Our verdict · 8.0/10 Excellent
A capable choice for structured, cross-functional teams. More to learn than lighter tools.
Key takeaways
- Best for: Marketing and creative operations.
- Strongest area: Security & privacy (8.8/10). Weakest: Ease of use (7.4/10).
- Price: Free; paid from around $10 / user / month — free plan available.
- Watch out for: Steeper learning curve.
What is Wrike?
Wrike targets teams managing many projects with dependencies, approvals and resource planning. It offers Gantt charts, custom workflows, proofing and robust reporting, with AI features and strong enterprise security on higher tiers.
Wrike is made by Wrike and is reviewed here as a project management tool. It is priced on a freemium basis, and our editorial score is 8.0 out of 10, calculated from six weighted criteria.
Who it’s for — and who should skip it
Choose Wrike if
- Marketing and creative operations
- PMOs needing reporting
- Teams with approvals and proofing
Not for you if
- Very small teams wanting simplicity
- Budget-only buyers
Key features
Dependencies and critical path.
Review and approve creative assets.
Balance team capacity.
Standardise intake.
- Slack
- Microsoft Teams
- Google Drive
- Salesforce
- Adobe Creative Cloud
Pros & cons
What we like
- Gantt and dependencies
- Proofing and approvals
- Strong security options
- Custom workflows
Watch out for
- Steeper learning curve
- Best features on Business+
- Interface can feel dense
Pricing & true cost
| Plan | Indicative price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | — |
| Team | ≈ $10 / user / mo | Billed annually |
| Business | ≈ $25 / user / mo | Billed annually |
| Enterprise | Custom quote | Quote |
Pricing watch-out: Business tiers include most advanced features.
True cost at 5, 10 and 25 seats
Cheapest paid plan that fits each team size, from indicative list prices checked October 31, 2026. Excludes tax, add-ons, onboarding fees and promotional discounts.
Pricing watch-outs
- Quote-only tier. Enterprise has no public price. Ask for a written quote that includes onboarding and support fees.
- Steep tier jump. Moving from Team to Business raises the per-user price from $10 to $25 (2.5×). Check which features force the upgrade.
Contract questions to ask before you sign
- Does the plan auto-renew, and how many days’ notice do you need to cancel?
- Is the advertised price for annual billing? What is the month-to-month price?
- Is the first-year price a promotion? What will renewal cost, and is it capped?
- Is there a minimum number of seats, or a charge for inactive users?
- Are onboarding, implementation or premium-support fees extra?
- How do we export all our data if we leave, and in what format?
General questions for any vendor — not findings about this product. Build a full checklist with our requirements builder.
Indicative USD pricing, last checked October 31, 2026. Vendors change prices and promotions often — always confirm on their website. Model your own numbers with our SaaS TCO calculator.
Score breakdown
| Criterion | Weight | Score | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Features & fit | 25% | 8.6 | 2.20 | |
| Ease of use | 20% | 7.4 | 1.50 | |
| Value for money | 20% | 7.6 | 1.50 | |
| Support & reliability | 10% | 7.8 | 0.80 | |
| Security & privacy | 10% | 8.8 | 0.90 | |
| Integrations & ecosystem | 15% | 8.2 | 1.20 | |
| Overall | 100% | Weighted for business software products | 8.0 | |
Security & compliance facts
| Item | Status | Question to ask Wrike |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-factor authenticationStops most account takeovers from reused or phished passwords. | Not verified by us | Can admins enforce MFA for every user, on every plan? |
| Single sign-on (SAML/OIDC)Lets you remove a leaver’s access everywhere from one place. | Not verified by us | Is SSO included on the plan we are buying, or only on enterprise tiers? |
| SOC 2 Type II reportIndependent audit of the vendor’s security controls — often required by larger customers. | Not verified by us | Can we see your current SOC 2 Type II report (under NDA if needed)? |
| ISO/IEC 27001 certificationInternational standard for running an information-security programme. | Not verified by us | Which legal entity and services does your ISO 27001 certificate cover? |
| GDPR data processing agreementNeeded if you handle personal data of people in the EU/UK. | Not verified by us | Do you offer a signed DPA and list your sub-processors? |
| HIPAA business associate agreementRequired before US healthcare businesses store protected health information. | Not verified by us | Will you sign a BAA, and on which plans? |
We have not yet verified these items for Wrike against a primary source, so we don’t claim them either way. Check Wrike’s trust or security page and ask for documents in writing.
Before you buy any project management tool
Check Wrike against the same list we use for every project management tool — and confirm each point on the plan you intend to buy, not the top tier.
- Views your team prefers (board, list, timeline)
- Recurring tasks and templates
- Guest/client access pricing
- Automations on your tier
- Time tracking or integration
See every ranked option in Project Management.
Wrike alternatives
Pick an alternative by what matters to you
- Cheaper
Trello≈ $50/mo vs $100/mo at 10 users (cheapest paid plans, indicative) - Easier to useTrelloEase-of-use score 9.4 vs 7.4
- Better integrations
AsanaIntegrations score 9.0 vs 8.2 - Higher overall scoreAsanaOverall 8.5 vs 8.0
Computed from our published scores and indicative pricing for tools in the same category as Wrike. Scores are editorial; see the methodology.
Editor’s picks
Polished work management for teams that need clarity on who does what, by when.
Spreadsheet-style project management for operations and PMOs.
Colourful, flexible work boards that adapt to almost any process.
Featured in: Best Project Management Software for Small Teams, Best Free Project Management Software
Review history
- Scored under methodology v2.0 (six weighted criteria, computed overall score).
Wrike FAQ
Who is Wrike best for?
Teams managing many structured projects, especially marketing and creative operations.
Does Wrike have a free plan?
Yes, a basic free plan.
Does Wrike have a free plan?
Yes. Wrike offers a free plan. Paid plans start at paid from around $10 / user / month (indicative — check the vendor for current pricing).
Who is Wrike best for?
Wrike is best for: marketing and creative operations; PMOs needing reporting; teams with approvals and proofing.
How much does Wrike cost for a team of 10?
On indicative list prices, the cheapest paid plan that fits 10 users (Team) works out at roughly $100 per month, or about $1,200 per year, before tax, add-ons and discounts.
How is the Wrike score calculated?
The 8.0/10 overall score is a weighted average of six sub-scores — features & fit, ease of use, value, support & reliability, security & privacy, and integrations — using the published weights for software products. Affiliate relationships have no input. See our methodology page for the full rubric.
What are the best alternatives to Wrike?
Popular alternatives include Asana, Smartsheet, monday.com. See our comparisons for side-by-side verdicts.