Comparison
Trello vs ClickUp
The verdict
Trello wins for most buyers
Trello edges ahead with a SaaSTweaks Score of 67/100 vs ClickUp's 63/100, so it's our default project management pick for most teams. Trello offers exceptional ease of use and a genuinely valuable free tier, though its deal strength is limited to standard access. Where Trello leads is time to value; ClickUp, scoring 63/100, is the stronger choice when capability is your priority — ClickUp offers strong breadth and value but requires significant onboarding time. Both are verified, real deals; the right pick comes down to which pillars below matter most for your team.
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Pick Trello if…
- ✓ Time to value matters most to you: Trello scores 9.0/10 vs ClickUp's 3.0/10. INPUTS: 'you are productive in five minutes', 'The Free plan is a real Kanban tool, not a teaser.', 'Escape the clutter and chaos—
- ✓ Flexibility & exit matters most to you: Trello scores 8.0/10 vs ClickUp's 5.0/10. INPUTS: 'Free plan: yes', 'Standard at $5 per user per month annually', 'Enterprise is annual-only'. Monthly billing available for
Pick ClickUp if…
- ✓ Capability matters most to you: ClickUp scores 8.0/10 vs Trello's 7.0/10. Editorial describes 'all-in-one work hub' with tasks, docs, whiteboards, goals, sprints, AI, etc.; breadth is broad with few gaps,
- ✓ Deal strength matters most to you: ClickUp scores 5.0/10 vs Trello's 3.0/10. Verified 15% off for life coupon discount on pricing tiers; editorial confirms 'exclusive founder rate' but public coupon is modes
Feature comparison
| Feature | Trello | ClickUp |
|---|---|---|
| SaaSTweaks Score | 67/100 | 63/100 |
| Deal strength | 3.0/10 | 5.0/10 |
| Value for money | 8.0/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Capability | 7.0/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Time to value | 9.0/10 | 3.0/10 |
| Trust & reliability | 8.0/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Flexibility & exit | 8.0/10 | 5.0/10 |
Pricing side-by-side
| Plan tier | Trello | ClickUp | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry price | Custom | $7/mo | |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes | |
| The deal | Free plan + free trial available | 15% off for life |
Migration notes
Migrating between Trello and ClickUp is straightforward for most teams — export your data (CSV/API) and import into the new tool. Check current export terms on each deal page.
FAQ
It depends on your priorities. Overall, Trello scores 67/100 versus ClickUp's 63/100 on the SaaSTweaks benchmark, so Trello is our default pick. That said, ClickUp is the better choice when capability matters more to you. Both are scored across the same six pillars below.
Trello starts at Custom and ClickUp at $7/mo on their entry paid tiers. Factor in each verified deal too: Trello — Free plan + free trial available; ClickUp — 15% off for life. The cheaper option depends on your seat count and which plan you need.
On deal strength specifically, Trello scores 3.0/10 and ClickUp scores 5.0/10. INPUTS: 'VERIFIED DEAL MECHANIC: discount (Free plan + free trial available)', 'SAVINGS CLAIM: Free plan + free trial available', See each deal page for the live offer and terms.
Yes. Before migrating, check each tool's data export and onboarding — most project management tools support CSV or API export. Trello scores 8.0/10 on flexibility & exit and ClickUp 5.0/10, which is a good proxy for how painless switching will be.
Each tool earns a 0–100 SaaSTweaks Score weighted across six pillars: deal strength, value for money, capability, time to value, trust & reliability, and flexibility & exit. The ranking here is strictly by score — never by commission. See our methodology at /how-we-score.