Microsoft Project vs. ClickUp Comparison

What is Microsoft Project?

The project management software Microsoft Project describes itself as a "simple, powerful tool" that can be used to plan, manage, and implement projects. The solution is meant to be suitable for both single projects and large campaigns. In order to be able to successfully manage agile projects according to its own statements, the solution offers, among other things, visual task boards that support Scrum, Kanban, or customer-specific workflows. The tool is part of Microsoft 365.

What is ClickUp?

Founded in 2016, ClickUp is a project management solution and a platform that aims to reduce inefficiencies in the field. Data can be displayed in a variety of views such as lists, boards, tables, calendars, Gantt charts, timelines, maps, workload, mind maps, whiteboards, and others. In so-called dashboards, data can be output and visualized at a higher level in different types of diagrams and additional "widgets". Further features include automations, documents, time tracking, goals, resource planning, teams, guests, chats, data relationships, sprints, Scrum points, template management, external app integrations, an open API, and rights management. ClickUp can be used for free in the "Free Forever" plan. The paid packages vary between $5 in the "Unlimited Plan" to $19 in the "Business Plus Plan" per user per month (when billed annually). Enterprise plans are created individually upon request.