Warning: ClickUp is built for teams wanting everything in one place

ClickUp has every feature imaginable—which is exactly the problem. You'll spend hours configuring instead of working. Most solo users only use 10% of features but face 100% of the complexity.

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ClickUp

👥Team Choice

One app to replace them all

Founded 2017Website
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Overview

ClickUp has grown explosively since 2017, positioning itself as the most feature-rich productivity platform. It genuinely tries to replace every tool in your stack - tasks, docs, whiteboards, goals, time tracking, chat, and more. The platform offers an overwhelming amount of customization: 15+ views, custom fields, custom statuses, ClickApps, and automation. While the free tier is generous (unlimited tasks and users), the sheer volume of options creates decision paralysis. Many users report spending weeks just setting up their workspace. It's loved by power users who enjoy building systems, but exhausting for those who just want to work.

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Pricing

$7/user/mo(14-day free trial)

Best for: Teams wanting everything in one place

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The Good

  • Extremely feature-rich - almost everything included
  • Built-in time tracking on all plans
  • Docs and whiteboards included
  • Very generous free plan (unlimited tasks & users)
  • 15+ views for any work style
  • Active development with frequent updates
  • Strong community and template library
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The Bad

  • Overwhelming interface with too many options
  • Steep learning curve (weeks to master)
  • Can be slow with large workspaces
  • No native CRM for deal tracking
  • Feature bloat creates decision fatigue
  • Updates frequently change UI/features
  • Support can be slow on lower tiers
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Best For

Teams wanting everything in one place

ClickUp has every feature imaginable—which is exactly the problem. You'll spend hours configuring instead of working. Most solo users only use 10% of features but face 100% of the complexity.

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Key Features

  • 0115+ views including List, Board, Calendar, Timeline, Gantt
  • 02Native time tracking on all plans
  • 03ClickUp Docs with real-time collaboration
  • 04Whiteboards for visual brainstorming
  • 05Goals and OKRs with progress tracking
  • 06Automation with 50+ triggers and actions
  • 07ClickUp AI for writing assistance
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Integrations

SlackGitHubGoogle CalendarFigmaHarvestZendeskZoom
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Use Cases

  • Software Teams
  • Agencies
  • Startups

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