The cost of a monday.com implementation depends on what already exists and what your team needs to change. Separate platform subscriptions, setup, integrations, data migration and support. A useful proposal explains what is included at launch and which costs will recur.
At Horizon Nord, a construction business can start with Direction by Horizon, an existing management system built in monday.com. A team with a specific need can also choose a tailored monday implementation. The starting point changes the work that needs to be priced.
What makes up the cost
Subscriptions and the solution
monday.com licences depend on the product, plan and number of users. Automation, integration and AI allowances also vary by offering. Check monday.com's published pricing and ask for the required subscriptions to be identified in your proposal.
The Direction by Horizon system is free. Setup starts at CAD $15,000, including training. Third-party platform fees, including monday.com, are additional. This starting price applies to setting up Direction by Horizon; custom monday.com projects are priced according to their scope.
Direction by Horizon connects proposals, projects, budgets, purchasing, field work and billing. Horizon Clock, OCR by Horizon and the other Horizon apps are available exclusively with Direction by Horizon. Your proposal identifies the apps to configure and the selected services.
Configuration and customization
An existing base gives you a concrete workflow to examine before deployment. Budget lines, approvals, documents, access and tracking rules still need to reflect your business. For a specific monday project, the scope starts with the processes to organize and the useful parts of your current environment to keep.
For example, the Purchase orders module provides a workflow to review: line items, approval, document, confirmation and linked invoices. Your authorization rules and document templates are part of the adaptation to define.
Integrations and data
Connecting accounting software, an ERP or another source requires clear decisions about the data exchanged, its direction, frequency and error handling. An existing connection and a new integration involve different work. The guide to Direction by Horizon and your accounting software explains their respective roles.
Data migration depends on quality and scope: active projects, contacts, a catalogue or historical records. A sample helps identify duplicates, missing fields and matching requirements before importing the data.
Training and support
Training is included in the setup of Direction by Horizon. The proposal should explain who will be trained, which records they will use and what help is available at launch. Distinguish fixing a problem, helping someone use the system and adding a new requirement. Identify who will maintain the boards and automations after deployment.
Can an existing base have a fixed implementation price?
A fixed price can make sense when the scope, deliverables and limits are defined. A base such as Direction by Horizon helps show what already exists and identify the adaptations. Requests outside that scope should be evaluated for their effect on price and schedule.
For a larger project, a phased rollout lets you validate an initial workflow before expanding. Our approach connects priorities, configuration, testing, training and follow-up. Timing depends on scope, data and the availability of the people who validate the work.
What to compare in two proposals
- The base or processes delivered, including their limits.
- Required subscriptions, apps and recurring costs.
- Customization, integrations and data migration.
- Testing and decisions expected from your team.
- Training, support and the terms for future changes.
AI should be selected for the work it will prepare and the human approvals that remain. It can help read an invoice or prepare a follow-up; its uses, costs and limits need to be stated. It does not replace a defined process.
For your discovery call, bring a sample project, a list of your tools and the workflow you want to improve first. This helps identify the appropriate starting point and the adaptations to assess.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a monday.com implementation cost?
The cost of a custom monday.com project depends on its scope. For construction, the Direction by Horizon system is free and setup starts at CAD $15,000, including training. Third-party platform fees, including monday.com, are additional.
Does everything need to be built from scratch?
No. For construction, Direction by Horizon provides an existing base in monday.com that is adapted to your operations. A specific project can also preserve the boards and processes that already work for your team.
Can we agree on a fixed price?
Yes, a fixed price can suit a defined scope with clear deliverables and limits. Changes outside that scope should be assessed separately before the work proceeds.
Are Horizon apps sold separately?
No. Horizon Clock, OCR by Horizon and the other Horizon apps are available exclusively with Direction by Horizon. Your proposal identifies the selected apps and services.
How long does implementation take?
Timing depends on the processes, data, integrations and your team's availability for testing and training. The rollout plan defines the stages and responsibilities.
