What Is ClickUp Brain?

ClickUp Brain is the newest layer of intelligence sitting on top of the already-popular ClickUp work platform. Think of it as a neural network that connects every task, doc, chat thread, and calendar event in your workspace, then answers questions, writes content, and even runs projects for you. Instead of bouncing between half a dozen AI tools, you ask ClickUp Brain and it responds in seconds, pulling context from the very place you already manage work. The goal is simple: give teams back time and clarity so they can focus on real output, not busywork.

Unlike most “bolt-on” AI widgets, ClickUp Brain is woven directly into the platform. You can summon it with a slash command in a doc, an @mention under a task, or by chatting with the Brain Assistant panel. Behind the scenes you get access to multiple leading large-language models—GPT-4o, Claude, and more—so you are never locked into a single vendor. Toggle the model you want, ask your question, and let Brain do the heavy lifting.

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The Standout Features

Below are the five capabilities that set ClickUp Brain apart. Each is available right inside your workspace—no copy-pasting, no context switching.

AI Knowledge Manager

As soon as you enable ClickUp Brain it starts indexing tasks, docs, comments, and even connected third-party apps. Need the deployment checklist approved last quarter? Just ask. The Knowledge Manager returns a cited answer pulled from the exact doc or task you need, saving the dig-through-folders routine that steals hours every week. Because it taps real work data, the responses are context-aware and ready to share with the team.

AI Project Manager (Autopilot)

Project updates, status reports, and repetitive field changes are the bane of every PM. Autopilot turns that busywork into automated workflows. It can assign owners, update priorities, create subtasks, and post progress summaries—all triggered by rules you set once. High-impact tasks float to the top, blockers are flagged automatically, and you spend less time herding spreadsheets.

AI Writer for Work

Whether it is a sprint recap, a client email, or a product spec, the built-in writer drafts polished copy in the correct tone for your role. Choose a voice—marketer, engineer, exec—and Brain adapts instantly. It can translate text, fix grammar, build tables, and even spin up full task descriptions from a quick prompt. You keep control of the content; Brain just removes the blank-page anxiety.

AI Agents & Answers

ClickUp Brain ships with no-code agents you can tailor to your workflow. The Answers Agent behaves like an internal librarian, fielding questions from teammates around the clock. Autopilot Agents watch triggers (for example, a support email or a deal stage change) and then create or update tasks without you lifting a finger. Power users can design Custom Agents that handle domain-specific chores—think procurement approvals or compliance checks.

AI Notetaker & Meetings

Turn every meeting into action items with automatic recording, transcription, and summarization. The Notetaker identifies decisions, highlights tasks, and links everything back to the right place in ClickUp. For teams drowning in calls, this alone can reclaim several hours per week and ensures nothing slips through the cracks.

Pricing: Simple and Flexible

ClickUp Brain follows a user-based subscription model with three tiers as of August 2025:

• Free Forever – $0. Trial access to premium AI essentials, limited automations, and limited agents. Ideal for kicking the tires.
• AI Standard – $9 per user each month. Unlimited essentials plus standard automations and agents, Brain MAX desktop app, and premium reasoning models.
• AI Autopilot – $28 per user each month. Unlocks unlimited automations, unlimited agents, advanced capabilities like Enterprise Search, and unlimited AI Notetaker minutes.

Optional add-ons keep the menu a la carte:

• Talk to Text – $9 per user per month for unlimited voice dictation.
• AI Notetaker – Starts at $12 for 60 recording hours per month if you are on a lower tier.
• Live Training Workshop – One-time $400 fee for a two-hour team session.

Importantly, you can trial most features before committing, so there is little risk in experimenting with the higher-end functionality.

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FAQ

Does ClickUp Brain work on the free ClickUp plan?

Yes. Free Forever workspaces can enable a limited trial of ClickUp Brain. After hitting usage caps you will need to upgrade to a paid AI tier or add the AI add-on to a core ClickUp plan.

Is my data secure with ClickUp Brain?

ClickUp states that third-party language models never train on or store your workspace data. All transmissions are encrypted, and you can choose which model to use based on compliance needs. Enterprise customers also get granular admin controls.

Can I use my own preferred AI model?

Within the Brain Assistant you can toggle between multiple built-in models such as GPT-4o and Claude. You cannot currently bring a self-hosted model, but the multi-model switcher prevents lock-in and gives flexibility as new providers emerge.

Who is ClickUp Brain best for?

Any team already living inside ClickUp—product, marketing, engineering, agencies—will see the biggest upside. Solo users can still benefit from the writer and notetaker, but the real ROI shows up when an entire workspace leans on Brain for answers and automation.

Bottom Line

ClickUp Brain is not just another chat box bolted onto project management software. It functions like a connective intelligence layer that understands how your organization works, then handles the grunt work for you. The pricing is competitive, the feature set is expanding fast, and the ability to tap several leading language models is a rare bonus. If you are already in ClickUp—or looking for a single tool that replaces half your app stack—giving Brain a test drive in 2025 is a no-brainer.