Trello and ClickUp are both used by teams to manage work, and both have free plans. Trello is built around simple visual boards. ClickUp aims to be an all-in-one platform for tasks, docs and team communication. We compared them using each company's official pages. Prices are as of November 1, 2026.
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Simple, visual team boardsTrello
Free plan; paid plans Trello is a visual task and collaboration tool built around boards, lists and cards. You move cards across lists as work moves forward, and each card can hold checklists and due dates. It also supports automation, integrations and shared project workflows. Trello is free for up to 10 collaborators per Workspace. Standard costs US$5 per user per month and Premium US$10 per user per month, both billed annually. Enterprise is priced separately. It runs on iOS, Android, Mac, Windows and the web.
Pick it if you want something your whole team understands in minutes.
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Teams who want tasks, docs and chat in one placeClickUp
Free plan; paid plans per user ClickUp describes itself as an everything app for work. It covers tasks, projects, documents, collaboration and team communication. The Free Forever plan already includes unlimited tasks, collaborative Docs, Kanban boards, SyncUps and video calls, two-factor authentication, 24/7 support and 60 MB of storage. Paid tiers are Core, Business, Enterprise and MAX AI; ClickUp's pricing page has current rates. It runs on iOS, Mac, Windows and the web.
Pick it if you want to replace several tools with one and don't mind more setup.
Trello is the better pick for teams that want simplicity and a clear visual board, and its paid plans are low cost. ClickUp is the better pick for teams that want docs, tasks and communication in one platform, and its free plan is generous for that. If your team is small and the work is simple, start with Trello; if you find yourself juggling several apps, try ClickUp.
