Asana vs ClickUp pricing: which is cheaper for your team?
ClickUp's published per-seat prices are lower than Asana at every paid tier, but the real comparison depends on which features your team needs. Use the calculator below to see the exact monthly total for your team size at each tier.
Calculate the cost for your team
Asana pricing tiers
| Tier | Monthly | Annual (eq) | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Personal | $0 | $0 | user/month | Free entry plan for individuals and small teams. |
| Starter | $13.49 | $10.99 | user/month | Project timelines, forms, dashboards, and automation. |
| Advanced | $30.49 | $24.99 | user/month | Portfolios, goals, approvals, and workload features. |
| Enterprise | Custom | Custom | custom | Advanced admin, security, and support. |
ClickUp pricing tiers
| Tier | Monthly | Annual (eq) | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free Forever | $0 | $0 | user/month | Entry plan with usage limits. |
| Unlimited | $10 | $7 | user/month | Small-team paid plan. |
| Business | $19 | $12 | user/month | Advanced automation, dashboards, and workload. |
| Enterprise | Custom | Custom | custom | Custom security, support, and admin controls. |
Feature by feature
The non-pricing differences that drive the real decision.
| Capability | Asana | ClickUp |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier seats | Up to 10 collaborators | Unlimited members |
| Entry-tier price | $10.99/seat/mo (annual) | $7/seat/mo (annual) |
| Native time tracking | No (integrations only) | Yes, built in |
| Docs / wiki | Limited | Full nested docs |
| Mind maps / whiteboards | No | Yes |
| Workflow rules per project | 50 (Starter) → unlimited (Advanced) | Unlimited at all paid tiers |
| Approvals | Advanced tier only | Business tier only |
| Goals + portfolios | Advanced and above | Business and above |
| API rate limit (default) | 150 reqs/min | 100 reqs/min |
| Mobile app quality | Strong, mature | Functional, less polished |
| Typical migration time (50-user team) | 1-2 weeks (project import + automation rebuild) | 1-2 weeks (similar) |
| SSO included from | Enterprise | Business Plus |
Best for…
Hand-picked use cases mapped to the winner.
| Use case | Winner |
|---|---|
| 5-person agency, light project tracking | ClickUp Free |
| 30-person ops team with approvals | Asana Advanced |
| Cross-functional team, docs + tasks unified | ClickUp Business |
| Marketing campaign workflows | Asana Starter |
| Engineering sprints | Neither (use Linear or Jira) |
Choose Asana when
- Teams under 15 people who want a slim, opinionated workflow.
- Heavy task-list and timeline use.
- You want best-in-class workflow rules and forms.
Choose ClickUp when
- Cross-functional teams that need spreadsheet-like flexibility.
- You want all-in-one (docs, tasks, time tracking, mind maps) in one tool.
- Lower per-seat cost matters for tighter budgets.
Switching considerations
Both support CSV import and integration with most common stacks. The harder migration is rebuilding automations and views, budget 1-2 sprints for a clean cutover with 50+ active projects.
Frequently asked questions
Which has the cheaper free plan?
Both offer a Free Forever plan. Asana free supports up to 10 collaborators; ClickUp free is unlimited members but limits storage and integrations. For tiny teams either works; ClickUp Free wins on member count.
How much does ClickUp cost for 5 users?
ClickUp Unlimited is around $7/seat/month billed annually. 5 seats × $7 = ~$35/month. Use the calculator below for exact numbers at your team size and chosen tier.
Does Asana have a per-seat minimum?
No, Asana paid plans are per-seat with no minimum charge. You pay only for the seats you activate.
Which is easier to migrate from project-tracking spreadsheets?
ClickUp's spreadsheet-like list and board views tend to be easier to adopt for teams coming from Excel/Google Sheets. Asana's list view is more opinionated.