ClickUp vs Todoist
Which should you use? A side-by-side look at what each one does, who it suits, what it costs, how hard it is to set up, and where each falls short.
AI tool · Freemium
A work management platform combining tasks, docs, chat and goals, with ClickUp Brain AI.
AI tool · Freemium
A cross-platform to-do list with natural-language task entry, projects and AI task breakdown.
The short answer
Choose ClickUp if you need…
- Teams consolidating tools
- Customisable workflows
Choose Todoist if you need…
- Personal task management
- Small team task lists
Side-by-side
| ClickUp | Todoist | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Productivity · Tasks & projects | Productivity · Tasks & projects |
| Price | Freemium | Freemium |
| Platforms | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Chrome |
| Works with | Slack, GitHub, Google Workspace | Google Workspace, Slack, Zapier |
| Hands-on tested by us | Not yet | Not yet |
| Last checked | 2026-10-29 | 2026-10-29 |
What each one is
ClickUp
A work management platform combining tasks, docs, chat and goals, with ClickUp Brain AI. Does almost everything. The breadth makes it complex to set up and slower than focused tools.
Todoist
A cross-platform to-do list with natural-language task entry, projects and AI task breakdown. Simple and reliable. AI features are modest.
Best for
ClickUp
- Teams consolidating tools
- Customisable workflows
Todoist
- Personal task management
- Small team task lists
Strengths
ClickUp
- Tasks with many views
- Docs and chat
- ClickUp Brain AI
- Automations
Todoist
- Natural-language dates
- Projects and labels
- AI assist
- Integrations
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between ClickUp and Todoist?
ClickUp: A work management platform combining tasks, docs, chat and goals, with ClickUp Brain AI. Todoist: A cross-platform to-do list with natural-language task entry, projects and AI task breakdown. ClickUp suits teams consolidating tools, while Todoist suits personal task management.
Are ClickUp and Todoist free?
ClickUp: Freemium. Todoist: Freemium.
What are other alternatives to ClickUp and Todoist?
Other options people compare them with include Asana, Linear, monday.com, Notion, Raycast.
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