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ClickUp vs GanttPRO

ClickUp logo

ClickUp

Technology

One app to replace them all

From
Free
Rated
-
GanttPRO logo

GanttPRO

Project Management

Online Gantt chart software

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; GanttPRO workload management, portfolios, reports and budget planning all require the Business plan at $17 per user per month
  • They diverge on capability: ClickUp covers Multiple view types, GanttPRO covers Gantt charts.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ClickUp and GanttPRO actually diverge.

Attributes where ClickUp and GanttPRO differ
AttributeClickUpGanttPRO
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, iOS, Android, macOS, WindowsWeb
CategoryTechnologyProject Management
Founded20172015

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 ClickUp

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

Only in GanttPRO

  • Gantt charts
  • Resource management
  • Dependencies
  • Export
  • Jira
  • SSL encryption
  • Web support

Both cover

  • Time tracking
  • Slack
  • Google Drive

What people use each for

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

ClickUp

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

GanttPRO

  • Building Gantt chart schedules with auto scheduling and dependenciesnot ClickUp
  • Planning resources and budgets against a project timelinenot 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

GanttPRO

  • Workload management, portfolios, reports and budget planning all require the Business plan at $17 per user per month
  • SAML SSO, custom roles and API access are Enterprise only at $25 per user per month
  • The Enterprise plan carries a 5 user minimum and requires an annual subscription
  • Custom fields and calendar view are excluded from the entry Core plan
  • Every published rate assumes annual billing, which the vendor prices 20% below monthly

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

GanttPRO

On request
  • Basic$7.99/month
    • 1 project
    • Gantt charts
    • Dependencies
  • Pro$12.99/month
    • Unlimited projects
    • Resource management
    • Time tracking

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 GanttPRO if

  • You need gantt charts.
  • You also want resource management.

Questions people ask

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

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.

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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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