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Basecamp vs ClickUp
Context: Project Management Software · methodology v1.0.0 · 23 rows
| Attribute | Basecamp37signals | ClickUpClickUp |
|---|---|---|
| Identity · Taxonomy | ||
| Documentation | https://github.com/basecamp/bc3-api | https://clickup.com/api |
| Tags | project-management, team-communication, remote-work | project-management, productivity, all-in-one, collaboration |
| Platform · Deployment | ||
| Delivery model | SaaS | SaaS, desktop, mobile |
| Desktop apps | — | Windows, macOS |
| Pricing · Licensing | ||
| Free plan | true | true |
| Free trial | true | — |
| Pricing model | free, subscription | free, subscription, seat, custom |
| Starting price | 25 | 7 |
| Trial length | 30 | — |
| Features · Product · Fit | ||
| Core capabilities | message boards, to-do lists, schedules, docs and file sharing, team chat, card tables | tasks and project tracking, docs, chat, whiteboards, sprints and time tracking, goals and dashboards |
| Api · Integrations · Ecosystem | ||
| API available | true | true |
| Enterprise SSO | — | SAML |
| Security · Privacy · Compliance | ||
| Regulatory compliance | — | GDPR, HIPAA |
| Security certifications | — | SOC 2, ISO 27001 |
| Support · Docs · Services | ||
| Support channels | — | email, community, help_center |
| Audience · Use · Case | ||
| Best for | Small teams and client-facing businesses that want straightforward project communication with flat, all-inclusive pricing. | Teams that want task management, docs, chat, and goals consolidated in a single customizable workspace. |
| Company-size fit | individual, SMB, mid-market | individual, SMB, mid-market, enterprise |
| Primary use cases | team project communication, client project management, remote team coordination | project management, team collaboration, software sprints, time management |
| Skill level | beginner | beginner |
| Lifecycle · Versioning | ||
| Maintenance status | active | active |
| Vendor · Maintainer | ||
| Founded year | 2004 | 2017 |
| Headquarters country | United States | United States |
| Vendor type | commercial | commercial |
“—” means unknown (we never treat missing evidence as a negative). Cells reflect each value's current evidence state; superseded or stale values are excluded. Ranking rows are editorial assessments under the cited methodology version — see the Project Management Software category for definitions.