PlannedIt vs ClickUp
ClickUp tries to do everything and charges monthly for it. PlannedIt focuses on CRM + project management done right — for a one-time price.
Quick Comparison
Why teams switch from ClickUp
Overwhelming complexity
ClickUp has hundreds of features crammed into one app. The learning curve is steep, and the UI can feel cluttered and slow.
Still a monthly subscription
ClickUp Unlimited is $7/user/month, Business is $12. It adds up — and the free tier limits features significantly.
Performance issues
ClickUp's web app is notoriously slow with large workspaces. Users frequently report lag, loading times, and sync issues.
Cloud-only, no local option
All your data is stored on ClickUp's servers. There's no option for local storage or offline access.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | PlannedIt | ClickUp |
|---|---|---|
| Sales Pipeline CRM | ✓ | Basic (free) |
| Gantt Charts | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kanban Boards | ✓ | ✓ |
| Task Management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Calendar View | ✓ | ✓ |
| Revenue Forecasting | ✓ | ✗ |
| Recurring Tasks | ✓ | ✓ |
| Project Templates | ✓ | ✓ |
| Offline Access | ✓ | ✗ |
| Desktop Performance | Native app | Electron wrapper |
| One-Time Purchase | $149 | $7+/user/mo |
| Free Tier | Board view, 3 deals + 3 projects | Yes (limited) |
| Free Trial | 14 days (all features) | ✗ |
Where ClickUp wins
- ✓Docs, whiteboards, and chat built into the platform
- ✓Extensive automation and integration options
- ✓Free plan with generous feature set
- ✓Mobile apps for on-the-go access
- ✓Time tracking built into the platform
Where PlannedIt wins
- ✓Focused simplicity — PlannedIt does CRM + project management without the bloat. No docs editor, no chat, no whiteboard — just the tools you need to manage deals and projects.
- ✓One-time purchase — Pay once, use forever. No monthly charges, no per-seat pricing, no surprise price hikes.
- ✓Fast native performance — PlannedIt is a desktop app optimized for speed. No web-app lag, no loading spinners, no sync delays.
Cost over 3 years
| Year | PlannedIt | ClickUp | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $299 | $720 | $421 |
| Year 2 | $299 | $1,440 | $1,141 |
| Year 3 | $299 | $2,160 | $1,861 |
ClickUp pricing based on 5 users on Unlimited plan ($12/user/mo).
Who should choose PlannedIt over ClickUp?
- ✓Teams overwhelmed by ClickUp's feature sprawl
- ✓Small businesses that want CRM + PM without the complexity
- ✓Anyone tired of monthly per-user charges
- ✓Teams that need fast, reliable desktop performance
- ✓Businesses that want local data storage and privacy
The Verdict
ClickUp is a solid tool — but if you want CRM + project management without monthly fees, PlannedIt gives you both for a one-time price.
Download free. Try everything for 14 days. Keep the free tier forever.
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