ClickUp and Trello represent opposite ends of the productivity spectrum. ClickUp throws everything at you — Gantt charts, time tracking, goals, wikis, whiteboards, and 40 other features most teams never touch. Trello gives you boards, cards, and lists. That's basically it.
Neither gets the balance right. ClickUp's feature overload creates analysis paralysis. Teams spend more time configuring than working. Trello's simplicity hits walls fast — no reminders, no file attachments without power-ups, no real search. There's a middle path that most people miss.
TaskLoco Premium is regularly $9.99/month per person. Right now, charter members can lock in 50% off the regular price — forever. That means $4.99/month per person today. And if our price ever goes up, you still pay half. Always.
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Every Premium subscription includes unlimited notes, 10GB file storage, reminders, calendar, and team sharing. Each team member requires a separate subscription. 7-day free trial — no charge until day 8. Cancel anytime.
Free Options: TaskLoco vs ClickUp
TaskLoco Lite
- Native iPhone & Android app
- Completely anonymous — no sign-in
- Data stays on your device
- Up to 20 notes
- Free forever
TaskLoco Lite Plus+
- Web app + Chrome extension
- Sign in with Google
- Wall syncs across all devices
- Up to 30 notes
- Free forever
ClickUp: Feature Overload That Confuses Teams
ClickUp markets itself as the "one app to replace them all." They're not lying. ClickUp includes task management, docs, wikis, whiteboards, time tracking, goals, dashboards, calendars, Gantt charts, forms, proofing, and about 30 other features.
The problem? Most teams use 10% of what they pay for. ClickUp's interface feels like Microsoft Excel had a baby with a Swiss Army knife. Every click reveals three more menus. New team members need training just to create a task.
Pricing starts at $7 per user monthly for Unlimited, $12 for Business, and $19 for Enterprise. The free tier limits you to 100MB storage and basic features only. Power users quickly hit the paywall.
Trello: Simplicity That Hits Walls Fast
Trello built the perfect kanban board. Boards, lists, cards — that's it. The interface feels natural. Anyone can start using Trello in 30 seconds without training.
But Trello's simplicity becomes limiting fast. Want reminders? You need the Butler power-up. File attachments over 10MB? Upgrade required. Real search? Not happening. Team collaboration beyond basic comments? Good luck.
Trello's free tier allows 10 boards and 10MB file attachments. Standard costs $5 per user monthly, Premium runs $10. Even Premium feels limited compared to true productivity apps.
The Sticky Note Alternative: Simple Power Without Complexity
TaskLoco takes a different approach. Instead of boards or overwhelming feature lists, you get digital sticky notes. Each note holds a task, idea, or project. Drag them around your desktop wall. Group related notes together. It feels natural because it mirrors how people actually think.
But unlike physical sticky notes, TaskLoco notes include reminders, file attachments, team sharing, and calendar integration. You get the simplicity of Trello with the power features ClickUp buries under menu layers.
The free tiers let you test everything. Lite works completely offline with 20 notes. Lite Plus+ syncs 30 notes across devices with the Chrome extension. Premium removes all limits and adds reminders, file storage, and team features.
Pricing Reality Check
ClickUp costs $7-$19 per user monthly depending on features needed. Trello runs $5-$10 per user monthly. Both charge per user with minimum seat requirements for some plans.
$9.99/month per person (currently $4.99/month per person for first 500 charter members with code CHARTER50)
The math matters for growing teams. A 10-person team pays $50-$100 monthly for Trello, $70-$190 for ClickUp. TaskLoco costs the same per person regardless of team size — no minimum seats, no enterprise sales calls.
