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Todoist vs ClickUp
Recommendation & Best Fit
Choose Todoist if you prioritize:
- Lower starting entry cost ($4/mo vs $7/mo)
- Higher average user satisfaction rating (4.8/5)
Choose ClickUp if you prioritize:
- Seamless alignment with Productivity & Collaboration standard industry workflows
Feature
Todoist
ClickUp
Rating
⭐ 4.8/5
⭐ 4.7/5
Free Plan
Starting Price
$4/mo
$7/mo
Monthly Visits
38.0M
48.0M
API Support
Open Source
AI Capabilities
Mobile App
Desktop App
Browser Extension
Integrations
5 apps
7 apps
Team Size
SMB
ENTERPRISE
Todoist Pros & Cons
Pros
- Best natural language date recognition of any task manager on the market
- Runs on every device imaginable (including Apple Watch and Wear OS)
- Fast keyboard shortcuts make adding 10 tasks take 15 seconds
Cons
- Reminders and alarms require Pro subscription
- Limited file attachment size on free tier (5MB)
ClickUp Pros & Cons
Pros
- Packed with more built-in features than almost any competitor (replaces Trello, Jira, and Asana)
- Deep customization options for statuses, fields, and automation triggers
- Generous free plan with unlimited tasks and members
Cons
- The sheer depth of settings and options creates a steep initial learning curve
- Interface can occasionally feel cluttered due to high feature density
Todoist Key Features
- Natural Language Quick Add ('Finish draft tomorrow at 10am p1')
- Interactive Kanban Boards & List Views
- Productivity Karma Streaks & Completion Analytics
- Two-Way Google Calendar Real-Time Sync
ClickUp Key Features
- 15+ Customizable Views (List, Board, Box, Gantt, Timeline, Mind Map)
- ClickUp Brain AI Workspace Q&A and Auto-Standups
- Native Time Tracking, Estimates & Billable Hours
- Custom Custom Fields & Automation Rules