Projektron BCS vs ClickUp
Last updated October 2026
Looking for a European alternative to ClickUp? Here's how Projektron BCS compares, on EU hosting, GDPR and what it does.
Our pick for a European buyer: Projektron BCS. We weight data residency, GDPR and EU jurisdiction above everything else — that is the constraint this directory exists to solve.
What it is
German enterprise project suite with built-in finance and CRM, hosted in ISO 27001-certified data centres.
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 27001:2022, TISAX
ISO 27001:2022
Price from
€20/mo
$7/user/mo
Free plan
No
Yes
Open Source
No
No
Integrations
Microsoft 365 (Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint), Microsoft Exchange OnPrem, Microsoft Active Directory (LDAP), Microsoft Dynamics, SAP (configurable import/export) +9
Slack, Google Drive, Zoom, GitHub, Zapier +5
Where each one wins
Projektron BCS
Strengths
- +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
- +Effective tools for task and resource management, enhancing process transparency and efficiency
- +Modular and highly customizable to fit diverse and complex project portfolios
- +Reliable customer support and collaborative partnership with the vendor
- +High data protection and security standards, hosted in ISO-certified German data centers
Limitations
- −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
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
Projektron BCS
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 27001:2022, TISAX
ISO 27001:2022
Pricing
Projektron BCS
- On-Premise License (BCS) €300–350 per user/license (one-time payment, perpetual use)Full feature set including finance and CRM modules · Module-dependent pricing · No minimum term
- On-Premise License (BCS.light) €200 per license (one-time payment, perpetual use)Reduced feature set for smaller teams · No minimum term
- SaaS Cloud (BCS.light) €20 per license/month (minimum term 6 months)Reduced feature set · No on-premise installation required
- SaaS Cloud (BCS) 5% of license purchase price per user (subscription-based, billing period not specified)Full feature set · No on-premise installation required
Pricing varies based on module selection and deployment model (on-premise vs. SaaS). Free trial available for selected modules.
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
Projektron BCS
- Project Management
- Multi-project and portfolio management, Interactive Gantt charts and milestone planning, Earned value analysis and milestone trend analysis, Support for Scrum, PRINCE2, and IPMA/GPM methods
- Work Organization
- Time tracking via web and mobile, including offline CSV import, Attendance and project time booking, Personal Kanban board, reminders, and appointment calendar, Workload analysis and leave planning
- Finance & Controlling
- Budget planning and cost accounting (cost types, centers, bearers), Quotation preparation and offer calculation, Invoice creation with e-invoicing (XRechnung, ZUGFeRD), Intercompany billing and multi-currency support
- CRM & Customer Management
- Customer and contact management with traffic light indicators, Circular mail and newsletter distribution, Customer login for project progress tracking, Supplier management and surveys
- Quality & Process Management
- Quality management with wizards, templates, and checklists, Process modeling with BPMN 2.0 (Camunda engine), Continuous improvement processes (CIP), Workflow automation
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