Comparison
ClickUpvsTrello
ClickUp and Trello are both popular project management tools, but they take different approaches. ClickUp offers a free plan and positions itself as "one app to replace them all". Trello offers a free plan and bills itself as "trello brings all your tasks together". Here's how they compare across features, pricing, and real-world strengths.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | ClickUp | Trello |
|---|---|---|
| Automations | ✓ | ✓ |
| Custom fields | ✓ | ✓ |
| File sharing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gantt charts | ✓ | ✗ |
| Kanban boards | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mobile app | ✓ | ✓ |
| Reporting | ✓ | ✗ |
| Team collaboration | ✓ | ✓ |
| Templates | ✓ | ✓ |
| Third-party integrations | ✓ | ✓ |
| Time tracking | ✓ | ✗ |
ClickUp Pricing
Free Forever
60MB storage, 5 spaces, 100 automations/month, 60 uses on Gantt/whiteboards/forms
Free
Unlimited
Unlimited storage/spaces, 1000 automations/month
$10.00/mo
Business
10k automations/month, advanced features like SSO
$19.00/mo
Enterprise
Custom permissions/security, HIPAA
Custom
Trello Pricing
Free
10 boards per workspace, 10 collaborators, 250 command runs/month, 10MB/file
Free
Standard
Unlimited boards, 1,000 command runs/month, 250MB/file, custom fields
$6.00/mo
Premium
Unlimited command runs, Calendar/Timeline/Table/Dashboard/Map views, Atlassian Intelligence AI, admin controls
$12.50/mo
Enterprise
Unlimited workspaces, organization permissions, SSO, 24/7 support, $10K min annual commitment
Custom
ClickUp
Pros
- Generous free tier with unlimited tasks and members G2
- Deep customization reduces need for multiple tools G2 Reviews
- Strong real-time collaboration and chat features Capterra
- Excellent value starting at $7/user/month annually Tech.co
- Responsive support rated 90% satisfaction G2
- Flexible workflows adapt to any team size
Cons
- Steep learning curve and overwhelming UI initially G2
- Performance lag/slow loading in large workspaces G2 Reviews
- Some advanced features paywalled in higher tiers Clockify
- Cluttered mobile app with navigation issues Connecteam
Trello
Pros
- Intuitive interface requires no training session
- Visual boards provide clear visibility at a glance saving communication
- Generous free plan sufficient for small teams with 10 boards
- Seamless real-time team collaboration on tasks
- Easy drag-and-drop task management enhances productivity
- Strong integrations with Slack, Google Drive, and email
Cons
- Boards become cluttered and hard to navigate on large projects
- Lacks built-in reporting and task completion analytics
- Advanced views and unlimited automation locked behind paid plans
- No native time tracking or Gantt charts without Power-Ups
- Limited dependency tracking for complex workflows
The Verdict
ClickUp and Trello are neck and neck — both score within a fraction of each other on our DuelStack rating. ClickUp stands out for generous free tier with unlimited tasks and members, while Trello edges ahead on intuitive interface requires no training session. On budget alone, Trello wins (starts at $6/mo). Either is a solid choice — pick the one that fits your workflow.