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ClickUp review

#1 in Project Management SoftwareScore 9.1/10Checked Nov 14, 2026By BestSoftwareGuides Editorial Team

ClickUp is all-in-one workspace: tasks, docs, chat, whiteboards and goals. It ranks #1 of 5 in our project management software list (9.1/10) and is best for teams that want tasks, docs and chat in one low-cost tool.

Price: Free plan · paid from $7/user/mo (annual).

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What ClickUp is

ClickUp combines tasks, docs, whiteboards, chat, goals and time tracking in one workspace, and its free plan allows unlimited members. The breadth makes it strong value but slower to set up than simpler tools.

Pros and cons

Where it wins
  • Free plan with unlimited members
  • Docs, whiteboards and time tracking included
  • Low per-user price
Where it falls short
  • Lots of features means a learning curve
  • AI pricing has changed over time; check what your plan includes
  • Can feel slow on very large workspaces

ClickUp pricing

ClickUp pricing plans
PlanBilled annuallyBilled monthlyAnnual savingNotes
Free ForeverFreeFree—Unlimited members
Unlimited$7/mo$10/mo30%Per user
Business$12/mo$19/mo37%Per user
EnterpriseCustom quoteCustom quote—Contact sales

USD, per user per month unless noted. "—" means the price is not published or we could not confirm it. Last checked Nov 14, 2026. Status: reported (taken from recent published breakdowns of the vendor's pricing page, listed under Sources). Confirm on ClickUp's pricing page.

Key facts

Free planYes. Free Forever: unlimited members, limited storage.
Free trialNot advertised
Paid from$7/user/mo billed annually · $10 monthly
Minimum seats1
PlatformsWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Timeline / GanttYes
Built-in docs / wikiYes
AutomationsYes
Time trackingYes
AI on paid plansNot confirmed
Facts checkedNov 14, 2026 · reported from published breakdowns (source)

ClickUp alternatives

monday.com 8.9/10
Business teams that want visual boards and dashboards
Trello 8.9/10
Small teams that want simple boards with almost no setup
Notion 8.8/10
Documentation-heavy teams that also track projects
Asana 8.2/10
Cross-functional teams managing many projects and portfolios

Frequently asked questions

How much does ClickUp cost?

ClickUp has a free plan and paid plans start at $7 per user/month billed annually ($10 billed monthly). Prices last checked Nov 14, 2026.

Is ClickUp free?

Yes. Free Forever: unlimited members, limited storage.

What are the best ClickUp alternatives?

monday.com (8.9/10), Trello (8.9/10), Notion (8.8/10) are the closest alternatives in our project management software ranking.

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