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Best Healthcare Project Management Software for Clinics

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The short answer

Monday is the top pick for most clinics because its Standard plan at $12 per seat each month on annual billing adds timeline views, automations, and guest access, which suit appointment schedules, referrals, and front-desk work. Asana is the best fallback for clinics that want portfolios and goals across several locations.

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Key takeaways

  • Monday Standard is $12 per seat each month on annual billing, and its Pro plan at $19 adds time tracking, formulas, and more automations.
  • ClickUp Core is $9 per user each month, and its free plan covers tasks, docs, and whiteboards, which suits a small clinic that wants one tool for everything.
  • Asana Starter is $10.99 per user each month, and Advanced at $24.99 adds portfolios, goals, and workload.
  • Smartsheet Business is $19 per member each month, and HIPAA support sits on the quoted Enterprise plan, so clinics that store patient data should price Enterprise first.
  • A clinic team of 10 on a $12 plan spends about $1,440 a year, while the same team on a $25 plan spends $3,000, so the tier matters more than the vendor.

Comparison

How these compare
ToolBest forPrice rangeFree plan
MondayClinics that want visual boards and automations$9 per user/month (billed annually)Yes
ClickUpClinics that want one tool for tasks and docs$9 per user/month (billed annually)Yes
AsanaClinics that want portfolios across locations$10.99 per user/month (billed annually)Yes
SmartsheetClinics that want structured sheets and audit trails$9 per user/month (billed annually)Free trial (30 days)
WrikeClinics that want request forms and proofing$10 per user/month (billed annually)Yes
TeamworkClinics that want time tracking and billing$9.99 per user/month (billed annually)Yes
Zoho ProjectsClinics that want low cost and Zoho integrations$4 per user/month (billed annually)Yes
AirtableClinics that want a database of projects$20 per user/month (billed annually)Yes

How we choose

We compared vendor pricing pages, plan tables, and product documentation for eight tools, and we checked each price against an independent guide that read the same vendor page in October or November 2026. We did not claim hands-on testing, and we did not use review scores, because scores change with each review site. We gave weight to scheduling views, permission controls, HIPAA support, request forms, and how the price changes as the clinic grows. Tools that hide all pricing were marked quote only.

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The shortlist

★ Best overall

Monday

Best for Clinics that want visual boards and automations

  • Visual boards, timelines, and dashboards for clinic schedules
  • Standard at $12 adds automations and guest access
Price$9 per user/month (billed annually)
See Monday pricing

Monday gives a clinic a visual board for every workflow, from appointment scheduling to referral tracking. Basic is $9 per seat each month on annual billing, Standard is $12, and Pro is $19. The free plan covers up to 2 seats, so a very small clinic can test the boards. Standard adds timeline and Gantt views, automations, and guest access, which lets a clinic invite an outside contractor without a seat.

The strength is visibility. A clinic manager can see the front desk queue, the nursing rota, and the billing follow-ups on one dashboard, and automations can move a task when its status changes. Forms collect intake requests, and work docs hold procedures beside the tasks. That keeps the daily work in one place instead of spread across email and paper.

The limit is price and plan gates. Time tracking sits on the Pro plan at $19, and HIPAA support is Enterprise only, which is quoted. A clinic that handles patient data should price Enterprise first and get the business associate agreement in writing.

Price: $9 per user/month (billed annually)

Free plan: Yes

Website: monday.com

Watch out for

  • Time tracking needs the Pro plan at $19
  • the free plan covers only 2 seats
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ClickUp

Best for Clinics that want one tool for tasks and docs
$9 per user/month (billed annually)

ClickUp packs the most into the lowest price in this guide. Core is $9 per user each month on annual billing, and Business is $17. The free plan covers tasks, docs, and whiteboards, so a small clinic can run real work without spending anything. Business adds goals, portfolios, more automation, and advanced reporting for a clinic that tracks targets across departments.

The strength is consolidation. A clinic team can plan a project in docs, track it in tasks, set goals for the quarter, and sketch ideas on a whiteboard, all inside one tool. That cuts the number of logins a team needs and keeps the project plan beside the work.

The limit is storage and compliance depth. The free plan allows 100 MB of storage, which fills fast when a team attaches files. Goals and advanced reporting need Business, and compliance features are lighter than the Enterprise plans of Smartsheet or Monday. A clinic that handles patient data should check the Enterprise terms with ClickUp directly and keep sensitive records in a system built for them.

