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compare: [
{ name: "vs Monday.com", href: "/vs/monday" },
{ name: "vs Asana", href: "/vs/asana" },
{ name: "vs ClickUp", href: "/vs/clickup" },
{ name: "OKR Software", href: "/okr-software" },
{ name: "AI Project Management", href: "/ai" },
{ name: "For Small Teams", href: "/for/small-teams" },
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<p class="mt-6 text-sm text-gray-500">
Also see: <a href="/okr-software" class="text-operately-blue hover:underline">OKR Software</a> ·
<a href="/vs/monday" class="text-operately-blue hover:underline">Operately vs Monday.com</a> ·
<a href="/vs/clickup" class="text-operately-blue hover:underline">Operately vs ClickUp</a> ·
<a href="/for/startups" class="text-operately-blue hover:underline">For Startups</a>
</p>
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---
import BaseLayout from "../../layouts/BaseLayout.astro";

const pageTitle = "Operately vs ClickUp";
const pageDescription =
"Comparing Operately and ClickUp: open source vs closed, focused simplicity vs feature overload, flat pricing vs per-seat tiers. Find the right fit for your team.";

const schema = {
"@type": "WebPage",
"@id": "https://operately.com/vs/clickup/#webpage",
url: "https://operately.com/vs/clickup/",
name: pageTitle,
description: pageDescription,
isPartOf: {
"@id": "https://operately.com/#website",
},
about: {
"@id": "https://operately.com/#organization",
},
};

const signUpUrl = import.meta.env.PUBLIC_SIGN_UP_URL;
---

<BaseLayout
title={pageTitle}
description={pageDescription}
image="/images/social/card-summary-large.png"
twitterCardType="summary_large_image"
schema={schema}
>
<main class="bg-[#FAFAF8] py-8 sm:py-16">
<div class="mx-auto max-w-5xl px-6 lg:px-8">
{/* Hero */}
<div class="mx-auto max-w-3xl text-center">
<p class="text-sm font-semibold uppercase tracking-wide text-operately-blue">
Comparison
</p>
<h1 class="mt-3 text-balance text-4xl font-semibold tracking-tight text-gray-900 sm:text-5xl">
Operately vs ClickUp
</h1>
<p class="mt-6 text-lg leading-8 text-gray-600">
ClickUp is an all-in-one productivity platform packed with features. Operately is an open source
alternative for teams that want goals, projects, and execution without the complexity.
</p>
</div>

{/* Key differentiators bar */}
<div class="mx-auto mt-10 flex max-w-3xl flex-wrap justify-center gap-4">
<span class="inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 rounded-full bg-operately-blue-tint-1 px-4 py-1.5 text-sm font-medium text-operately-dark-blue">
<svg class="h-4 w-4" fill="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 20 20"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M16.707 5.293a1 1 0 010 1.414l-8 8a1 1 0 01-1.414 0l-4-4a1 1 0 011.414-1.414L8 12.586l7.293-7.293a1 1 0 011.414 0z" clip-rule="evenodd"/></svg>
Open source
</span>
<span class="inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 rounded-full bg-operately-blue-tint-1 px-4 py-1.5 text-sm font-medium text-operately-dark-blue">
<svg class="h-4 w-4" fill="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 20 20"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M16.707 5.293a1 1 0 010 1.414l-8 8a1 1 0 01-1.414 0l-4-4a1 1 0 011.414-1.414L8 12.586l7.293-7.293a1 1 0 011.414 0z" clip-rule="evenodd"/></svg>
Self-hostable
</span>
<span class="inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 rounded-full bg-operately-blue-tint-1 px-4 py-1.5 text-sm font-medium text-operately-dark-blue">
<svg class="h-4 w-4" fill="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 20 20"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M16.707 5.293a1 1 0 010 1.414l-8 8a1 1 0 01-1.414 0l-4-4a1 1 0 011.414-1.414L8 12.586l7.293-7.293a1 1 0 011.414 0z" clip-rule="evenodd"/></svg>
No per-seat pricing
</span>
<span class="inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 rounded-full bg-operately-blue-tint-1 px-4 py-1.5 text-sm font-medium text-operately-dark-blue">
<svg class="h-4 w-4" fill="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 20 20"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M16.707 5.293a1 1 0 010 1.414l-8 8a1 1 0 01-1.414 0l-4-4a1 1 0 011.414-1.414L8 12.586l7.293-7.293a1 1 0 011.414 0z" clip-rule="evenodd"/></svg>
Focused, not bloated
</span>
</div>

