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Paragon vs Wrike

Paragon logo

Paragon

Automation Integration

Embedded integration platform for SaaS

From
$299/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Wrike logo

Wrike

Marketing

Versatile & robust project management software

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Wrike has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Paragon no published pricing rates or specific plan costs; Wrike seats are sold in blocks rather than singly: groups of 5 up to 30 seats, groups of 10 up to 100, and groups of 25 above that, so adding one person can mean paying for five
  • They diverge on capability: Paragon covers Embedded workflows, Wrike covers Interactive Gantt charts.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Paragon and Wrike actually diverge.

Attributes where Paragon and Wrike differ
AttributeParagonWrike
Starting price$299/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, EmbeddedWeb, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, Linux
CategoryAutomation IntegrationMarketing
Founded20212006

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

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 Paragon

  • Embedded workflows
  • Native integrations
  • Workflow builder
  • Error handling
  • Monitoring
  • Analytics
  • Webhooks
  • 500+ apps

Only in Wrike

  • Interactive Gantt charts
  • Real-time collaboration
  • Custom workflows
  • Resource management
  • Time tracking
  • Proofing tools
  • Performance reports
  • Mobile apps

Both cover

  • Salesforce
  • Slack
  • GDPR

What people use each for

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

Paragon

  • Embedding third party integrations into a SaaS productnot Wrike
  • Managing customer facing connectors without building each onenot Wrike

Wrike

  • Marketing campaignsnot Paragon
  • Creative projectsnot Paragon
  • Product developmentnot Paragon
  • Professional servicesnot Paragon
  • Event managementnot Paragon

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Paragon

  • No published pricing rates or specific plan costs
  • Pricing is entirely custom based on Connected Users
  • Both Pro and Enterprise plans require direct contact for pricing

Wrike

  • Seats are sold in blocks rather than singly: groups of 5 up to 30 seats, groups of 10 up to 100, and groups of 25 above that, so adding one person can mean paying for five
  • The Team plan is limited to 2 to 15 users and Business to 5 to 200
  • Business and above are annual subscriptions only
  • Pinnacle and Apex pricing is not published
  • AI actions are rationed by tier rather than unlimited

Pricing, plan by plan

Paragon

$299/month
  • Starter$299/month
    • 50 integrations
    • Basic support
  • Growth$999/month
    • 200 integrations
    • Priority support
  • Enterprise$5000/month
    • Unlimited integrations
    • Dedicated support

Wrike

Free
  • FreeFree
  • Team$10/month
    • Per user
    • Gantt charts
    • AI included
  • Business$25/month
    • Per user
  • Pinnacle$undefined/month

Which should you pick?

Choose Paragon if

  • You need embedded workflows.
  • You work on Web, Embedded.
  • You also want native integrations.
Paragon review

Choose Wrike if

  • You need interactive gantt charts.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, Linux.
  • You also want real-time collaboration.
Wrike review

Questions people ask

Is Paragon or Wrike better?
Neither clearly leads. Paragon starts at $299/month and Wrike at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Paragon or Wrike?
Wrike has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $299/month for Paragon and Free for Wrike.
Does Paragon or Wrike run on more platforms?
Paragon runs on Web, Embedded. Wrike runs on Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, Linux.
Can I use Wrike for free?
Yes. Wrike has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Paragon starts at $299/month.
What is Paragon best used for?
Paragon is most often used for embedding third party integrations into a saas product, managing customer facing connectors without building each one. Of those, embedding third party integrations into a saas product and managing customer facing connectors without building each one are not what Wrike is typically brought in for.
What can Paragon do that Wrike cannot?
Paragon covers Embedded workflows, Native integrations, Workflow builder, Error handling. Wrike covers Interactive Gantt charts, Real-time collaboration, Custom workflows, Resource management. Both handle Salesforce, Slack, GDPR.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Paragon: How much does Paragon cost?

Paragon does not publish pricing rates. The company uses a custom pricing model based on Connected Users (the number of tenant organizations using integrations), requiring customers to request custom quotes.

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Wrike: Are Gantt charts included in all plans?

Gantt charts are available in the Team plan ($10/user/month) and higher. The free plan has limited project visualization.

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Paragon: What are Paragon's pricing plans?

Paragon offers Pro and Enterprise plans. The Pro plan includes unlimited integrations, access to all three products, and custom integrations. The Enterprise plan adds self-hosted options, priority support with SLAs, and SAML SSO.

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Wrike: Is AI included in the pricing?

Yes. As of January 2026, Wrike includes AI Agents and AI Priority Inbox in all plans at no extra cost, a major differentiator from competitors charging $20-40/user/month for AI.

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Paragon: Does Paragon offer a free trial?

Yes, a free trial is available via signup, though specific trial duration and limitations are not detailed on the pricing page.

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Paragon: How does Paragon determine the cost of my plan?

Pricing is customized based on business model and the number of Connected Users, meaning organizations must contact Paragon's sales team for a custom quote.

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