Teamwork vs ClickUp
Last updated October 2026
Looking for a European alternative to ClickUp? Here's how Teamwork compares, on EU hosting, GDPR and what it does.
Our pick for a European buyer: Teamwork. We weight data residency, GDPR and EU jurisdiction above everything else — that is the constraint this directory exists to solve.
What it is
Irish project management for agencies with EU-hosted data and built-in time tracking.
All-in-one project management and productivity platform for teams.
Headquarters
🇮🇪 IE
🇺🇸 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, SOC 2 Type 2
ISO 27001:2022
Price from
$9.99/user/mo
$7/user/mo
Free plan
Yes
Yes
Open Source
No
No
Ratings
Integrations
HubSpot, Salesforce, QuickBooks, Xero, Netsuite +12
Slack, Google Drive, Zoom, GitHub, Zapier +5
Where each one wins
Teamwork
Strengths
- +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
- +Comprehensive project management suite including task assignment, time/budget tracking, and client collaboration tools
- +Scalable for growing teams, with flexible pricing and add-ons like Single Sign-On (SSO)
- +Detailed reporting tools for real-time project performance, budget, and resource insights
- +Integrated helpdesk, CRM, and collaboration features for end-to-end client project management
- +Customizable dashboards and organized layout to streamline workflows
Limitations
- −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)
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
Teamwork
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, SOC 2 Type 2
ISO 27001:2022
Pricing
Teamwork
- Free $0 per user / monthUp to 5 projects, max. 5 users · Task, list, board, Gantt, and table views · Time logging and client organization
- Basics $9.99 per user / month (billed annually)Unlimited templates, 2 project templates included · Billable time tracking and reporting · TeamworkAI included (introductory period)
- Accelerate $24.99 per user / month (billed annually)Smart forms for work requests · 20,000 automations · Team workload planning and live capacity view
- Optimize On request Quotes creation · 100,000 automations · CRM pipeline conversion to projects
- Enterprise On request Advanced security and control features · Single Sign-On (SSO) · Dedicated success manager
All paid plans include a 30-day free trial without requiring a credit card. Prices are based on annual billing.
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
Teamwork
- Project Management
- Manage all client projects with full visibility, Customizable intake forms for client work requests, Convert Desk tickets into tasks for unified project and ticket management, Automations to reduce repetitive manual tasks
- Resource & Reporting
- Resource management for short- and long-term planning, Team capacity and workload management, Resource forecasting for future needs, Utilization tracking to optimize productivity
- Profitability & Finance
- Cost management to track project spend and maximize profitability, Time tracking with timers, reminders, timesheets, and billable time marking, Budget creation and tracking against hours and expenses, Management of recurring budgets and retainers
- Integrations & Extensibility
- 150+ integrations across CRM, accounting, productivity, and communication tools, Native integrations with Slack, Microsoft Teams, HubSpot, Salesforce, QuickBooks, Xero, API access and webhooks for custom integrations, File storage integrations: Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, Box.com, SharePoint
- TeamworkAI (Temporary)
- AI-powered project setup, resourcing, and forecasting, AI-driven utilization insights and project tracking, AI personal assistants: Scout, Flo, Remi, Kash, Custom AI workflows with Jack
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