# ClickUp Pricing: A Comprehensive Guide | Capterra

> Check out the ClickUp pricing guide to understand the cost of different pricing plans, features, and insights on how to choose the right plan.

Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/158833/ClickUp/pricing

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ClickUp Pricing Guide 2025

Last updated on August 21, 2025

Written by [Barkha Bali](https://www.capterra.com/resources/author/bbali/)

Writer

Edited by [Parul Sharma](https://www.capterra.com/resources/author/parul-sharma/)

Editor

Pricing for ClickUp

[4.6 (4572)](#reviews)

User rating:[

4.6

](#reviews)

Based on (4,572) reviews

## Overview of ClickUp pricing

[ClickUp](https://www.capterra.com/p/158833/ClickUp/) is a project management solution with a free version and three paid tiers, starting at $10 per user, per month when billed monthly and $7 per user (billed annually). All ClickUp pricing plans are billed on a “per user” basis. We used our extensive database of reviews and buyer interactions to compare ClickUp pricing plans. Here’s what you need to know:

Free

$0.00

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It Includes

-   100mb Storage
-   Collaborative Docs
-   Email in Clickup
-   In-App Video Recording and 24/7 Support
-   Kanban Boards
-   Native Time Tracking

Unlimited

$10.00

Per User,Per Month

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It Includes

-   Agile Reporting and 24/7 Support
-   Form View
-   Goals & Portfolios
-   Guests With Permissions
-   In-App Video Recording
-   Resource Management

Business

$19.00

Per User,Per Month

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It Includes

-   Advanced Public Sharing and 24/7 Support
-   Agile Reporting
-   Custom Exporting
-   Kanban Boards
-   Unlimited Teams

Enterprise

Contact vendor

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It Includes

-   Advanced Permissions
-   Advanced Public Sharing
-   Custom Role Creation
-   Enterprise API and 24/7 Support
-   Subtasks in Multiple Lists
-   Team Sharing

The latest pricing information is available on ClickUp’s website.

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## ClickUp pricing at a glance

-   **ClickUp offers a forever-free plan.** Users can upgrade to the Unlimited plan starting at $7 per user (billed annually) and $10 per user, per month (billed monthly). The Business plan costs $12 per user (billed annually) or $19 per user, per month (billed monthly). 
-   **The software offers a customizable Enterprise package** with pricing available upon request from the vendor.
    
-   **ClickUp has an above-average value for money rating of 4.4/5.** This rating is based on verified reviews on Capterra from the last two years. While some users feel the cost is higher than competitors, especially for premium features, many believe the various tools and capabilities justify the pricing.
    

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## Feature differentiation between ClickUp pricing plans

Here's a breakdown of feature differentiation by plan[\[1\]](#footnotes):

**Feature**

**Free**

**Unlimited**

**Business**

**Enterprise**

Tasks

Unlimited

Unlimited

Unlimited

Unlimited

Workspaces

5 workspaces

Unlimited

Unlimited

Unlimited

AI compatible

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

File storage

100MB

Unlimited

Unlimited

Unlimited

Gantt Chart

60 uses\*

Unlimited

Unlimited

Unlimited

Automations

5 active rules and 100 automation executions

500 active rules and 1,000 automations

Unlimited active rules and 10,000 automations

Unlimited active rules and 2,50,000 automations

Dashboards

100 uses\*

Limited cards

Unlimited

Unlimited

Guest visibility\*\*

Not available

Unlimited

Unlimited

Unlimited

Time tracking

100 uses

Unlimited

Unlimited

Unlimited

Two-factor authentication

Available

Available

\+ SMS for Two-factor Authentication

\+ SMS for Two-factor Authentication

\*Uses are cumulative throughout a Workspace and do not reset or count down. When you hit the limit, your existing data stays safe, and you won't lose anything you've already created. However, you won’t be able to create new things or make changes using that specific feature until you upgrade to a paid plan.

