ClickUp does everything.
Your team uses 20% of it.
ClickUp is the most feature-dense PM tool on the market. It's also the one with the steepest learning curve. If "too complicated" sounds familiar, Thicket is the focused alternative at $49/mo flat.
Monthly Cost Comparison
ClickUp Unlimited at $7/user/mo. ClickUp Business at $12/user/mo.
| Team Size | ClickUp Unlimited | ClickUp Business | Thicket Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 users | $35/mo | $60/mo | $49/mo |
| 10 users | $70/mo | $120/mo | $49/mo |
| 20 users | $140/mo | $240/mo | $49/mo |
| 50 users | $350/mo | $600/mo | $49/mo |
Annual Savings vs ClickUp Business
Comparing ClickUp Business ($12/user/mo) to Thicket Pro ($49/mo flat).
10 people
$852
saved per year
ClickUp Business: $1,440/yr vs Thicket: $588/yr
20 people
$2,292
saved per year
ClickUp Business: $2,880/yr vs Thicket: $588/yr
50 people
$6,612
saved per year
ClickUp Business: $7,200/yr vs Thicket: $588/yr
Feature Comparison
ClickUp has more features. Thicket has fewer, on purpose.
| Feature | ClickUp | Thicket |
|---|---|---|
| Flat-rate pricing | ||
| Unlimited users (paid plan) | ||
| Task management | ||
| Project messages & chat | ||
| Built-in docs | ||
| File sharing | ||
| Schedule/calendar | ||
| Nested task hierarchies | ||
| Custom fields | ||
| Time tracking | ||
| Automations | ||
| Dashboards | ||
| Whiteboards | ||
| Goals & OKRs | ||
| Easy to learn (minutes) | ||
| Client-friendly interface |
ClickUp wins on depth and power. Thicket wins on simplicity, communication, and pricing.
The Honest Take
Choose ClickUp if you want a single tool that does everything: tasks, docs, time tracking, goals, whiteboards, automations, dashboards, and custom views. ClickUp genuinely delivers on the "everything app" promise. The trade-off is complexity and a real learning curve.
Choose Thicket if you want project management that your whole team actually uses. The #1 predictor of PM tool success isn't features. It's adoption. A simple tool everyone uses beats a powerful tool that three people understand. Thicket gives you tasks, messages, docs, files, and chat per project. Nothing more, nothing less.
If your team has tried ClickUp and keeps falling back to Slack and spreadsheets, that's the sign. You don't need more features. You need fewer, better ones.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does ClickUp cost for a 10-person team?
ClickUp Unlimited costs $7/user/month ($70/month for 10 people). ClickUp Business costs $12/user/month ($120/month for 10 people). The free plan is limited to 100MB storage.
Is ClickUp really that complicated?
"Too complicated" is the most common complaint in ClickUp reviews. ClickUp has an enormous feature set: spaces, folders, lists, views, automations, dashboards, docs, whiteboards, and more. Powerful, but the learning curve is steep. Many small teams use less than 20% of what ClickUp offers.
How is Thicket simpler than ClickUp?
Thicket gives you one project structure: each project has to-dos, messages, docs, files, schedule, and chat. No nested hierarchies, no view configuration, no automation builders. Your team gets productive in minutes.
What does ClickUp do that Thicket cannot?
ClickUp has custom fields, nested task hierarchies, time tracking, automations, Gantt charts, mind maps, whiteboards, goals, and dashboards. If you need advanced project controls, ClickUp offers more depth.
Is Thicket cheaper than ClickUp?
Depends on team size. For 5 people, ClickUp Unlimited is $35/mo vs Thicket Pro at $49/mo. At 10 people, it is $70 vs $49. At 20 people, $140 vs $49. Thicket gets cheaper relative to ClickUp as your team grows.
Can I invite external collaborators without extra cost?
On Thicket Pro, yes. Unlimited users at $49/month. On ClickUp, guests have limited access on free/unlimited plans, and full member seats always count toward your bill.
Does Thicket have a free plan?
Yes. 3 projects, 5 team members, no time limit, no credit card required.
When should I pick ClickUp over Thicket?
If you need time tracking, custom automations, nested task hierarchies, or advanced reporting dashboards. ClickUp is a power tool. Thicket is for teams who want less, not more.
Project management without the overwhelm
Start free with 3 projects and 5 team members. Upgrade to Pro for $49/mo flat.