Plane vs ClickUp

Detailed comparison to help you choose the right tool for your needs

P

Plane

Open-source project planning tool

4.5
Editorial Rating
C

ClickUp

One app to replace them all

4.7
Editorial Rating

Quick Comparison

Rating

4.5
vs
4.7

Starting Price

Free
vs
Free

Pricing Model

freemium
vs
freemium
Feature
Plane
ClickUp
Issue tracking
Cycles & sprints
Modules
Custom views
Self-hosting option
Open source
Unlimited tasks
Docs & wikis
Whiteboards
Time tracking
Goals
ClickUp AI

Plane Pros

  • Open source and self-hostable
  • Clean, modern UI
  • Great for dev teams
  • Strong free tier

Plane Cons

  • Newer product, fewer integrations
  • Smaller community
  • Limited templates

ClickUp Pros

  • Best free plan in category (unlimited users & tasks)
  • Massive feature set covering tasks, docs, whiteboards
  • Excellent value at $7/mo Unlimited tier
  • Frequent updates and active development
  • Highly customizable views and workflows

ClickUp Cons

  • Feature overload leads to choice paralysis
  • Bugs and performance issues are frequently reported
  • Steep learning curve with too many options
  • Support can be slow to resolve reported bugs
  • Can feel unstable during rapid feature rollouts

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