\*\*When you invite someone as a "Guest" to your ClickUp workspace, you can hide extra details from them, including time tracking, time estimates, custom fields, and tags from guests.

## Detailed breakdown of ClickUp pricing plans

While the annual billing option helps you save up to 30%, making it ideal if you use the platform long-term, the monthly plan gives you more flexibility in case your projects or team need changes.

### Free Forever plan

**Price:** Free

**Ideal for:** Individual users, freelancers, or small teams looking for essential project management features

**What to know about this plan:** The Free Forever plan provides enough functionality for personal use, basic team collaboration, and smaller projects, including tools such as unlimited tasks, collaborative docs, whiteboards, real-time chat, and Kanban boards. This plan can be a starting point for those wanting to explore ClickUp’s capabilities without any financial commitment.

**Free Forever plan features**[**\[2\]**](#footnotes)**:**

-   **5 spaces** to organize the different aspects of your projects, such as lists and folders, clients, and custom views or reports.
    
-   **Unlimited custom views** to organize and visualize tasks in various formats, such as List, Board, and Calendar views.
    
-   **Access management** for team members and external collaborators gives you control over sensitive information and lets you decide which projects are visible to specific people.
    
-   **Pre-installed customizable templates** to organize tasks, projects, and timelines without building structures from scratch.
    
-   **Custom task statuses** help you track tasks through stages such as “In Progress,” “Review,” or any label that suits your needs.
    

### Unlimited plan

**Price:** $7 per user per month (billed annually); $10 per user per month (billed monthly)

**Ideal for:** Small teams and businesses looking for enhanced project management tools without advanced enterprise-level features.

**What to know about this plan:** In addition to everything in the Free plan, the Business plan includes unlimited storage, integrations, dashboards, and Gantt charts. However, this plan has some limitations. For example, there is a cap of 200 lists per space, 7 days of activity monitoring, up to 10 whiteboards, and 1,000 automation.

**Unlimited plan features**[**\[2\]**](#footnotes)**:**

-   **AI compatibility** lets you apply artificial intelligence to your workflows and get automated insights, content suggestions, and optimization to simplify routine tasks.
    
-   **Maps** help you visualize tasks based on geographic locations, improving remote, location-based projects or field operations.
    
-   **Recurring task management** helps you organize upcoming tasks that repeat over time, set their frequencies, and avoid task overlap.
    
-   **Time-tracking cards** to monitor how long it takes to finish a task, improving billing accuracy and workload management.
    
-   **Reminders** for team members to ensure tasks get completed on time without manually following up.
    

### Business plan

**Price:** $12 per user per month (billed annually); $19 per user per month (billed monthly)

**Ideal for:** Midsize teams that need advanced project management and collaboration tools.

**What to know about this plan:** Features like 10,000 automation rules, unlimited mind maps, and advanced time tracking make a real difference for businesses investing heavily in project management strategies. However, even at this tier, certain limits, including AI-free usage, 400 lists per space, and 1000 subtasks in multiple lists, might eventually feel restrictive for large teams or businesses with agile project management needs.

**Business plan features**[**\[2\]**](#footnotes)**:**

-   **Pinning custom fields**, such as deadlines, budgets, or status updates, to the top of your task view keeps vital information in plain sight.
    
-   **Granular time estimates** help you compare actual time against your predictions to improve forecasting for future projects.
    
-   **Custom task IDs** assigned to each task in your ClickUp workspace help you quickly find and refer to specific tasks, improving communication and organization.
    
-   **Work in progress limits** let you limit the number of tasks or projects at each workflow stage, helping you manage your team’s capacity and prevent overload.
    
-   **Private docs**, accessible only to specific team members, help you maintain control over document visibility, allowing you to share information selectively.
    

### Enterprise plan

**Price:** Available upon request from the vendor

**Ideal for:** Large, cross-functional teams managing complex, high-stakes projects that require top-tier security, control, and support.

