ClickUp alternatives: 8 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave ClickUp: overwhelming to set up, and performance can lag in big workspaces. We ranked 8 alternatives by how directly each one replaces ClickUp, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Asana currently ranks first.
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Best ClickUp alternative for most people
AsanaA more focused, polished experience for cross-team projects.
Best ClickUp alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
TrelloFar simpler boards when ClickUp feels overwhelming.
Best ClickUp alternative for iPhone and Android
monday.com Work ManagementEasier to set up, with polished dashboards.
Best ClickUp alternative for working in the browser
NiftyAll-in-one hub with milestones, docs and chat but fewer settings.
ClickUp alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to ClickUp?
Asana ranks first right now. A more focused, polished experience for cross-team projects. Trello and Linear follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to ClickUp?
Yes. Asana (free plan + paid), Trello (free plan + paid), Linear (free plan + paid) and Notion (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to ClickUp?
None of the 8 alternatives in this list is open source.
Why do people switch from ClickUp?
The complaints we hear most: overwhelming to set up; performance can lag in big workspaces.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces ClickUp, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.