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Tallyfy evolves your operations from ad-hoc projects to reliable and scalable processes
- Run processes not projects - Uniquely better
- Design - We invented Workflow Made Easy ®
- Support - Get expert 1:1 help free - for life
People ❤️ Tallyfy
Simple for everyone. Robust for champs.
"We can finally delegate work with confidence and focus on growing the business.
"A paper-based approval for critical purchases could take a couple of days before if someone was waiting for a director to be available for a signature. Now approvals are often completed in minutes.
"It has become a regular thing that people say 'put that in Tallyfy'. They know it by name. It has become the executive approval tool for our company. We have bi-weekly Tallyfy calls where we review what needs approval and what is pending - it keeps everyone aligned.
"Tallyfy is intuitive, fun and visually appealing. We can quickly gather every detail we need from our client in order to finish it on time. All the documents, specific details and comments are in one place.
"Tallyfy has been transformative for us. It's reduced manual errors, sped up processes like onboarding, and helped us document workflows that are critical as we grow. The ability to track tasks and aggregate them in one place saves us so much time and ensures that nothing falls through the cracks.
"It used to take us two days to run monthly client campaigns, now, with the help of Tallyfy, we complete them in just a few hours!
"Tallyfy is a very reliable way to delegate and track tasks with confidence. It has taken the guesswork out of the equation and has helped our team focus on delivering a service within deadlines. Thank you for making my life much easier!
"Tallyfy has revolutionized how we manage our marketing projects at West Community Credit Union. It allows us to quickly launch tailored campaigns and track every moving part, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks. The ease of creating flexible, repeatable processes has saved us significant time and improved team collaboration.
"Tallyfy transformed how we manage client onboarding and policy renewals. It eliminated inefficiencies, reduced meeting times from hours to minutes, and helped us avoid costly penalties by automating key processes. We now have full visibility over tasks, and I no longer need to chase down updates - it's all right there.
"Our clients and team sail through the Tallyfy process - there is no need for clients to log in, there is one link for everything they need to do, everything saves in real-time - it all works incredibly well! I can't imagine scaling our agency without Tallyfy.
"Tallyfy has helped our team streamline the efficiency of our processes. We now have smooth processes from beginning to end - without any steps being forgotten or skipped.
"With Tallyfy, we have seen clarity in our processes as well as any bottlenecks. Tallyfy would be a good fit for any company that has a design, approval and implementation process that needs to have a quick turn around and that is growing fast.
"If you want to be efficient and scale your business then Tallyfy is the way go. There is no question about it.
"Routing multiple documents is far quicker and there's immediate accountability and oversight. After switching to Tallyfy, routing documents and layouts went from taking over a week to taking just 2-3 days.
"We can finally delegate work with confidence and focus on growing the business.
"A paper-based approval for critical purchases could take a couple of days before if someone was waiting for a director to be available for a signature. Now approvals are often completed in minutes.
"It has become a regular thing that people say 'put that in Tallyfy'. They know it by name. It has become the executive approval tool for our company. We have bi-weekly Tallyfy calls where we review what needs approval and what is pending - it keeps everyone aligned.
"Tallyfy is intuitive, fun and visually appealing. We can quickly gather every detail we need from our client in order to finish it on time. All the documents, specific details and comments are in one place.
"Tallyfy has been transformative for us. It's reduced manual errors, sped up processes like onboarding, and helped us document workflows that are critical as we grow. The ability to track tasks and aggregate them in one place saves us so much time and ensures that nothing falls through the cracks.
"It used to take us two days to run monthly client campaigns, now, with the help of Tallyfy, we complete them in just a few hours!
"Tallyfy is a very reliable way to delegate and track tasks with confidence. It has taken the guesswork out of the equation and has helped our team focus on delivering a service within deadlines. Thank you for making my life much easier!
"Tallyfy has revolutionized how we manage our marketing projects at West Community Credit Union. It allows us to quickly launch tailored campaigns and track every moving part, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks. The ease of creating flexible, repeatable processes has saved us significant time and improved team collaboration.
"Tallyfy transformed how we manage client onboarding and policy renewals. It eliminated inefficiencies, reduced meeting times from hours to minutes, and helped us avoid costly penalties by automating key processes. We now have full visibility over tasks, and I no longer need to chase down updates - it's all right there.
"Our clients and team sail through the Tallyfy process - there is no need for clients to log in, there is one link for everything they need to do, everything saves in real-time - it all works incredibly well! I can't imagine scaling our agency without Tallyfy.
"Tallyfy has helped our team streamline the efficiency of our processes. We now have smooth processes from beginning to end - without any steps being forgotten or skipped.
"With Tallyfy, we have seen clarity in our processes as well as any bottlenecks. Tallyfy would be a good fit for any company that has a design, approval and implementation process that needs to have a quick turn around and that is growing fast.
"If you want to be efficient and scale your business then Tallyfy is the way go. There is no question about it.
"Routing multiple documents is far quicker and there's immediate accountability and oversight. After switching to Tallyfy, routing documents and layouts went from taking over a week to taking just 2-3 days.
Tallyfy vs. Clickup
Which tool is right for you?
