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ClickUp vs Jira

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ClickUp

Software

One app to replace them all

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Jira logo

Jira

Software

The #1 software development tool used by agile teams

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; Jira free tier strictly limited to 10 users with only 2 GB storage; unsuitable for growing teams
  • They diverge on capability: ClickUp covers Multiple view types, Jira covers Scrum boards.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ClickUp and Jira actually diverge.

Attributes where ClickUp and Jira differ
AttributeClickUpJira
Pricing modelUnknownfreemium
PlatformsWeb, iOS, Android, macOS, WindowsCloud, Web
Founded20172002

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
  • Automation
  • Time tracking
  • Goal tracking
  • Document collaboration
  • Whiteboards
  • Mind maps

Only in Jira

  • Scrum boards
  • Kanban boards
  • Roadmaps
  • Agile reporting
  • Custom workflows
  • Issue tracking
  • Sprint planning
  • DevOps integration

Both cover

  • Slack
  • GitHub
  • GitLab
  • SOC2
  • GDPR

What people use each for

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

ClickUp

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

Jira

  • Software development teams leveraging AI-powered Rovo for trend analysis and bottleneck identificationnot ClickUp
  • Organisations requiring integrated issue tracking, project planning, and team alignment toolsnot ClickUp
  • Enterprises with 1,000+ users needing advanced analytics, security controls, and custom deployment optionsnot 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

Jira

  • Free tier strictly limited to 10 users with only 2 GB storage; unsuitable for growing teams
  • Per-seat pricing ($7.91–$14.54/user/month) accumulates significantly for large teams; 50-person team costs £3,955–7,270 monthly
  • Enterprise tier requires annual billing and sales contact; no transparent per-user pricing available
  • Premium features (cross-team planning, advanced automation) available only at $14.54/user/month tier or above

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

Jira

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Jira 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.
ClickUp review

Choose Jira if

  • You need scrum boards.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Cloud, Web.
  • You also want kanban boards.
Jira review

Questions people ask

Is ClickUp or Jira better?
Neither clearly leads. ClickUp starts at Free and Jira at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ClickUp or Jira?
ClickUp starts at Free and Jira at Free.
Does ClickUp or Jira run on more platforms?
ClickUp runs on Web, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows. Jira runs on Cloud, Web.
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 Jira is typically brought in for.
What can ClickUp do that Jira cannot?
ClickUp covers Multiple view types, Custom fields, Automation, Time tracking. Jira covers Scrum boards, Kanban boards, Roadmaps, Agile reporting. Both handle Slack, GitHub, GitLab, SOC2.

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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