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ClickUp vs Make

ClickUp logo

ClickUp

Software

One app to replace them all

From
Free
Rated
-
Make logo

Make

Software

The platform for the new way of working

From
Free
Rated
-

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; Make free tier limited to 1,000 credits per month
  • They diverge on capability: ClickUp covers Multiple view types, Make covers Visual workflow builder.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ClickUp and Make actually diverge.

Attributes where ClickUp and Make differ
AttributeClickUpMake
Pricing modelUnknownfreemium
PlatformsWeb, iOS, Android, macOS, WindowsWeb
Founded20172013

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 Make

  • Visual workflow builder
  • Webhooks
  • API connectors
  • Conditional logic
  • Data transformation
  • Error handling
  • Scheduling
  • Team collaboration

Both cover

  • Salesforce

What people use each for

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

ClickUp

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

Make

  • Automating integrations between 3,000+ pre-built applicationsnot ClickUp
  • Building AI agents and workflow automation without extensive codingnot ClickUp
  • Enterprise automation with GDPR, SOC 2 Type II compliancenot ClickUp
  • Rapid deployment of automations from concept to livenot 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

Make

  • Free tier limited to 1,000 credits per month
  • Free tier restricted to 2 active scenarios maximum
  • Free tier enforces 15-minute minimum scheduling interval
  • Credit-based model means costs scale with usage volume, not just features

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

Make

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Make 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 Make if

  • You need visual workflow builder.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want webhooks.

Questions people ask

Is ClickUp or Make better?
Neither clearly leads. ClickUp starts at Free and Make at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ClickUp or Make?
ClickUp starts at Free and Make at Free.
Does ClickUp or Make run on more platforms?
ClickUp runs on Web, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows. Make runs on 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 Make is typically brought in for.
What can ClickUp do that Make cannot?
ClickUp covers Multiple view types, Custom fields, Automation, Time tracking. Make covers Visual workflow builder, Webhooks, API connectors, Conditional logic. Both handle 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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