Alternatives · Project Management
ClickUp alternatives
ClickUp compared with 12 alternatives: Asana, monday.com, Notion, Wrike, Trello and 7 more.
ClickUp has a free plan. Paid plans start at $7 per user / month, billed yearly ($10 billed monthly). 9 of the 12 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
12 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| ClickUpThis tool | Free plan · from $7/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Asana | Free plan · from $10.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| monday.com | Free plan · from $9/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Notion | Free plan · from $10/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Wrike | Free plan · from $10/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Trello | Free plan · from $5/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Airtable | Free plan · from $20/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Basecamp | Free plan · from $25/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Blue | From $99 one-time | No | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Bordio | Free plan · from $7.99/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Breeze | Free trial · from $9/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Favro | Free trial · from $5.10/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Fibery | Free plan · from $12/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
How each one differs from ClickUp
- Free plan · from $10.99/mo
Asana
Work management for projects, goals and cross-team workflows
- Asana starts at $10.99 per user / month, billed annually ($13.49 billed monthly). ClickUp starts at $7 per user / month, billed yearly ($10 billed monthly).
- Only ClickUp lists a Linux app.
- Only ClickUp lists a browser extension.
- Asana also covers goals.
- ClickUp also covers time tracking.
Suits: Teams coordinating projects across several departments
- Free plan · from $9/mo
monday.com
Board-based work management with automations and dashboards
- monday.com starts at $9 per seat / month, billed annually (3-seat minimum). ClickUp starts at $7 per user / month, billed yearly ($10 billed monthly).
- Only ClickUp lists a Linux app.
- Only ClickUp lists a browser extension.
Suits: Teams that want boards, dashboards and automations in one tool
- Free plan · from $10/mo
Notion
Workspace for docs, wikis, databases and projects with built-in AI
- Notion starts at $10 per member / month, billed yearly. ClickUp starts at $7 per user / month, billed yearly ($10 billed monthly).
- Only ClickUp lists a Linux app.
- Notion also covers notes, databases, wiki and templates.
- ClickUp also covers tasks, kanban boards, Gantt & timelines, workflow automation and time tracking.
Suits: Teams that want docs, a wiki and project tracking in one workspace
- Free plan · from $10/mo
Wrike
Work management with Gantt charts, request forms and proofing
- Wrike starts at $10 per user / month, billed annually (Team plan, 2 to 15 users). ClickUp starts at $7 per user / month, billed yearly ($10 billed monthly).
- Only ClickUp lists a Linux app.
- Only ClickUp lists a browser extension.
Suits: Marketing and creative teams that review and approve assets
- Free plan · from $5/mo
Trello
Kanban boards with an inbox, planner and built-in automation
- Trello starts at $5 per user / month, billed annually ($6 billed monthly). ClickUp starts at $7 per user / month, billed yearly ($10 billed monthly).
- Only ClickUp lists a Linux app.
- Only ClickUp lists a browser extension.
- Trello also covers calendar.
- ClickUp also covers time tracking.
Suits: Individuals and small teams that plan work on kanban boards
- Free plan · from $20/mo
Airtable
Relational database platform for building team workflows and apps
- Airtable starts at $20 per seat / month, billed annually ($24 billed monthly). ClickUp starts at $7 per user / month, billed yearly ($10 billed monthly).
- Only ClickUp lists a Linux app.
- Only ClickUp lists a browser extension.
- Airtable also covers databases and calendar.
- ClickUp also covers tasks and time tracking.
Suits: Teams that want to shape a database into their own project tracker
- Free plan · from $25/mo
Basecamp
Flat-priced project management with chat, to-dos and files
- Basecamp starts at $25 per month, flat rate for up to 20 users (Freelancer). ClickUp starts at $7 per user / month, billed yearly ($10 billed monthly).
- Only ClickUp lists a Linux app.
- Only ClickUp lists a browser extension.
- Basecamp also covers templates and calendar.
- ClickUp also covers Gantt & timelines and workflow automation.
Suits: Agencies and studios that bring clients into projects
- From $99 one-time
Blue
Process and project management sold as a one-time purchase
- Blue starts at $99 one-time for up to 5 users. ClickUp starts at $7 per user / month, billed yearly ($10 billed monthly).
- ClickUp has a free plan. Blue does not.
- Only ClickUp lists a Linux app.
- Only ClickUp lists a browser extension.
- Blue can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: Teams that prefer a one-time payment to per-seat subscriptions
- Free plan · from $7.99/mo
Bordio
Team work planner that schedules tasks and events on a calendar
- Bordio starts at $7.99 per user / month, billed annually ($9.99 billed monthly). ClickUp starts at $7 per user / month, billed yearly ($10 billed monthly).
- Only ClickUp lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Only ClickUp lists a browser extension.
- Bordio also covers notes, time blocking and calendar.
- ClickUp also covers Gantt & timelines and workflow automation.
Suits: Teams that plan work day by day on a shared calendar
- Free trial · from $9/mo
Breeze
Board-based project management sold as one all-inclusive plan
- Breeze starts at $9 per user / month, billed yearly ($10 billed monthly). ClickUp starts at $7 per user / month, billed yearly ($10 billed monthly).
- ClickUp has a free plan. Breeze does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only ClickUp lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Breeze also covers team chat.
Suits: Teams that want one per-user price with every feature included
- Free trial · from $5.10/mo
Favro
Collaborative planning boards for software and game teams
- Favro starts at $5.10 per user / month, billed annually (from 2 users). ClickUp starts at $7 per user / month, billed yearly ($10 billed monthly).
- ClickUp has a free plan. Favro does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only ClickUp lists a Linux app.
- Only ClickUp lists a browser extension.
- Favro also covers databases and wiki.
Suits: Game studios and software teams running Kanban or Scrumban
- Free plan · from $12/mo
Fibery
Build-your-own work platform on connected databases
- Fibery starts at $12 per user / month, billed annually. ClickUp starts at $7 per user / month, billed yearly ($10 billed monthly).
- Only ClickUp lists a Linux app.
- Fibery also covers databases, whiteboard and no-code.
- ClickUp also covers tasks and time tracking.
Suits: Teams that want to model their own process rather than adopt a fixed one
Limits worth knowing in ClickUp
- The Free Forever plan is capped at 60MB of storage, 5 spaces, 1 form and 3 whiteboards.
- AI is billed separately: Brain AI is listed at $9 and Everything AI at $28 per user / month.
- Timeline view, unlimited dashboards and mind maps start on the Business plan.
- SAML SSO, SCIM provisioning and audit logs are limited to Enterprise.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to ClickUp?
The alternatives to ClickUp in this directory are Asana, monday.com, Notion, Wrike, Trello, Airtable, Basecamp, Blue, Bordio, Breeze, Favro and Fibery. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with ClickUp.
Is there a free alternative to ClickUp?
Yes. Asana, monday.com, Notion, Wrike, Trello, Airtable, Basecamp, Bordio and Fibery have a free plan alongside paid ones.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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