Price: $9 per user/month (billed annually)

Free plan: Yes

Website: clickup.com

What we like

  • Tasks, docs, whiteboards, and goals in one place
  • Core at $9 with a generous free plan

Watch out for

  • Free plan storage is 100 MB
  • goals and advanced reporting need the Business plan
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Asana

Best for Clinics that want portfolios across locations
$10.99 per user/month (billed annually)

Asana suits a clinic group with more than one location, because its portfolios collect every site project into one view. Starter is $10.99 per user each month on annual billing, and Advanced is $24.99. The free plan covers up to 10 collaborators, so a single small clinic can start without cost. Advanced adds portfolios, goals, workload, and approvals, which help a clinic director see which site is overloaded.

The strength is structure across sites. Each clinic location can run its own projects while the head office watches progress, deadlines, and capacity in a portfolio. Goals can link a project to a clinic target, such as cutting referral wait times, and the timeline view shows how projects overlap.

The limit is plan gates. The free plan caps at 10 collaborators, and workload, approvals, and proofing sit on Advanced at $24.99, which is the second highest mid-tier price in this guide. A clinic that needs HIPAA support should ask Asana about its Enterprise terms, because compliance features are not part of Starter or Advanced.

Price: $10.99 per user/month (billed annually)

Free plan: Yes

Website: asana.com

What we like

  • Portfolios, goals, and workload views for multi-site clinics
  • Starter at $10.99

Watch out for

  • Free plan caps at 10 collaborators
  • workload and approvals sit on the Advanced plan
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Smartsheet

Best for Clinics that want structured sheets and audit trails
$9 per user/month (billed annually)

Smartsheet is the top pick in this guide for clinics that need a clear audit trail, because every change to a sheet is logged. Pro is $9 per member each month on annual billing, and Business is $19. There is no free plan for new signups, only a 30-day trial, so a clinic should plan the trial around one real project. Business adds workload tracking, admin controls, and unlimited automations, and Enterprise supports HIPAA compliance.

The strength is the sheet. A clinic can track equipment purchases, refurbishment work, and staff onboarding in rows and columns that feel like a spreadsheet, with Gantt views and dashboards. Forms collect requests from staff, and the activity log records who changed what and when.

The limit is cost and the missing free plan. At $19, Business costs twice what ClickUp Core costs, and the Enterprise plan for HIPAA support is quoted, so the real cost for a clinic that stores patient data is higher than the headline price. A clinic that only needs admin tracking can stay on Pro at $9, but a clinic that needs workload views or compliance should budget for Business or Enterprise.

Price: $9 per user/month (billed annually)

Free plan: Free trial (30 days)

Website: smartsheet.com

What we like

  • Sheets, Gantt views, and activity logs for clinic projects
  • Business at $19 adds workload

Watch out for

  • No free plan for new signups
  • HIPAA support is on the quoted Enterprise plan
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Wrike

Best for Clinics that want request forms and proofing
$10 per user/month (billed annually)

Wrike fits a clinic that takes in a steady stream of requests, from maintenance fixes to marketing approvals to policy updates. Team is $10 per user each month on annual billing, and Business is $25. The free plan covers basic task work, so a small clinic can test the request forms. Business adds approvals, workload views, and custom workflows, which suit a clinic that needs sign-off before a document goes live.

The strength is intake. A request form can collect a maintenance issue from any staff member and turn it into a tracked task with an owner and a due date. Proofing lets a team comment on a document or an image in place, which helps when a clinic updates patient leaflets.

The limit is plan gates. Gantt charts and time tracking need a higher plan than Team, and approvals sit on Business at $25, which is the highest mid-tier price in this guide. A clinic that needs HIPAA support should check the Enterprise terms, because compliance is not part of Team or Business.

Price: $10 per user/month (billed annually)

Free plan: Yes

Website: wrike.com

What we like

  • Request forms, proofing, and approvals for clinic workflows
  • Team at $10

Watch out for

  • Gantt charts and time tracking need a higher plan
  • Business at $25 for approvals
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Teamwork

Best for Clinics that want time tracking and billing
$9.99 per user/month (billed annually)

Teamwork is built for teams that track time and bill for their work, which fits a clinic department that charges projects to cost centers. Basics is $9.99 per user each month on annual billing, and Accelerate is $24.99. The free plan covers up to 5 users, so a small clinic team can start without a card. Basics includes billable time tracking, while Accelerate adds timesheets, retainers, and client invoicing.

The strength is time and cost. A clinic team can track hours against tasks and turn them into a charge in the same tool. That closes the loop between the project plan and the cost it creates, which matters when budgets are set by department.

The limit is templates and plan gates. Teamwork has fewer ready-made healthcare templates than Asana or Monday, so a team may build its own project structure first. Timesheet approval and profitability reporting need higher plans, and the free plan caps at 5 users and 5 projects. For a clinic that tracks cost, the trade is worth it, because the time features save more time than the templates.

