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Head-to-head · Web App

ClickUp vs Slack

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score ClickUp #3 in Web App 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Visit ClickUp
Slack #7 in Web App 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Slack

ClickUp leads on 1 check, Slack on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreClickUp · 9.2/10
  • Lowest starting priceClickUp · $7/user/mo
  • Free planboth

ClickUp scores higher on our rubric for web app: 9.2 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #7.

ClickUp is cheaper to start at $7/mo against $7.25/mo.

ClickUp is the better fit for teams wanting broad work-management capabilities. Slack is the better fit for organizations centered on team communication.

  • ClickUp fits best

    Teams wanting broad work-management capabilities

  • Slack fits best

    Organizations centered on team communication

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Side by side

Feature ClickUp 9.2/10 Visit ↗ Slack 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 8.8
Ranking #3 in Web App #7 in Web App
Best for Teams wanting broad work-management capabilities Organizations centered on team communication
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $7/user/mo (best) $7.25/user/mo
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support Email, Live chat, Tickets, Docs · 24/7 Docs · 24/7
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, PCI DSS, 2FA SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations 1,000+ integrations 2,600+ integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features ClickUp 0/5 · Slack 0/5
Mobile apps Not checked yet Not checked yet
API access Not checked yet Not checked yet
Data export Not checked yet Not checked yet
SSO support Not checked yet Not checked yet
Offline mode Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Included team seats Not checked yet Not checked yet
Storage included Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Free Forever includes unlimited tasks and unlimited free-plan members.
  • Multiple task views plus built-in time tracking and timesheets.
  • Docs, dashboards, chat, forms and whiteboards extend beyond task management.
  • Organized channels, direct messages, huddles and searchable history
  • Workflow Builder, canvases, AI summaries and AI search
  • 2,600 integrations across web, desktop, mobile and API access
Cons
  • Free Forever includes only 60MB of storage.
  • Unlimited starts at $7 per user per month with annual billing.
  • Enterprise pricing is custom rather than publicly listed.
  • Free plan limits searchable message history to 90 days
  • Free plan allows up to 10 apps and only 1:1 meetings
  • Advanced and enterprise-grade AI require higher-tier plans
Our verdict

ClickUp brings project and task management together with Docs, goals, dashboards, chat, whiteboards, automations, time tracking and AI features. Teams can organize work in list, board, calendar, timeline and Gantt views, with assignees,…

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Slack brings workplace conversations, organized public and private channels, direct messages, huddles, files, apps and workflow automation into one cloud-based service. It is designed for organizations centered on team communication, from…

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  1. ClickUpWeb App 9.2Free plan
  2. SlackWeb App 8.8Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • ClickUp — where it wins

    • Free Forever includes unlimited tasks and unlimited free-plan members.
    • Multiple task views plus built-in time tracking and timesheets.
    • Docs, dashboards, chat, forms and whiteboards extend beyond task management.

    Where it doesn't

    • Free Forever includes only 60MB of storage.
    • Unlimited starts at $7 per user per month with annual billing.
    • Enterprise pricing is custom rather than publicly listed.

  • Slack — where it wins

    • Organized channels, direct messages, huddles and searchable history
    • Workflow Builder, canvases, AI summaries and AI search
    • 2,600 integrations across web, desktop, mobile and API access

    Where it doesn't

    • Free plan limits searchable message history to 90 days
    • Free plan allows up to 10 apps and only 1:1 meetings
    • Advanced and enterprise-grade AI require higher-tier plans
  • ClickUp9.2/10 · Free plan

    ClickUp brings tasks, docs, dashboards, chat, automation and time tracking into one workspace.

    Visit ClickUpFull verdict →
  • Slack8.8/10 · Free plan

    Slack centralizes team conversations, collaboration tools, automation and integrations across major platforms.

    Visit SlackFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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