{/* Quick summary */}
<div class="mx-auto mt-16 grid max-w-4xl gap-6 sm:grid-cols-2">
<div class="rounded-2xl border border-gray-200 p-6">
<h3 class="text-lg font-semibold text-gray-900">ClickUp</h3>
<ul class="mt-4 space-y-2 text-sm text-gray-600">
<li class="flex items-start gap-2">
<span class="mt-0.5 text-gray-400">&#x2022;</span>
Closed source, cloud-only
</li>
<li class="flex items-start gap-2">
<span class="mt-0.5 text-gray-400">&#x2022;</span>
Per-seat pricing, starts at $7/seat/mo
</li>
<li class="flex items-start gap-2">
<span class="mt-0.5 text-gray-400">&#x2022;</span>
All-in-one: docs, whiteboards, chat, time tracking, goals
</li>
<li class="flex items-start gap-2">
<span class="mt-0.5 text-gray-400">&#x2022;</span>
Feature-rich but complex to configure
</li>
<li class="flex items-start gap-2">
<span class="mt-0.5 text-gray-400">&#x2022;</span>
Large team, rapid feature development
</li>
</ul>
</div>

<div class="rounded-2xl border-2 border-operately-blue p-6">
<h3 class="text-lg font-semibold text-gray-900">Operately</h3>
<ul class="mt-4 space-y-2 text-sm text-gray-600">
<li class="flex items-start gap-2">
<span class="mt-0.5 text-operately-blue">&#x2022;</span>
Open source, self-host or cloud
</li>
<li class="flex items-start gap-2">
<span class="mt-0.5 text-operately-blue">&#x2022;</span>
Flat-rate pricing, no per-seat costs
</li>
<li class="flex items-start gap-2">
<span class="mt-0.5 text-operately-blue">&#x2022;</span>
Focused on goals, projects, and processes
</li>
<li class="flex items-start gap-2">
<span class="mt-0.5 text-operately-blue">&#x2022;</span>
Simple to set up, minimal configuration needed
</li>
<li class="flex items-start gap-2">
<span class="mt-0.5 text-operately-blue">&#x2022;</span>
CLI, API, and AI agent-friendly
</li>
</ul>
</div>
</div>

{/* Comparison table */}
<div class="mx-auto mt-16 max-w-4xl">
<h2 class="text-2xl font-semibold text-gray-900">Feature comparison</h2>
<div class="mt-8 overflow-hidden rounded-xl border border-gray-200">
<table class="w-full text-sm">
<thead>
<tr class="border-b border-gray-200 bg-gray-50">
<th class="px-6 py-3 text-left font-medium text-gray-500"></th>
<th class="px-6 py-3 text-center font-medium text-gray-900">Operately</th>
<th class="px-6 py-3 text-center font-medium text-gray-900">ClickUp</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody class="divide-y divide-gray-200">
<tr>
<td class="px-6 py-4 font-medium text-gray-900">Open source</td>
<td class="px-6 py-4 text-center text-green-600">Yes</td>
<td class="px-6 py-4 text-center text-gray-400">No</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="px-6 py-4 font-medium text-gray-900">Self-hosted option</td>
<td class="px-6 py-4 text-center text-green-600">Yes</td>
<td class="px-6 py-4 text-center text-gray-400">No</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="px-6 py-4 font-medium text-gray-900">Pricing model</td>
<td class="px-6 py-4 text-center">Flat rate</td>
<td class="px-6 py-4 text-center">Per seat ($7-12/mo)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="px-6 py-4 font-medium text-gray-900">OKRs and goals</td>
<td class="px-6 py-4 text-center text-green-600">Built-in</td>
<td class="px-6 py-4 text-center">Built-in (Business+ plan)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="px-6 py-4 font-medium text-gray-900">Projects with check-ins</td>
<td class="px-6 py-4 text-center text-green-600">Built-in</td>
<td class="px-6 py-4 text-center">Via status updates</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="px-6 py-4 font-medium text-gray-900">CLI access</td>
<td class="px-6 py-4 text-center text-green-600">Yes</td>
<td class="px-6 py-4 text-center text-gray-400">No</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="px-6 py-4 font-medium text-gray-900">API-first design</td>
<td class="px-6 py-4 text-center text-green-600">Yes</td>
<td class="px-6 py-4 text-center">REST API available</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="px-6 py-4 font-medium text-gray-900">AI agent integration</td>
<td class="px-6 py-4 text-center text-green-600">Native</td>
<td class="px-6 py-4 text-center">ClickUp Brain (add-on)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="px-6 py-4 font-medium text-gray-900">Setup complexity</td>
<td class="px-6 py-4 text-center text-green-600">Minimal</td>
<td class="px-6 py-4 text-center">High (many options)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="px-6 py-4 font-medium text-gray-900">Built-in docs</td>
<td class="px-6 py-4 text-center text-gray-400">No</td>
<td class="px-6 py-4 text-center text-green-600">Yes</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="px-6 py-4 font-medium text-gray-900">Time tracking</td>
<td class="px-6 py-4 text-center text-gray-400">No</td>
<td class="px-6 py-4 text-center text-green-600">Yes</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="px-6 py-4 font-medium text-gray-900">Whiteboards</td>
<td class="px-6 py-4 text-center text-gray-400">No</td>
<td class="px-6 py-4 text-center text-green-600">Yes</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</div>
</div>

