ClickUp vs Asana: Complete Comparison (2026)

$19/month (Solo plan)

$10.99/user/month (Starter, annual)

Free plan for up to 10 users

14-day free trial

Free trial available

Fully flexible project and task setup you can shape to your workflow

Multiple views with dependencies

Control exactly who can view or edit each part of a project

You can control project access per user and team

Unlimited boards to run parallel workflows in the same project

You can create multiple boards per project

Live project boards embedded into client portals or websites

You can embed read-only project views

Read-only public links for sharing progress without risk

You can share project links publicly

Define custom project lifecycles for different types of work

You can define custom sections and milestones

Everything related stays connected to the project automatically

Track, sort, filter, and report on custom project data

Full custom field support

Drag-and-drop tasks across customizable columns

You can manage tasks in Kanban boards

Bulk-edit tasks like a spreadsheet

You can view tasks in table format

Clean task lists with clear hierarchy

You can view tasks in lists

See tasks and deadlines on a calendar

You can view tasks on a calendar

Plan work visually with task order and dependencies

Timeline view functions as a Gantt chart

Break work down into multiple nested levels

You can break tasks into subtasks

Turn emails into tasks without manual copying

Included

Keep discussions tied directly to each task

You can comment directly on tasks

Store files directly on the task they belong to

You can attach files to tasks

Define priority levels that fit your workflow

Use unlimited labels to visually organize tasks

You can tag tasks and use color labels

Assign tasks to one or multiple teammates

You can assign tasks to multiple teammates

Reuse task-level structures across projects

You can reuse task and project templates

Control access at the individual task level

Prevent work from starting out of order

You can define task dependencies

Automate repeating work with flexible schedules

You can create recurring tasks

Add task-level fields for tracking custom details

Full custom field support

Easily track time using timers or manual entries

Log time directly against tasks and subtasks

See time spent per project and per client

Clearly separate billable and non-billable time

Turn tracked time into invoices without extra steps

View detailed time reports by task, project, or client

See how each team member tracks their time

Create proposals clients can review, approve, and sign in one flow

Create custom, branded proposals without layout limits or code

Reuse proven proposal layouts across clients

See exactly when proposals are opened and reviewed

Answer questions directly while clients review proposals

Move from proposal to contract, invoice, or booking automatically

Create invoices directly from approved proposals

Offer upsells and add-ons directly inside proposals

Let clients choose options before approving

Auto-fill proposal content with client and project data

Automatically expire proposals after a set date

Download as branded PDFs

Create reusable proposal sections you can reuse on demand

Collect secure electronic signatures on proposals

Create custom proposal data you can sort, filter, and report on

Create, send, and sign contracts in one continuous flow

Create fully custom contracts with flexible layouts, no code or formatting limits

Collect secure signatures with audit trails and signer verification

Collect signatures from multiple people on the same contract

Reuse contract structures to create new agreements faster

Automatically follow up until contracts are signed

Auto-fill contract content with client and project data

Trigger automated workflows the moment a contract is signed

See when contracts are opened and reviewed

Download signed contracts with official proof of signature

Collect structured signer information during signing

Create custom contract data you can sort, filter, and report on

Send invoices and collect payments in one connected flow

Match invoices to your brand with custom logos, colors, and layout

Create custom invoice layouts visually without formatting limits

Edit pricing, quantities, descriptions, and structure freely

Apply discounts at the item or full invoice level

Create tax rules that match your location and use case

Accept bank transfers for lower-fee payments

Accept credit and debit cards instantly

Collect in-person payments when needed

Let clients pay using PayPal

Collect deposits and split payments across milestones

Break invoices into scheduled installments

Automatically send invoices on a recurring schedule

Manage ongoing client subscriptions and billing

Follow up automatically until invoices are paid

Reuse invoice layouts without rebuilding each time

Bill clients globally in their local currency

Trigger automated workflows when invoices are sent or paid

See when invoices are opened and paid

Track project-related costs alongside invoices

Collect upfront payments before work starts

Turn tracked time into invoices automatically

Create custom invoice data you can sort, filter, and report on

Manage email, chat, and messages from one shared inbox

Connect and manage all your email accounts in one place

Add real-time chat to your website and client portals

Message teammates privately without leaving your workspace

Keep conversations tied directly to the project they belong to

Comments stay attached to tasks and projects

Create shared spaces for team-wide discussions

Organize channels by team, topic, or workflow

Notify teammates instantly inside conversations

You can mention users in comments

See when messages are read

Share files directly inside conversations

Collaborate on incoming emails as a team

Access and respond to messages on mobile

Mobile app includes inbox

Reply from your email client and keep conversations synced

Keep all client and project files in one organized place

Organize files by project, client, or structure you choose

Control who can view or edit folders

Group files by person when needed

Keep files scoped to each project

Files attach to projects and tasks

Preview files instantly without downloading

Preview via cloud integrations

Capture file metadata you can sort and filter

You can create and reuse custom fields

Create and edit documents directly inside Plutio

Leave comments directly on files and documents

Comments on task attachments

Move, tag, or manage many files at once

Find files quickly using search and filters

Search across projects and files

Sync files with Google Drive or Dropbox

Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive

Restrict access with permissions or passwords

Project-level permissions

Share files externally with controlled access

Let clients book meetings directly without back-and-forth emails

Build a fully branded, customizable booking system using a drag-and-drop editor

Define flexible availability rules applied automatically to bookings

Add buffer time automatically between meetings

Create unlimited booking types with different rules and setups

Two-way calendar sync that stays up to date automatically

Fully customizable confirmation pages with no layout or branding limits

Send bookers anywhere after scheduling, not just a fixed thank-you page

Trigger automated workflows the moment a meeting is booked

Send automatic reminders without manual follow-ups

Handle timezones automatically without manual adjustments

Collect payments during booking without extra steps

Build booking forms with full control over questions and layout

Set booking limits to control lead time and daily volume

Define flexible rules for rescheduling and cancellations

Build advanced workflows visually without code or rigid templates

70+ rule templates with AI Smart Rules

Start workflows from real events across projects, clients, and payments

Rules allow task-based automation

Run workflows on schedules you control, not fixed intervals

Chain multiple actions into one continuous automation

Create conditional paths instead of one-size-fits-all flows

Add precise timing between steps, down to minutes or days

Delayed rules are supported

Create, update, or move records automatically across the system

Reorganize work automatically without manual cleanup

Tasks and projects can duplicate

Automatically archive or remove records based on rules

Trigger or receive real-time events from external systems

Asana has a full API

Send automated emails tied to real workflow events

Add notes or comments automatically where work happens

See exactly what ran, when, and why

Pass data between steps dynamically without manual mapping

Run workflows that span projects, tasks, proposals, invoices, and more

Build fully branded forms that match your workflow and client experience

Design forms visually with full layout control, no code required

Reuse form structures without rebuilding from scratch

Collect structured data you can sort, filter, and report on

You can create and reuse custom fields

Show or hide fields based on responses, not static forms

Get notified immediately when forms are submitted

Trigger automated workflows when a form is submitted

Embed forms anywhere without layout restrictions

Control required, hidden, and default field behavior

Collect text, files, dates, selections, and more

Collect legally binding signatures directly inside forms

Accept file uploads as part of form submissions

Files can be uploaded

Send submitters to a custom next step, not a fixed thank-you page

Manage contacts and companies in one connected system

Track organizations, not just individual contacts

Collect and manage structured contact data you define

See every interaction with a client in one place

Organize contacts flexibly without rigid pipelines