Monday.com vs PublishPress
Monday.com
A versatile AI-powered Work OS for centralizing editorial workflows and cross-team project management
Publishers using it: 2 · incl. Hulu
PublishPress
Professional editorial, permission, and workflow management tools for WordPress content teams and digital publishers.
Publishers using it: 2 · incl. The 19th
Last verified Oct 19, 2026
At a glance
- Monday.com scores 3.0/5 and PublishPress scores 3.8/5 in Benchmark Grid's independent editorial calendar software benchmark, both assessed on the same 10 criteria.
- The widest gaps are editorial workflow & approvals (Monday.com 2.2, PublishPress 4.7) and cms & publishing integrations (Monday.com 2.4, PublishPress 4.5); they are within 0.3 on 5 of 10 criteria.
- Monday.com is built for small, mid-market and enterprise publishers; PublishPress for small and mid-market.
- On total cost of ownership Monday.com scores 4.1 and PublishPress 4.7 (higher means better value, not a lower price).
- In our tracking 2 publishers use Monday.com and 2 use PublishPress.
- Scores last verified 19 Oct 2026. Vendors cannot pay for a score or a position.
Where they differ
Monday.com is stronger on performance tracking (2.8 vs 1.2) and collaboration (4.2 vs 3.2).
PublishPress is stronger on editorial workflow & approvals (4.7 vs 2.2) and CMS & publishing integrations (4.5 vs 2.4).
Which one fits
Choose Monday.com if…
- You publish at small, mid-market and enterprise scale.
- You weight performance tracking, collaboration and multi-channel planning heavily — Monday.com leads on those in this benchmark.
Choose PublishPress if…
- You publish at small and mid-market scale.
- You weight editorial workflow & approvals, CMS & publishing integrations and usability heavily — PublishPress leads on those in this benchmark.
Also weighing these
The nearest-scored tools to Monday.com and PublishPress in this benchmark, listed A to Z.
- 2.9LythoA single system to grow faster and protect the brandRead review
- 3.5MultiCollabGoogle Docs-style real-time collaboration and editorial commenting directly within the WordPress block editorRead review
- 3.1StoryChiefA centralized platform to plan, create, and distribute content across multiple channels with AI-driven optimization.Read review
- 2.9TrelloA visual project management tool that helps teams organize tasks, collaborate on projects, and boost productivity.Read review
All 12 scored tools are in Best Editorial Calendar Software.
Who uses them
Publishers we have detected running each tool, from ads.txt, site code and published case studies. Agencies, brands and vendors are excluded.
Monday.com · 2
PublishPress · 2
Head to head
| Criterion | Monday.com | PublishPress |
|---|---|---|
| Editorial workflow & approvals14% of capability | 2.2 | 4.7 |
| Planning & scheduling views14% of capability | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| CMS & publishing integrations12% of capability | 2.4 | 4.5 |
| Collaboration12% of capability | 4.2 | 3.2 |
| Custom fields & templates10% of capability | 4.3 | 4.2 |
| Multi-channel planning10% of capability | 3.8 | 2.8 |
| Performance tracking8% of capability | 2.8 | 1.2 |
| Usability8% of capability | 4.2 | 4.4 |
| Implementation & support6% of capability | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Permissions & security6% of capability | 4.4 | 4.6 |
| Capability45% of composite | 3.6 | 3.8 |
| Publisher fit40% of composite | 2.0 | 3.5 |
| Total cost of ownership15% of composite | 4.1 | 4.7 |
Cost of ownership
| Sub-score | Monday.com | PublishPress |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing transparency | 4.6 | 4.9 |
| Entry cost | 4.5 | 4.8 |
| Implementation cost | 4.4 | 4.7 |
| Hidden-fee risk | 3.1 | 4.5 |
| Ongoing cost | 3.8 | 4.8 |
Monday.com pricing
Free for up to 2 seats; paid plans start at $9/seat/month (Basic) with a 3-seat minimum; AI features use a credit-based billing system starting at $0.01/credit.
PublishPress pricing
Business $149/year (1 site); Agency $299/year (5 sites); Unlimited $499/year.
What users say
Monday.com
6 positive · 34 neutral · 5 negative
PublishPress
2 positive · 5 neutral · 4 negative
Mentions we could not tie to a real user, and those flagged as promotional, are excluded. Sentiment is opinion, and is independent of the verified publisher adoptions above.
Monday.com scores 3.0 and PublishPress scores 3.8 in Benchmark Grid's independent Best Editorial Calendar Software benchmark (benchmarkgrid.com/vs/monday-com/publishpress, verified Oct 19, 2026)
Common questions
How do Monday.com and PublishPress differ?
Monday.com is stronger on performance tracking (2.8 vs 1.2) and collaboration (4.2 vs 3.2). PublishPress is stronger on editorial workflow & approvals (4.7 vs 2.2) and CMS & publishing integrations (4.5 vs 2.4). Neither is better in the abstract — which one suits you depends on which of those dimensions carries the most weight in your operation.
Which is cheaper, Monday.com or PublishPress?
On total cost of ownership — pricing transparency, entry cost, implementation, hidden-fee risk and ongoing cost — Monday.com scores 4.1/5 and PublishPress scores 4.7/5. A higher score means better value, not a lower sticker price.
How are these scores calculated?
Each tool is assessed against its category's published criteria (10 in this benchmark), which make up Capability (45% of the composite), Publisher fit (40%) and Total cost of ownership (15%). Assessment is carried out by SODP's editorial team against a published methodology. Vendors cannot pay for inclusion, scores or positions.
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