ClickUp

clickup.com
Project Management
1-2 Weeks

Maximize productivity • Software, AI, and humans converge

How to Replace ClickUp

Overview

ClickUp is an all-in-one work management platform that combines task management, project management, docs, goals, chat, and AI agents in a single workspace. It replaces multiple fragmented software tools and helps teams get 400% more done by centralizing context and eliminating app switching. The platform includes 100+ features powered by AI and automation to streamline workflows across every team.

Features

109 features across 23 categories

AI(14)

AI CardsAIPremium

AI automatically summarizes activity, analyzes data, or provides progress updates on dashboards

AI Company IntelligenceAIPremium

Platform to replace all your software, centralize all your context, and maximize productivity with AI

AI CompatibleAIPremium

All features are compatible with AI agents and automation

AI FieldsAIPremium

Auto-filled task field summaries, real-time progress updates, and fully automated workflows using AI

AI Image GenerationAIPremium

Create and edit high-quality visuals instantly within ClickUp using AI

AI NotetakerAIPremium

Automatically transcribe meetings, generate summaries, and extract action items from conversations

AI Super AgentsAIPremium

Specialized AI agents including Project Manager, PM Agent, Intake Agent, Content Agent, Brief Agent, Live Answers Agent, Codegen Agent, and more for specific workflows

AI Usage DashboardAIPremium

See how AI credits usage is trending in your workspace

Ambient AnswersAI

AI-powered answers without requiring human intervention, providing instant responses to questions contextually

Brain MAXAIPremium

Premium AI access with unlimited premium AI models including ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini for deeper reasoning and advanced content generation

ClickUp BrainAI

AI assistant that lives inside your work, connected to tasks, docs, conversations, and decisions with full context and infinite memory

Enterprise SearchAIPremium

Unified search across all connected apps, docs, and tasks in one place powered by AI

Super AgentsAIPremium

AI teammates that work 24/7 to automate workflows, handle complex tasks autonomously, and delegate work across 500+ tool integrations

Talk to TextAIPremium

Dictate tasks and notes instantly with AI transcription and automatic formatting that matches your writing style

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Automation(2)

AutomationsPremium

Eliminate busywork by setting rules to automatically update task states and workflows

Recurring Tasks

Automate work that happens on a schedule—daily, weekly, or monthly

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Collaboration(15)

Advanced Public SharingPremium

Enhanced options for sharing content publicly

Assign Comments

Turn feedback into action items by assigning comments directly to team members

Chat

Real-time messaging alongside work within tasks, docs, and projects to replace Slack

Clips

Record screen and voice to share feedback or bug reports without scheduling meetings

Collaboration Detection

See who is viewing or editing a task in real-time to avoid collisions and conflicts

Collaborative Docs

Create and collaborate on documents in real-time with team members

GuestsPremium

Invite external collaborators with customizable and controlled access to your workspace

Inbox

Centralized hub for all notifications, updates, and tasks requiring attention

Multiple Assignees

Assign a single task to multiple people or teams for collaborative work

Profiles

A window into everyone's activity and personal details for better team coordination

Sync Ups

Instant meetings right where work happens, eliminating context switching

Team Sharing for SpacesPremium

Share spaces across teams with advanced controls

Unlimited Message HistoryPremium

Access unlimited chat message history for reference and compliance

Unlimited PostsPremium

Post unlimited content within the platform

WhiteboardsPremium

Brainstorm and plan visually with a virtual canvas linked to your workflow and tasks

Also in: Notion, Airtable, Obsidian

Compliance(2)

MSA & HIPAA AvailablePremium

Master Service Agreement and HIPAA compliance available for healthcare organizations

US, EU, & APAC Data ResidencyPremium

Data storage options in multiple regions for compliance and latency

Also in: Insider CDP, Airtable, 1Password

Content Creation(1)

In-App Video Recording

Basic video recording capabilities built into the application

Customization(9)

Custom Color Themes

Personalize workspace appearance with custom color schemes

Custom Fields

Add unique data types like dropdowns, currency, or text to any task for custom workflows

Custom Notifications

Personalize your alert preferences to stay informed without information overload

Custom Task Statuses

Create unique workflow stages that match your team's specific processes and methodologies

Custom Task Types

Define unique work items like 'Bugs' or 'Leads' to fit your specific workflow requirements

Dark Mode

Switch to low-light interface for comfortable viewing in various lighting conditions

