The #1 Paperless Online Alternative

Paperless Online digitizes forms. ClickUp runs your work.

ClickUp unites tasks, docs, approvals, and client collaboration so teams eliminate tool sprawl and ship faster without switching platforms.
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ClickUp vs Paperless Online

Paperless Online handles forms and signatures. ClickUp manages the entire workflow from intake to delivery.

Paperless Online

  • Separate tools for forms, signatures, and task management
  • Limited contact database without project context
  • 30-day trial, then paid plans required
  • Basic task tracking without dependencies or timelines
  • No built-in chat or real-time collaboration

ClickUp

  • Tasks, Docs, Chat, and Whiteboards in one workspace
  • Custom Fields for contact databases and CRM workflows
  • Forms with automatic task creation and routing
  • Proofing to annotate PDFs and route approvals
  • Unlimited tasks and members on Free Forever plan
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Why teams choose ClickUp over Paperless Online

ClickUp delivers end-to-end workflows with tasks, approvals, client portals, and automation. Paperless Online stops at forms and signatures.
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Paperless Online

Forms & Intake
Digital forms with conditional logic
Form submissions auto-create tasks
Public or private form sharing
Document Management & Approvals
Collaborative Docs with real-time editing
Proofing: annotate PDFs, images, videos
Task dependencies for approval routing
Electronic signature integrations
Tasks & Project Management
15+ views: List, Board, Calendar, Timeline, Workload
Task dependencies and recurring tasks
Native time tracking with reporting
Custom Fields: Phone, Email, Location, Rating, Formula
Contact Management & CRM
Customizable CRM with Custom Fields
Guest access for client collaboration
Connected Search across contacts and files
Collaboration & Communication
Real-time Chat with task linking
Whiteboards for visual collaboration
SyncUps: browser-based video meetings
Clip: screen recording with annotations
AI & Automation
ClickUp AI for writing and summarization
100+ automation triggers and actions
Autopilot Agents for autonomous work
Reporting & Dashboards
Custom Dashboards with 50+ card types
Workload view for capacity planning
Pricing & Plans
Free Forever plan with unlimited tasks and members
Offline Mode for tasks and notes