{/* Mid-page CTA */}
<div class="mx-auto mt-12 max-w-4xl rounded-xl bg-gray-50 p-6 text-center">
<p class="text-sm font-medium text-gray-900">Want to see Operately in action?</p>
<a
href={signUpUrl}
class="mt-3 inline-flex items-center justify-center rounded-md bg-gray-900 px-4 py-2 text-sm font-semibold text-white shadow-sm hover:bg-gray-800"
>
Try free — no credit card needed
</a>
</div>

{/* When to choose sections */}
<div class="mx-auto mt-16 max-w-4xl">
<h2 class="text-2xl font-semibold text-gray-900">When to choose Operately</h2>
<ul class="mt-6 space-y-3 text-gray-600">
<li class="flex items-start gap-3">
<svg class="mt-1 h-5 w-5 flex-shrink-0 text-operately-blue" fill="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 20 20">
<path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M16.707 5.293a1 1 0 010 1.414l-8 8a1 1 0 01-1.414 0l-4-4a1 1 0 011.414-1.414L8 12.586l7.293-7.293a1 1 0 011.414 0z" clip-rule="evenodd"/>
</svg>
<span>You want an open source tool you can inspect, modify, and self-host</span>
</li>
<li class="flex items-start gap-3">
<svg class="mt-1 h-5 w-5 flex-shrink-0 text-operately-blue" fill="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 20 20">
<path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M16.707 5.293a1 1 0 010 1.414l-8 8a1 1 0 01-1.414 0l-4-4a1 1 0 011.414-1.414L8 12.586l7.293-7.293a1 1 0 011.414 0z" clip-rule="evenodd"/>
</svg>
<span>You find ClickUp overwhelming and want something simpler</span>
</li>
<li class="flex items-start gap-3">
<svg class="mt-1 h-5 w-5 flex-shrink-0 text-operately-blue" fill="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 20 20">
<path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M16.707 5.293a1 1 0 010 1.414l-8 8a1 1 0 01-1.414 0l-4-4a1 1 0 011.414-1.414L8 12.586l7.293-7.293a1 1 0 011.414 0z" clip-rule="evenodd"/>
</svg>
<span>Your team cares about goals and outcomes, not just tasks and subtasks</span>
</li>
<li class="flex items-start gap-3">
<svg class="mt-1 h-5 w-5 flex-shrink-0 text-operately-blue" fill="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 20 20">
<path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M16.707 5.293a1 1 0 010 1.414l-8 8a1 1 0 01-1.414 0l-4-4a1 1 0 011.414-1.414L8 12.586l7.293-7.293a1 1 0 011.414 0z" clip-rule="evenodd"/>
</svg>
<span>You use or plan to use AI agents and want native CLI and API access</span>
</li>
<li class="flex items-start gap-3">
<svg class="mt-1 h-5 w-5 flex-shrink-0 text-operately-blue" fill="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 20 20">
<path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M16.707 5.293a1 1 0 010 1.414l-8 8a1 1 0 01-1.414 0l-4-4a1 1 0 011.414-1.414L8 12.586l7.293-7.293a1 1 0 011.414 0z" clip-rule="evenodd"/>
</svg>
<span>You prefer flat pricing over per-seat costs that scale with headcount</span>
</li>
</ul>
</div>

