Trello vs ClickUp

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Here is how Trello and ClickUp compare on price, free plans and our scores. This quick view is built from the facts we have checked so far.

Overall winner

ClickUp

ClickUp scores 8.3/10 to Trello’s 8.1/10 on our weighted scorecard. Best for: teams that want one tool for tasks, docs and planning.

Category wins: ClickUp 2, Trello 2, tied 1. How we score

Trello
ClickUpOverall winner
Best forIndividuals and small teams who want simple boardsTeams that want one tool for tasks, docs and planning
Paid plans from$5/monthStandard plan, per user Better$9/monthCore plan, per user, billed yearly ($12 regular price)
Free planYesYes
Overall score8.1/108.3/10 Better
Ease of use9.5/10 Better7.0/10
Features6.5/109.5/10 Better
Value for money9.0/109.0/10
Support7.0/107.5/10 Better
Key features
  • Kanban boards
  • Cards with checklists and due dates
  • Butler automation
  • Power-Ups (integrations)
  • Templates
  • Tasks with multiple views
  • Docs and wikis
  • Whiteboards
  • Automations
  • Goals and dashboards
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Prices checked on the vendors’ websites on 10 November 2026. Prices change often, so check before you buy.

Trello

Simple Kanban boards for organizing work

8.1/10
Best for
Individuals and small teams who want simple boards
Paid plans from
$5/monthStandard plan, per user
Free plan
Yes

What we like

  • Extremely easy to start using
  • Free plan for individuals and small teams
  • Low-cost paid plans

Watch out for

  • Limited for complex projects
  • Advanced views need Premium
  • Can get messy as boards grow

Prices checked on the vendors’ websites on 10 November 2026. Prices change often, so check before you buy.

ClickUp

All-in-one workspace for tasks, docs and goals

8.3/10
Best for
Teams that want one tool for tasks, docs and planning
Paid plans from
$9/monthCore plan, per user, billed yearly ($12 regular price)
Free plan
Yes

What we like

  • Free Forever plan
  • Huge feature set for the price
  • Many views: list, board, calendar, Gantt and more

Watch out for

  • Can feel overwhelming at first
  • Free plan has tight storage and automation limits
  • Some features overlap and add clutter

Prices checked on the vendors’ websites on 10 November 2026. Prices change often, so check before you buy.

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