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ClickUp vs Devin

ClickUp logo

ClickUp

Software

One app to replace them all

From
Free
Rated
-
Devin logo

Devin

Software

Autonomous AI software engineer planning and executing code in its own environment

From
On request
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only ClickUp has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: 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; Devin pricing not published; specific costs and plan tiers require signup or contact with sales

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ClickUp and Devin actually diverge.

Attributes where ClickUp and Devin differ
AttributeClickUpDevin
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, iOS, Android, macOS, WindowsDesktop, Windsurf integration, Web
Founded2017Unknown

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

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 ClickUp

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

Only in Devin

Nothing recorded that ClickUp does not also cover.

What people use each for

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

ClickUp

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

Devin

  • Feature implementation and ticket resolution in established codebasesnot ClickUp
  • Code migrations and refactoring at scale across repositoriesnot ClickUp
  • Bug fixing and debugging with test-driven verificationnot ClickUp
  • Rapid prototyping and proof-of-concept developmentnot ClickUp
  • Repetitive implementation tasks freeing human engineers for complex designnot ClickUp

Where each one falls short

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

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

Devin

  • Pricing not published; specific costs and plan tiers require signup or contact with sales
  • Cannot handle extremely difficult tasks reliably; success rate decreases with task complexity
  • Requires clear, well-scoped task descriptions; ambiguous requirements reduce effectiveness
  • Requires human oversight and integration into existing workflows; not fully autonomous

Pricing, plan by plan

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

Devin

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Devin review.

Which should you pick?

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.

Choose Devin if

  • You work on Desktop, Windsurf integration, Web.

Questions people ask

Is ClickUp or Devin better?
Neither clearly leads. ClickUp starts at Free and Devin at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ClickUp or Devin?
ClickUp has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for ClickUp and On request for Devin.
Does ClickUp or Devin run on more platforms?
ClickUp runs on Web, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows. Devin runs on Desktop, Windsurf integration, Web.
Can I use ClickUp for free?
Yes. ClickUp has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Devin starts at On request.
What is ClickUp best used for?
ClickUp is most often used for project management, software development, marketing campaigns, product roadmaps. Of those, project management and software development are not what Devin is typically brought in for.
What can ClickUp do that Devin 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.

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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.

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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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