ClickUp vs Wrike
ClickUp starts at $9/user/mo and Wrike at $10/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 | Wrike | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small team · 3 users | $27/mo Core | $30/mo Team | ClickUp |
| Small team · 3 users (monthly billing) | $36/mo Core | $30/mo Team | Wrike |
| Growing team · 10 users | $90/mo Core | $100/mo Team | ClickUp |
| Growing team · 10 users (monthly billing) | $120/mo Core | $100/mo Team | Wrike |
| Company · 50 users | $450/mo Core | $1,250/mo Business | ClickUp |
| Company · 50 users (monthly billing) | $600/mo Core | $1,250/mo Business | ClickUp |
At a glance
| Feature | ClickUp | Wrike |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing unit | Per user | Per user, billed annually |
| Watch out for | The $9 and $17 prices need yearly billing — monthly is $12 and $25. | Prices are per month but billed annually per user — there is no month-to-month price on the page. |
| Cheapest paid (annual) | $9/user/mo | $10/user/mo |
| Cheapest paid (monthly) | $12/user/mo | $10/user/mo |
| Entry plan includes | Core: per user | Team: per user · min 2 · max 15 |
| 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. | Wrike Whiteboard $15/user/mo; Integrate, Two-Way Sync, Datahub, Lock and AI action packs are custom priced. |
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 |
Wrike
| Plan | Mo | Yr/mo | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | $0 | per user |
| Team | — | $10 | per user · min 2 · max 15 |
| Business | — | $25 | per user · min 5 · max 200 |
| Pinnacle | — | — | per user |
| Apex | — | — | 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).
Wrike
- Prices are per month but billed annually per user — there is no month-to-month price on the page.
- Team stops at 15 users; Business needs at least 5.
- Most power add-ons (Two-Way Sync, Datahub) are quote-only.
FAQ
Is ClickUp cheaper than Wrike?
For 10 users, annual billing on paid plans: ClickUp $90/mo on Core vs Wrike $100/mo on Team. 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 Wrike have free plans?
ClickUp: Free Forever plan: $0, unlimited free members, unlimited tasks, 60 MB storage, no credit card required. Wrike: Free plan: $0 per user/month with essential task management (active task limitations apply); paid plans: Try for free, no credit card.
How do ClickUp and Wrike 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. Wrike: AI Essentials on Team and AI Elite on Business and above; AI Elite action packs are custom priced.