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The best alternatives to ClickUp

15 European alternatives · updated 1 November 2026 · How we select

ClickUp’s feature-heavy interface can overwhelm teams that need straightforward task management. Its EU data residency is limited to Enterprise on request, which nudges EU-based users toward simpler, EU-hosted tools.

In short

ClickUp covers task management, team collaboration, project management, documentation and automation. European alternatives: Stackfield, Factro, awork, Zenkit and Projektron BCS and 10 more. By area: Stackfield, Factro and awork for task management; Stackfield, OpenProject and Wimi for team collaboration; Stackfield, Factro and awork for project management; Stackfield, Zenkit and OpenProject for documentation; Stackfield, Scoro and Businessmap for automation.

European alternatives to ClickUp

Stackfield🇩🇪 DE

All-in-one German workspace for tasks, team chat and video calls, end-to-end encrypted

Replaces ClickUp fully with tasks, chat, video calls, docs and automation for teams wanting an all-in-one workspace.

Covers all of ClickUpFrom €9/user/mo★ 4.8 (179 reviews)
EU hostingGDPRISO 27001
Stackfield vs ClickUp →
What users praise and criticise
  • Clean, intuitive interface with minimal learning curve and straightforward onboarding
  • End-to-end encryption and strict EU data residency (Germany-only servers, no non-EU access)
  • All-in-one collaboration suite: tasks, chat, video calls, file sharing and whiteboards in one tool
  • Limited global adoption and brand recognition outside Europe, leading to resistance from users of established tools like Slack or Teams
  • Mobile app lacks functionality and user-friendliness compared to desktop experience
  • Customization options are restricted
Factro🇩🇪 DE

German project management with Gantt, Kanban and EU-only hosting for data-sensitive teams.

Project management with Gantt and Kanban, no docs or chat.

Task managementProject managementFrom €19.99/user/mo★ 4.6 (12 reviews)
EU hostingGDPRFree planISO 27001
Factro vs ClickUp →
What users praise and criticise
  • Intuitive and user-friendly interface that simplifies task and project management workflows
  • Clear task delegation, status tracking, and prioritization capabilities for streamlined project workflows
  • Integrated communication tools (task comments, team discussions, notifications) to enhance collaboration
  • Limited number of extensive user reviews, making it harder to assess performance across industries
  • Pricing transparency and perceived value for money could be improved
  • Advanced features and integrations lag behind some competitors
awork🇩🇪 DE

German project management for agencies with Kanban, Gantt and EU-only hosting

Handles project planning with Kanban and Gantt but not docs, chat or whiteboards.

Task managementProject managementFrom €6/user/mo★ 4.5 (1549 reviews)
EU hostingGDPRISO 27001
awork vs ClickUp →
What users praise and criticise
  • Clean, modern, and intuitive interface enabling quick onboarding with minimal technical expertise
  • Strong project and task management with templates, recurring tasks, subtasks, and automation for streamlined workflows
  • Integrated time tracking and capacity planning tools valued by agencies for profitability and resource management
  • Limited offline functionality, making work without internet connectivity difficult
  • Mobile app lacks intuitiveness and key features compared to the desktop version
  • Occasional performance slowdowns or glitches reported by users
Zenkit🇩🇪 DE

German project workspace with Kanban, Gantt, mind maps and EU-hosted data

Project workspace with Kanban, Gantt and mind maps but no chat or whiteboards.

Task managementProject managementDocumentationFrom €8.00/user/mo★ 4.6 (344 reviews)
EU hostingGDPRISO 27001
Zenkit vs ClickUp →
What users praise and criticise
  • Intuitive and user-friendly interface with a low learning curve, rated ~8.8/10 for ease of use
  • Highly flexible platform supporting multiple views (Kanban, mind maps, tables, calendars) over the same dataset
  • Responsive and helpful customer support, consistently rated ~9.0/10
  • Mobile apps are less intuitive and underperform compared to desktop/web versions, limiting productivity on the go
  • Performance issues, including lags, synchronization delays, and stability problems with larger datasets or teams
  • Smaller integration ecosystem compared to competitors, causing workflow friction in multi-platform environments
Projektron BCS🇩🇪 DE

German enterprise project suite with built-in finance and CRM, hosted in ISO 27001-certified data centres.

