{"id":5084,"date":"2024-01-23T09:26:54","date_gmt":"2024-01-23T09:26:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/?p=5084"},"modified":"2026-11-09T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-11-09T00:00:00","slug":"clickup-pricing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/plaky\/clickup-pricing\/","title":{"rendered":"ClickUp Pricing in 2026: Plans, Pros, Cons, and What Your Team Will Really Pay"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">ClickUp is a popular project management tool, famous for its rich offer of features and colorful interface.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">But, how much would it cost you to set it up?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">Here\u2019s a breakdown of all ClickUp pricing plans, plus what they have to offer, and how much they\u2019ll cost depending on your team size.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"clickup-pricing-at-a-glance\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">ClickUp pricing at a glance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Price last verified: 04.11.2026.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">ClickUp offers 5 pricing plans:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Free Forever&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Core<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Business<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Enterprise<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Max<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">The ClickUp pricing starts at $9\/user\/month and goes up to as much as $100\/user\/month for the highest tier.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">Here\u2019s an overview of the ClickUp pricing plans:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Plan<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Annual pricing<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Monthly pricing<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Best for<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Free Forever<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$0<\/td><td>$0<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Individuals or small teams<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Core<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$9\/user\/month<\/td><td>$12\/user\/month<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Small businesses that need file storage and project timelines<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Business<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$17\/user\/month<\/td><td>$25\/user\/month<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Mid-size teams with complex projects<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Enterprise&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Custom<\/td><td>Custom&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Teams looking for advanced administrative features and data residency control<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Max<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$100\/user\/month<\/td><td>$120\/user\/month<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Large teams that want an AI-driven workspace<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">What\u2019s interesting about ClickUp\u2019s pricing structure is that its top and most powerful plan has fixed pricing ($100\/user\/month billed annually) while the Enterprise plan has custom pricing requiring you to contact them to get a quote.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s important to mention that if you\u2019re not happy with your purchase, ClickUp offers a full refund for 30 days. But, you need to be careful since users that used the free trial before committing to the purchase are not eligible for refunds.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"is-clickup-totally-free\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">Is ClickUp totally free?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, you can use ClickUp for free indefinitely without any time limitations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">Still, while you\u2019re allowed to use it forever, there are <strong>a lot of limitations<\/strong> \u2014 5 Spaces, 60 MB file storage, 1-day activity view, and 500 AI credits \u2014 making it difficult to stretch it over a long period of time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"clickups-pricing-plan-explained\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">ClickUp\u2019s pricing plan explained&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">Let\u2019s see what each ClickUp plan offers in more detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"clickup-free-forever-plan\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">ClickUp Free Forever plan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">ClickUp\u2019s Free Forever plan is <strong>ideal for personal use<\/strong>. It\u2019s also great for small business owners who don\u2019t necessarily require extensive <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/project-management-workflow\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">project workflow<\/a> and organizational features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">The Free Forever plan is available to an unlimited number of users and offers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Unlimited Tasks &amp; Subtasks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Time tracking&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Calendar view&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Kanban boards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">2-factor authentication<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">60 MB file storage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Collaborative docs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Guests (with full create and edit permissions)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">500 AI credits per Workspace<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">The Free plan also offers 24\/7 support. However, the advantages of ClickUp 24\/7 support are dubious to say the least, considering <strong>the response time for the first reply is 2 days<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">While the Free plan doesn\u2019t limit the number of team members you can add, its other limitations (5 Spaces, 60 MB file storage, 1 day activity view, etc.) make it not suitable for larger teams or complex projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">\n<div class=\"banner banner-dark plaky-gradient-landing-3\">\n    <div class=\"banner-text lg:pr-[6rem]\">\n        <h2 class=\"translation-block text-2xl !mb-4\">100% human support \u2014 available 24\/7 for free <\/h2>\n        <p class=\"translation-block !text-sm\">Try Plaky\u2019s 24\/7 support available by email, chat, or phone. Get a response to your email within an hour and resolve issues quickly. <\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"banner-buttons d-flex space-x-4 translation-block\">\n            <a class=\"rounded-md px-6 py-2 bg-white\" href=\"https:\/\/app.plaky.com\/signup\" target=\"_blank\">Sign up<\/a>\n\n                            <a class=\"button-2\" href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\" target=\"_blank\">Learn more<\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"banner-image banner-image-middle \">\n        <picture>\n            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-learn\/src\/images\/plaky\/banners\/landing-3@2x.png 2x\" alt=\"Illustration\"  media=\"(min-width: 1022px)\" \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-learn\/src\/images\/plaky\/banners\/landing-3.png\"  alt=\"Illustration\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"clickup-core-plan\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">ClickUp Core plan&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">The Core plan is <strong>best for small businesses<\/strong> which like to track their project timelines on a Gantt chart and use their PM apps to store a large number of files.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">ClickUp\u2019s Core plan includes everything that\u2019s on the Free plan, plus:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Custom Fields<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Unlimited Gantt charts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Unlimited ClickUp Chat<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">10 Whiteboards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">1,000 AI credits\/user\/month<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Guest permissions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">7-day activity view<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Unlimited file storage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">The Core plan is definitely an improvement over the Free plan, but still lacks some security and data privacy features such as 2FA via SMS, Google SSO, private docs, and protected views.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"clickup-business-plan\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">ClickUp Business plan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">ClickUp\u2019s Business plan <strong>targets<\/strong> <strong>mid-sized teams<\/strong> who need advanced project management features to run long-term projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">It incorporates everything from the Core plan, and also:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Resource management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Private views<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Google SSO<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Timesheets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Unlimited activity view<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">1,500 AI credits\/user\/month<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Pinned custom Fields<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Private Whiteboards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">10,000 Automations\/month<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">The Business plan offers a lot of features and access to automations, but still <strong>lacks advanced administrative features<\/strong>. For that, you\u2019ll need the Enterprise plan.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"clickup-enterprise-plan\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">ClickUp Enterprise plan&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">The Enterprise plan is the only plan that requires you to contact ClickUp\u2019s sales team to find out how much it\u2019ll cost you. Besides everything included in the Business plan, the Enterprise plan also offers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\">3,000 AI credits\/user\/month<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Priority support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Enterprise Permissions and Governance&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Advanced Custom Field Manager<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Protected docs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Timesheet approvals&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">HIPAA compliance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Microsoft, Okta, and SAML SSO<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">With the Enterprise subscription, you can choose the region your Workspace data is hosted in \u2014 US, EU, or APAC region. Moreover, Enterprise plan lets you limit public sharing as well as manage publicly shared items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">So, <strong>if data security is your primary concern<\/strong>, the Enterprise plan is the right choice for you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"clickup-max-plan\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">ClickUp Max plan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">Like the title suggests, ClickUp Max plan offers <strong>maximum access to all its features<\/strong>. You get everything in Enterprise plus:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Premium support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">More advanced AI features<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Integration with 1,000 email accounts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Unlimited Talk-to-text<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">The biggest asset of ClickUp Max plan is the AI integrated within it. While all ClickUp plans offer more or less limited access to AI, with the Max plan you get:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Maximum premium modal usage (Gemini 3.1. Pro, Claude Fable, GPT-6 Astra, etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Unlimited access to AI Notetaker, Autopilot Agents, AI Image Generation, etc.