**What to know about this plan:** In addition to all the Business plan features, the Enterprise plan includes advanced permissions, custom roles, and enhanced security. It offers personalized onboarding, a dedicated Customer Success Manager, and managed services for hands-on support. With white-labeling, conditional logic in forms, and data residency options, this plan suits teams that need extensive customization and compliance options.

**Enterprise features**[**\[2\]**](#footnotes)**:**

-   **Custom field manager** helps you organize, view, and control project data.
    
-   **Team sharing** enables you to manage access for entire teams, allowing designated groups to view and contribute to shared Spaces without individual assignments.
    
-   **Microsoft single sign-on (SSO)** enables users to log in with their existing Microsoft credentials, streamlining access across tools.
    
-   **Custom permissions** let you define detailed permission levels across teams, tasks, and projects, ensuring each user has access only to relevant information.
    
-   **Priority support** with faster response times and dedicated help to address any issues or questions, ensuring minimal disruptions to your workflow.
    

### ClickUp Brain

**Price:** $7 per user per month; can be added to any other pricing plan

**Ideal for:** Teams or businesses looking to enhance productivity and decision-making with AI-driven insights and automation across projects. 

**What to know about this plan:** The ClickUp AI add-on is compatible with any paid ClickUp tier and provides features such as task suggestions, predictive insights, and content generation to streamline workflows. It’s ideal for organizations that want to leverage AI capabilities to increase efficiency in communication, data analysis, and project planning without needing an enterprise-scale AI system.

**ClickUp Brain features**[**\[2\]**](#footnotes)**:**

-   **AI knowledge manager** lets you ask questions and receive immediate answers extracted from your business’s knowledge base.
    
-   **AI writer** helps you automatically draft, edit, and polish content across tasks and documents, adapting to your tone and style for a natural fit.
    
-   **AI project summaries** streamline reporting by automating essential project insights, compiling progress updates, action items, and next steps.
    
-   **AI data auto-filling** predicts and fills in data for fields across tasks and projects, saving you time on manual entry.
    
-   **AI quick replies** enable you to draft concise message responses with an adaptable tone, saving you time crafting each reply.
    

## What users say about ClickUp pricing

Our team analyzed 850+ reviews from verified ClickUp users on our website over the last two years to understand their views about the software’s pricing. Here are some of the things users mentioned about ClickUp pricing[**\[3\]**](#footnotes):

Akankwasa S.CEOInformation Technology and ServicesI used a free trial

“One important feature that you wish to have locked behind the next price tier can make the pricing structure a little irritating.”

September 23, 2024

Ashley L.OwnerDesign6-12 months

It’s also not too expensive compared to some of the other software.

June 2, 2024

Edson U.CEOComputer SoftwareLess than 6 months

“ClickUp brought a list of possibilities for a lower price that leveraged the management and control of the activities carried out.”

June 10, 2023

Kimani N.AccountantAccounting2+ years

ClickUp is a platform that is quite affordable for any business.

October 23, 2023

[Read more ClickUp reviews here](https://www.capterra.com/p/158833/ClickUp/reviews/).

## Total cost of ownership

When evaluating ClickUp for your project management needs, it's important to consider the total cost of ownership (TCO), including the base subscription price and any additional usage or service-related expenses. Let's look at a couple of examples to illustrate potential costs:

### Example of a small business utilizing the Unlimited Plan

Suppose you’re a small design studio with 10 team members managing multiple client projects. You choose the ClickUp Unlimited plan at $10 per user, per month (billed monthly):

**Your estimated monthly cost:** 10 users \* $10 per user, per month = $100 per month

[Read this to understand the true cost of your business software](https://www.capterra.com/resources/business-software-cost/).

### Additional costs to consider 

Beyond the subscription cost, here are some other potential costs to keep in mind when evaluating ClickUp[\[1\]](#footnotes):

**Additional services**

**Description**

**Cost**

ClickUp Brain

AI tools for writing, data insights, and task automation.

