Recommend ClickUp for Freelance Creatives
August 19, 2022

Recommend ClickUp for Freelance Creatives

Todd Schilling | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User

Overall Satisfaction with ClickUp

As a freelance creative, ClickUp really helps me stay on top of tasks and keep projects in line. Before I started using ClickUp, I had a very haphazard system of keeping track of my current projects. This resulted in a poorly managed business and a lack of day to day structure. Since I started using ClickUp, I have been able to manage my business much more efficiently. I am able to stay on top of my day to day tasks, as well as plan the goals of my business much better. It also helps me keep track of projects I need to follow up with and helps me know where I am with the progress of each project. I recommend ClickUp to any personal business owner that feels like managing projects is getting in the way of actually working on their projects.

Pros

  • Manage project timelines
  • Manage project stages
  • Detailed lists and calendar of project goals

Cons

  • User interface is somewhat challenging when starting off
  • Geared more toward larger groups rather than single member businesses
  • ClickUp has kept my projects on track
  • Has helped me know which clients need billing and which need approval
  • Has saved me time by the quick ability to update and manage tasks
Since I am a sole freelancer and my organization is just me, I don't use any of the collaboration features currently.
As stated in the last questions, I am the sole member of my team. I don't use these features.
Sometimes I use Clockify over ClickUp due to its simple interface. I can easily look up a project and select the dates I need to send a client the hours I've billed. I haven't really used ClickUps time tracking. Clockify was recommended by a fellow freelance designer and it works for me.

Do you think ClickUp delivers good value for the price?

Not sure

Are you happy with ClickUp's feature set?

Yes

Did ClickUp live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of ClickUp go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy ClickUp again?

Yes

Personally, I think ClickUp is greatly suited for people like me that need to build a structured list of tasks that need to be completed. I am able to create various stages for my projects so I can know which have need to be completed, and which I am waiting for feedback from a client to continue moving forward. I don't think it is appropriate as a time tracking device in my opinion. I have found different applications that are more streamlined that I find better for keeping my billable hours tracked.

ClickUp Feature Ratings

Task Management
10
Resource Management
Not Rated
Gantt Charts
Not Rated
Scheduling
Not Rated
Workflow Automation
Not Rated
Team Collaboration
Not Rated
Support for Agile Methodology
Not Rated
Support for Waterfall Methodology
Not Rated
Document Management
Not Rated
Email integration
Not Rated
Mobile Access
Not Rated
Timesheet Tracking
Not Rated
Project & financial reporting
Not Rated

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