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ClickUp vs HubSpot CRM

ClickUp logo

ClickUp

Software

One app to replace them all

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
HubSpot CRM logo

HubSpot CRM

Software

Free CRM for sales and marketing

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • 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; HubSpot CRM starter tier starts at 15 USD per month per seat and Enterprise features like single sign-on require the 75 USD per month per seat tier
  • They diverge on capability: ClickUp covers Multiple view types, HubSpot CRM covers Contact management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ClickUp and HubSpot CRM actually diverge.

Attributes where ClickUp and HubSpot CRM differ
AttributeClickUpHubSpot CRM
Pricing modelUnknownfreemium
PlatformsWeb, iOS, Android, macOS, WindowsWeb, Mobile iOS, Mobile Android
Founded20172006

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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
  • Time tracking
  • Goal tracking
  • Document collaboration
  • Whiteboards
  • Mind maps
  • Google Drive

Only in HubSpot CRM

  • Contact management
  • Deal tracking
  • Email
  • Reporting
  • Google Workspace
  • Web support
  • Mobile iOS support
  • Mobile Android support

Both cover

  • Automation
  • Slack
  • GitHub
  • Salesforce
  • Zapier

What people use each for

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

ClickUp

  • Project managementnot HubSpot CRM
  • Software developmentnot HubSpot CRM
  • Marketing campaignsnot HubSpot CRM
  • Product roadmapsnot HubSpot CRM
  • Client managementnot HubSpot CRM

HubSpot CRM

  • Video Conferencingnot ClickUp
  • Team Collaborationnot ClickUp
  • Project Managementnot 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

HubSpot CRM

  • Starter tier starts at 15 USD per month per seat and Enterprise features like single sign-on require the 75 USD per month per seat tier

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

HubSpot CRM

Free
  • FreeFree
    • CRM
    • Landing pages
    • Email
  • Starter$50/month
    • Email campaigns
    • Advanced features
    • Support
  • Professional$800/month
    • Advanced automation
    • Custom integration
    • Support

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.
ClickUp review

Choose HubSpot CRM if

  • You need contact management.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile iOS, Mobile Android.
  • You also want deal tracking.
HubSpot CRM review

Questions people ask

Is ClickUp or HubSpot CRM better?
Neither clearly leads. ClickUp starts at Free and HubSpot CRM at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ClickUp or HubSpot CRM?
ClickUp starts at Free and HubSpot CRM at Free.
Does ClickUp or HubSpot CRM run on more platforms?
ClickUp runs on Web, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows. HubSpot CRM runs on Web, Mobile iOS, Mobile Android.
Can I use ClickUp for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
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 HubSpot CRM is typically brought in for.
What can ClickUp do that HubSpot CRM cannot?
ClickUp covers Multiple view types, Custom fields, Time tracking, Goal tracking. HubSpot CRM covers Contact management, Deal tracking, Email, Reporting. Both handle Automation, Slack, GitHub, Salesforce.

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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