$9 per month

ClickUp Connected Search

Unified AI-powered search across all tasks, docs, and tools.

Contact vendor

ClickUp Assist

AI-powered chat assistant for answering questions, finding data, and drafting content.

Contact vendor

Integrations (Beyond Free tier)

While many basic integrations are free, depending on the third-party service's pricing structure, some advanced integrations might incur additional costs.

Varies depending on the integrated service.

Email accounts

Admins and owners on the Unlimited Plan and above can purchase additional email accounts.

$24 per year or $2 per month for one additional email account.

Internal resources

Potential costs associated with the personnel needed to manage the ClickUp platform

Depends on business size and project complexity. Potential roles include technical support, project manager, and platform administrator.

## Choosing the right ClickUp pricing plan

Choosing the best ClickUp pricing plan depends on many considerations based on your business goals and project needs. Here are some factors to guide your decision:

_Key considerations while choosing the right ClickUp plan_

**Define your core project management requirements:**

-   **Team size and project complexity:** Are you a small team managing simple tasks or a large organization with complex, cross-functional workflows? Match your needs to plan features—Free and Unlimited plans suit small teams, while Business and Enterprise cater to larger teams needing workload management, advanced permissions, and security.
    
-   **Essential features:** Determine your must-have features, such as task automation, time tracking, dashboards, integrations, and granular access control. If automation and content generation are priorities, consider ClickUp AI.
    

**Estimate potential costs and feature ROI:**

-   **Budget planning:** Balance your team’s feature requirements with your budget. Include base subscription fees, optional add-ons, such as ClickUp AI, and potential training or onboarding costs.
    
-   **Plan alignment:** Avoid overpaying for features you won’t use, but ensure critical functionality, including reporting, views, and collaboration tools, is covered for productivity.
    

**Plan for scale and evolving needs:**

-   **Future growth:** Anticipate how your team or workflow complexity might evolve over 12–24 months. Reassess regularly to determine whether upgrading (or even downgrading) your plan could better align with your needs.
    
-   **Workflow customization:** Set up your workspace with custom statuses, fields, and views tailored to your processes. Review and refine regularly based on team feedback.
    

**Leverage ClickUp’s support ecosystem for long-term success:**

-   **Educational resources:** Explore ClickUp’s Help Center, webinars, tutorials, and community forums to troubleshoot and learn advanced capabilities.
    
-   **Expert support:** For Enterprise users, work directly with a Customer Success Manager for strategic guidance.
    
-   **Stay current:** Monitor new feature releases to ensure your team takes full advantage of platform updates and enhancements.
    

## Is ClickUp worth it?

Whether ClickUp is worth investing in depends on your project management needs and budget. Here's a breakdown to help you decide:

### Value for money

Analysis of verified user reviews received in the last two years on Capterra reveals that ClickUp has a **value-for-money rating of 4.4/5**.

Here are some review excerpts from verified users of ClickUp that helped us understand its value proposition relative to cost[\[3\]](#footnotes):

Marina T.Marketing DirectorReal Estate1-2 years

ClickUp simplifies my workflow and the customization it has allows my team and I to have better control over both the order and priority of each specific project and task.

January 31, 2025

Manik S.SEO ManagerInformation Technology and Services1-2 years

Using Click up from the beginning of my career. Its advanced features and beautiful interface let our team maximize our productivity and accuracy for every task whatsoever.

February 11, 2025

Morini M.Data AnalystTelecommunications2+ years

Its affordable compared to its competition but meets the requirements. Offers strong collaboration features such as whiteboard, team messaging and commenting.

December 16, 2024

Patrick B.Director if ITBuilding Materials2+ years

Have used it for various technical projects and has made people accountable for their part of the project.

July 19, 2024

[Read more ClickUp reviews here](https://www.capterra.com/p/158833/ClickUp/reviews/).

