ClickUp
ZenHub
| Feature | ClickUp | ZenHub |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $7/mo | From $8.33/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Rating | 4.5 / 5 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Best For | startups, small-teams, agencies, freelancers | development-teams, github-users, agile-teams, open-source-projects |
| Founded | 2017 | 2014 |
| Tasks | ✓ | ✗ |
| Docs | ✓ | ✗ |
| Goals | ✓ | ✗ |
| Whiteboards | ✓ | ✗ |
| Dashboards | ✓ | ✗ |
| Time Tracking | ✓ | ✗ |
| Ai | ✓ | ✗ |
| Kanban Boards | ✗ | ✓ |
| Epics | ✗ | ✓ |
| Roadmaps | ✗ | ✓ |
| Sprint Planning | ✗ | ✓ |
| Burndown Charts | ✗ | ✓ |
| Github Integration | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ ClickUp Pros
- Feature-rich
- Affordable
- Great free plan
- Customizable
✗ ClickUp Cons
- Can be overwhelming
- Mobile app needs work
- Occasional performance issues
✓ ZenHub Pros
- Lives inside GitHub
- No context switching
- Good sprint planning
- Roadmap feature
✗ ZenHub Cons
- GitHub only
- Limited outside development
- Expensive for large teams
The Verdict
ClickUp is built for startups and small teams, with a focus on tasks and docs. ZenHub targets development teams and github users and leads with kanban-boards and epics.
Pricing is close: ClickUp starts at $7/mo versus $8.33/mo for ZenHub — not a deciding factor on its own.
ClickUp has a free plan, which gives it a meaningful edge for individuals and small teams exploring their options. ZenHub requires a paid subscription from day one.
Feature-wise, ClickUp offers broader built-in capabilities (7 features vs 6), while ZenHub takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
Bottom line: ClickUp has a slight overall edge — but if lives inside github matters most to you, ZenHub may still be the right call.
