Todoist and ClickUp sit at opposite ends of the task-management spectrum. Todoist is a focused, fast personal task manager; ClickUp is a sprawling all-in-one project management platform. That difference shows up directly in their pricing — and in which one is actually worth paying for.
This guide compares every plan, what each free tier includes, and which tool is cheaper for individuals and for teams.
Pricing Overview
Todoist Pricing (2026)
| Plan | Price (Annual) | Price (Monthly) | Right For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | $0 | Personal task management |
| Pro | $5/user/mo | $7/user/mo | Power users, freelancers |
| Business | $8/user/mo | $10/user/mo | Small teams |
ClickUp Pricing (2026)
| Plan | Price | Billed As | Right For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free Forever | $0 | — | Individuals, small teams |
| Unlimited | $7/user/mo | Annually ($10 monthly) | Small to mid-size teams |
| Business | $12/user/mo | Annually | Mid-size teams, advanced needs |
| Enterprise | Custom | Custom | Large org security |
The Key Difference: Simplicity vs Depth
Todoist’s cheapest paid plan, Pro at $5/month, is one of the lowest paid tiers in productivity software — but you’re paying for a refined task manager, not a project platform. You get reminders, 300 projects, labels, and filters. No dashboards, no docs, no whiteboards.
ClickUp’s cheapest paid plan, Unlimited at $7/month, costs $2 more but unlocks an entire project-management suite: unlimited storage, dashboards, Gantt views, automations, time tracking, and integrations.
So the real question isn’t “which is cheaper” — it’s “how much tool do you need?” Paying $5 for Todoist when you need ClickUp’s depth is a false saving; paying $7 for ClickUp when all you want is a clean to-do list is overkill.
Cost Scenario: Solo vs a 10-Person Team
Solo power user:
- Todoist Pro: $5/month
- ClickUp Unlimited: $7/month
For pure personal task management, Todoist Pro wins on both price and simplicity.
Team of 10:
- Todoist Business: 10 × $8 = $80/month
- ClickUp Unlimited: 10 × $7 = $70/month
For a team, ClickUp is actually cheaper and far more capable — Todoist Business is priced for collaboration but still only does tasks. At team scale, ClickUp is the better value.
Free Plan Comparison
- Todoist Free: 5 personal projects, basic recurring due dates, 3 filters. Excellent for a personal task list; tight once you organize seriously.
- ClickUp Free Forever: Unlimited members and tasks, 100 automations/month, 5 spaces, 60MB storage. Genuinely usable for a small team for a long time.
ClickUp’s free plan does dramatically more, but Todoist’s free plan is faster and friction-free if all you want is a list that works.
Verdict
Choose Todoist if you want the best personal task manager and value speed and simplicity. Pro at $5 is the sweet spot for individuals and freelancers.
Choose ClickUp if you need real project management — dashboards, multiple views, automations, team collaboration. At $7/user it’s cheaper than Todoist Business while doing far more, making it the stronger team choice.
See the full Todoist pricing breakdown and ClickUp pricing breakdown. Comparing other options? See Monday vs ClickUp pricing and Todoist vs Asana pricing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Todoist or ClickUp cheaper?
For solo use, Todoist Pro ($5) is cheaper than ClickUp Unlimited ($7). For teams, ClickUp Unlimited ($7/user) is actually cheaper than Todoist Business ($8/user) — and far more capable.
What does Todoist Pro add over Free?
Reminders, 300 projects (up from 5), more filters and labels, and longer activity history. Reminders alone justify it for most power users.
Does ClickUp’s free plan support teams?
Yes. ClickUp Free Forever allows unlimited members and tasks, making it usable for small teams, unlike many free tiers that cap users.
Which should a freelancer choose?
If you just track personal tasks, Todoist Pro ($5). If you manage client projects with docs, dashboards, and deadlines, ClickUp Unlimited ($7) is the better fit.