ClickUp is a powerful and highly customizable project management tool suitable for complex projects and teams that require extensive features and reporting. Trello is a user-friendly and intuitive task management solution ideal for teams seeking a simple and visual way to organize tasks and collaborate effectively.
| Attribute | ClickUp | Trello |
|---|---|---|
| Task Management Features | Customized tasks with descriptions, assignees, statuses, comments, subtasks, checklists, attachments, tags, recurring tasks, customizable notifications. | Boards, lists, and cards to organize tasks visually. Cards include descriptions, attachments, due dates, checklists, comments, and labels. |
| Project Views | List, Board, Box, Calendar, Gantt, Mind Map, Timeline, Workload, Table, Activity, Map, Doc, Chat, Embed, and Form views. Over 15 customizable views. | Kanban board view, Timeline, Calendar, Table, Dashboard, and Map. |
| Customization Options | Customizable task statuses, custom fields, custom triggers and actions. | Customizable boards with backgrounds, labels, and custom fields. |
| Collaboration Features | Task comments, mentions, document sharing, real-time chat, collaborative docs, whiteboards, assignable comments, tagging, linking related tasks, in-doc editing. | Team members can comment on cards, attach files, and set due dates. Real-time updates and collaborative features. |
| Automation Capabilities | Custom triggers and actions, multiple actions per trigger, integration with other apps, automation templates, custom automations, integration templates, drag-and-drop interface. | Built-in automation system called Butler. Automates repetitive tasks using rule-based triggers, custom buttons, and scheduled commands. |
| Integrations with Other Tools | Integrates with over 1,000 popular tools such as Slack, Google Drive, Trello, Jira, and Notion. | Integrates with tools like Slack, Google Calendar, Google Drive, GitHub, and Jira. Power-Ups extend functionality. Zapier can connect Trello to thousands of apps. |
| Mobile App Availability and Functionality | Available for iOS and Android with limited functionality compared to the desktop version. | User-friendly apps for iOS and Android. Allows users to collaborate effectively on the go. |
| Pricing and Subscription Plans | Free plan and multiple paid plans starting from $7 to $12 per user per month. Free plan includes essential task management features and 60MB storage. Unlimited plan expands options with unlimited storage, integrations, and dashboards. | Free plan available. Paid plans include Standard, Premium, and Enterprise. Pricing is per user per month. |
| Reporting and Analytics | Dashboards, workload, and box view, custom reports, project status tracking, team performance visualization. | Lacks built-in reporting capabilities. The Dashboard view provides a bird's-eye view of projects. |
| User Interface and Ease of Use | Simple and intuitive interface; however, extensive features and customization can present a steeper learning curve. | Known for its ease of use and intuitive interface. The drag-and-drop interface simplifies task management. The learning curve is minimal. |
| Customer Support and Documentation | Customer support included at no additional cost for all plans. Standard support includes access to documentation, tutorials, and community forums. Offers 24/7 support for all users. | Customer support through email, a help center, and a community forum. Enterprise plans may offer priority support. |
| Security Features | Enterprise-grade security standards, including data encryption both in transit and at rest. SOC 2 Type II certified, role-based access controls, and two-factor authentication. | Uses industry-standard Transport Layer Security (TLS) to create a secure connection. Data is encrypted in transit and at rest. Two-factor authentication (2FA) is available. SAML 2.0 SSO is supported for Enterprise customers. |