### Ease of use and its impact on value

ClickUp has an ease-of-use rating of 4.5/5 on Capterra. As a platform that’s intuitive and easy to implement, it helps businesses:

-   Save time and resources required to implement and integrate the software, which has a direct financial impact.
    
-   Avoid the hidden costs of lengthy onboarding, extended training sessions, and constant troubleshooting.
    

### Customer support options

ClickUp offers various customer support options, but the level of access depends on your subscription plan:

-   **Free Forever Plan**: Offers basic 24/7 support, accessible via ClickUp’s self-help resources and community forums.
    
-   **Unlimited Plan**: Includes 24/7 support with email assistance and access to community resources, providing small teams with occasional help as needed.
    
-   **Business Plan**: Delivers 24/7 email support with a 24-hour response time, offering mid-sized teams faster responses and access to ClickUp’s support team for managing complex workflows.
    
-   **Enterprise Plan**: Provides 24/7 priority support with a dedicated Customer Success Manager and live onboarding training.
    

### Alternatives to ClickUp

ClickUp has garnered an **overall rating of 4.6 stars out of 5**. But, how does ClickUp compare to competitors in the project management space in terms of pricing?

When considering value for money, ClickUp has an above-average rating of 4.4/5 based on reviews received in the last two years. Some of its competitors also fare well in this category:

**Alternative**

**Starting price**

**Value-for-money rating**

Clockify

$3.99 per seat, per month (billed annually) or $4.99 (billed monthly)

4.6/5

Trello

$5 per user, per month (billed annually) or $6 (billed monthly)

4.5/5

Asana

$10.99 per user, per month (billed annually) or $13.49 (billed monthly)

4.4/5

monday.com

$9 per seat, per month (billed annually) or $12 (billed monthly)

4.3/5

Jira

$7.53 per user, per month (billed monthly)

4.3/5

### Cost comparison: ClickUp vs. popular alternatives

[4.5 (13555)](https://www.capterra.com/p/184581/Asana-PM/#reviews)

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Starting Price

$10.99

Per User

, Per Month

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[4.6 (5738)](https://www.capterra.com/p/147657/monday-com/#reviews)

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Starting Price

$9.00

Per User

, Per Month

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[4.4 (15336)](https://www.capterra.com/p/19319/JIRA/#reviews)

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Starting Price

$7.91

Per User

, Per Month

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Check out the top [ClickUp alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/158833/ClickUp/alternatives/), comparable in core features, pricing, and usability.

### Making the final decision

Based on verified user reviews on Capterra, ClickUp has received the following scores:

-   **Overall rating:** 4.6/5
    
-   **Ease-of-use rating:** 4.5/5
    
-   **Value-for-money:** 4.5/5
    

Choosing the right plan ensures your team gets the tools it needs to stay productive, without overcommitting on features you won’t use. Here’s a breakdown of which plan may suit you best:

-   **Small businesses:** The Free Forever or Unlimited plan is ideal, offering essential task management, real-time collaboration, and integrations to help streamline workflows without upfront costs.
    
-   **Midsize businesses:** The Unlimited plan works well, providing advanced features, including timeline tracking, goal tracking, workload management, and automation to support growing teams and complex projects.
    
-   **Large enterprises:** The Business Plus or Enterprise plan is best, offering customizable permissions, advanced security, dedicated support, and scalable features designed for cross-department collaboration and strict compliance needs.
    

## FAQs

How much does ClickUp cost per person?

ClickUp’s pricing starts at $7 per user per month (billed annually) for the Unlimited plan, while the Business plan is $12 per user per month (billed annually). The Enterprise plan offers custom pricing based on specific requirements.

Is ClickUp worth paying for?

ClickUp provides various project management tools at competitive pricing, making it a valuable investment for teams that require robust collaboration, task management, and customization features.

Is ClickUp truly free?

Yes, ClickUp offers a Free Forever plan with essential features such as unlimited tasks, 100MB of storage, real-time chat, and basic project views, suitable for individuals or small teams with basic needs.

