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How to Migrate from ClickUp to Notion

A complete step-by-step guide to switching from ClickUp to Notion, including what breaks, what improves, and a hands-on migration checklist.

Difficulty

Moderate

Estimated Time

1-3 weeks

Data Portability

Moderate

What Breaks When Migrating from ClickUp

Built-in time tracking and timesheets
Native Gantt charts and workload views
Goal tracking and OKR dashboards
ClickUp automations and recurring task rules
Custom field calculations and formulas in tasks

What Improves with Notion

Flexible database system with relations and rollups
Superior documentation and wiki capabilities
Cleaner, more elegant interface with less clutter
Better API and integration ecosystem for custom workflows
Notion AI for writing and summarization built in

ClickUp to Notion Migration Checklist

Export ClickUp tasks and docs via CSV or API

Plan your Notion workspace structure: pages, databases, views

Create Notion databases for tasks, projects, and sprints

Import task data using CSV import into Notion databases

Rebuild views: Board, Table, Calendar, Timeline

Migrate documentation from ClickUp Docs to Notion pages

Set up Notion templates for recurring workflows

Configure third-party automations (Zapier/Make) for automation gaps

Train team on Notion databases, relations, and shortcuts

Run parallel for 1-2 weeks before decommissioning ClickUp

Should You Switch from ClickUp to Notion?

Switch to Notion If...

Knowledge-first teams that prioritize documentation, companies that want a flexible all-in-one workspace, and teams overwhelmed by ClickUp's feature complexity.

Stay with ClickUp If...

Teams that rely on native time tracking and Gantt charts, organizations needing built-in goal/OKR management, and companies with complex automation workflows in ClickUp.

ClickUp to Notion Related Resources

ClickUp Review

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ClickUp to Notion Migration FAQ

How long does it take to migrate from ClickUp to Notion?

The typical migration from ClickUp to Notion takes 1-3 weeks, depending on data volume, customizations, and team size. We recommend running both tools in parallel during the transition.

What data can I transfer from ClickUp to Notion?

Data portability is rated "Moderate" for this migration. Most core data (contacts, records, content) can be exported and imported, but custom configurations, automations, and integrations typically need to be rebuilt manually.

What breaks when switching from ClickUp to Notion?

Key things that may break: Built-in time tracking and timesheets; Native Gantt charts and workload views; Goal tracking and OKR dashboards. Plan for these disruptions by mapping alternatives before starting the migration.

Is it worth switching from ClickUp to Notion?

It depends on your needs. Notion improves: Flexible database system with relations and rollups; Superior documentation and wiki capabilities. However, you should stay with ClickUp if: Teams that rely on native time tracking and Gantt charts.

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