Enterprise project suite with finance and CRM, no docs or chat.

Task managementProject managementFrom €20/mo★ 4.6 (138 reviews)
EU hostingGDPRISO/IEC 27001:2022
Projektron BCS vs ClickUp →
What users praise and criticise
  • Web-based, intuitive interface with minimal onboarding time, praised for ease of use
  • Comprehensive feature set covering the entire project lifecycle, including planning, resource and time management, controlling, billing, and reporting
  • Strong integration of ERP and project management functionalities
  • Initial learning curve and complexity require structured training, especially for new or frequently changing teams
  • Pricing lacks transparency, with implementation, training, and support often billed separately, perceived as high for smaller teams
  • Interface can feel cumbersome or overwhelming due to the extensive feature set and role configurations
OpenProject🇩🇪 DE

Open-source project management from Germany with EU hosting and self-hosting option

Open-source project management with Gantt and Kanban but no video calls or whiteboards.

Task managementTeam collaborationProject managementDocumentationFrom $7.25/user/mo★ 4.6 (413 reviews)
EU hostingGDPROpen SourceFree plan
OpenProject vs ClickUp →
What users praise and criticise
  • Intuitive and clean user interface for basic task tracking, making it easy to deploy and onboard for everyday team members
  • Comprehensive project management features including Gantt charts, Kanban boards, Scrum support, task scheduling, and customizable project templates
  • Strong reporting and analytics capabilities with custom dashboards and time/cost tracking
  • Steep learning curve for admins and new users when configuring advanced features, requiring more time and patience
  • User interface perceived as less intuitive or overly simplistic compared to competitors, with search functionality needing improvement
  • Limited advanced resource management features, especially in the free version, and lack of offline access or third-party plugin support
InLoox🇩🇪 DE

German project management inside Outlook and Microsoft 365, ISO 27001-certified, EU-hosted.

Outlook-integrated project management with Gantt and Kanban, no docs or chat.

Task managementProject management★ 4.7 (21 reviews)
EU hostingGDPRISO/IEC 27001:2005
InLoox vs ClickUp →
What users praise and criticise
  • Intuitive and user-friendly interface simplifies project planning and management
  • Deep integration with Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft 365 enables task creation directly from emails
  • High stability and reliability as a project management tool
  • Lack of clear feedback when tasks are completed, requiring better status communication
  • Pricing is not publicly transparent; no free version available
  • Onboarding materials and tutorials could be improved for better user skill development
Scoro🇪🇪 EE

All-in-one work management for agencies, hosted in the EU with ISO 27001

Agency work management with quoting and invoicing, no docs or whiteboards.

Task managementProject managementAutomationFrom €22.90/user/mo★ 4.5 (915 reviews)Import from ClickUp: ✓ via CSV/XLS templates · source
EU hostingGDPRISO 27001
Scoro vs ClickUp →
What users praise and criticise
  • Clean, modern, and intuitive user interface that simplifies navigation after onboarding
  • Comprehensive all-in-one solution combining project management, time tracking, budgeting, invoicing, CRM, and financial tracking
  • Strong reporting capabilities with customizable dashboards and templates for data-driven decisions
  • Steep learning curve due to the extensive feature set, requiring significant time for initial setup and configuration
  • Onboarding can feel overwhelming or clunky despite thorough guidance, due to platform complexity
  • Pricing perceived as high, particularly for smaller teams or businesses
MeisterTask🇦🇹 AT

Austrian Kanban tool with EU-hosted data and native Slack, GitHub and Google Drive integrations.

Kanban-focused task and project tool, no docs or advanced workflows.

