Technology · head to head
ClickUp vs Superhuman
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; Superhuman high pricing compared to free alternatives like Gmail
- They diverge on capability: ClickUp covers Multiple view types, Superhuman covers Blazing fast performance.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which ClickUp and Superhuman actually diverge.
| Attribute | ClickUp | Superhuman |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $30/month |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows | Web, iOS |
| Founded | 2017 | 2015 |
Identical on both: pricing model (Unknown), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Technology).
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 Superhuman
- Blazing fast performance
- Keyboard-first design
- AI-powered triage
- Split inbox
- Read statuses
- Remind me later
- Social insights
- Calendar integration
Both cover
- Slack
- Zoom
- Salesforce
- HubSpot
- SOC2
- 2FA
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
ClickUp
- Project managementnot Superhuman
- Software developmentnot Superhuman
- Marketing campaignsnot Superhuman
- Product roadmapsnot Superhuman
- Client managementnot Superhuman
Superhuman
- Email managementnot ClickUp
- Inbox zeronot ClickUp
- Team collaborationnot ClickUp
- Sales outreachnot ClickUp
- Executive communicationnot 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
Superhuman
- High pricing compared to free alternatives like Gmail
- Lacks unified inbox for managing multiple email accounts in a single view
- Limited calendar functionality compared to dedicated scheduling tools
- No native task management 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
Superhuman
$30/month- Starter$30/month
- Email productivity
- Superhuman AI
- Team collaboration
- Business$40/month
- Auto Drafts
- Ask AI
- CRM integrations
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 Superhuman if
- You need blazing fast performance.
- You work on Web, iOS.
- You also want keyboard-first design.
Questions people ask
- Is ClickUp or Superhuman better?
- Neither clearly leads. ClickUp starts at Free and Superhuman at $30/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, ClickUp or Superhuman?
- ClickUp has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for ClickUp and $30/month for Superhuman.
- Does ClickUp or Superhuman run on more platforms?
- ClickUp runs on Web, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows. Superhuman runs on Web, iOS.
- Can I use ClickUp for free?
- Yes. ClickUp has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Superhuman starts at $30/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 Superhuman is typically brought in for.
- What can ClickUp do that Superhuman cannot?
- ClickUp covers Multiple view types, Custom fields, Automation, Time tracking. Superhuman covers Blazing fast performance, Keyboard-first design, AI-powered triage, Split inbox. Both handle Slack, Zoom, Salesforce, HubSpot.
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.
SourceSuperhuman: How much does Superhuman cost?
Superhuman offers three plans: Starter at $30/user/month, Business at $40/user/month, and Enterprise with custom pricing. Annual billing provides approximately 16.7% savings, bringing the Starter plan to $25/month.
SourceClickUp: 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.
SourceSuperhuman: What email platforms does Superhuman work with?
Superhuman is compatible with Gmail and Outlook, and integrates with Google Calendar and Akiflow for calendar and task planning workflows.
SourceClickUp: 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.
SourceSuperhuman: Does the Business plan include CRM integrations?
Yes, the Business plan at $40/month unlocks CRM integrations with HubSpot and Salesforce, along with advanced AI features like Auto Drafts and Ask AI.
SourceClickUp: 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.
SourceSuperhuman: What happened to Superhuman after the Grammarly acquisition?
Superhuman was acquired by Grammarly on July 1, 2025. The company now operates under the Superhuman name while integrating with Grammarly's AI platform.
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