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Comparison

ClickUp vs Trello

Scored side by side on project-management, using the same criteria we apply across the category.

ClickUp

Consolidation-first work platform bundling tasks, docs, goals and whiteboards.

4.3(9,800)$0 / $7 per user / month
Trello

Kanban boards reduced to their simplest useful form.

4.4(23,100)$0 / $5 per user / month

Scored side by side

Speed and UX

ClickUp
3.3
Trello
4.6

Workflow flexibility

ClickUp
4.7
Trello
2.8

Reporting depth

ClickUp
4.2
Trello
2.2

Integrations

ClickUp
4.3
Trello
3.9

Admin controls

ClickUp
3.9
Trello
3.1

Value for money

ClickUp
4.8
Trello
4.7

ClickUp verdict

Best value if you genuinely intend to consolidate. If you only need task tracking, the breadth becomes overhead.

  • Widest feature set per dollar in the category
  • Native time tracking and docs remove add-on costs
  • Highly configurable hierarchy

Trello verdict

Ideal for small, self-contained workflows. Plan to migrate once you need dependencies or cross-team reporting.

  • Immediate to learn with no training required
  • Generous free tier
  • Butler automation is genuinely capable
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FAQ

Common questions

What's the difference between ClickUp and Trello?

ClickUp: Best value if you genuinely intend to consolidate. If you only need task tracking, the breadth becomes overhead. Trello: Ideal for small, self-contained workflows. Plan to migrate once you need dependencies or cross-team reporting.

Which has better reviews, ClickUp or Trello?

Trello is rated higher — 4.4/5 versus 4.3/5, from 9,800 and 23,100 reviews respectively.

Does ClickUp or Trello have a free plan?

Both do. ClickUp starts at $0 / $7 per user / month, and Trello starts at $0 / $5 per user / month.