Head-to-head · Web App
Google Workspace vs ClickUp
Google Workspace leads on 0 checks, ClickUp on 1, 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 scoreGoogle Workspace · 9.3/10
- Free planonly ClickUp
- Free trialonly Google Workspace
Google Workspace scores higher on our rubric for web app: 9.3 against 9.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #3.
ClickUp offers free plan; Google Workspace doesn't.
Google Workspace is the better fit for businesses consolidating everyday work tools. ClickUp is the better fit for teams wanting broad work-management capabilities.
- Google Workspace fits best
Businesses consolidating everyday work tools
- ClickUp fits best
Teams wanting broad work-management capabilities
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Side by side
| Feature | Google Workspace 9.3/10 Visit ↗ | ClickUp 9.2/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.3 | 9.2 |
| Ranking | #2 in Web App | #3 in Web App |
| Best for | Businesses consolidating everyday work tools | Teams wanting broad work-management capabilities |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $7/user/mo | $7/user/mo |
| Free plan | — | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | 14 days | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension |
| Support | Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7 | Email, Live chat, Tickets, Docs · 24/7 |
| Compliance | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, PCI DSS, 2FA |
| Integrations | 8 integrations | 1,000+ integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Google Workspace 0/5 · ClickUp 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 |
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| Our verdict | Google Workspace brings custom-domain Gmail together with Calendar, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Meet and Chat, plus administrative controls. It is aimed at businesses, schools and other organizations that want a shared web and mobile work… Read the review → |
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,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Google Workspace — where it wins
- Combines Gmail, calendars, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Meet and Chat
- Business Starter includes custom email, 30 GB pooled storage per user and meetings
- Integrates with Microsoft Office 365, Box, Zapier, Jira and Salesforce
Where it doesn't
- No free plan; paid plans start at $7 per user per month with annual billing
- Business Starter has 30 GB pooled storage per user
- Business plans are designed for organizations of up to 300 users
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.
- Google Workspace9.3/10 · 14-day trial
A broad cloud work suite for teams that want email, documents, meetings and admin tools together.
Try Google WorkspaceFull verdict → - ClickUp9.2/10 · Free plan
ClickUp brings tasks, docs, dashboards, chat, automation and time tracking into one workspace.
Visit ClickUpFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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