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">No daily limit for MCP (Model Context Protocol) calls&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background-color:#e5f6fe\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Note<\/strong>: Don\u2019t want to keep paying high prices for features you don\u2019t need? Here\u2019s how to transfer your workspace from ClickUp to Plaky in a few simple steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udd17 <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/plaky\/import-from-clickup\/\">How to Import Data From ClickUp Into Plaky in 5 Steps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"ai-features-across-pricing-plans\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">AI features across pricing plans<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">If AI features are a deciding factor for you when choosing a project management tool, here\u2019s what ClickUp has to offer and how much it\u2019ll cost you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">ClickUp has woven AI into all its plans, the question is just the amount you can use. The most important AI feature set is <strong>ClickUp Brain\u00b2<\/strong> \u2014 a multiplayer AI that self updates. It includes:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Workspace Knowledge<\/strong> \u2014 ask Brain\u00b2 questions about your tasks, docs, or projects.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Talk-to-text<\/strong> \u2014 write emails, notes, or announcements without typing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Artifact creation<\/strong> \u2014 let Brain\u00b2 create tools adapted to your workflow.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>MCP connections<\/strong> \u2014 get model context protocol calls that connect your workspace with Google Drive, Google Calendar, Salesforce, etc.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">ClickUp Brain\u00b2 doesn\u2019t use your AI credits, the amount of use you get depends solely on the plan you have.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">Unlike Brain\u00b2, some AI features, such as AI Notetaker, SuperAgents, AI Dashboard cards, etc. cost you AI credits to use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">Here\u2019s a table where you can see the availability of the main AI features across ClickUp\u2019s plans, and how much access you\u2019ll have with each plan:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>AI feature<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Free plan (500 credits\/workspace)<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Core (1,000 credits\/user\/month)<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Business (1,500 credits\/user\/month)<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Enterprise (3,000 credits\/user\/month)<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Max (10,000 credits\/user\/month)<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>ClickUp Brain\u00b2 Standard models<\/td><td>Trial&nbsp;<\/td><td>Trial&nbsp;<\/td><td>Unlimited<\/td><td>Unlimited<\/td><td>Unlimited<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>AI Automations<\/td><td>AI credits<\/td><td>AI credits<\/td><td>AI credits<\/td><td>AI credits<\/td><td>Unlimited<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>MCP calls \/ day<\/td><td>100<\/td><td>300<\/td><td>1,000<\/td><td>25,000<\/td><td>Unlimited<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>AI Dashboard cards<\/td><td>AI credits<\/td><td>AI credits<\/td><td>AI credits<\/td><td>AI credits<\/td><td>Unlimited<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>AI Notetaker<\/td><td>AI credits<\/td><td>AI credits<\/td><td>AI credits<\/td><td>Unlimited<\/td><td>Unlimited<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Certified Agents<\/td><td>\u274c<\/td><td>\u274c<\/td><td>\u274c<\/td><td>Add-on eligible<\/td><td>Add-on eligible<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"hidden-costs\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">Hidden costs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">When choosing a PM tool you\u2019ll use in the long run, it\u2019s important to first check any costs that can sneak up on you once you\u2019ve already committed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">The first additional cost are the <strong>AI credits<\/strong>. Since all ClickUp plans except Max have a limited number of AI credits, teams with complex workflows might have to buy additional credits. They are sold in increments of 10,000 AI credits for $10.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">Also, you can add <strong>Email ClickApp<\/strong> that enables you to send and receive emails directly from tasks. However, ClickUp lets you add only 1 free email account on Unlimited and Business plans, and 2 free accounts on Enterprise. If you need more, it will cost you $2\/account\/month.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">\n<div class=\"banner banner-light plaky-gradient-pricing\">\n    <div class=\"banner-text lg:pr-[6rem]\">\n        <h2 class=\"translation-block text-2xl !mb-4\">Honest and upfront pricing <\/h2>\n        <p class=\"translation-block !text-sm\">Plaky has no additional costs or pay-by-use features. Pay $3.99 or $8.99\/user\/month and never worry about hidden expenses. <\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"banner-buttons d-flex space-x-4 translation-block\">\n            <a class=\"rounded-md px-6 py-2 bg-white\" href=\"https:\/\/app.plaky.com\/signup\" target=\"_blank\">Sign up<\/a>\n\n                            <a class=\"button-2\" href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/apps\" target=\"_blank\">Download<\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"banner-image banner-image-middle \">\n        <picture>\n            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-learn\/src\/images\/plaky\/banners\/pricing@2x.png 2x\" alt=\"Illustration\"  media=\"(min-width: 1022px)\" \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-learn\/src\/images\/plaky\/banners\/pricing.png\"  alt=\"Illustration\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-a-10-25-and-50-person-team-really-pays\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">What a 10-, 25-, and 50-person team really pays?