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Monday.com
200+ templates
Task Board
Just works
Monday.com: Death by Options
When everything is configurable, nothing is simple. Monday.com gives you infinite flexibility - but infinite flexibility means infinite setup time.
Task Board: One Way That Works
We made the decisions so you don't have to. One clean interface. One way to track time. Five minutes to productive.
Price Comparison
Time tracking requires Monday's Pro plan. Task Board includes it.
Monday.com
£15-19/user/month
- •Basic: £7-10/user - no time tracking
- •Standard: £10-11/user - still no time tracking
- •Pro: £15-19/user - time tracking included
10-person team per year (Pro plan)
£1,800-2,280
Task Board
RECOMMENDED£12/user/month
- ✓Everything included - no tiers
- ✓Time tracking built in
- ✓Unlimited guest access (free)
10-person team per year
£1,440
Save £360-840/year
Productive in 5 Minutes
No templates to choose. No views to configure. No training videos to watch. Create a board, add your tasks, start tracking time. That's it.
- Instant onboarding - anyone can use it
- No training required
- Time tracking built right in
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Monday.com | Task Board |
|---|---|---|
| Kanban Boards | Buried in 200+ templates | ✓ Simple & clean |
| Time Tracking | Pro plan only (£15-19/user) | ✓ Built in (£12/user) |
| Setup Time | Days (so many options) | ✓ 5 minutes |
| Training Required | Yes - complex interface | ✓ No - instantly intuitive |
| Guest Access | £ Paid add-on | ✓ Free unlimited |
| 10 users/month | £150-190 | £120 |
"We spent 3 days setting up Monday.com. With Task Board, we were productive in 5 minutes. The simplicity is refreshing."
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about switching from Monday.com to Task Board
Why doesn't Task Board have as many features as Monday.com?
That's intentional. Monday.com has evolved into a work operating system with features for every possible use case: CRM, HR, marketing, development, and more. Most teams only use a fraction of these features but pay for all of them. Task Board focuses exclusively on task management and time tracking, doing these things exceptionally well without the complexity and cost of an all-in-one platform.
What about Monday.com's different views (Timeline, Calendar, Gantt)?
Task Board offers one view: the kanban board. We've found that multiple views often create confusion about where to look and how to organise work. A well-designed kanban board with good column structure covers most teams' needs for visualising work. If you specifically need Gantt charts for project planning, Monday.com or a dedicated tool might be more appropriate.
Can Task Board handle complex workflows like Monday.com?
Task Board handles straightforward workflows excellently: tasks move through stages from left to right across your board. If you need dependencies between tasks, approval workflows, or automated status changes, Monday.com offers more sophistication. But many teams discover their workflows don't actually need that complexity once they try a simpler approach.
Is Task Board easier to learn than Monday.com?
Significantly. Monday.com requires understanding its unique terminology, choosing from numerous templates, configuring board views, and learning the automation builder. Task Board requires learning almost nothing, if you've ever used any kanban-style board, you already know how to use Task Board. Teams can be productive within minutes rather than days.
What if I need Monday.com's integrations?
Task Board connects with popular tools through Zapier, giving you access to 5,000+ app integrations. We also offer direct integrations with Claude, ChatGPT, and Intercom, plus a REST API for custom development. While our integration ecosystem is smaller than Monday's, it covers most common automation needs without the complexity.
How does guest access compare?
This is where Task Board has a clear advantage. Monday.com charges for guest access or limits it significantly on lower plans. Task Board includes unlimited free guest access on every plan, including the free Solo tier. If you work with clients or external collaborators, this alone can represent significant savings.
Monday.com is for teams who love process.
Task Board is for teams who love shipping.
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