ClickUp
One app to replace them all
Overview
ClickUp's tagline is 'one app to replace them all' and it genuinely delivers on that ambition. It combines project management, docs, whiteboards, goals, time tracking, chat and reporting into a single platform that costs significantly less than buying separate tools.
The downside of this breadth is complexity — ClickUp has a steep learning curve and can feel overwhelming initially. The payoff, however, is a genuinely consolidated workspace that eliminates tool-switching and reduces SaaS spend.
ClickUp AI is built into every part of the platform, helping write docs, summarise updates, generate tasks and answer questions about your projects.
ClickUp delivers extraordinary value if you're willing to invest time in learning it. The breadth of features genuinely replaces 3-4 separate tools, and the pricing is among the lowest in the category. If complexity doesn't faze you, it's hard to beat.
Scores
ClickUp category scores
How it compares overall
Key features
Tasks & Projects
Fully featured task management with subtasks, dependencies and custom fields.
Docs
Built-in document editor with AI writing assistance.
ClickUp AI
AI across tasks, docs and chat — write, summarise and generate content.
Time Tracking
Native time tracking with reporting — no third-party tool needed.
Goals
Set and track OKRs and team goals linked to actual tasks.
Whiteboards
Visual collaboration with digital whiteboards for brainstorming.
Pricing
Free
- Unlimited tasks
- 100MB storage
- Unlimited members
- Collaborative docs
Unlimited
- Unlimited storage
- Integrations
- Goals
- AI features
Business
- Google SSO
- Advanced automation
- Workload management
- Custom exporting
Pros & cons
What works
- Most features of any PM tool
- Exceptional value — replaces multiple tools
- Free tier is genuinely generous
- ClickUp AI is well implemented
- Highly customisable
- Strong time tracking built in
What to watch
- Steep learning curve
- Can feel cluttered and overwhelming
- Performance issues on large workspaces
- Frequent updates can disrupt workflows
How ClickUp compares
| Feature | ClickUp | Asana | Trello |
|---|---|---|---|
| Features | Most | High | Medium |
| Value | Best | Medium | Good |
| Ease of Use | Lowest | Medium | Highest |
| Time Tracking | Built-in | Integration | Integration |
| Free Tier | Generous | Limited | Generous |
Best for
Reviewed: April 2026. Scores and pricing are checked periodically — see our methodology. Pricing can change after publication, so always confirm current plans on ClickUp's site before buying.