Head-to-head
Asana vs ClickUp
An honest, feature-by-feature look at Asana and ClickUp for creative teams — where each is stronger, what they cost, and what neither includes.
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Where Asana and ClickUp differ
Of the 8 capabilities creative teams typically stitch together, Asana fully includes 4 and ClickUp fully includes 6.
Video & Image Review
ClickUp includes video & image review; Asana covers it partially.
Built-in Chat
ClickUp includes built-in chat; Asana doesn't include it.
What neither includes
Whichever you pick, you'll still be stitching tools around it for the rest of the workflow. kloudboard includes all of the below in the same workspace:
- Freelancer Payments
- File Storage & Drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Asana or ClickUp better for creative teams?
ClickUp covers more of the workflow out of the box (6 of the 8 capabilities we track fully included, vs 4), but the right pick depends on which capabilities your team actually uses. The comparison table above shows exactly where they differ.
How much do Asana and ClickUp cost?
asana's free Personal plan covers up to 2 users (100MB max per file); paid plans start at Starter $10.99/user/mo billed annually ($13.49 monthly), and Advanced at $24.99/user/mo annually ($30.49 monthly) — with proofing, AI Studio credits, and native time tracking gated to the upper tiers. ClickUp's Free Forever plan is $0 with unlimited members and tasks but caps you at 60MB of total storage and just 1 form; paid plans run $7/user/mo (Unlimited) and $12/user/mo (Business) billed annually, and its AI assistant, ClickUp Brain, is a separate $9/user/mo add-on layered on top of every paid seat (Everything AI is $28/user/mo).
What do both Asana and ClickUp lack?
Neither fully includes freelancer payments and file storage & drive. kloudboard includes all of these in one workspace, with a free plan for up to 5 members.
Is there one tool that replaces both Asana and ClickUp?
kloudboard combines kanban boards, frame-accurate video and image review, built-in chat (with Slack, Discord, and WhatsApp bridging), freelancer payments, file storage, calendar, and a free AI assistant in one workspace — free forever for up to 5 members, with Pro at a flat $20/member/mo.
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