ClickUp

ClickUp

ClickUp is one of the most powerful project management tools available — and one of the few where you genuinely won’t outgrow it, whether you stay a sole trader forever or eventually build a team.

For self-employed people, that means one workspace for everything: client projects, personal admin, content planning, invoicing reminders, deadlines that used to live on sticky notes, ideas that used to live in your head at 3am. It handles the whole picture without needing three different apps to talk to each other.

Honest positioning: ClickUp is more capable than most sole traders strictly need on day one. If you just want a simple to-do list, there are lighter options. But if you’ve been juggling multiple client projects, or you’re planning to build something bigger — ClickUp gives you room to grow without switching platforms later.

The free plan is genuinely usable for most sole traders (unlimited tasks, basic project management, dashboards). Paid plans start at around $10 per user per month and unlock advanced features like custom fields, automations, time tracking, and workload management.

Paid ClickUp plans are typically allowable as a business expense when used for business purposes — worth remembering when you’re doing your Self Assessment.

Best for: Sole traders managing multiple client projects, planning to scale, or wanting one workspace that handles both client work and business admin without switching between apps.

The deal: 10% off ClickUp paid plans, exclusive to Club members. Free plan also available if you want to try it before committing.

Discount applies to new paid subscribers. Free plan available without discount.