InLoox vs ClickUp
Last updated October 2026
Looking for a European alternative to ClickUp? Here's how InLoox compares, on EU hosting, GDPR and what it does.
Our pick for a European buyer: InLoox. 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 inside Outlook and Microsoft 365, ISO 27001-certified, EU-hosted.
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/IEC 27001:2005
ISO 27001:2022
Price from
No
$7/user/mo
Free plan
No
Yes
Open Source
No
No
Integrations
Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint Online, OneDrive for Business, Power BI +7
Slack, Google Drive, Zoom, GitHub, Zapier +5
Where each one wins
InLoox
Strengths
- +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
- +Regular updates and improvements based on user feedback
- +Comprehensive feature set covering real-time collaboration, document sharing, notifications, and reporting
- +Responsive and helpful customer support
- +Flexible deployment options: cloud-based and on-premises
- +Role-based access controls and compliance with data protection standards
Limitations
- −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
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
InLoox
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/IEC 27001:2005
ISO 27001:2022
Pricing
InLoox
No published pricing we could verify.
Pricing is available upon request for all plans. Free read-only access for unlimited users included.
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
InLoox
- Project & Portfolio Management
- Project and multi-project management with Gantt charts (dependencies, constraints, timeline view, snapshots), Project portfolios (Enterprise Plus and Self-Hosted editions), Project request workflow (Enterprise and above), Customizable project dashboards and multi-project dashboards (Enterprise and above)
- Task & Document Management
- Task management with Kanban and list views, Personal Kanban board ('My Board') for task prioritization, Multi-project task lists and views, Document management with SharePoint Online and OneDrive for Business integration
- Time & Resource Management
- Time tracking with calendar synchronization and drag-and-drop booking, Resource allocation and overview, Contact management with Exchange Online address book synchronization, Work time calendar
- Reporting & Controlling
- Customizable project reports, Integration with Power BI for advanced reporting and dashboards
- Collaboration & Communication
- Integration with Microsoft Outlook (email-to-task conversion, calendar sync), Microsoft Teams integration for project collaboration and mobile access, Chat feature and project notes in the Web App, Mobile app for iOS and Android
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