All the power of ClickUp. None of the bloat.
The simpler ClickUp alternative, where the AI does the busywork.
ClickUp can do almost anything, which is exactly the problem: you spend the first week configuring views, statuses and automations before a single task moves. Orbit gives you a fixed, proven Kanban and an AI that handles the busywork, so you start in 30 seconds, at $5 a seat with AI built in.
Orbit vs ClickUp, honestly
| Orbit | ClickUp | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $5/seat (free plan) | $7-12 |
| AI built in | Native, included | Paid add-on |
| Automations | Yes | Yes |
| Timeline & Gantt | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-client | Native, isolated | Workarounds |
| Learning curve | Minutes | Steep |
AI is built in, not billed on top
AI task creation, standups and risk detection are included on every plan.
ClickUp Brain is a paid add-on on top of your seat price.
A fixed workflow, not endless setup
One proven Kanban, Backlog to Complete. Nothing to configure.
15+ views and deep customization you design before you start.
Built for agencies
Every client lives in its own isolated space from day one.
You stitch client separation together with spaces and folders.
When to pick ClickUp instead
Choose Orbit if
- You want AI to do the busywork: a sentence becomes a task, the standup writes itself, risks get flagged
- You run several clients from one account, each in its own space
- You want $5 a seat with AI included, not a paid add-on
- You want to start in 30 seconds, not configure for a week
Choose ClickUp if
- You genuinely need 15+ views and deep custom fields
- You want one tool to replace docs, sheets and your whole stack
- You have someone whose job is to configure the tool
Questions, answered
Is Orbit cheaper than ClickUp?
Yes. Orbit is $5 per seat per month with AI included. ClickUp paid plans run $7-12 per seat and its AI (Brain) is a separate paid add-on, so a comparable AI setup costs more.
Does Orbit have AI like ClickUp?
Yes, and it's native and included. Orbit's AI turns a sentence into a structured task, writes your standup from real project data, and flags tasks about to miss a deadline. No add-on, no extra fee.
Is Orbit simpler than ClickUp?
Much. Orbit uses one fixed Kanban you can start in 30 seconds instead of 15+ views and configuration, and the AI handles the busywork, so simple does not mean less powerful.
Can Orbit manage multiple clients like an agency?
Yes. Every client runs in its own isolated space from a single account. With ClickUp you approximate this with separate spaces and folders.
Also compare
Start free. Bring the AI. Keep it simple.
Free forever for one project. $5 a seat when you grow. No card to start.