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BigTime vs ClickUp

BigTime logo

BigTime

Consulting

The all-in-one solution for growing, single-entity firms

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
ClickUp logo

ClickUp

Technology

One app to replace them all

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only ClickUp has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: BigTime essentials plan starts at $20 per user per month and the Enterprise tier requires contacting sales for pricing; ClickUp the free plan is capped at 60MB of storage, 5 spaces, 1 form and 3 whiteboards, so the limits are structural rather than just a seat count

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which BigTime and ClickUp actually diverge.

Attributes where BigTime and ClickUp differ
AttributeBigTimeClickUp
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebWeb, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows
CategoryConsultingTechnology
FoundedUnknown2017

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in BigTime

Nothing recorded that ClickUp does not also cover.

Only in ClickUp

  • Multiple view types
  • Custom fields
  • Automation
  • Time tracking
  • Goal tracking
  • Document collaboration
  • Whiteboards
  • Mind maps

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

BigTime

No use cases recorded yet. See the BigTime review.

ClickUp

  • Project managementnot BigTime
  • Software developmentnot BigTime
  • Marketing campaignsnot BigTime
  • Product roadmapsnot BigTime
  • Client managementnot BigTime

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

BigTime

  • Essentials plan starts at $20 per user per month and the Enterprise tier requires contacting sales for pricing
  • AI features Time Agent, Expense Agent and Flexible Reporting are listed as coming soon rather than shipped

ClickUp

  • The free plan is capped at 60MB of storage, 5 spaces, 1 form and 3 whiteboards, so the limits are structural rather than just a seat count
  • Gantt charts, time tracking and goals require Unlimited at $7 per user per month billed yearly
  • Automations are rationed by tier, at 5,000 a month on Business and 250,000 on Enterprise
  • SAML SSO, custom roles and HIPAA compliance are Enterprise only
  • AI is charged separately, at $9 per user per month for Brain and $28 for Everything AI
  • Monthly billing is substantially dearer, at $10 and $19 against the yearly rates

Pricing, plan by plan

BigTime

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the BigTime review.

ClickUp

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited tasks
    • 60 MB storage
    • Collaborative docs
  • Unlimited$7/user/month
    • Unlimited storage
    • All views
    • Time tracking
  • Business$12/user/month
    • Sprint reporting
    • Private docs
    • All Unlimited features
  • Business Plus$null/custom
    • Advanced features

Which should you pick?

Choose BigTime if

Nothing in the data separates BigTime from ClickUp on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

BigTime review

Choose ClickUp if

  • You need multiple view types.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows.
  • You also want custom fields.
ClickUp review

Questions people ask

Is BigTime or ClickUp better?
Neither clearly leads. BigTime starts at On request and ClickUp at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, BigTime or ClickUp?
ClickUp has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for BigTime and Free for ClickUp.
Does BigTime or ClickUp run on more platforms?
BigTime runs on Web. ClickUp runs on Web, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows.
Can I use ClickUp for free?
Yes. ClickUp has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. BigTime starts at On request.
What can BigTime do that ClickUp cannot?
ClickUp covers Multiple view types, Custom fields, Automation, Time tracking.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

ClickUp: How many views does ClickUp support?

ClickUp includes List, Table, Board, Calendar, Gantt, and Inbox views, plus Whiteboards for collaboration and multiple specialized views for different workflows.

Source
ClickUp: What is ClickUp Brain?

ClickUp Brain is the AI feature providing workspace Q&A, task summaries, and AI-powered automation available as an add-on at $9 or $28/user/month depending on usage.

Source
ClickUp: How long does it take to set up ClickUp?

Initial setup typically takes 2-4 weeks depending on team size and complexity needs, which is longer than Monday.com (1-2 days) but necessary for ClickUp's flexibility.

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ClickUp: Does ClickUp have built-in time tracking?

Yes, time tracking is included in the first paid plan (Unlimited) at $7/user/month, allowing teams to track project hours without additional tools.

Source
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