What is the difference between ClickUp and Teamwork?

ClickUp is best for Teams that want one tool to replace many, while Teamwork is best for Client-facing teams needing project + time tracking. ClickUp starts at $7/user/mo and Teamwork starts at $5.99/user/mo.

Is ClickUp or Teamwork cheaper?

ClickUp starts at $7/user/mo with a free tier. Teamwork starts at $5.99/user/mo with a free tier.

Is there a free alternative to Teamwork?

Both ClickUp and Teamwork offer free tiers.

ClickUp vs Teamwork

ClickUp is all-in-one productivity platform combining project management, docs, goals, and whiteboards, while Teamwork is project management with time tracking, resource management, and client-facing features. Teamwork comes in cheaper, but price alone does not tell the full story. ClickUp is built for teams that want one tool to replace many, whereas Teamwork targets client-facing teams needing project + time tracking.

At a glance

	ClickUp	Teamwork
Best for	Teams that want one tool to replace many	Client-facing teams needing project + time tracking
Starting price	$7/user/mo	$5.99/user/mo
Free tier	✓	✓
Open source	—	—
Free tier available	✓	✓
Open source	—	—
Budgets	—	✓
Client Access	—	✓
Custom Views	✓	—
Docs	✓	—
Goals	✓	—
Templates	—	✓
Time Tracking	✓	✓
Whiteboards	✓	—

ClickUp

Strengths

Feature-rich — replaces multiple tools
Generous free tier
Highly customizable views and workflows
Good value for money

Weaknesses

Overwhelming number of features — steep learning curve
Can feel slow and buggy
Trying to do too much means nothing is best-in-class
UI can be cluttered

Try ClickUp → Full review

Teamwork

Strengths

Native time tracking eliminates the need for a separate time-logging tool
Includes Budgets as a core feature, purpose-built for project management workflows
Free for 5 users — generous enough for most small teams to get real work done
Established product with 19+ years on the market and a mature ecosystem

Weaknesses

Free plan exists but key features are locked behind the paid upgrade
Fewer built-in features means you may need additional tools to cover gaps
Migrating existing projects from another tool can be time-consuming
Mobile experience lags behind the desktop version in features and polish

Try Teamwork → Full review

The bottom line

Pricing: Both tools offer free tiers, so you can test each before committing. ClickUp's free plan: Free tier with 100MB storage. Teamwork's free plan: Free for 5 users. When you outgrow the free tier, Teamwork is the cheaper option at $5.99/user/mo vs. $7/user/mo for ClickUp — roughly 16% less.

Feature gaps: ClickUp offers Custom Views, Docs and Goals that Teamwork lacks. Teamwork brings Budgets, Client Access and Templates that ClickUp does not have. Both share Time Tracking.

Team fit: ClickUp is geared toward any size teams, while Teamwork is aimed at mid-size teams teams. Pick the one that matches where your team is today and where it is headed — migrating tools later is always painful.

Where each tool shines: ClickUp's biggest strengths are: feature-rich — replaces multiple tools. generous free tier. Teamwork's biggest strengths are: native time tracking eliminates the need for a separate time-logging tool. includes budgets as a core feature, purpose-built for project management workflows.

Watch out for: With ClickUp, users commonly note that overwhelming number of features — steep learning curve. With Teamwork, the main complaint is that free plan exists but key features are locked behind the paid upgrade.

Choose ClickUp if...

Your profile matches its sweet spot: teams that want one tool to replace many
You specifically need Custom Views and Docs
You care about generous free tier
Your team size fits the any size profile ClickUp is designed for
The free tier works for you: free tier with 100mb storage

Choose Teamwork if...

You need a tool built for client-facing teams needing project + time tracking
You want to save on per-user costs — Teamwork is $1.01/user/mo cheaper
You specifically need Budgets and Client Access
You care about includes budgets as a core feature, purpose-built for project management workflows
Your team size fits the mid-size teams profile Teamwork is designed for