Head-to-Head Specification Audit
ClickUp vs Zoho CRM
All Business Teams · Global
Specification Matrix
| Metric | ClickUp | Zoho CRM |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $7/moBetter | $14/mo |
| API Rate Limit | 100 req/minTie | 100 req/minTie |
| Target Country | Global | South Africa |
| Category | Project Management | CRM |
| Compliance (vendor-stated) | GDPR, CCPA, SOC2, HIPAA | GDPR, POPIA, SOC2 |
| Hosting Regions | US-East, EU-West | US-East, EU-West, IN-Central |
| Native Integrations | 7 listedBetter | 6 listed |
ClickUp — Key Specs
Vendor-stated- ✓15+ customisable views: list, board, Gantt, calendar, map, whiteboard, and form
- ✓ClickUp AI writes tasks, summaries, and automations from natural language
- ✓Native time tracking, goal tracking, and workload management on all paid plans
- ✓Free plan includes unlimited tasks and unlimited members — no seat limits
Zoho CRM — Key Specs
Vendor-stated- ✓Best value CRM for South African companies — ZAR pricing available
- ✓Zia AI: sales predictions, anomaly detection, next best time to contact
- ✓POPIA-compliant: data residency and DPA options for ZA companies
- ✓Free tier: 3 users, core CRM features
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is lower-priced, ClickUp or Zoho CRM?+
ClickUp starts at $7/mo, which is lower than Zoho CRM at $14/mo. Verify current pricing on each vendor's website.
Which compliance frameworks do ClickUp and Zoho CRM list?+
Both list GDPR, SOC2 in their vendor documentation. ClickUp additionally lists CCPA, HIPAA. Zoho CRM additionally lists POPIA. These are vendor-stated frameworks. VektorIndex has not independently audited these claims.
Does ClickUp or Zoho CRM list POPIA as a supported compliance framework?+
Zoho CRM lists POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act) as a supported compliance framework per its vendor documentation. VektorIndex has not independently verified this claim. South African organisations should request the vendor's current Data Processing Agreement and confirm data residency settings before processing personal information. ClickUp does not list POPIA as a supported compliance framework in its public documentation. Contact the vendor to confirm their position before processing South African personal information.
Which has a higher documented API rate limit — ClickUp or Zoho CRM?+
Both ClickUp and Zoho CRM have the same documented API rate limit of 100 requests per minute. Verify current limits on each vendor's developer documentation.
Which data hosting regions do ClickUp and Zoho CRM support?+
ClickUp lists hosting regions: US-East, EU-West. Zoho CRM lists hosting regions: US-East, EU-West, IN-Central. For data residency requirements in Global, confirm exact region configuration directly with each vendor.
Data last updated: 29 August 2026 — Sourced from official vendor documentation. Not independently audited. Report incorrect information
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