Price: $9.99 per user/month (billed annually)

Free plan: Yes

Website: teamwork.com

What we like

  • Built for teams that track time and bill for work
  • Basics at $9.99

Watch out for

  • Timesheets need the Accelerate plan at $24.99
  • fewer healthcare templates than Asana or Monday
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Zoho Projects

Best for Clinics that want low cost and Zoho integrations
$4 per user/month (billed annually)

Zoho Projects is the cheapest way into this guide, and it suits a clinic that already uses Zoho for email, CRM, or books. Premium is $4 per user each month on annual billing, Enterprise is $9, and Ultimate is $14. The free plan covers up to 5 users, so a tiny clinic can run real projects without spending anything. Premium adds Gantt charts, workload views, and more storage, which covers most clinic needs.

The strength is price and integration. At $4, a clinic team of 10 spends $480 a year, which is less than half what the same team spends on Monday Standard. Tasks can link to Zoho CRM records, and time tracking is built in, so a clinic can log hours against a project.

The limit is scale and reporting depth. The free plan caps at 5 users, and advanced reporting, custom fields at scale, and portfolio views sit on Enterprise or Ultimate. A clinic that needs deep analytics should price Enterprise at $9, which is still cheaper than most rivals. For a small clinic on a tight budget, Premium is hard to beat.

Price: $4 per user/month (billed annually)

Free plan: Yes

Website: zoho.com

What we like

  • Lowest starting price in this guide at $4 per user
  • Premium plan with Gantt and workload views

Watch out for

  • Free plan caps at 5 users
  • advanced reporting sits on the Enterprise plan
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Airtable

Best for Clinics that want a database of projects
$20 per user/month (billed annually)

Airtable is a database that looks like a spreadsheet, and a clinic team can use it to track projects, assets, and departments in linked tables. Team is $20 per seat each month on annual billing, or $24 billed monthly, and Business is $45, or $54 monthly. The free plan covers 1,000 records per base, so a small team can test it. Team raises the cap to 50,000 records per base and adds Gantt and Timeline views.

The strength is structure. A project can link to its department, its assets, and its owner, and views can show the same data as a grid, a calendar, a Gantt chart, or a board. Interface Builder lets a clinic manager build a dashboard for leadership without asking a developer.

The limit is price. At $20 per user, Airtable costs twice what Asana Starter or ClickUp Core cost, and it charges for everyone with edit access on at least one base. A team of 10 on Team pays $200 a month. It is worth it when the clinic needs a real project database, not when a task list would do.

Price: $20 per user/month (billed annually)

Free plan: Yes

Website: airtable.com

What we like

  • Database views, Gantt, and Timeline for clinic data
  • Team plan with 50,000 records per base

Watch out for

  • Most expensive starting price in this guide at $20 per user
  • charges for editors, so costs grow with the team

What to check before you buy

A clinic should price the plan that will be used, not the entry plan on the pricing page. HIPAA support, workload tracking, and proofing often sit one or two tiers above the starting price, so a $9 plan can become a quoted Enterprise plan fast. Ask each vendor for the full quote in writing, including the seat count, the billing term, and any add-ons, and ask what happens to the price at renewal.

Check the trial terms before the trial starts. Smartsheet gives 30 days, enough to run one project cycle if the team plans it. Ask whether the trial includes the plan you would buy and whether the trial data stays if you convert, because a trial on the wrong plan teaches nothing.

FAQ

What is the best project management software for a clinic?

Monday is the best fit for most clinics, because its Standard plan adds timeline views, automations, and guest access at $12 per seat each month, which suits appointment schedules and referrals. Asana is the best fallback for clinics that want portfolios and goals across several locations.

Which tool is cheapest for a small clinic?

Zoho Projects Premium is the cheapest option in this guide at $4 per user each month on annual billing, and its free plan covers up to 5 users. ClickUp Core is next at $9 per user each month, with a free plan that covers tasks, docs, and whiteboards.

Does Monday support HIPAA compliance?

Monday offers HIPAA support on its Enterprise plan only, which is quoted. The Basic, Standard, and Pro plans do not include it, so a clinic that handles patient data should price Enterprise first and get the business associate agreement in writing.

Can a clinic use the free plan of these tools?

Yes, for a small admin team. Asana, Monday, Wrike, ClickUp, Teamwork, Zoho Projects, and Airtable all have free plans, but they cap seats, storage, or features, and they do not include HIPAA support. Smartsheet has no free plan, only a 30-day trial. Clinical work needs an Enterprise plan.

How much does it cost to run a 10-person clinic team on these tools?

A team of 10 on Zoho Projects Premium costs about $480 a year on annual billing, and on ClickUp Core about $1,080. The same team on Monday Standard costs about $1,440 a year, and on Asana Starter about $1,319. Smartsheet Business costs about $2,280, and Enterprise plans for HIPAA support are quoted.

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