISO 27001, ISO 27701
Price from
No
$8/user/mo
Free plan
No
Yes
Open Source
No
No
Integrations
Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint Online, OneDrive for Business, Power BI +7
Slack, Microsoft Teams, Google Drive, Zoom, Jira +5
Where each one wins
InLoox
Strengths
- +Intuitive and user-friendly interface simplifies project planning and management
- +Deep integration with Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft 365 enables task creation directly from emails
- +High stability and reliability as a project management tool
- +Regular updates and improvements based on user feedback
- +Comprehensive feature set covering real-time collaboration, document sharing, notifications, and reporting
- +Responsive and helpful customer support
- +Flexible deployment options: cloud-based and on-premises
- +Role-based access controls and compliance with data protection standards
Limitations
- −Lack of clear feedback when tasks are completed, requiring better status communication
- −Pricing is not publicly transparent; no free version available
- −Onboarding materials and tutorials could be improved for better user skill development
monday.com
Strengths
- +Highly customizable workflows
- +Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- +Strong integration ecosystem
- +Good mobile app experience
Limitations
- −Steep learning curve for advanced features
- −Can become expensive for larger teams
- −Limited reporting in lower-tier plans
- −Occasional performance lag with large boards
Data residency & compliance
InLoox
monday.com
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
Available on some plansEU server residency is available on request for eligible plans.
Transfer mechanism
Not required — data stays in the EU
not established
Certifications
ISO/IEC 27001:2005
ISO 27001, ISO 27701
Pricing
InLoox
No published pricing we could verify.
Pricing is available upon request for all plans. Free read-only access for unlimited users included.
monday.com
- Free Free per seatUp to 2 seats · Basic features · Limited boards
- Basic $8 per seat/monthUnlimited boards · Unlimited free viewers · 200+ templates
- Standard $10 per seat/monthTimeline and Gantt views · Guest access · Automations (250 actions/month)
- Pro $16 per seat/monthPrivate boards · Time tracking · Chart views
- Enterprise On request per seat/monthAdvanced security · Advanced analytics · Dedicated support
Pricing varies by region and plan features. Annual billing applies to paid plans.
Features
InLoox
- Project & Portfolio Management
- Project and multi-project management with Gantt charts (dependencies, constraints, timeline view, snapshots), Project portfolios (Enterprise Plus and Self-Hosted editions), Project request workflow (Enterprise and above), Customizable project dashboards and multi-project dashboards (Enterprise and above)
- Task & Document Management
- Task management with Kanban and list views, Personal Kanban board ('My Board') for task prioritization, Multi-project task lists and views, Document management with SharePoint Online and OneDrive for Business integration
- Time & Resource Management
- Time tracking with calendar synchronization and drag-and-drop booking, Resource allocation and overview, Contact management with Exchange Online address book synchronization, Work time calendar
- Reporting & Controlling
- Customizable project reports, Integration with Power BI for advanced reporting and dashboards
- Collaboration & Communication
- Integration with Microsoft Outlook (email-to-task conversion, calendar sync), Microsoft Teams integration for project collaboration and mobile access, Chat feature and project notes in the Web App, Mobile app for iOS and Android
monday.com
- Project Management
- Customizable workflows, Gantt and Kanban views, Time tracking, Dependencies and milestones
- Collaboration
- Real-time updates, File sharing, Comments and mentions, Guest access
- Integrations
- Slack, Microsoft Teams, Google Drive, Zoom
- Reporting & Analytics
- Custom dashboards, Progress tracking, Workload management, Budget tracking
- Security & Compliance
- Two-factor authentication, Single Sign-On (SSO), IP restrictions, Audit logs