Default Personal ViewsPremium

Set default personal views for better customization

Localization

Use ClickUp in your preferred language for international teams

White LabelingPremium

Enterprise feature to white label the platform with your branding

Also in: monday.com, Obsidian, Smartsheet

Dashboard(1)

Home

Personalized start page with 'My Work', reminders, and recent activity

Data Collection(1)

Forms

Collect data via public surveys that automatically create tasks in your workspace

Also in: Insider CDP, Lytics, monday.com

Forms(1)

Conditional Logic in FormsPremium

Advanced form logic to show fields conditionally based on responses

Integration(6)

ClickUp API

Build custom integrations and automate workflows with ClickUp's powerful REST API

ClickUp MCP

Access your ClickUp data in a simple and secure way through MCP protocol

Email Project ManagementPremium

Create tasks and reply to comments directly from your email inbox

Enterprise APIPremium

Advanced API access for enterprise integrations

Integrations

Connect over 1,000+ tools to ClickUp to centralize your workflow

Webhooks

Trigger real-time actions in external tools when events happen in ClickUp

Knowledge Management(3)

Docs

Create collaborative documents, wikis, and SOPs directly linked to tasks and projects

Notepad

Jot down personal notes and ideas quickly, then convert them to tasks later

Wikis

Organize company wisdom and resources in a searchable, central wiki for knowledge sharing

Organization(1)

Subfolders

Add new layers of hierarchy to your workspace to stay perfectly organized

Project Management(6)

Epics

Group related tasks into larger objectives for better organization of complex work

GoalsPremium

Set high-level objectives and track progress automatically linked to tasks and projects

Milestones

Mark critical points in a project timeline to track major achievements and deliverables

Projects

Organize and manage projects with multiple views and integrated workflows

Sprint Points

Estimate the amount of effort required to complete each item of work

Sprints

Manage agile workflows with dedicated time-boxed periods for focused development work

Reporting(3)

Cards

Create, resize, and place portable cards anywhere in ClickUp for data visualization

DashboardsPremium

Visual overview of project health, team progress, and key metrics powered by real data

PortfoliosPremium

Get a high-level view of progress across multiple projects or lists for executive oversight

Resource Management(2)

Custom Capacity in WorkloadPremium

Customize capacity settings in workload management views

Resource ManagementPremium

Manage team resources and capacity allocation across projects

Security(8)

Advanced PermissionsPremium

Granular permission controls for enterprise deployments

Custom RolesPremium

Create specialized permission sets for different user types and departments

Google SSOPremium

Single sign-on via Google for streamlined authentication

PermissionsPremium

Control access to workspace content with granular permission controls

SCIM ProvisioningPremium

SCIM protocol support for automated user provisioning and management

Single Sign-On (SSO)Premium

Enterprise SSO support for centralized authentication management

SMS 2-Factor AuthenticationPremium

Two-factor authentication via SMS for enhanced security

Two-Factor Authentication

Enhanced security with two-factor authentication for account protection

Support(2)

Access to Managed ServicesPremium

Enterprise managed services for deployment and optimization

Customer Success ManagerPremium

Dedicated customer success manager for enterprise accounts

Task Management(13)

My TasksAI

Personalized mission control for all assigned work and AI StandUps

Nested Subtasks

Add up to 7 levels of hierarchy to your subtasks for complex task breakdowns

Personal Priorities

Let your team know what you're working on with personal priority indicators

Reminders

Set personal alerts so you never miss a deadline or small to-do item

Subtasks

Break down tasks into smaller components with full hierarchy support

Subtasks in Multiple ListsPremium

Enterprise feature allowing subtasks to appear in multiple lists

Task Checklists

Break down complex tasks into simple, trackable steps to ensure quality and completion

Task Priorities

Flag urgency with clear priority levels to keep the team focused on what matters most

Task Relationships

Link tasks to see dependencies and what must be finished before the next step begins

Task Tags

Categorize and filter tasks across different lists for better organization and discovery

Task Templates

Save time by reusing pre-made structures for common tasks and workflows

Task Tray

Minimize tasks to a tray for quick access without losing your place in the workspace

Tasks

Track work with actionable items, assignees, due dates, and comprehensive task management in one place

Team Management(1)

Teams Hub

View your team's priorities, activities, and details all in one centralized place

Time Management(6)

Dates and Times

Precise scheduling with start dates, due dates, and exact times for all tasks

PlannerAI

Intelligent planner powered by ClickUp Brain where tasks and meetings converge

Project Time Tracking

Built-in timer to record billable hours and duration across tasks

Scheduling

Automatically keep your tasks up to date while your project is in progress

Time Estimates

Set expected durations for tasks to predict workload and delivery dates

TimesheetsPremium

View and approve logged hours for the team in a consolidated weekly view

Views(10)

