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Score Comparison
Criteria
Asana
ClickUp
Overall Score
8.7
8.7
Ease of Use
8.8
7.8
Features
9.0
9.5
Collaboration
9.0
8.8
Pricing/Value
8.2
9.0
Integrations
8.5
8.0
Pricing & Features
Specification
Asana
ClickUp
Starting Price
Free / $10.99/mo
Free / $7/mo
Free Tier
Pricing Model
Freemium
Freemium
Making Your Decision
When to Choose Asana
Cross-functional teams managing complex, multi-project portfolios
Asana excels at helping teams manage interconnected work across departments, with powerful portfolio management and timeline features that provide clarity on how projects relate to company goals.
Strengths
- Generous free tier with unlimited projects and tasks
- Best-in-class timeline view for project planning
- Portfolios feature for tracking multiple projects at once
- Strong workflow automation with Rules
Limitations
- Learning curve for utilizing full feature set
- No built-in time tracking (requires integration)
- Premium features like Goals and Portfolios require paid plans
When to Choose ClickUp
Startups and teams wanting maximum features at the lowest cost
ClickUp packs an incredible amount of functionality into its affordable plans, making it the best value proposition in PM software—if you can navigate its steep learning curve.
Strengths
- Most feature-rich PM tool at its price point
- Generous free tier with most features included
- 15+ project views including Docs, Whiteboards, and Mind Maps
- Built-in docs, goals, and time tracking
Limitations
- Feature overload can overwhelm new users
- Interface can feel cluttered and busy
- Performance can lag with large workspaces
