Asana vs ClickUp
Asana and ClickUp both manage projects for teams of one to a thousand, and both offer a free plan. They differ in philosophy: Asana keeps the feature set narrow and the interface calm, while ClickUp tries to replace several tools at once and gives you the settings to make that work.
Which should you choose?
Choose Asana if
- Marketing, operations and cross-functional teams at mid-sized companies
- Leaders who need portfolio-level visibility across many projects
- Organizations that prioritize ease of adoption over deep customization
Choose ClickUp if
- Teams consolidating several tools into one workspace
- Agencies and operations teams that need heavy customization
- Small businesses that want time tracking and Gantt charts without paying for add-ons
Cheapest to start
ClickUp · From $10/mo
Free plan
Asana, ClickUp
Highest editor rating
Asana · 4.4
| Compare | Asana |
|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes |
| Starting price | From $13.49/mo |
| Editor rating | 4.4 |
| Ease of use | Easy (4/5) |
| Category | Project Management |
| Pricing model | Free Personal plan for up to 10 users; Starter approximately $13.49 and Advanced approximately $30.49 per user per month billed monthly (about $10.99 and $24.99 annually), with Enterprise on custom pricing and seats sold in bundles. |
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| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Browser extension, API |
| Integrations | Figma, GitHub, Gmail, Google Workspace, Jira, Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Salesforce, Slack, Zoom |
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| Pros |
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| Cons |
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| AI assistant | Yes |
| API access | Yes |
| Calendar view | Yes |
| Custom fields | Yes |
| Forms & surveys | Yes |
| Gantt & timeline | Yes |
| Goals & OKRs | Yes |
| Kanban boards | Yes |
| Mobile app | Yes |
| Reporting & dashboards | Yes |
| Time tracking | Yes |
| Unlimited users on free plan | No |
| Workflow automation | Yes |
Common questions
- Is Asana cheaper than ClickUp?
- ClickUp starts lower, at $10 a month against $13.49 for Asana. Both figures are the entry paid plan billed monthly, checked against each vendor's own pricing page. Higher tiers and add-ons can change the comparison, so price the plan you actually need.
- Does Asana or ClickUp have a free plan?
- Both do. Asana and ClickUp each offer a free tier, so you can try either without paying.
- How long is the Asana and ClickUp free trial?
- Asana offers a 30-day free trial. ClickUp does not offer one.
- Which is easier to use, Asana or ClickUp?
- In VERILO's editorial assessment Asana is the easier of the two, scoring 4 out of 5 against 3 for ClickUp. That is a judgement about how quickly a new team gets productive, not a measured benchmark.
Our verdict
Asana is easier to live with, scoring 4 out of 5 for ease of use against ClickUp's 3, and it offers a free trial of the paid plans — but it is the more expensive of the two at $13.49 per seat per month against $10. Choose Asana if you want people to follow a process without being taught it, and ClickUp if you would rather configure one tool than pay for three. VERILO rates Asana 4.4 and ClickUp 4.2.
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