Is ClickUp cheaper than Jira?

ClickUp’s Unlimited plan costs $7 per user per month (billed annually), while Jira starts at around $7.53 per user per month (billed monthly), making ClickUp slightly more affordable, especially for teams on annual billing.

Is ClickUp or Trello better?

ClickUp and Trello offer valuable project management features, each catering to different types of workflows. ClickUp includes advanced tools such as Gantt charts, automations, and time tracking, which may benefit teams managing more complex projects. On the other hand, Trello provides a simpler, visually focused interface that many find ideal for straightforward task tracking and organization. The choice between them depends on the level of functionality your projects require.

Is ClickUp better than Slack?

ClickUp is primarily a project management tool with communication features, while Slack focuses on team communication. ClickUp offers more comprehensive functionality for managing tasks and projects, whereas Slack excels in messaging and real-time collaboration.

What are the limits of ClickUp free forever?

The Free Forever plan includes unlimited tasks and members but is limited to 100MB of storage, restricted usage of Gantt, timeline, and workload views, and lacks advanced features such as automations and goal tracking available in paid plans.

Can ClickUp replace Todoist?

ClickUp and Todoist each offer robust task management capabilities, though they cater to different needs. ClickUp includes Gantt charts, custom statuses, and integrations, making it well-suited for users looking for more project management tools within the same platform. Todoist, however, focuses on streamlined task tracking and simplicity, which many users find valuable for personal task organization. Choosing between them depends on whether you need a comprehensive project management suite or a focused task management tool.

#### Methodology

1.  This product information came from ClickUp’s own online content in May 2025, including the product's website and its social media channels.
    
2.  Our research team identified these features from vendor websites (as of May 12, 2025) based on their analysis of what users find valuable or expect from project management software. This list is not exhaustive. For additional features, refer to the vendor’s website.
    
3.  Review excerpts are passages extracted from longer reviews written by verified reviewers. We obtain these excerpts by applying an algorithm that considers factors including, but not limited to, length, topic coverage, and thematic relevance. Excerpts are evaluated for positive or negative sentiment and receive a sentiment score. Excerpts represent user opinion and do not represent the views of, nor constitute, an endorsement by Capterra or its affiliates. Excerpts are not edited for clarity or grammar.
    

[Barkha Bali](https://www.capterra.com/resources/author/bbali/)

Barkha Bali is a writer at Capterra, providing expert insights to help small businesses identify the right software for their needs by analyzing user reviews data for the highest rated products in relevant software categories. She has worked in finance, lifestyle, education, and medical. With expertise in marketing and content strategy, Barkha’s work has been featured in Medium and educational websites. When not working, she can be found re-watching “The Office” or “Brooklyn Nine-Nine.”

[Parul Sharma](https://www.capterra.com/resources/author/parul-sharma/)

Parul Sharma is a content editor at Capterra with expertise in curating content for various niches, including SaaS, digital marketing, and search engine optimization. With over half a decade of experience in content writing and editing, Parul has the expertise to simplify complex terms into engaging, valuable content for targeted audiences. She completed her graduation and post-graduation in English literature from Delhi University and was awarded the Dr. Asha Sahni Memorial Award for being the...

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Table of Contents

-   [Overview of ClickUp pricing](#overview-of-clickup-pricing)
-   [ClickUp pricing at a glance](#clickup-pricing-at-a-glance)
-   [Feature differentiation between ClickUp pricing plans](#feature-differentiation-between-clickup-pricing-plans)
-   [Detailed breakdown of ClickUp pricing plans](#detailed-breakdown-of-clickup-pricing-plans)
-   [What users say about ClickUp pricing](#what-users-say-about-clickup-pricing)
-   [Total cost of ownership](#total-cost-of-ownership)
-   [Choosing the right ClickUp pricing plan](#choosing-the-right-clickup-pricing-plan)
-   [Is ClickUp worth it?](#is-clickup-worth-it)
-   [FAQs](#faqs)