The Honest Comparison
| Feature | TaskLoco | ClickUp |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Two free options — Lite (20 notes, offline) and Lite Plus+ (30 notes, synced) FREE | ClickUp: 100MB storage, basic features. Trello: 10 boards, 10MB attachments |
| Learning curve | Instant — sticky notes work like physical notes everyone understands | ClickUp: Steep learning curve. Trello: Easy to start |
| Task creation speed | One click — tap anywhere on your wall and start typing | ClickUp: Multiple clicks through menus. Trello: Simple card creation |
| File attachments | 10GB included with Premium — any file size | ClickUp: 100MB-unlimited by plan. Trello: 10MB free, 250MB Premium |
| Reminders | Built-in with Premium — email and push notifications | ClickUp: Advanced reminders included. Trello: Butler power-up required |
| Offline access | TaskLoco Lite works completely offline — no internet required FREE | ClickUp: Limited offline. Trello: Requires internet connection |
| Team collaboration | Real-time sharing, email notifications, comment threads | ClickUp: Extensive collaboration tools. Trello: Basic comments and mentions |
| Calendar view | Built-in calendar with Premium — see all tasks by date | ClickUp: Multiple calendar views. Trello: Calendar power-up required |
| Search functionality | Full-text search across all notes and file contents | ClickUp: Advanced search with filters. Trello: Basic text search only |
| Mobile apps | Native iPhone and Android apps — work offline FREE | ClickUp: Full mobile apps. Trello: Good mobile experience |
| Chrome extension | One-click webpage capture to notes — free with Lite Plus+ FREE | ClickUp: Browser extension included. Trello: Browser extension available |
| Gantt charts | Not available — TaskLoco focuses on simple task management | ClickUp: Advanced Gantt charts. Trello: Timeline view with power-ups |
| Time tracking | Not built-in — use external time tracking if needed | ClickUp: Built-in time tracking. Trello: Power-up required |
| Custom fields | Not available — notes contain text and attachments | ClickUp: Extensive custom fields. Trello: Custom fields with power-ups |
| Pricing per person | $9.99/month per person (currently $4.99/month per person for first 500 charter members with code CHARTER50) | ClickUp: $7-$19/user/month. Trello: $5-$10/user/month |
| API access | Limited integrations — focused on core productivity | ClickUp: Extensive API and integrations. Trello: Good API support |
| Enterprise features | No enterprise-specific features — same experience for all | ClickUp: Advanced admin controls. Trello: Enterprise security features |
| Reports and analytics | Basic productivity tracking — focus on getting work done | ClickUp: Advanced dashboards and reports. Trello: Basic reporting |
Who Should Use Each
Use TaskLoco if…
- You want sticky note simplicity with powerful features like reminders and file attachments
- Your team needs task management without the complexity of project management software
- You prefer one flat rate per person instead of tiered pricing with feature restrictions
- You and don't want to depend on internet connectivity
- You want to capture web content directly into your task system with the Chrome extension
Use ClickUp if…
- You need advanced project management features like Gantt charts and dependencies (ClickUp)
- Your workflow is purely visual and you don't need reminders or file attachments (Trello)
- You require extensive API integrations and custom field capabilities (ClickUp)
- Your team loves kanban boards and doesn't need additional productivity features (Trello)
- You need enterprise-level admin controls and security compliance (both)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is TaskLoco simpler than ClickUp?
Yes. ClickUp has 50+ features that most teams never use. TaskLoco focuses on essential productivity tools — tasks, reminders, files, calendar — without the complexity. You can start using TaskLoco in 30 seconds versus hours of ClickUp training.
Does TaskLoco have boards like Trello?
No, TaskLoco uses digital sticky notes instead of boards. You drag notes around your desktop wall and group them naturally. It's more flexible than rigid board columns and feels more like how people actually organize ideas.
Which is cheaper: ClickUp, Trello, or TaskLoco?
$9.99/month per person (currently $4.99/month per person for first 500 charter members with code CHARTER50)
Can TaskLoco work offline like physical sticky notes?
Yes. TaskLoco Lite works completely offline with no account required. It stores 20 notes directly on your device. ClickUp and Trello both require internet connections to function.
Does TaskLoco have team sharing like ClickUp and Trello?
Yes. TaskLoco Premium includes real-time team sharing, email notifications, and comment threads. Team members see updates instantly when you modify shared notes.
Why choose TaskLoco over ClickUp or Trello?
Choose TaskLoco if you want the simplicity of Trello with the power features of ClickUp, without paying for complexity you don't need. TaskLoco hits the sweet spot between too simple and too complicated.
Can I attach files to TaskLoco notes?
Yes. TaskLoco Premium includes 10GB file storage with no per-file size limits. Trello limits attachments to 250MB on Premium. ClickUp's limits vary by plan tier.
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