Task managementProject managementFrom €9/user/mo★ 4.6 (1536 reviews)
EU hostingGDPRFree planISO 27001
MeisterTask vs ClickUp →
What users praise and criticise
  • Intuitive, visually appealing Kanban-style project boards that adapt to team workflows
  • Simple and fast onboarding with live sessions, webinars, and comprehensive documentation
  • Highly customizable workflows to fit diverse team needs
  • Free trial and free plan are highly limited (e.g., only 3 projects, restricted features)
  • Advanced features like subtasks and timeline views require expensive paid plans (Business or Enterprise)
  • Reporting options are less comprehensive compared to competitors
Businessmap🇨🇭 CH

Swiss enterprise Kanban platform that aligns strategy with execution on EU-hosted servers

Replaces Kanban, workflows and automation; lacks full collaboration and docs.

Task managementProject managementAutomationFrom $149/user/mo★ 4.8 (215 reviews)
EU hostingGDPR
Businessmap vs ClickUp →
What users praise and criticise
  • Intuitive drag-and-drop interface for basic board setup and task tracking
  • Highly customizable workflows, boards, swimlanes, and dashboards to fit diverse project needs
  • Comprehensive feature set consolidating OKRs, work management, and portfolio management in one platform
  • Steep learning curve for advanced features like portfolio management and automation
  • Interface can become cluttered with many boards and fields, complicating prioritization
  • Recent updates focusing on OKRs and additional fields are seen as unnecessary by some users
Taiga🇪🇸 ES

Open-source agile project management for Scrum and Kanban teams

Replaces ClickUp for agile teams with Scrum and Kanban but not for docs or general task management.

Task managementProject managementFrom €5/mo★ 4.3 (294 reviews)
EU hostingGDPROpen SourceFree plan
Taiga vs ClickUp →
What users praise and criticise
  • Intuitive, clean interface with a short learning curve
  • Effective Scrum and Kanban workflows for backlogs, sprints and user stories
  • Solid project and issue tracking with search, tags and activity history
  • Performance slows on larger boards or projects
  • Hierarchy and navigation can feel awkward, especially for complex workflows
  • Limited advanced reporting, budgeting and resource-planning features
Teamwork🇮🇪 IE

Irish project management for agencies with EU-hosted data and built-in time tracking.

Agency-focused project and time tracking tool, no docs or whiteboards.

Task managementProject managementAutomationFrom $9.99/user/mo★ 4.4 (7594 reviews)Import from ClickUp: ✓ built-in ClickUp importer · source
EU hostingGDPRFree planISO/IEC 27001
Teamwork vs ClickUp →
What users praise and criticise
  • Clean, intuitive interface with a low learning curve, suitable for non-technical users
  • Strong onboarding support through guided tutorials, templates, and a structured knowledge base
  • Responsive and knowledgeable customer support, with a track record of addressing user feedback
  • Performance issues at scale: slow loading times, lag, and occasional downtime with large workloads (100+ projects)
  • File management is confusing, with limited storage and files easily getting lost in folder structures
  • Lacks advanced productivity monitoring (e.g., automatic time tracking, activity insights, or screenshot capture)
Wimi🇫🇷 FR

French team collaboration suite with file sharing and task tracking

File sharing and task tracking, no custom views or automation.

Task managementTeam collaborationDocumentation
EU hostingGDPRISO 27001
Wimi vs ClickUp →
What users praise and criticise
  • Review platforms like G2 and Capterra are often criticized for pay-to-play ranking systems
  • Some users report missing promotional rewards on G2
  • Trustpilot reviews for these platforms average around 3.5 out of 5
ONLYOFFICE Workspace🇱🇻 LV

Collaborative office suite with docs, CRM, mail and project tools for teams

Covers tasks, docs and chat but lacks advanced workflows and goals, so suits document-heavy teams.

