Notion vs ClickUp
Notion is a connected workspace that combines notes, docs, wikis and relational databases, while ClickUp is an all-in-one work management platform that bundles tasks, docs, goals, chat and whiteboards. People compare them because both let small teams keep documents and project tracking in one place, and both offer free plans. Notion suits teams that start from documents and knowledge, while ClickUp suits teams that start from task tracking.
Which should you choose?
Choose Notion if
- Startups and small teams that want docs, wiki and light project tracking in one place
- Individuals building a personal knowledge system
- Teams that value templates and a large ecosystem
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
Notion, ClickUp
Highest editor rating
Notion · 4.7
| Compare | Notion |
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| Free plan | Yes |
| Free trial | No |
| Starting price | From $12/mo |
| Editor rating | 4.7 |
| Ease of use | Easy (4/5) |
| Category | Productivity |
| Pricing model | Free plan for individuals; Plus is $12 per seat per month ($10 billed annually), Business is $24 ($20 annually) and includes Notion AI; Enterprise pricing is custom. |
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| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Browser extension, API |
| Integrations | Figma, GitHub, Google Workspace, Jira, Make, Slack, Zapier |
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| AI assistant | Yes |
| API access | Yes |
| Calendar view | Yes |
| Comments & mentions | Yes |
| Custom fields | No |
| Databases & tables | Yes |
| Gantt & timeline | Yes |
| Goals & OKRs | No |
| Guest & client access | Yes |
| Kanban boards | Yes |
| Mobile app | No |
| Real-time collaboration | Yes |
| Reporting & dashboards | No |
| Roles & permissions | Yes |
| Templates | Yes |
| Time tracking | No |
| Unlimited users on free plan | No |
| Workflow automation | Yes |
Common questions
- Is Notion cheaper than ClickUp?
- ClickUp starts lower, at $10 a month against $12 for Notion. 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 Notion or ClickUp have a free plan?
- Both do. Notion and ClickUp each offer a free tier, so you can try either without paying.
- Which is easier to use, Notion or ClickUp?
- In VERILO's editorial assessment Notion 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
Choose Notion if your team's work centers on docs, a wiki and flexible databases; Plus starts at about $12 per seat per month ($10 billed annually), the free plan is genuinely usable for individuals, and it scores 4 out of 5 for ease of use against ClickUp's 3. Choose ClickUp if you need project-management features such as native time tracking, workload views, Gantt charts and goals without add-ons; Unlimited starts at about $10 per user per month (roughly $7 billed annually) and the Free Forever plan allows unlimited members and tasks, though storage is capped at 100 MB. Note that ClickUp's AI assistant is a paid add-on on every plan, while Notion includes Notion AI in its $24 Business tier, and that ClickUp's workspace hierarchy takes time to learn. Both integrate with Slack, GitHub, Figma, Google Workspace and Zapier; Notion adds Jira and Make, while ClickUp adds GitLab, Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Zoom and Dropbox.