Honest comparison to help you make the right choice
Tallyfy is best for
- Focused repeatable workflows without feature overload
- Teams needing simple, structured process management
- Organizations wanting fast onboarding and adoption
- Companies preferring depth over breadth of features
- Teams that value simplicity and ease of use
Clickup may be better for
- Teams wanting all-in-one productivity platform
- Organizations needing extensive feature customization
- Users who want docs, goals, and tasks unified
- Teams comfortable with complex learning curves
Here's why people don't like Clickup
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" The platform is extremely poorly designed for all the added features. Anything related to workflow, project management, time tracking and the like is so badly implemented.[1] "
" Their automation is a disgrace. They charge money for something that's not usable.[2] "
" Love the web app, but the app on my phone I can't use. The first day I used it, got logged in with no problem. The next day and since then, I can't even open the app.[3] "
" I'm very disappointed in how glitchy the time-tracking feature is. If you let your phone go to sleep or the app will stop tracking time.[4] "
" The migration process was an almost complete failure. I could only import tasks without any of the associated project structure, lists, or detailed elements. The automation builder is clunky and lacks intuitiveness. The process of organizing workflows could be simplified.[5] "
" The software is not usable which leads to it being useless. They refused to refund my fees. This lack of flexibility and poor customer support is unacceptable.[6] "
" We've also recently had multiple user profiles clearly corrupted and their support just denies that's the case. The 3.0 mandatory update has been issued and they haven't even begun to squash the bugs or fix the absolutely backwards steps in the 3.0 ui.[7] "
" The UX is terrible. There are TOO many tags, categories, communication, and features included on each task. It's impossible to use on the go.[8] "
" The way some features work is very unclear. For example, the notorious "me mode" and filters in general. It took me several days and conversations with three support members to figure out how to see only tasks and subtasks assigned to me. I have to refresh my screen manually many times per day to be sure I have an updated version of the dashboard.[9] "
" The worst customer service I have ever received and surprise charges.[10] "
" ClickUp has been nothing but a nightmare for our team. The constant bugs, slow loading times, and confusing interface have made productivity worse, not better.[11] "
" I found it a bit overbearing and slow. The learning curve is steep and the interface feels cluttered.[12] "
" The thing I don't like is the search, sometimes it's not accurate and it lags when we search for the tasks and had few bugs.[13] "
" The software can be very buggy and you need to routinely refresh to see changes you may have made which is frustrating.[14] "
" The automations are so dumb. The automations cannot tell the difference between a subtask and a task. Basic functionality that should work doesn't.[15] "
" With ClickUp, your attachments, clips, and forms are all completely publicly accessible because they have links anyone can access without authentication. Documents are still temporarily public for 1 hour even after fixes.[16] "
" We were no longer able to use the Notes feature. We received a prompt stating that we needed to upgrade to the Business Plan - $19 per license instead of $10. No heads-up, no explanation - just locked out.[17] "
" ClickUp has quietly moved some guest members in workspaces to a new paid seat role. There was no notification about automatically moving workspace guests to a paid tier. They have a history of unethical business practices.[18] "
- 100MB storage
- Unlimited tasks
- Unlimited storage
- Integrations
- Advanced features
- Unlimited teams
- Team sharing
- Custom permissions
- SSO
- HIPAA compliance
Tallyfy might not be right for you if...
Tallyfy isn't for everyone. Here's when it may not fit:
- Not a general project management tool for one-off projects
- No built-in goals, docs, or all-in-one features
- Limited for teams needing Gantt charts or project timelines
From ad-hoc projects to repeatable processes
Turn chaos into consistency
Is ClickUp sustainable?
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It's a no-brainer
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Events & Triggers
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Documents
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Email Integration
Legal & Enterprise
Switching from ClickUp to Tallyfy
Most teams transition in 2-3 weeks while maintaining project continuity
Automated Migration Tool Available
We provide an open-source migration script specifically for Clickup users.
View Clickup Migrator on GitHubIdentify your repeatable processes within ClickUp projects
Export relevant task lists and workflow documentation
Convert recurring project patterns into Tallyfy templates
Set up process tracking and assignment rules
Train your team on the process-first approach
Frequently Asked Questions
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References and Citations
- [1] ClickUp Reviews on Capterra (February 2025)
- [2] ClickUp Automation Issues Discussion on Reddit (February 2025)
- [3] ClickUp App Reviews on Google Play Store (February 2025)
- [4] ClickUp App Reviews on Google Play Store (February 2025)
- [5] ClickUp Reviews on G2 (February 2025)
- [6] ClickUp Refund Issues Discussion on Reddit (February 2025)
- [7] ClickUp 3.0 Bug Reports on Reddit (February 2025)
- [8] ClickUp UX Problems Discussion on Reddit (February 2025)
- [9] ClickUp Reviews on G2 (February 2025)
- [10] ClickUp Customer Service Issues on Reddit (February 2025)
- [11] ClickUp Reviews on Trustpilot (February 2025)
- [12] ClickUp Performance Issues Discussion on Reddit (February 2025)
- [13] ClickUp Reviews on Capterra (February 2025)
- [14] ClickUp Reviews on Capterra (February 2025)
- [15] ClickUp Reviews on Product Hunt (February 2025)
- [16] ClickUp Security Concerns Discussion on Reddit (January 2025)
- [17] ClickUp Pricing Changes Reviews on G2 (January 2025)
- [18] ClickUp Guest Pricing Issues Reviews on G2 (January 2025)
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