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ClickUp vs Fathom Analytics

ClickUp logo

ClickUp

Software

One app to replace them all

From
Free
Rated
-
Fathom Analytics logo

Fathom Analytics

Software

Website analytics made simple

From
$14/month
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; Fathom Analytics there is no free tier, only a 7 day trial
  • They diverge on capability: ClickUp covers Multiple view types, Fathom Analytics covers Page view tracking.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ClickUp and Fathom Analytics actually diverge.

Attributes where ClickUp and Fathom Analytics differ
AttributeClickUpFathom Analytics
Starting priceFree$14/month
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, iOS, Android, macOS, WindowsWeb
Founded20172014

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
  • Document collaboration
  • Whiteboards
  • Mind maps
  • Slack

Only in Fathom Analytics

  • Page view tracking
  • Real-time analytics
  • Referrer tracking
  • Privacy-focused
  • GDPR compliant
  • Cloud deployment
  • Web support
  • 20+ languages language support

Both cover

  • Goal tracking

What people use each for

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

ClickUp

  • Project managementnot Fathom Analytics
  • Software developmentnot Fathom Analytics
  • Marketing campaignsnot Fathom Analytics
  • Product roadmapsnot Fathom Analytics
  • Client managementnot Fathom Analytics

Fathom Analytics

  • Privacy-focused web analytics without cookie bannersnot ClickUp
  • A lightweight Google Analytics replacementnot ClickUp
  • Tracking many sites from one accountnot ClickUp
  • Long-term historical reporting while subscribednot 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

Fathom Analytics

  • There is no free tier, only a 7 day trial
  • Priced on pageviews, from $45 a month at the 500,000 pageview level
  • Custom events count against the pageview allowance rather than being tracked separately
  • Site allowances come in packs, with additional 50-site packs at $10 a month
  • Data is retained forever only while the subscription is active

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

Fathom Analytics

$14/month
  • Starter$14/month
    • Unlimited page views
    • 1 site
    • Real-time analytics

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 Fathom Analytics if

  • You need page view tracking.
  • You also want real-time analytics.

Questions people ask

Is ClickUp or Fathom Analytics better?
Neither clearly leads. ClickUp starts at Free and Fathom Analytics at $14/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ClickUp or Fathom Analytics?
ClickUp has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for ClickUp and $14/month for Fathom Analytics.
Does ClickUp or Fathom Analytics run on more platforms?
ClickUp runs on Web, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows. Fathom Analytics runs on Web.
Can I use ClickUp for free?
Yes. ClickUp has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Fathom Analytics starts at $14/month.
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 Fathom Analytics is typically brought in for.
What can ClickUp do that Fathom Analytics cannot?
ClickUp covers Multiple view types, Custom fields, Automation, Time tracking. Fathom Analytics covers Page view tracking, Real-time analytics, Referrer tracking, Privacy-focused. Both handle Goal 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.

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