Microsoft Project vs ClickUp Pricing (2026)
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Microsoft Project vs ClickUp

Project Management pricing comparison · 2026

Microsoft Project pricing ranges from $10–$55/user/month, while ClickUp ranges from $0–$12/user/month. ClickUp is typically 68% more affordable, though your actual cost depends on tier and team size.

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2 products · Project Management
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Microsoft Project
Microsoft Project is Microsoft's flagship enterprise project management solution, widely u
verified 27d ago
$108 $480
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ClickUp
ClickUp is an all-in-one productivity platform that combines project management, docs, goa
verified 18d ago
$108 $480
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Verdict · Vendr median · year 1
ClickUp saves $372 vs Microsoft · 25 seats
Cheapest $108
Spread 78%
Estimated license cost
at 25 seats
List price × seats. Click a tier below to lock it.
Planner and Project Plan 3
$9.0K/yr
year 1 license · $30/seat
Business
$3.6K/yr
year 1 license · $12/seat
What buyers actually pay
median, annual
Vendr deal-flow data. The real benchmark, not list price.
Median annual
$480/yr
Vendr · n=251
↓ Lowest median
Median annual
$108/yr
Vendr · n=0 · limited data avg 41% negotiated
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Sources & confidence

Every dollar amount and contract clause below traces back to a sourced fact. We don't manufacture composite scores.

Where this data comes from
Vendr · TrustRadius · Reddit · BBB · official docs
Sources 1 sourced fact
Vendr median
Last verified 3w ago
Confidence High confidence
Sources 39 sourced facts
33 hidden-cost · 3 contract · Vendr median · 2 review platforms
Last verified 2w ago
Confidence High confidence
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Plans at a glance

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Hidden costs

Each cost is severity-ranked, with the dollar range quoted from its source (Vendr, Reddit, TrustRadius, BBB, official docs) — never our estimate.

Beyond the sticker
Severity-ranked, sourced
No hidden costs documented
5 documented
  • Limited Member Policy Change Billing Shock
    100-300% of license costs
    4 sources
  • Brain AI and AI Autopilot Bundle Add-On Costs
    $9/user/month
    3 sources
  • Feature Use Limits Force Unexpected Plan Upgrades
    $7/user/month
    4 sources
  • Chat Message History Limited on Unlimited Plan
    $5/user/month
    2 sources
  • API Rate Limits by Plan Tier
    5-15% of license costs
    1 source
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What users say

Aggregated, with sample sizes. We use whichever review platform has data.

User reviews
TrustRadius · Trustpilot · G2
No public ratings yet
Best for
Small teams needing basic project tracking and task management
TrustRadius
8.6/5 (1,464)
Trustpilot
3.1/5 (25)
Best for
Getting started
Watch out
Slow performance and loading times, especially in large or complex workspaces
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Project Management

Microsoft Project

$10–$55
/user/month
3 plans
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VS
Project Management

ClickUp

$0–$12
/user/month
4 plans · Free tier
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Microsoft Project and ClickUp both operate in the project management category. This page compares their list pricing.

Plan-by-Plan Pricing

Plan Microsoft Project ClickUp
Planner Plan 1 $10 /user/month Free /user/month
Planner and Project Plan 3 $30 /user/month $7 /user/month
Planner and Project Plan 5 $55 /user/month $12 /user/month
Enterprise Custom

Cost at Scale

Total cost of ownership — licenses, implementation, and hidden costs included.

Microsoft Project

3 scenarios
$100/month
Small Team Setup (10 users)
$1,500/month
Mid-size Company (50 users)
+ $2,000 setup
$11,000/month
Enterprise Portfolio (200 users)
+ $8,000 setup

ClickUp

10 scenarios
$255/month ($3,060/year)
15-Person Marketing Team
$180 for Business ($12 x 15) + $75 for ClickUp AI ($5 x 15)
$850/month ($10,200/year)
50-Person Company
$600 for Business ($12 x 50) + $250 for ClickUp AI ($5 x 50)
$420/year ($7/user/month × 5 users × 12 months)
Small Team on Unlimited Plan (5 Users, Annual)
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Market Intelligence

Microsoft Project

Median annual cost
$480
Based on
251 deals

ClickUp

Median annual cost
$108
Average negotiated discount
41%

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