Choose Aqtos if
You want the business together.
You want a clear place for each business workflow and would rather spend less time deciding how to structure spaces, fields and internal processes.
Aqtos vs ClickUp
A ClickUp alternativefor getting on with the work.
Spend your attention on the business. Aqtos BOSS gives projects, clients, people and money a home from the start, with everyday workflows already defined.
14 days free. Card required.
$199/month after your trial. Unlimited people.
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The short answer
Is Aqtos the right ClickUp alternative for you?
Aqtos is a ClickUp alternative for teams that prefer a ready-to-use business workspace over designing a highly customized work system. Start with projects, then connect time tracking, CRM, HR, invoices and expenses as you need them.
ClickUp may fit if
Your priorities are different.
Deep customization is a priority and someone on your team enjoys building and maintaining the workspace. ClickUp offers templates, a configurable hierarchy and extensive work-management features.
Why teams consider Aqtos
Start with a place for everything.
Your workspace has a starting point
Projects, clients, employee records and financial operations have defined homes in Aqtos. Invite the people you work with and start from a real project, with settings that can follow your company’s needs.
See the workspaceKeep the project connected
Use tasks, project budgets and time tracking together. Keep delivery close to the client and financial records, so the team can follow the work without reconstructing its context.
Explore project workflowsGive routine admin a proper workflow
Handle leave requests, employee information, invoices and expenses through their own business modules. These are recurring parts of running a company, with a place in the same system as delivery.
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Aqtos vs ClickUp: features that matter.
Look at the complete workflow, the plan it requires and the tools you would still keep.
| Your workflow | Aqtos BOSSWork, people and money together | ClickUpCapabilities and considerations |
|---|---|---|
| Workspace approach | Defined modules for projects, CRM, people and money. | Configurable Workspace, Spaces, Folders and Lists, plus templates. [1] |
| Project management | Projects, tasks, boards, estimates and budgets. | Tasks, boards, Gantt, goals and other views; availability depends on the plan. [2] |
| Time tracking | Task and project time tracking in BOSS. | Native time tracking is included in paid plans such as Unlimited. [2] |
| People & HR | Employee profiles, leave and recruitment workflows. | Flexible work structures can support HR processes; assess how you want employee data and leave handled. [1] |
| Invoices & expenses | Invoicing and expense management alongside work and clients. | Configure workflows and integrations to suit the financial processes you need. [1] |
| How you pay | $199/month for unlimited people on the monthly Pro plan. | Free and paid plans; paid tiers are priced per member, with plan-specific capabilities. [2] |
Competitor details checked September 6, 2026. Features and plans can change. See official sources. Aqtos is the publisher of this comparison.
Take a look around
See how the pieces fit.
Follow a project, check its time and costs, look up a client and find who is away. Use your own day-to-day work to decide whether the system fits.
Explore the product tourSwitching from ClickUp
Start small enough to use it tomorrow.
A simpler workspace starts with deciding what is essential. Pick one active ClickUp project and test how the work feels in Aqtos before planning a wider move.
Talk through your moveKeep the useful structure
Choose the tasks, owners, statuses and deadlines the team genuinely uses. Decide which custom fields and automations are essential to preserve.
Validate a sample migration
Share a sample export with the Aqtos team and confirm the supported import route. Check field mapping and any attachments or comments before moving the full project.
Set the few things your company needs
Invite your team, review permissions and define relevant approval or leave policies. Begin with project delivery and add the other modules when they are useful.
A sample migration is the best way to confirm what will transfer. Keep original records until your team has checked the result.
One subscription. Your whole team.
Invite the people.
Keep the price simple.
Projects, CRM, HR, time tracking, invoicing and expenses in BOSS.
Compare the total software you need, including tools you would keep. The least expensive option depends on your team size and requirements.
What makes Aqtos a simpler ClickUp alternative?
Aqtos starts with defined modules for projects, CRM, HR and finances. This can suit teams that want common business workflows ready to use. Simplicity is a fit decision: test your own project in the trial.
Is Aqtos really plug and play?
You start with a structured business workspace, but still need to invite people and review settings such as permissions, leave policies and approval rules. The benefit is a defined starting point for those workflows.
Does ClickUp have templates and native time tracking?
Yes. ClickUp offers templates and native time tracking on eligible paid plans. Aqtos is worth considering when your priority is bringing business administration and delivery into a more predefined workspace.
Will all my ClickUp custom fields and automations move?
Confirm the current migration route and field support with the Aqtos team before making that assumption. Use a sample export and test any critical automations or approval processes separately.
How much does Aqtos cost as a ClickUp alternative?
The Aqtos monthly Pro plan is $199 for unlimited people, after a 14-day trial with a credit card required. Compare the total workflows and subscriptions your team needs, alongside the number of paid seats.
Try Aqtos with a real project
Less configuring. More getting things done.
Bring your team, try the workflows and see whether it feels right.
14 days free. Card required. $199/month after your trial.