ClickUp
Insightly
| Feature | ClickUp | Insightly |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $7/mo | Free / from $29/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.5 / 5 | 4 / 5 |
| Best For | startups, small-teams, agencies, freelancers | growing-businesses, project-based-companies, professional-services, mid-market |
| Founded | 2017 | 2009 |
| Tasks | ✓ | ✗ |
| Docs | ✓ | ✗ |
| Goals | ✓ | ✗ |
| Whiteboards | ✓ | ✗ |
| Dashboards | ✓ | ✗ |
| Time Tracking | ✓ | ✗ |
| Ai | ✓ | ✗ |
| Contact Management | ✗ | ✓ |
| Pipeline Management | ✗ | ✓ |
| Project Management | ✗ | ✓ |
| Workflow Automation | ✗ | ✓ |
| Email Tracking | ✗ | ✓ |
| Reporting | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ ClickUp Pros
- Feature-rich
- Affordable
- Great free plan
- Customizable
✗ ClickUp Cons
- Can be overwhelming
- Mobile app needs work
- Occasional performance issues
✓ Insightly Pros
- CRM plus project management
- Good workflow automation
- AppConnect integration platform
- Affordable pricing
✗ Insightly Cons
- Interface feels dated
- Limited marketing features
- Reporting could be stronger
The Verdict
ClickUp is built for startups and small teams, with a focus on tasks and docs. Insightly targets growing businesses and project based companies and leads with contact-management and pipeline-management.
On pricing, ClickUp is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $7/mo compared to $29/mo for Insightly. That $22/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Both offer free plans, so you can test each with your real workflow before committing to a subscription.
ClickUp edges out on user ratings (4.5 vs 4). While both are well-regarded, that gap reflects real differences in user satisfaction worth considering.
Feature-wise, ClickUp offers broader built-in capabilities (7 features vs 6), while Insightly takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
Bottom line: ClickUp has a slight overall edge — but if crm plus project management matters most to you, Insightly may still be the right call.
