EGroupware vs ClickUp
Last updated October 2026
Looking for a European alternative to ClickUp? Here's how EGroupware compares, on EU hosting, GDPR and what it does.
Our pick for a European buyer: EGroupware. We weight data residency, GDPR and EU jurisdiction above everything else — that is the constraint this directory exists to solve.
What it is
Open-source groupware for teams with calendar, CRM and project tools
All-in-one project management and productivity platform for teams.
Headquarters
🇩🇪 DE
🇺🇸 US · 2017
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
Available on some plansEU data residency available on Enterprise plan on request.
DSGVO / GDPR
Yes
Yes
Certifications
No
ISO 27001:2022
Price from
No
$7/user/mo
Free plan
No
Yes
Open Source
Yes
No
Integrations
No
Slack, Google Drive, Zoom, GitHub, Zapier +5
Where each one wins
EGroupware
ClickUp
Strengths
- +Highly customizable for diverse workflows
- +Extensive feature set for project management
- +Strong collaboration tools
- +Frequent updates and new features
Limitations
- −Steep learning curve for new users
- −Can feel overwhelming due to feature bloat
- −Occasional performance lag with large datasets
- −Free plan has limited storage
Data residency & compliance
EGroupware
ClickUp
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
Available on some plansEU data residency available on Enterprise plan on request.
Transfer mechanism
Not required — data stays in the EU
Standard Contractual Clauses
Certifications
No
ISO 27001:2022
Pricing
EGroupware
- Non-Profit & Education On request per user / yearValid for self-installation · Valid for EGroupware Cloud · Includes free Community Edition
Custom pricing for SMEs and public-sector organizations
ClickUp
- Free Free Forever100 MB file storage · Unlimited tasks · Unlimited members
- Unlimited $7 per member/monthUnlimited storage · Unlimited integrations · Advanced reporting
- Business $12 per member/monthAdvanced automation · Custom role permissions · Time tracking
- Enterprise On request EU data residency on request · Advanced security · Dedicated support
Free plan available. Paid plans billed annually; monthly billing at higher rates.
Features
EGroupware
- Collaboration & Communication
- Online calendar for appointment management, Chat and video conferencing, Remote desktop module, Email integration
- Project & Task Management
- Task management with tracking, Project management tools, File server for document sharing
- CRM & Contact Management
- Contact management with CRM features, Customer relationship tracking
ClickUp
- Task Management
- Custom task statuses and workflows, Assignees and due dates, Recurring tasks and dependencies, Checklists and subtasks
- Collaboration
- Real-time comments and mentions, Guest access with permissions, Threaded discussions, File attachments and annotations
- Views & Customization
- List, Board, Calendar, and Gantt views, Custom fields and formulas, Saved layouts and templates, Dark mode and themes
- Automation & Integrations
- Pre-built automation templates, Custom automation rules, 1,000+ native integrations, Zapier and Make support
- Reporting & Analytics
- Custom dashboards, Time reports and workload, Goal tracking and milestones, Burndown and velocity charts