Calendar View

Schedule and manage tasks on a daily, weekly, or monthly timeline view

Canvas

Build dynamic visual layouts to organize projects and data your way

Gantt Chart View

Plan projects on a timeline to manage schedules, dependencies, and resource allocation

Kanban Board

Visualize workflows and move tasks through stages with a drag-and-drop board interface

List View

Organize tasks into focused workflows with a traditional list-based interface

Map View

Visualize tasks based on location data, ideal for field teams and events management

Mind MapsPremium

Visualize project structures and hierarchies to plan complex workflows and dependencies

Table View

Manage tasks in a spreadsheet-style list for fast editing and bulk organization

Views

Visualize work your way with 15+ customizable layouts including List, Board, Gantt, Calendar, and more

Workload ViewPremium

Visualize your team's work and capacity over time to optimize resource allocation

Workflow(1)

ApprovalsPremium

Easily submit, review, and approve timesheets all in one place

Pricing

Free

Free forever
  • Unlimited Tasks
  • Unlimited Free Plan Members
  • Two-Factor Authentication
  • Collaborative Docs
  • Kanban Boards
  • Sprint Management
  • Calendar View
  • Custom Field Manager
  • Basic In-App Video Recording
  • 24/7 Support
  • 60MB Storage
  • 1 Form unlimited

Unlimited

$7 Per user/month, billed yearly
  • Everything in Free
  • Unlimited Storage
  • Unlimited Folders and Spaces
  • Unlimited Integrations
  • Unlimited Gantt Charts
  • Unlimited Custom Fields
  • Unlimited Chat Messages
  • Unlimited Forms
  • Guests with Permissions
  • Email in ClickUp
  • 3 Teams (User Group)
  • Native Time Tracking
  • Goals & Portfolios
  • Resource Management
  • AI Compatible

Business

Popular
$12 Per user/month, billed yearly
  • Everything in Unlimited
  • Google SSO
  • Unlimited Message History
  • Unlimited Mind Maps
  • Unlimited Activity views
  • Unlimited Timeline views
  • Unlimited Dashboards
  • Unlimited Whiteboards
  • Sprint Points & Reporting
  • Automation Integrations
  • Custom Exporting
  • Private Whiteboards
  • Workload Management
  • SMS 2-Factor Authentication
  • More Automations

Enterprise

Custom
  • Everything in Business
  • White Labeling
  • Conditional Logic in Forms
  • Subtasks in Multiple Lists
  • Team Sharing for Spaces
  • Custom Roles
  • Custom Capacity in Workload
  • Enterprise API
  • Unlimited Posts
  • Default Personal Views
  • Advanced Permissions
  • Advanced Public Sharing
  • MSA & HIPAA Available
  • Single Sign-On (SSO)
  • SCIM Provisioning
  • US, EU, & APAC Data Residency
  • Customer Success Manager
  • Access to Managed Services

Brain AI

$9 Per user/month
  • Free Trial Access
  • Unlimited Brain Assistant
  • Unlimited @Brain Agent
  • Unlimited AI chat
  • ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude - unlimited
  • Premium AI models ($200 value)
  • Unlimited AI writing
  • Enterprise Search Workspace
  • +1,500 AI Super Credits per user monthly

Brain MAX

Popular
$28 Per user/month
  • Everything in Brain AI
  • Unlimited Ambient Answers
  • Unlimited Talk-to-Text
  • Unlimited AI Notetaker
  • Unlimited Image Generation
  • Fair use Unlimited AI Fields
  • Unlimited AI Automations & Dashboards
  • Unlimited AI Assign & Prioritize
  • Enterprise Search Private & Workspace
  • +5,000 AI Super Credits per user monthly

AI Super Credits

$0.001 per credit or $10 for 10,000 credits
  • Pay-as-you-go pricing
  • Flexible and fair pricing
  • AI Super Credits for Super Agents
  • AI Fields usage
  • AI Automations
  • Image Generation
  • More features

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying ClickUp

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

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~16 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyModerate

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 109 features at moderate complexity.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a ClickUp alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 109 features.

Buy ClickUp

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

Build Your Own

Development cost$132,000
Maintenance$1,980/mo
3-year total$203,280
Dev time~11 months

Buying ClickUp saves ~$200,760 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 109 features and a BuildScore of 3/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

31 known integrations