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">Here\u2019s a breakdown of how much ClickUp would really cost you on a yearly basis depending on the plan you choose and how you combine them with additional AI credits and email integrations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th rowspan=\"2\"><strong>Pricing<\/strong><\/th><th colspan=\"2\"><strong>10-user team<\/strong><\/th><th colspan=\"2\"><strong>25-user team<\/strong><\/th><th colspan=\"2\"><strong>50-user team<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><tr><th>Monthly plan<\/th><th>Annual plan<\/th><th>Monthly plan<\/th><th>Annual plan<\/th><th>Monthly plan<\/th><th>Annual plan<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Core + additional 10k AI credits<\/strong><\/td><td>$1,450<\/td><td>$1,090<\/td><td>$3,600<\/td><td>$2,710<\/td><td>$7,210<\/td><td>$5,410<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Business + 10k additional AI credits&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td>$3,010<\/td><td>$2,050<\/td><td>$7,510<\/td><td>$5,110<\/td><td>$15,010<\/td><td>10,210<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Core + 1 email integration\/user<\/strong><\/td><td>$1,656<\/td><td>$1,296<\/td><td>$4,166<\/td><td>$3,276<\/td><td>$8,376<\/td><td>$6,576<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Business + 1 email integration\/user<\/strong><\/td><td>$3,192<\/td><td>$2,232<\/td><td>$8,052<\/td><td>$5,652<\/td><td>$16,152<\/td><td>$11,352<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Max&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td>$14,400<\/td><td>$12,000<\/td><td>$36,000<\/td><td>$30,000<\/td><td>$72,000<\/td><td>$60,000<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"clickup-for-nonprofits\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">ClickUp for nonprofits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">If you are a nonprofit organization or an educator, you might be <strong>eligible for a discount.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">Unfortunately, ClickUp doesn\u2019t offer a uniform discount plan on its site, so you\u2019ll have to contact their support team to get a quote and confirm your organization qualifies for their discount.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"clickup-pricing-pros-and-cons\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">ClickUp pricing pros and cons<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">Some of the biggest <strong>pros of ClickUp pricing<\/strong> are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\">The Free Forever plan is available to an unlimited number of users.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">User seats are not paid in increments like they are in monday.com and Jira. So, you don\u2019t have to buy more seats than you need.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">The biggest <strong>cons of ClickUp\u2019s pricing<\/strong> are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\">High prices reaching up to $120\/user\/month make it one of the more expensive tools on the market.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">The costs can quickly add up with additional AI credits and email accounts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"how-does-clickup-compare-to-its-competitors\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">How does ClickUp compare to its competitors?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">To give context to the ClickUp prices, we selected top 3 competitors to compare it to. This way, you can see how ClickUp fares against them price-wise.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Tool<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Pricing plans*<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Key differentiator&nbsp;<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>ClickUp<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Core: $9\/user\/month<br>Business: $17\/user\/month<br>Enterprise: POA<br>Max: $100\/user\/month<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">All-in-one app with advanced AI features<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>monday.com&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Basic: $9\/user\/month<br>Standard: $12\/user\/month<br>Pro: $19\/user\/month<br>Enterprise: POA<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Specialized apps for CRM, dev, and support&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Jira<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Standard: $8.08\/user\/month<br>Premium: $16.33\/user\/month**<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Intricate tool ideal for dev teams<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Asana&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Starter: $10.99\/user\/month<br>Advanced: $24.99\/user\/month<br>Enterprise: POA<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Clean interface and clear design&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">*Billed annually&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">**Jira plans are paid in seat increments and vary depending on team size. This is an example for a 50-user team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"clickup-vs-plaky-by-cake-com-a-clear-and-affordable-alternative\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">ClickUp vs. Plaky by CAKE.com \u2014 a clear and affordable alternative<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">If you don&#8217;t want everything to be AI automated and are, instead, looking for a simple and focused project management tool, you should try <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plaky<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">Plaky by CAKE.com is <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/project-management-software\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">project management software<\/a> that sets itself apart with highly competitive pricing and an exceptional feature set \u2014 even on its free plan.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Plaky\u2019s free plan<\/strong> offers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Unlimited Spaces, Boards, Items, and views<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Unlimited File storage (10 MB per file)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">6 custom Fields per board<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Table, Kanban, Chart, and My tasks view<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">24\/7 customer support with under 1h response time<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Comments and @mentions in tasks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Favorite boards<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">But if you want a more powerful app, and need Gantt charts, Viewer roles, or bulk actions, you can choose one of <strong>Plaky\u2019s paid plans starting at just $3.99\/user\/month<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1246\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Cost-benefit-analysis-in-Plaky-1.webp\" alt=\"Plaky\u2019s board in Table view\n\" class=\"wp-image-14012\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.4444444444444444;width:624px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Cost-benefit-analysis-in-Plaky-1.webp 1800w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Cost-benefit-analysis-in-Plaky-1-300x208.webp 300w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Cost-benefit-analysis-in-Plaky-1-768x532.webp 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Cost-benefit-analysis-in-Plaky-1-1536x1063.webp 1536w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Cost-benefit-analysis-in-Plaky-1-18x12.