ClickUp Hidden Costs
What they don't show you on the pricing page
ClickUp pricing starts at $0 and goes up to $12 per user/month. Most teams pay around $7/user/month for the features they need.
The actual cost of ClickUp ownership typically runs 40-60% higher than the listed license price. For a 25-person team, expect to pay $3,150+ in year one vs the $2,100 license cost.
Hidden Costs Breakdown
Free plan limited to 100MB storage
ClickUp AI costs $5/user/month as an add-on
Time tracking detailed reports require Business
Advanced permissions require Enterprise
Example: True Cost for 25 Users
| License (25 × $7 × 12) | $2,100/yr |
| Implementation (one-time) | +$15,000–$50,000 |
| Premium Support (20%) | +$420/yr |
| Training (25 × $500) | +$12,500 |
| Admin (part-time) | +$15,000–$25,000/yr |
| Year 1 Total | $28,150–$63,360 |
Frequently Asked Questions
01 What hidden costs should I budget for with ClickUp?
Beyond the license fee, budget for implementation ($5K-$100K+), training ($500-$2K per user), premium support (15-20% of license), and admin costs. Most companies see 40-60% higher total cost than the listed price.
02 Does ClickUp charge for implementation?
ClickUp doesn't include implementation in the license cost. Implementation is typically done by partners and costs range from $5,000 for basic setup to $100,000+ for enterprise deployments with customization.
03 How much does ClickUp support cost?
Basic support is included, but premium support (faster response times, 24/7 availability) typically adds 15-20% to your annual contract. This can be thousands of dollars per year for larger deployments.
04 Are there storage costs with ClickUp?
Most ClickUp plans include limited storage. Once you exceed the included amount, you'll pay overage fees which can range from $50-$500+ per month depending on data volume.
05 What add-ons cost extra with ClickUp?
Many features marketed as part of ClickUp are actually add-ons: advanced reporting, API access, integrations, and specialized modules. Each can add $10-$100+ per user per month.
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