Task managementTeam collaborationDocumentation★ 4.5 (648 reviews)
EU hostingGDPROpen SourceFree plan
ONLYOFFICE Workspace vs ClickUp →
What users praise and criticise
  • Familiar, Office-like interface for easy adoption
  • Strong compatibility with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint formats
  • Real-time co-editing and centralized document management
  • Complex setup and onboarding for self-hosted deployments
  • Performance issues with large files or multiple open documents
  • Inconsistent support access, especially for free-tier users
EGroupware🇩🇪 DE

Open-source groupware for teams with calendar, CRM and project tools

Groupware with project tools, calendar and CRM but no advanced views or automation.

Task managementTeam collaborationProject management
EU hostingGDPROpen Source
EGroupware vs ClickUp →

All ClickUp alternatives at a glance

Which part of ClickUp each alternative covers.

ProviderTask managementTeam collaborationProject managementDocumentationAutomationFromRatingImport from ClickUp
ClickUp 🇺🇸 (the tool you are replacing)✓✓✓✓✓$7★ 4.7–
Stackfield 🇩🇪✓✓✓✓✓€9★ 4.8 (179)–
Factro 🇩🇪✓✓€19.99★ 4.6 (12)–
awork 🇩🇪✓✓€6★ 4.5 (1549)–
Zenkit 🇩🇪✓✓✓€8.00★ 4.6 (344)–
Projektron BCS 🇩🇪✓✓€20/mo★ 4.6 (138)–
OpenProject 🇩🇪✓✓✓✓$7.25★ 4.6 (413)–
InLoox 🇩🇪✓✓On request★ 4.7 (21)–
Scoro 🇪🇪✓✓✓€22.90★ 4.5 (915)✓ via file
MeisterTask 🇦🇹✓✓€9★ 4.6 (1536)–
Businessmap 🇨🇭✓✓✓$149★ 4.8 (215)–
Taiga 🇪🇸✓✓€5/mo★ 4.3 (294)–
Teamwork 🇮🇪✓✓✓$9.99★ 4.4 (7594)✓ built-in
Wimi 🇫🇷✓✓✓On request––
ONLYOFFICE Workspace 🇱🇻✓✓✓On request★ 4.5 (648)–
EGroupware 🇩🇪✓✓✓On request––

Prices per user and month in the cheapest paid plan. Ratings are weighted across G2, Capterra, OMR and other portals, with the review count in brackets.

ClickUp: the facts

What to know about the tool you are replacing, with sources.

Headquarters
🇺🇸 US · since 2017
Where your data is stored
EU region only on some plansEU data residency available on Enterprise plan on request.
Transfers to the US based on
Standard Contractual Clauses
Contracts
DPA · Sub-processors
Price
Free plan · from $7/user/mo
Rating
★ 4.7 (13,520 reviews)

What users value in ClickUp

  • Highly customizable for diverse workflows
  • Extensive feature set for project management
  • Strong collaboration tools

What they criticise

  • Steep learning curve for new users
  • Can feel overwhelming due to feature bloat
  • Occasional performance lag with large datasets

Sources: clickup.com · help.clickup.com · g2.com · capterra.com · researched 5 October 2026

Moving away from ClickUp

ClickUp exports your data as CSV, JSON and PDF, and its API can read everything out. Teamwork imports ClickUp content with a built-in importer. Via the export files: Scoro. Every import above links its source on the product card.

Frequently asked questions

Which European tool replaces ClickUp fully?

Stackfield is the only listed European tool that covers task management, team collaboration, project management, documentation and automation in one workspace. It also offers end-to-end encryption and EU-only hosting.

Do European ClickUp alternatives offer free plans?

Yes. ONLYOFFICE Workspace, Taiga, MeisterTask, Teamwork, OpenProject and Factro offer free plans. Taiga and ONLYOFFICE Workspace are also open source.

Are there ClickUp alternatives hosted in the EU?

Yes. All listed European alternatives host data in the EU, including Stackfield, awork, MeisterTask, Zenkit, Teamwork, OpenProject, Factro, Scoro and Businessmap.

Which European ClickUp alternative offers the most complete feature set?

Stackfield covers task management, team collaboration, project management, documentation and automation in one workspace. It also provides end-to-end encryption and EU-only hosting.

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