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Plaky\u2019s board in Table view<br><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">So, how much would you save by choosing Plaky over ClickUp? Here\u2019s an overview of costs per month if you choose the annual plan:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Team<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/pro-plan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Plaky Pro&nbsp;<\/strong><\/a><\/th><th>Plaky Business<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/enterprise-plan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Plaky Enterprise<\/strong><\/a><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>ClickUp Core<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>ClickUp Business<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>ClickUp Max<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">10<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$39.9<\/td><td>$50.49<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$89.9<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$90<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$170<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$1,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">25<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$99.75<\/td><td>$137.25<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$224.75<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$225<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$425<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$2,500<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">50<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$199.5<\/td><td>$274.5<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$449.5<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$450<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$850<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$5,000<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">As you can see, <strong>Plaky\u2019s Enterprise plan<\/strong> costs a fraction less than Core, ClickUp\u2019s cheapest plan, and gives you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Unlimited automations<\/strong> \u2014 streamline your workflow and save valuable time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Dashboards<\/strong> \u2014 view data from up to 30 boards in one dashboard for a complete overview of your progress.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Unlimited activity log<\/strong> \u2014 track all changes made to your workspace in one place for clear accountability.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Protected view<\/strong> \u2014 keep access to a board limited only to selected users to keep confidential information on a need-to-know basis.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Custom subdomain<\/strong> \u2014 customize your URL and Plaky account.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Board permissions<\/strong> \u2014 keep data secure by controlling who can access and edit board\u2019s content, settings, or structure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Board Ownership<\/strong> \u2014 transfer ownership of board from one person to another for easier administration management.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">This means that for less than $500 a month, your 50-member team gets a powerful, secure, and streamlined PM tool that has no limitations and grows together with you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Improve your workflows with a straightforward, yet robust PM tool!&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn translation-block wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.plaky.com\/signup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get started with Plaky today<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"faq\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">Here are the most commonly asked questions about ClickUp pricing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"is-clickup-really-free-forever\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">Is ClickUp really free forever?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, you can use ClickUp for free indefinitely, even if you have a large team, because ClickUp doesn\u2019t limit the number of free members.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">Still, there are many other restrictions, in terms of features, storage, and AI usage, so if you\u2019re looking for an advanced app, ClickUp\u2019s free plan won\u2019t cut it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"whats-better-than-clickup\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">What\u2019s better than ClickUp?&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">There are other PM tools that can be better for you than ClickUp. If you want a powerful and affordable tool, which doesn\u2019t drown you in AI, try Plaky by CAKE.com. Or, if you need a platform that offers separate tools for CRM, dev, or general work management, try monday.com.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"why-is-clickup-so-popular\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">Why is ClickUp so popular?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">ClickUp is a colorful tool with many options, which makes it popular among a great variety of people. It\u2019s often referred to as an \u201ceverything\u201d app, because of the sheer number of features it includes. ClickUp also has AI embedded into it, so any AI enthusiast will enjoy ClickUp.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Explore ClickUp pricing for 2026: every plan, free plan limits, and what a 10 to 50 person team really pays. 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