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Head-to-head · Task Management Software

ClickUp vs Todoist

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score ClickUp #1 in Task Management Software 9.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 4 features Visit ClickUp
Todoist #4 in Task Management Software 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Todoist

ClickUp leads on 0 checks, Todoist on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreClickUp · 9.4/10
  • Free planboth

ClickUp scores higher on our rubric for task management software: 9.4 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #4.

ClickUp is the better fit for teams wanting broad task and workflow management. Todoist is the better fit for cross-platform personal and team task management.

  • ClickUp fits best

    Teams wanting broad task and workflow management

  • Todoist fits best

    Cross-platform personal and team task management

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Side by side

Feature ClickUp 9.4/10 Visit ↗ Todoist 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 8.8
Ranking #1 in Task Management Software #4 in Task Management Software
Best for Teams wanting broad task and workflow management Cross-platform personal and team task management
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $7/user/mo —
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Support Email, Live chat, Tickets, Docs · 24/7 Docs
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, PCI DSS, 2FA 2FA
Integrations 1,000+ integrations 6 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features ClickUp 1/4 · Todoist 1/4
Task dependencies Not checked yet Not checked yet
Recurring tasks Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Native time tracking Not checked yet Not checked yet
Guest access ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Task views Not checked yet Not checked yet
Automation actions Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Multiple task views, including List, Board, Calendar, Gantt, and Timeline
  • Free plan includes unlimited tasks, members, Docs, Kanban Boards, and Sprint Management
  • Combines automation, time tracking, dashboards, AI, integrations, and collaboration tools
  • Projects, subtasks, recurring dates, reminders, labels, and filters
  • Available on web, desktop, mobile, Chrome, and through an API
  • Business plan adds shared workspaces, permissions, and team billing
Cons
  • Free Forever includes 60MB of storage
  • Advanced governance features are reserved for Enterprise
  • Business limits automations to 5K per month
  • Free plan limits users to 5 personal projects
  • Calendar layout and custom reminders require the Pro plan
  • Team features are reserved for the Business plan
Our verdict

ClickUp is a work management platform for teams that need to organize tasks, projects, documentation, goals, reporting, and collaboration in one environment. Work can be structured through spaces, folders, lists, and tasks, with assignees,…

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Todoist is a task-management application for organizing personal and professional work. It suits individuals who need structured task lists as well as teams managing shared projects and assigned work. Projects, sections, subtasks, due…

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  1. ClickUpTask Management Software 9.4Free plan
  2. TodoistTask Management Software 8.8Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • ClickUp — where it wins

    • Multiple task views, including List, Board, Calendar, Gantt, and Timeline
    • Free plan includes unlimited tasks, members, Docs, Kanban Boards, and Sprint Management
    • Combines automation, time tracking, dashboards, AI, integrations, and collaboration tools

    Where it doesn't

    • Free Forever includes 60MB of storage
    • Advanced governance features are reserved for Enterprise
    • Business limits automations to 5K per month

  • Todoist — where it wins

    • Projects, subtasks, recurring dates, reminders, labels, and filters
    • Available on web, desktop, mobile, Chrome, and through an API
    • Business plan adds shared workspaces, permissions, and team billing

    Where it doesn't

    • Free plan limits users to 5 personal projects
    • Calendar layout and custom reminders require the Pro plan
    • Team features are reserved for the Business plan

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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