Software · head to head
Notion vs ClickUp
Notion
Software
All-in-one workspace for notes, tasks, wikis, and databases
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Notion free plan limited to 1,000 blocks for 2+ member workspaces, restricting team usage; 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
- They diverge on capability: Notion covers Rich text editing with blocks, ClickUp covers Multiple view types.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Notion and ClickUp actually diverge.
Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (Unknown), 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 Notion
- Rich text editing with blocks
- Customizable databases
- Kanban boards and calendars
- Real-time collaboration
- Template library
- File attachments
- Web clipper
- API access
Only in ClickUp
- Multiple view types
- Custom fields
- Automation
- Time tracking
- Goal tracking
- Document collaboration
- Whiteboards
- Mind maps
Both cover
- Slack
- Google Drive
- GitHub
- Zapier
- SSO
- 2FA
- GDPR
- SOC2
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Notion
- Project management
- Knowledge base creationnot ClickUp
- Note-taking and documentationnot ClickUp
- Team collaborationnot ClickUp
- Content planningnot ClickUp
ClickUp
- Project management
- Software developmentnot Notion
- Marketing campaignsnot Notion
- Product roadmapsnot Notion
- Client managementnot Notion
Both are used for project management, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Notion
- Free plan limited to 1,000 blocks for 2+ member workspaces, restricting team usage
- Free tier only includes trial AI capabilities; full Notion AI requires paid plan
- Page history limited to 7 days on free plan
- Per-member pricing increases costs for teams compared to flat-rate competitors
- Limited automation capabilities compared to dedicated workflow platforms
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
Pricing, plan by plan
Notion
Free- FreeFree
- 1000 block limit (2+ members)
- 7-day page history
- 5MB file upload cap
- Plus$10/month
- Unlimited blocks
- 30-day page history
- Unlimited file uploads
- Business$20/month
- All Plus features
- Notion Agent
- AI Meeting Notes
- Enterprise$null/custom
- All Business features
- Advanced controls
- Audit logs
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
Which should you pick?
Choose Notion if
- You need rich text editing with blocks.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want customizable databases.
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.
Questions people ask
- Is Notion or ClickUp better?
- Neither clearly leads. Notion starts at Free and ClickUp at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Notion or ClickUp?
- Notion starts at Free and ClickUp at Free.
- Does Notion or ClickUp run on more platforms?
- Notion runs on Web, iOS, Android. ClickUp runs on Web, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows.
- Can I use Notion for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Notion best used for?
- Notion is most often used for project management, knowledge base creation, note-taking and documentation, team collaboration. Of those, knowledge base creation and note-taking and documentation are not what ClickUp is typically brought in for.
- What can Notion do that ClickUp cannot?
- Notion covers Rich text editing with blocks, Customizable databases, Kanban boards and calendars, Real-time collaboration. ClickUp covers Multiple view types, Custom fields, Automation, Time tracking. Both handle Slack, Google Drive, GitHub, Zapier.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Notion: What are Notion's pricing tiers?
Notion offers four plans: Free ($0/member/month), Plus ($10/member/month), Business ($20/member/month recommended), and Enterprise (custom pricing). All paid plans include Notion AI and identical features with no per-feature charges.
SourceClickUp: 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.
SourceNotion: What is included in Notion's free plan?
The free plan includes databases with limited collaborative blocks, trial AI capabilities, basic forms, basic sites, Notion Calendar, and file uploads. For workspaces with 2+ members, there is a 1,000-block limit.
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.
SourceNotion: How much does Notion AI cost?
Notion AI is included with Plus ($10/mo), Business ($20/mo), and Enterprise plans. Free and Plus plans include limited AI trial capabilities. Custom Agents cost $10 per 1,000 monthly credits after free trial.
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.
SourceNotion: Can guests access Notion workspaces without payment?
Yes. Guests are free of charge on all plans including the free tier. Free tier allows 10 guests; paid plans include unlimited guests. Guests can only access individual pages they are invited to.
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.
SourceNotion: Does Notion integrate with other apps?
Yes. Notion integrates with 100+ third-party apps including Slack, Google Drive, GitHub, Google Calendar, Trello, Jira, Zapier, and many others. Native integrations are available plus additional connections via Zapier.
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