ClickUp vs Trello
ClickUp starts at $9/user/mo and Trello at $5/user/mo on annual billing — but seat minimums, user caps, tiers and billing terms decide the real bill. See it costed below.
Costed for three setups
| Setup | ClickUp | Trello | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small team · 3 users | $27/mo Core | $15/mo Standard | Trello |
| Small team · 3 users (monthly billing) | $36/mo Core | $18/mo Standard | Trello |
| Growing team · 10 users | $90/mo Core | $50/mo Standard | Trello |
| Growing team · 10 users (monthly billing) | $120/mo Core | $60/mo Standard | Trello |
| Company · 50 users | $450/mo Core | $250/mo Standard | Trello |
| Company · 50 users (monthly billing) | $600/mo Core | $300/mo Standard | Trello |
At a glance
| Feature | ClickUp | Trello |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing unit | Per user | Per user |
| Watch out for | The $9 and $17 prices need yearly billing — monthly is $12 and $25. | Free stops at 10 collaborators and 10 boards per Workspace. |
| Cheapest paid (annual) | $9/user/mo | $5/user/mo |
| Cheapest paid (monthly) | $12/user/mo | $6/user/mo |
| Entry plan includes | Core: per user | Standard: per user |
| Forever free | Yes | Yes |
| Trial | Not listed | Not listed |
| Add-ons | AI credits top-ups $10 per 10K credits. Enterprise and Max are sold with sales involvement. | Atlassian Guard (SAML SSO) is a separate subscription from $4/user/mo (included on Enterprise). |
All plans
ClickUp
| Plan | Mo | Yr/mo | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free Forever | $0 | $0 | per user |
| Core | $12 | $9 | per user |
| Business | $25 | $17 | per user |
| Enterprise | — | — | per user |
| Max | $120 | $100 | per user |
Trello
| Plan | Mo | Yr/mo | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | $0 | per user · max 10 |
| Standard | $6 | $5 | per user |
| Premium | $12.50 | $10 | per user |
| Enterprise | — | $17.50 | per user |
Gotchas
ClickUp
- The $9 and $17 prices need yearly billing — monthly is $12 and $25.
- Free Forever caps storage at 60 MB.
- Every paid member is billed, so seats you forget to remove still cost money (watch your seat count at renewal).
Trello
- Free stops at 10 collaborators and 10 boards per Workspace.
- Enterprise is annual-only and the page estimates price by user count — larger teams get a quote.
- SSO needs Atlassian Guard ($4/user/mo) below Enterprise.
FAQ
Is ClickUp cheaper than Trello?
For 10 users, annual billing on paid plans: ClickUp $90/mo on Core vs Trello $50/mo on Standard. The answer flips with team size, user caps and monthly vs annual billing — use the calculator on the project management hub for your exact team.
Do ClickUp and Trello have free plans?
ClickUp: Free Forever plan: $0, unlimited free members, unlimited tasks, 60 MB storage, no credit card required. Trello: Free plan: $0, free for up to 10 collaborators per Workspace.
How do ClickUp and Trello handle AI?
ClickUp: ClickUp Brain² is bundled by plan (trial on Free and Core, Brain² on Business, Scaled on Enterprise); extra AI credits are $10 per 10K credits. Trello: AI features are included on Standard, Premium and Enterprise; there is no separate AI usage price on the page.