Head to head · Project Management

ClickUp vs Wrike

Two feature rich platforms with different priorities. ClickUp packs the most capability per dollar and a generous free plan. Wrike is the more structured, proofing and reporting focused tool favored by creative and services teams. Here is how they compare, and which one fits your team.

Reviewed by M. HALLORAN·Updated JUNE 2026·How we vet
★ Our pick
ClickUp
88 /100
vs
Challenger
Wrike
84 /100
◂ ClickUp Advantage Wrike ▸
A solid edge to ClickUp on features, value and free access · Wrike holds an edge on proofing and reporting depth.

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How they score

Criteria ClickUp Wrike Winner
Ease of use
78
76
ClickUp
Features and depth
92
88
ClickUp
Workflow automation
88
84
ClickUp
Value for money
92
78
ClickUp
Free plan
90
72
ClickUp
Reporting and dashboards
88
90
Wrike

Scores are our editorial assessment against the VettedSaaS rubric · not vendor supplied.

Choose ClickUp if…
+You want maximum features for the lowest price
+A free plan with unlimited members helps your team
+Native docs, time tracking and views in one tool appeal
+You are happy to configure a dense platform
Choose Wrike if…
+Creative proofing and approvals are central
+You need polished reporting and blueprints
+Structured request forms with logic matter
+Services and agency workflows are your focus

Feature by feature

✓ full  ·  ∼ partial  ·  — none
Capability ClickUp Wrike
Free plan unlimited members to 5 users
Native time tracking
Proofing and approvals
Native docs and wiki
Resource management
Value at entry tier

Feature support verified as of June 2026 · check the vendor for current details.

Pricing, side by side

Per user / month, billed annually
ClickUp Our pick
Free $0
Unlimited $7
Business $12
Enterprise Custom
Wrike Challenger
Free $0
Team $10
Business $25
Enterprise Custom

Pricing as of June 2026, per user or member per month billed annually · check the vendor for current pricing. ClickUp Unlimited is $7 and Business $12, with a free plan that allows unlimited members. Wrike Team is $10 and Business $25, with a 5 seat minimum on Business and a free plan for up to 5 users.