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ClickUp vs Wrike

Side-by-side comparison · Updated 2026-03-30

Our VerdictClickUp wins overall

ClickUp outranks Wrike on our weighted score — heavier on review volume, lighter on raw rating. If your team is squarely in startup territory, ClickUp is likely the stronger fit.

Choose ClickUp if…

Choose ClickUp if your team focuses on project management and task management and fits a startup, scaleup profile. Starting at $10/user/mo/user/mo with a free tier. All-in-one platform replacing multiple tools — docs, whiteboards, goals, time tracking, chat, and project management in a single workspace

Choose Wrike if…

Choose Wrike if your team focuses on cross functional project management and marketing campaign management and fits a scaleup, enterprise profile. Starting at $9.8/user/mo/user/mo with a free tier. Extremely versatile work management platform — supports Gantt, Kanban, table, calendar, and workload views in a single workspace

ClickUp
by ClickUp
4.7
out of 5 · 11k+ G2 reviews
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Wrike
by Citrix
4.2
out of 5 · 5k+ G2 reviews
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Feature Comparison

FeatureClickUpWrike
Category
work_management
work_management
G2 Score
4.7 / 5.0Better
4.2 / 5.0
G2 Reviews
11000
4500
Free Tier
Starting Price
$10/user/mo
$9.8/user/moBetter
Mobile App
AI Features
API Access
SSO / SAML
SOC 2
Learning Curve
moderate
moderate
Platforms
web, mac, windows, linux, ios, android
web, mac, windows, ios, android

Pros & Cons

ClickUp

Pros
✓ All-in-one platform replacing multiple tools — docs, whiteboards, goals, time tracking, chat, and project management in a single workspace
✓ 15+ views including List, Board, Gantt, Timeline, Workload, and Mind Maps — one of the most flexible view systems available
✓ Generous free tier with unlimited users, making it accessible for teams of any size to start without commitment
✓ ClickUp Brain AI is deeply integrated across the platform — summarizes tasks, generates updates, searches across all workspace content, and automates routine PM communications
Cons
✗ Feature overload can feel overwhelming for new users — the sheer number of options and settings creates a paradox of choice during onboarding
✗ Mobile app experience is significantly weaker than the desktop/web app, with slower performance and limited functionality
✗ Performance can lag on large workspaces with thousands of tasks, particularly when loading complex views like Gantt charts

Wrike

Pros
✓ Extremely versatile work management platform — supports Gantt, Kanban, table, calendar, and workload views in a single workspace
✓ Powerful resource management and workload balancing with real-time capacity insights (Business plan and above)
✓ Built-in proofing and approval workflows for creative assets — images, videos, PDFs — making it ideal for marketing and creative teams
✓ Strong cross-tagging system allows tasks to live in multiple projects simultaneously without duplication
Cons
✗ Interface can feel overwhelming for new users — the nested folder/project/task hierarchy has a steeper onboarding curve than tools like Asana or Monday.com
✗ Free tier is very limited (5 users only) and most useful features are locked behind Business or Enterprise plans
✗ Lacks native sprint planning and Scrum-specific features — not ideal for engineering-focused agile teams

Frequently Asked Questions

It depends on your needs. ClickUp scores 4.7/5 on G2, while Wrike scores 4.2/5. ClickUp is better for project_management and task_management, while Wrike excels at cross_functional_project_management and marketing_campaign_management.
ClickUp starts at $10/user/mo per user/month with a free tier. Wrike starts at $9.8/user/mo per user/month with a free tier.
ClickUp supports 1,000 integrations, while Wrike supports 400.
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Data verified 2026-03-30. Some links may be affiliate links — see disclosure.