Contals vs ClickUp
ClickUp wants to replace many tools; Contals does one thing – calm boards – and adds features as Power-Ups you switch on.
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Feature by feature
| Aspect | Contals | ClickUp |
|---|---|---|
| Focus | Kanban boards for teams with many projects and helpers | “Everything app”: tasks, docs, chat, goals, AI agents |
| Pricing model | Per full member; volunteers, guests, viewers free | Per user |
| Paid plans (list price, per user/month) | CHF 4.50 / €4.50 / $4.50 Team · CHF 9 / €9 / $9 Business (annual billing; early-access prices) | approx. Core $9 · Business $17 (annual) |
| Free plan | 5 full members, 10 active boards, unlimited free roles | Unlimited members, 60 MB storage, few automations |
| Guests and helpers | Free on every plan and any number of boards | Guest allowances per paid plan; unlimited read-only guests |
| Data location | EU jurisdiction (Cloudflare, a US company) | Data residency (US/EU/APAC) on Enterprise |
| Mobile | Installable web app with push notifications; no native apps | Native iOS and Android apps |
| Extensions and integrations | 16 first-party Power-Ups in every plan (calendar, automation, date polls, booking pages, chat notifications …); public REST API and MCP server; imports from Trello and others | Many built-in “ClickApps”, integrations |
| AI | Your organization’s own AI provider (OpenAI-compatible, Anthropic, Google Gemini) for an assistant and AI on cards; no metered credits; MCP server for your own assistant | AI credits; official MCP server |
| Maturity | New, early access (as of October 2026) | Established, venture-funded |
ClickUp details from the vendor’s pricing page and public information, checked on 13 October 2026; annual list prices, rounded. Details may change – please check with the vendor. Source: https://clickup.com/pricing
Which one fits you?
ClickUp fits better if …
- You want docs, chat, goals and tasks in one app.
- Your team likes to configure views, fields and automations in detail.
- You need native apps and many integrations now.
Contals fits better if …
- Your helpers are overwhelmed by too many buttons.
- You want a fast, calm board that works out of the box.
- You want EU data residency on every plan.
Questions and answers
Is Contals simpler than ClickUp?
Yes, deliberately. Contals starts as a plain Kanban board; extra features are Power-Ups a board admin switches on when needed.
Does Contals have docs or chat like ClickUp?
No. Contals focuses on boards and cards with comments; docs and chat stay in the tools you already use.
Try Contals alongside the tool you use now.
Free for small teams. Volunteers and guests are always free. No credit card.