ClickUp

clickup.com
Project Management
Weekend Project

The all-in-one workspace for work.

How to Replace ClickUp

Overview

ClickUp is a unified work management platform that combines tasks, docs, goals, and communication in one place. It serves teams of all sizes looking to centralize their workflow and increase productivity.

Features

44 features across 23 categories

AI Features(1)

AI AssistantAIPremium

Generate summaries, write descriptions, and get AI-powered writing assistance.

Accessibility(1)

Mobile App

Manage tasks and projects on iOS and Android devices.

Also in: Justinmind, Justworks, Notion

Agile(2)

Kanban Boards

Manage workflows with customizable Kanban boards and swim lanes.

Sprint PlanningPremium

Plan and execute sprints with sprint lists and velocity tracking.

Also in: monday.com, Jira, Jira

Automation(1)

AutomationsPremium

Automate repetitive tasks with conditional logic and workflow triggers.

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Collaboration(3)

Comments & Mentions

Collaborate with inline comments, @mentions, and threaded discussions.

File Attachments

Attach files and documents directly to tasks for easy access.

WhiteboardsPremium

Collaborate on digital whiteboards for brainstorming and planning.

Also in: Notion, Airtable, Obsidian

Core Features(3)

Multiple Views

Organize work with List, Board, Calendar, Timeline, Table, and Gantt chart views.

Table View

View and edit tasks in a spreadsheet-like table format.

Task Management

Create, assign, and track tasks with custom statuses, priorities, and dependencies.

Also in: Justinmind, Hugging Face, Smartsheet

Customization(1)

Custom Fields

Create unlimited custom fields to capture and organize team-specific data.

Also in: monday.com, Obsidian, Smartsheet

Data Collection(1)

FormsPremium

Create customizable forms to collect information and create tasks.

Also in: Insider CDP, Lytics, monday.com

Documentation(1)

ClickUp Docs

Create rich documents with formatting, embeds, and real-time collaboration.

Integration(3)

APIPremium

Comprehensive REST and GraphQL APIs for custom integrations.

Email IntegrationPremium

Forward emails to ClickUp to convert them into tasks.

Zapier Integration

Connect ClickUp to hundreds of apps via Zapier automation.

Monitoring(1)

Activity Stream

Track all changes and activity across tasks and projects in real-time.

Navigation(3)

Filtering & Search

Powerful search and filtering to quickly find tasks and documents.

Saved Views

Save custom filters and views for quick access to frequently used views.

Universal Search

Search across all tasks, docs, and content from a single search bar.

Notifications(2)

Notifications

Get real-time notifications for task updates, mentions, and activity.

Reminders

Set custom reminders for tasks to stay on top of deadlines.

Organization(2)

Inbox

Centralized inbox for managing incoming tasks and notifications.

Teams & Spaces

Organize work into teams and spaces for better project separation.

Planning(2)

Goals & OKRsPremium

Set and track organizational goals, key results, and team objectives.

Mind MapsPremium

Create and collaborate on mind maps for visual planning.

Productivity(2)

Bulk Operations

Edit multiple tasks at once to save time on repetitive updates.

Keyboard Shortcuts

Speed up work with customizable keyboard shortcuts.

Reporting(3)

Dashboards

Visualize team progress with customizable dashboards and widgets.

PortfoliosPremium

Get high-level views across multiple projects and portfolios.

ReportingPremium

Generate detailed reports on productivity, time tracking, and project progress.

Resource Management(1)

Workload ManagementPremium

Visualize and balance team workload across projects and tasks.

Security(3)

Permissions & RolesPremium

Control access with granular permission levels and custom roles.

SSOPremium

Single Sign-On integration for enterprise security.

Two-Factor AuthenticationPremium

Secure accounts with two-factor authentication.

Task Management(4)

Dependencies

Set task dependencies to manage workflows and prevent blocking issues.

Priority Levels

Assign and filter tasks by priority to focus on what matters most.

Recurring Tasks

Set tasks to repeat on custom schedules automatically.

Subtasks & Checklists

Break down tasks into subtasks and checklists for better organization.

Time Management(2)

Native Time Estimates

Set and track time estimates on tasks with progress updates.

Time Tracking

Track time spent on tasks with automatic and manual time logging.

UI/UX(1)

Dark Mode

Eye-friendly dark theme for comfortable extended use.

Workflows(1)

Templates

Use pre-built or create custom templates to standardize processes.

Pricing

Free

Free
  • Basic task management
  • unlimited tasks
  • 1GB storage

Unlimited

$7/mo
  • Everything in Free
  • plus integrations
  • time tracking

Business

Popular
$12/mo
  • Everything in Unlimited
  • plus automations
  • goals
  • portfolios

Enterprise

Contact Sales
  • Custom solutions
  • SSO
  • dedicated support
  • security features

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying ClickUp

Monthly$7/mo
Yearly$84/yr
5-Year Total$420

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~3 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyVery Easy

Total Cost Comparison

1 Year
SaaS
$84
DIY
$240
3 Years
SaaS
$252
DIY
$720
5 Years
SaaS
$420
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 44 features at very easy complexity.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a ClickUp alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 44 features.

Buy ClickUp

Better Value
Monthly cost$70/mo
3-year total$2,520
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$24,000
Maintenance$360/mo
3-year total$36,960
Dev time~2 months

Buying ClickUp saves ~$34,440 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 44 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

30 known integrations