Factro vs ClickUp
Last updated October 2026
Looking for a European alternative to ClickUp? Here's how Factro compares, on EU hosting, GDPR and what it does.
Our pick for a European buyer: Factro. We weight data residency, GDPR and EU jurisdiction above everything else — that is the constraint this directory exists to solve.
What it is
German project management with Gantt, Kanban and EU-only hosting for data-sensitive teams.
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
ISO 27001
ISO 27001:2022
Price from
€19.99/user/mo
$7/user/mo
Free plan
Yes
Yes
Open Source
No
No
Integrations
Microsoft Teams, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Outlook, REST-API with webhooks
Slack, Google Drive, Zoom, GitHub, Zapier +5
Where each one wins
Factro
Strengths
- +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
- +Customizable reporting and visual dashboards for data-driven decision-making
- +Scalable solution suitable for small to large enterprises with adaptable project complexity
Limitations
- −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
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
Factro
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
ISO 27001
ISO 27001:2022
Pricing
Factro
- Basic Free for up to 3 usersUp to 5 projects · Basic task management · Mobile and desktop app access
- Business €19.99 per user / month (min. 3 users)Cross-project task boards · Project templates · Timelines with dependencies
- Professional €29.99 per user / month (min. 3 users)Configurable project rooms · Cross-project Kanban and Gantt views · Time tracking
- Government On request Tailored for public sector entities
- Enterprise On request Custom solutions for large organizations
Pricing varies based on billing cycle (monthly or yearly). Government and Enterprise plans require consultation.
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
Factro
- Project Planning & Structure
- Project structure plan (PSP), Gantt charts with dependencies and milestones, Project templates, Project reports
- Task Management
- Kanban boards, Task lists, Subtasks, Deadline traffic lights
- Collaboration
- Comments on tasks, File attachments, Real-time notifications, Meeting agendas with auto-protocols
- Resource & Time Management
- Time tracking (planned, actual, remaining effort), Resource planning (availability, absences, workload)
- Administration & Security
- Single Sign-On (SSO) / SAML, Two-factor authentication (2FA), Change history, GDPR-compliant hosting in Germany
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