Asana vs ClickUp

Comprehensive comparison to help you choose the best project management tool for your needs

Asana

Comprehensive work management platform with intuitive interface and powerful collaboration features

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Pricing: Free (10 users), Starter $10.99/user/month, Advanced $24.99/user/month, Enterprise custom
Best for: Small to enterprise teams (2-200+), particularly marketing and creative teams
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ClickUp

All-in-one workspace combining project management, docs, and daily planning with extensive customization options.

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Pricing: Free Forever, Unlimited ($7/user/month), Business ($12/user/month), Enterprise (custom)
Best for: Teams and individuals who want a single tool for all productivity needs and are willing to invest time in setup.
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Feature Comparison

Aspect Asana ClickUp
Starting Price Free (10 users) Free Forever
Platforms
WebiOSAndroidDesktop (Windows, Mac)
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Key Features
  • Multiple views (List, Board, Timeline, Calendar)
  • Task dependencies
  • Asana Intelligence (AI)
  • Portfolio management
  • Custom fields
  • 15+ view types
  • Hierarchical task organization
  • Built-in time tracking
  • ClickUp Brain AI assistant
  • 1000+ integrations
Best For Small to enterprise teams (2-200+), particularly marketing and creative teams Teams and individuals who want a single tool for all productivity needs and are willing to invest time in setup.

Pros and Cons

Asana

Pros

  • Excellent task dependency management
  • Strong reporting
  • Scales well
  • Great mobile apps
  • Intuitive interface

Cons

  • Can be overwhelming for simple projects
  • Steeper learning curve
  • No phone support
  • Premium features expensive

ClickUp

Pros

  • Comprehensive feature set
  • Generous free tier
  • Highly customizable
  • Strong collaboration capabilities
  • Regular feature updates

Cons

  • Steep learning curve
  • Can be overwhelming
  • Performance issues with large workspaces
  • Mobile app limitations
  • Feature overload for simple needs

Which Should You Choose?

Choose Asana if you small to enterprise teams (2-200+), particularly marketing and creative teams and value excellent task dependency management.

Choose ClickUp if you teams and individuals who want a single tool for all productivity needs and are willing to invest time in setup. and prefer comprehensive feature set.

Both tools excel in the project management space, but serve slightly different needs. Consider starting with free trials of both to see which interface and workflow suits you better.

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