<div class="mx-auto mt-12 max-w-4xl">
<h2 class="text-2xl font-semibold text-gray-900">When ClickUp might be better</h2>
<ul class="mt-6 space-y-3 text-gray-600">
<li class="flex items-start gap-3">
<svg class="mt-1 h-5 w-5 flex-shrink-0 text-gray-400" fill="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 20 20">
<path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M16.707 5.293a1 1 0 010 1.414l-8 8a1 1 0 01-1.414 0l-4-4a1 1 0 011.414-1.414L8 12.586l7.293-7.293a1 1 0 011.414 0z" clip-rule="evenodd"/>
</svg>
<span>You want docs, whiteboards, time tracking, and chat in one tool</span>
</li>
<li class="flex items-start gap-3">
<svg class="mt-1 h-5 w-5 flex-shrink-0 text-gray-400" fill="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 20 20">
<path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M16.707 5.293a1 1 0 010 1.414l-8 8a1 1 0 01-1.414 0l-4-4a1 1 0 011.414-1.414L8 12.586l7.293-7.293a1 1 0 011.414 0z" clip-rule="evenodd"/>
</svg>
<span>You need advanced custom fields, views, and automations</span>
</li>
<li class="flex items-start gap-3">
<svg class="mt-1 h-5 w-5 flex-shrink-0 text-gray-400" fill="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 20 20">
<path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M16.707 5.293a1 1 0 010 1.414l-8 8a1 1 0 01-1.414 0l-4-4a1 1 0 011.414-1.414L8 12.586l7.293-7.293a1 1 0 011.414 0z" clip-rule="evenodd"/>
</svg>
<span>Your team spans multiple departments with very different workflows</span>
</li>
<li class="flex items-start gap-3">
<svg class="mt-1 h-5 w-5 flex-shrink-0 text-gray-400" fill="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 20 20">
<path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M16.707 5.293a1 1 0 010 1.414l-8 8a1 1 0 01-1.414 0l-4-4a1 1 0 011.414-1.414L8 12.586l7.293-7.293a1 1 0 011.414 0z" clip-rule="evenodd"/>
</svg>
<span>You need built-in time tracking and resource management</span>
</li>
</ul>
</div>

{/* Philosophy section */}
<div class="mx-auto mt-16 max-w-4xl">
<h2 class="text-2xl font-semibold text-gray-900">Different philosophies</h2>
<div class="mt-6 space-y-4 text-gray-600 leading-7">
<p>
ClickUp tries to be everything: project management, docs, whiteboards, chat, time tracking,
goals, and more. This works for teams that want a single subscription to cover all their
productivity needs, but it comes with complexity. New users often report a steep learning curve.
</p>
<p>
Operately takes the opposite approach. It focuses on the core loop of running a company:
set goals, execute through projects, run recurring processes, and check in on progress. It does
fewer things, but does them with clarity and without requiring hours of configuration.
</p>
<p>
The trade-off: ClickUp has more features and covers more use cases out of the box.
Operately is simpler to adopt, open source, self-hostable, and designed for teams that
value transparency and developer-friendly tooling over feature breadth.
</p>
</div>
</div>

{/* CTA */}
<div class="mx-auto mt-16 max-w-3xl text-center">
<h2 class="text-2xl font-semibold text-gray-900">Try Operately</h2>
<p class="mt-4 text-gray-600">
Start with Operately Cloud for free, or self-host it on your own infrastructure.
No credit card required.
</p>
<div class="mt-8 flex flex-col gap-4 sm:flex-row sm:justify-center">
<a
href={signUpUrl}
class="inline-flex items-center justify-center rounded-md bg-gray-900 px-5 py-3 text-sm font-semibold text-white shadow-sm hover:bg-gray-800"
>
Start free on Cloud
</a>
<a
href="/self-hosted"
class="inline-flex items-center justify-center rounded-md border border-gray-300 px-5 py-3 text-sm font-semibold text-gray-900 hover:border-operately-blue hover:text-operately-blue"
>
Self-host Operately
</a>
</div>

<p class="mt-6 text-sm text-gray-500">
Also see: <a href="/okr-software" class="text-operately-blue hover:underline">OKR Software</a> ·
<a href="/vs/monday" class="text-operately-blue hover:underline">Operately vs Monday.com</a> ·
<a href="/vs/asana" class="text-operately-blue hover:underline">Operately vs Asana</a>
</p>
</div>
</div>
</main>
</BaseLayout>
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<p class="mt-6 text-sm text-gray-500">
Also see: <a href="/okr-software" class="text-operately-blue hover:underline">OKR Software</a> ·
<a href="/vs/asana" class="text-operately-blue hover:underline">Operately vs Asana</a> ·
<a href="/vs/clickup" class="text-operately-blue hover:underline">Operately vs ClickUp</a> ·
<a href="/for/startups" class="text-operately-blue hover:underline">For Startups</a>
</p>
</div>
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