ClickUp vs SmartSuite

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Two Project management tools side by side: what each does, what it costs and who it suits.

The verdict Side by side Plans and pricing Who each is for Other options

The verdict

On the data we hold, it's close: neither pulls ahead on features, a free plan or AI access. The choice comes down to how you work.

What the data says

Both have a free plan, so you can try each before you pay.
ClickUp starts lower, at $7/mo against $15/mo.
Both have an API and an MCP server, so either works with AI employees.
In our Project management ranking, ClickUp places 2 and SmartSuite 7 of 10.

Side by side

ClickUp and SmartSuite compared
At a glance	ClickUp	SMSmartSuite
Starts at	$7/mo	$15/mo
Free plan	Yes	Yes
API	Yes	Yes
MCP server	Yes	Yes
Links	Visit	Visit

Plans and pricing

ClickUp

Free ForeverFree forever with unlimited tasks and members, 60MB storage.Free
UnlimitedPer user: $10 billed monthly or $7 a month billed annually.$10/mo/seat
BusinessPer user: $19 billed monthly or $12 a month billed annually.$19/mo/seat

SmartSuite

Teamsmall teams managing shared workflows$20/mo
Professionaldepartments needing advanced permissions and integrations$36/mo

Prices as the vendors list them. They change often; the final price is on their sites.

Who each is for

Choose ClickUp if…

Lean teams and growing companies that want tasks, docs, goals and time tracking in one configurable workspace, and have someone willing to own the setup and train everyone.

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Choose SmartSuite if…

We haven't written up who SmartSuite suits yet.

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