Teamwork vs monday.com
Last updated October 2026
Looking for a European alternative to monday.com? Here's how Teamwork compares, on EU hosting, GDPR and what it does.
Our pick for a European buyer: Teamwork. We weight data residency, GDPR and EU jurisdiction above everything else — that is the constraint this directory exists to solve.
What it is
Irish project management for agencies with EU-hosted data and built-in time tracking.
A work operating system for managing projects, workflows, and team collaboration.
Headquarters
🇮🇪 IE
🇮🇱 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, SOC 2 Type 2
ISO 27001, ISO 27701
Price from
$9.99/user/mo
$8/user/mo
Free plan
Yes
Yes
Open Source
No
No
Ratings
Integrations
HubSpot, Salesforce, QuickBooks, Xero, Netsuite +12
Slack, Microsoft Teams, Google Drive, Zoom, Jira +5
Where each one wins
Teamwork
Strengths
- +Clean, intuitive interface with a low learning curve, suitable for non-technical users
- +Strong onboarding support through guided tutorials, templates, and a structured knowledge base
- +Responsive and knowledgeable customer support, with a track record of addressing user feedback
- +Comprehensive project management suite including task assignment, time/budget tracking, and client collaboration tools
- +Scalable for growing teams, with flexible pricing and add-ons like Single Sign-On (SSO)
- +Detailed reporting tools for real-time project performance, budget, and resource insights
- +Integrated helpdesk, CRM, and collaboration features for end-to-end client project management
- +Customizable dashboards and organized layout to streamline workflows
Limitations
- −Performance issues at scale: slow loading times, lag, and occasional downtime with large workloads (100+ projects)
- −File management is confusing, with limited storage and files easily getting lost in folder structures
- −Lacks advanced productivity monitoring (e.g., automatic time tracking, activity insights, or screenshot capture)
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
Teamwork
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, SOC 2 Type 2
ISO 27001, ISO 27701
Pricing
Teamwork
- Free $0 per user / monthUp to 5 projects, max. 5 users · Task, list, board, Gantt, and table views · Time logging and client organization
- Basics $9.99 per user / month (billed annually)Unlimited templates, 2 project templates included · Billable time tracking and reporting · TeamworkAI included (introductory period)
- Accelerate $24.99 per user / month (billed annually)Smart forms for work requests · 20,000 automations · Team workload planning and live capacity view
- Optimize On request Quotes creation · 100,000 automations · CRM pipeline conversion to projects
- Enterprise On request Advanced security and control features · Single Sign-On (SSO) · Dedicated success manager
All paid plans include a 30-day free trial without requiring a credit card. Prices are based on annual billing.
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
Teamwork
- Project Management
- Manage all client projects with full visibility, Customizable intake forms for client work requests, Convert Desk tickets into tasks for unified project and ticket management, Automations to reduce repetitive manual tasks
- Resource & Reporting
- Resource management for short- and long-term planning, Team capacity and workload management, Resource forecasting for future needs, Utilization tracking to optimize productivity
- Profitability & Finance
- Cost management to track project spend and maximize profitability, Time tracking with timers, reminders, timesheets, and billable time marking, Budget creation and tracking against hours and expenses, Management of recurring budgets and retainers
- Integrations & Extensibility
- 150+ integrations across CRM, accounting, productivity, and communication tools, Native integrations with Slack, Microsoft Teams, HubSpot, Salesforce, QuickBooks, Xero, API access and webhooks for custom integrations, File storage integrations: Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, Box.com, SharePoint
- TeamworkAI (Temporary)
- AI-powered project setup, resourcing, and forecasting, AI-driven utilization insights and project tracking, AI personal assistants: Scout, Flo, Remi, Kash, Custom AI workflows with Jack
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