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TaskadeMost similar to ClickUp in what it does, its category and its price.
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Notion AIHas a free plan, rated 4.5 out of 5.
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AyanzaFrom $6/mo, against from $7/mo for ClickUp.
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Fireflies.aiRated 4.5 out of 5 in our review, against 4.4 for ClickUp.
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At a glance
Green means better than ClickUp, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 ClickUpBaseline | 4.4 | $7/mo | Yes | Built to be the one app that replaces every other productivity tool | |
| Taskade | 4.3−0.1 | $8/mo$1 more | Yes | Task management bundled with buildable AI agents | vs ClickUp |
| Notion AI | 4.5+0.1 | $10/mo$3 more | Yes | AI woven into the workspace most PKM competitors get compared against | vs ClickUp |
| Ayanza | 3.8−0.6 | $6/mo$1 less | Yes | Team workspace combining objectives, projects, tasks, notes, wiki, newsfeed and chat, free for up to 5 users and $6 per user a month with AI. | vs ClickUp |
| Fireflies.ai | 4.5+0.1 | $10/mo$3 more | Yes | One of the earliest and most established names in AI meeting notes | vs ClickUp |
 Business AI | 3.0−1.4 | Free | Yes | 35+ GPT-4/GPT-4o-powered tools for emails, pitch decks, taglines, and meeting notes - one app for everyday sales, marketing, and communication work. | vs ClickUp |
 monday.com | 4.3−0.1 | $9/mo$2 more | No | Its Autopilot Hub centralizes every automation and workflow across a team's boards | vs ClickUp |
 Nuclino | 4.4Same | $6/mo$1 less | Yes | A deliberately simple team wiki, built to stay out of the way | vs ClickUp |
 Coda | 4.4Same | $10/mo$3 more | Yes | Docs with real mini-apps built in, using formulas and buttons | vs ClickUp |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches ClickUp.
Taskade
4.3$8/mo
vs ClickUp$1 more−0.1
Task management bundled with buildable AI agents.
- Task and project management (lists, boards, docs)
- Buildable custom AI agents within the same workspace
- Free tier for individual and small team use
Combines task management and AI agent building in one workspace
More features and agent capacity require a paid plan
Notion AI
4.5$10/mo
vs ClickUp$3 more+0.1
AI woven into the workspace most PKM competitors get compared against.
- AI writing, summarization, and Q&A grounded in existing workspace content
- Built on Notion's established all-in-one docs and database platform
- Free tier for individual use
AI grounded directly in years of existing workspace content for established users
AI features and team collaboration require a paid plan
Ayanza
3.8$6/mo
vs ClickUp$1 less−0.6
Team workspace combining objectives, projects, tasks, notes, wiki, newsfeed and chat, free for up to 5 users and $6 per user a month with AI.
- Objectives, projects and tasks in one workspace
- Notes, wiki, newsfeed and team chat included
- AI assistance on paid tiers
Free tier is genuinely usable, including SSO that competitors paywall
Free plan caps at 5 users and 200 docs
Fireflies.ai
4.5$10/mo
vs ClickUp$3 more+0.1
One of the earliest and most established names in AI meeting notes.
- Extensive integration ecosystem with CRM and project tools
- One of the earliest AI meeting transcription tools
- Free tier for standard use
Long operating history and refinement relative to newer competitors
More features and storage require a paid plan
Business AI
3.0Free
vs ClickUp−1.4
35+ GPT-4/GPT-4o-powered tools for emails, pitch decks, taglines, and meeting notes - one app for everyday sales, marketing, and communication work.
- 35+ AI tools spanning communication, marketing, and productivity
- Powered by GPT-4 and GPT-4o
- "Ask Anything" tool for open-ended writing, solving, and explaining
Real cross-platform availability (web, iOS, Android), not just a browser demo
Free credits are limited - real use requires a subscription
monday.com
4.3$9/mo
vs ClickUp$2 more−0.1
Its Autopilot Hub centralizes every automation and workflow across a team's boards.
- Autopilot Hub centralizes automations and integrations across boards
- AI-driven automated task generation from basic project goal inputs
- Capacity Manager consolidates resource planning into one dashboard
Autopilot Hub gives visibility across automations that would otherwise be scattered and hard to track
3-seat minimum on all paid plans adds real cost for very small teams
Nuclino
4.4$6/mo
vs ClickUp$1 lessSame
A deliberately simple team wiki, built to stay out of the way.
- Deliberately minimal, fast team wiki and documentation
- Simple document creation without extensive configuration
- Free tier for small teams
Genuine simplicity reduces setup and maintenance overhead
Less customization and database complexity than broader workspace platforms
Coda
4.4$10/mo
vs ClickUp$3 moreSame
Docs with real mini-apps built in, using formulas and buttons.
- Documents with working buttons, formulas, and interactive tables
- Lightweight internal app building inside a doc
- Free tier for individual and small team use
Genuine app-building capability beyond typical document editing
Formula language has a real learning curve for building advanced functionality
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is ClickUp free?
ClickUp has a free plan, and paid plans start from $7/mo.
What is the best free alternative to ClickUp?
Notion AI is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (4.5 out of 5). Other free options: Fireflies.ai, Nuclino, Coda.
What is the cheapest alternative to ClickUp?
Among paid plans, Ayanza has the lowest starting price (from $6/mo). If you need it free, start with Notion AI.
How did you pick these alternatives?
We match tools on what they do, their category and their price, using the details in our directory. Ratings come from our reviews and reader reviews.