Every alternative below is priced for a team of twenty on annual billing, so the comparison is like for like. Most lists give you per-seat figures, which hide seat minimums and user caps.
| Tool | Entry plan | Team of 20 | vs ClickUp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trello | Standard | $100/mo | saves $40/mo |
| Jira | Standard | $158/mo | costs $18/mo more |
| Monday.com | Basic | $180/mo | costs $40/mo more |
| Notion | Plus | $200/mo | costs $60/mo more |
| Linear | Basic | $200/mo | costs $60/mo more |
| Asana | Starter | $220/mo | costs $80/mo more |
| Teamwork.com | Deliver | $220/mo | costs $80/mo more |
| Basecamp | Plus | $300/mo | costs $160/mo more |
| Airtable | Team | $400/mo | costs $260/mo more |
| Smartsheet | Pro | not available (max 10 users) | — |
| Wrike | Team | not available (max 15 users) | — |
Comparison uses each tool's cheapest paid plan. Feature sets differ — check the individual breakdowns before deciding.
The simplest tool here, and the cheapest paid tier in the category. Fine for straightforward boards, thin once you need reporting or dependencies.
From $5 per user/month.
Built for software teams and priced for them. Powerful issue tracking, and the steepest learning curve of anything in this comparison.
From $7.91 per user/month.
Highly visual and easy to adopt. The pricing looks cheap per seat until you hit the three-seat minimum and the automation limits.
From $9 per user/month.
Flexible workspace that doubles as a project tool. Cheap on paper, but the AI features were moved into the expensive tier in 2026.
From $10 per user/month.
Written by Sebastian Bru. Sebastian Bru runs administration for a 180-person private hospital. For the past 10 years he has evaluated, bought and renewed the software his organization depends on, which means he has spent a decade learning the difference between the price on the pricing page and the number on the invoice.
Prices last verified on 2026-07-27.