PLANE VS CLICKUP
Switch from Clickup
Start with essentials. Enable docs, intake, analytics, and automation in phases as needs grow.
.png&w=3840&q=75&dpl=dpl_8itbLqPUs73Rgy4nWJVmSnUk7YND)
Start with essentials. Enable docs, intake, analytics, and automation in phases as needs grow.
.svg?dpl=dpl_8itbLqPUs73Rgy4nWJVmSnUk7YND) | .png&w=3840&q=75&dpl=dpl_8itbLqPUs73Rgy4nWJVmSnUk7YND) | |
Speed | Sub-second actions on large boards and complex filters | Performance depends on workspace size and setup. |
Setup | One workspace across Product, Design, Marketing, Ops, and CS. Pages and Intake included. | Per-Space configuration creates alignment and maintenance work. |
Usability | Cross-functional. Pages and Issues stay within the same context window. | Many views. Behavior varies by Space or List. |
Structure | Teams → Projects → Modules and Cycles → Work items | Space → Folder → List → Task adds layers. |
Visibility | Dashboards with aging WIP, carry-over, dependencies, and readiness built in. | Dashboards and cards have plan-based limits. |
Docs | Full-function Pages and Wiki. Turn notes into work items inline. Keep knowledge next to work. | Docs included. Wiki via Docs Hub and templates. |
AI and Automation | Rules and AI across work items, pages, and Intake, all native. | Automations tiered. Brain AI is an add-on. |
Cost to scale | TCO is much lower and reduces further as you go over 500 seats, no unpredictable costs for add-ons | Features vary by tier. Add-ons affect TCO. |
Deployment options | Cloud, self-host, or air-gapped. Same UX. | Cloud only. No self-host or air-gapped edition |
Move off ClickUp with a controlled import that brings Spaces, Folders, Lists, tasks, cycles,
comments, and files into Plane while ClickUp stays reference-only during cutover.
Most teams finish a first dry run in under three hours; larger workspaces pilot a few projects, then migrate the rest over 3-7 days
Connect. Map. Import. Go live.
Authenticate, select Spaces and Projects, and choose the scope.
Shared schemas standardize types, fields, and statuses across projects. Boards, filters, and reports line up immediately without admin cleanup.
Work is scoped in Epics/Modules and scheduled in Cycles. Teams see what is in scope now, what is next, and what is done.
Requests enter through Intake with required details and a clear owner. Timers and escalation keep SLAs visible and actioned.
Pages sit next to the work items and capture the decision, rationale, and approval. Reviewers do not hunt through comments or separate docs.
Pull requests and checks link to issues, and a readiness gate enforces conditions before release. The system prevents premature shipping.
Shared types and required fields keep data consistent across teams. Dashboards remain accurate because the schema does not drift.
Get white-glove migration and onboarding for teams with 100+ seats,
from importer setup and field mapping to rollout playbooks.
Issues, cycles, roadmaps, and Wiki in one place.
per user, per month
per user, per month
*Have fewer than 12 users? Take advantage of our Free Plan. All our
plans provide access to Plane’s core features
Run Plane your way. Choose between fully managed cloud, self-hosted or completely offline airgapped.
Plane Cloud is the fully managed edition that gives you the fastest, lowest-friction path from rollout to real operational value.
Run Plane your way. Choose between fully managed cloud, self-hosted or completely offline airgapped.
Plane’s GitHub integration syncs issues and PRs, mapping states both ways and auto-linking branches, commits, and pull requests.
Create work items from Slack messages, sync thread replies both ways, and keep updates in the channel.
| | |
Layouts | List, Board, Calendar, Gantt, Kanban — all included | List, Board, Calendar on Free; Gantt/Timeline unlock on higher tiers. |
Core model | Workspace → Projects → Epics → Work items → Sub-work items. Shared schemas keep views aligned. | Workspace → Spaces → Folders → Lists → Tasks → Subtasks; per-Space setup drives consistency efforts. |
Project management | Projects, work items, Cycles, Modules, and Pages in one platform. No add-ons. | Tasks, Docs, Dashboards, Goals, Whiteboards, Chat in one surface; cohesion depends on Space configuration. |
Docs and Wiki | Pages and Wiki are available out of the box. | Docs built in; wiki-style structure via Docs Hub and templates. |
Issue tracking | Streamlined tracking in all plans. | Task tracking across Lists and Spaces; depth and scale depend on workspace design and tier. |
Cloud option | Modern cloud with quick setup. | Cloud-only SaaS; deployment choice not in scope. |
Templates | Project and Pages templates available out-of-the-box | Broad template library for tasks, views, and Docs; most value at higher tiers. |
Storage limits | Free (5GB), Pro (1TB), Business (5TB), Enterprise (Custom) with transparent file size limits | Free storage is small; paid plans move to “unlimited.” |
Custom fields | Available in Pro+ plans with no limits — supports text, number, date, dropdown, user, boolean fields, and more | Free includes 60 uses; paid plans allow unlimited. Required fields start at Business+. |
Time tracking | Native time-tracking | Native time tracking with caps on Free; higher tiers expand usage and features. |
Admin overhead | Minimal by design | Cross-Space alignment relies on conventions, templates, and role discipline. |
Custom dashboards and widgets | Modern, ready-to-use dashboards with customizable widgets. Point-and-click customization | Card-based dashboards with plan thresholds; up to 100 cards per dashboard. |
Intake and Approvals | Built-in Intake and Approvals. | Forms create tasks; routing, SLAs, escalations handled via Automations and templates. |
Integrations | Growing marketplace with native integrations, available both on cloud and self-hosted | Directory includes GitHub, Slack, Jira, Figma. |
Self-hosting | Complete self-hosted option | Not offered; cloud tenancy only. |
Security features | RBAC, LDAP, audit logs included in Enterprise | SSO/SAML at upper tiers; SCIM at Enterprise; residency within vendor cloud. |
AI and Automations | Native automations and AI assistance. | Automations capped by tier; ClickUp Brain licensed as an add-on. |
Support | Community, email on Pro+, priority on Business+. | Email support; tier determines experience. |
Pricing transparency | Simple plans with more features included. | Tiered seats, add-ons, and usage thresholds determine effective cost. |
Import a live project, keep Clickup read-only for a week, and see how
work feels when boards, docs, and analytics live in one place.
