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Head-to-head · Project Management Software

ClickUp vs Wrike

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score ClickUp #1 in Project Management Software 9.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit ClickUp
Wrike #5 in Project Management Software 9.0/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Wrike

ClickUp leads on 1 check, Wrike on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 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
  • Lowest starting priceClickUp · $7/user/mo
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly Wrike

ClickUp scores higher on our rubric for project management software: 9.4 against 9.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #5.

ClickUp is cheaper to start at $7/user/mo against $10/user/mo.

ClickUp is the better fit for all-purpose teams needing broad project control. Wrike is the better fit for organizations needing resource and capacity planning.

  • ClickUp fits best

    All-purpose teams needing broad project control

  • Wrike fits best

    Organizations needing resource and capacity planning

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Side by side

Feature ClickUp 9.4/10 Visit ↗ Wrike 9.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 9.0
Ranking #1 in Project Management Software #5 in Project Management Software
Best for All-purpose teams needing broad project control Organizations needing resource and capacity planning
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $7/user/mo (best) $10/user/mo
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — 14 days
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support Email, Live chat, Tickets, Docs · 24/7 Community, Docs
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, PCI DSS, 2FA SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA
Integrations 1,000+ integrations 400+ integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features ClickUp 3/3 · Wrike 3/3
Automation rules ✓ ✓
Time tracking ✓ ✓
Guest access ✓ ✓
Specs
Task views Not checked yet Board
Free-plan user limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Native integrations Not checked yet 400 integrations
Our review
Pros
  • Multiple task views, including List, Board, Calendar, Gantt, and Timeline
  • Combines Docs, Goals, Dashboards, time tracking, automations, and AI
  • Works across web, desktop, mobile, and Chrome extension
  • Advanced resource and capacity planning is available on Pinnacle.
  • Board, table, Gantt chart, and calendar views support varied workflows.
  • Automation, time tracking, reporting, and API access cover broad project needs.
Cons
  • Free Forever includes 60MB of storage
  • Advanced governance and identity features are limited to Enterprise
  • The broad feature set may be more than focused teams need
  • Pinnacle and Apex pricing requires contacting sales.
  • The free plan is limited to basic task and project management.
  • Advanced capabilities are concentrated in higher-tier plans.
Our verdict

ClickUp is a work management platform for teams that need to organize projects, tasks, documentation, goals, and reporting in one environment. Its task system supports assignees, statuses, priorities, dates, subtasks, checklists, comments,…

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Wrike is a cloud-based work management and project management platform for teams and organizations managing projects, workloads, and external collaboration. It combines task and project management with board, table, Gantt chart, and…

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  1. ClickUpProject Management Software 9.4Free plan
  2. WrikeProject Management Software 9.0Free plan · 14-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • ClickUp — where it wins

    • Multiple task views, including List, Board, Calendar, Gantt, and Timeline
    • Combines Docs, Goals, Dashboards, time tracking, automations, and AI
    • Works across web, desktop, mobile, and Chrome extension

    Where it doesn't

    • Free Forever includes 60MB of storage
    • Advanced governance and identity features are limited to Enterprise
    • The broad feature set may be more than focused teams need

  • Wrike — where it wins

    • Advanced resource and capacity planning is available on Pinnacle.
    • Board, table, Gantt chart, and calendar views support varied workflows.
    • Automation, time tracking, reporting, and API access cover broad project needs.

    Where it doesn't

    • Pinnacle and Apex pricing requires contacting sales.
    • The free plan is limited to basic task and project management.
    • Advanced capabilities are concentrated in higher-tier plans.
  • ClickUp9.4/10 · Free plan

    Broad project control with tasks, Docs, automations, reporting, time tracking, and AI.

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  • Wrike9.0/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

    Wrike brings project views, automation, time tracking, and capacity planning into one workspace.

    Visit WrikeFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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