How We Calculated
All prices are monthly billing rates multiplied by user count. We used the most popular mid-tier plan for each tool (the plan most teams actually buy). Annual billing discounts are noted where significant.
Monthly Cost by Team Size (Mid-Tier Plans)
| Tool (Plan) | 5 users | 10 users | 25 users | 50 users |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notion Plus $12/user/mo | $60 | $120 | $300 | $600 |
| ClickUp Unlimited $10/member/mo | $50 | $100 | $250 | $500 |
| Asana Starter $13.49/seat/mo | $67 | $135 | $337 | $675 |
| Monday Standard $14/seat/mo (min 3) | $70 | $140 | $350 | $700 |
| Trello Standard $6/user/mo | $30 | $60 | $150 | $300 |
| Jira Standard $8.15/user/mo | $41 | $82 | $204 | $408 |
| Linear Standard $8/user/mo | $40 | $80 | $200 | $400 |
| Basecamp $15/user/mo or $349/mo flat | $75 | $150 | $349* | $349* |
*Basecamp Pro at $349/mo (flat) includes unlimited users — becomes the best value above ~23 users.
Free Tier Comparison
| Tool | Free Plan Limits |
|---|---|
| Notion | Unlimited pages, 7-day history, 10 guests |
| ClickUp | Unlimited tasks & members, 100MB storage |
| Asana | Up to 2 users only |
| Monday | Up to 2 seats, 3 boards |
| Trello | Unlimited cards, 10 boards, 1 Power-Up/board |
| Jira | Up to 10 users, 2GB storage |
| Linear | Up to 250 issues, unlimited members |
| Basecamp | 1 user, limited projects |
Key Pricing Insights
- 1.ClickUp and Trello are the cheapest per-seat at $10/mo and $6/mo respectively. Trello is simpler; ClickUp is more powerful.
- 2.Basecamp Pro flips at 23+ users. At $349/mo flat for unlimited users, it becomes the cheapest option for larger teams.
- 3.Jira Free is the best free tier for dev teams at 10 users with full Scrum/Kanban boards.
- 4.Linear offers the most polished UX at just $8/user/mo — comparable to Jira Standard but with a modern interface.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which PM tool has the best value at 10 users?
Jira Free (up to 10 users) costs $0/mo with full features. If Jira is too complex, ClickUp Unlimited at $100/mo or Linear Standard at $80/mo offer the best paid value.
Do annual billing discounts matter?
Yes. ClickUp Unlimited drops from $10 to $7/user/mo annually. Asana Starter drops from $13.49 to $10.99/user/mo. For a 25-person team, annual billing on ClickUp saves $900/year.
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