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ClickUp vs Basecamp
Context: Project Management Software · methodology v1.0.0 · 23 rows
| Attribute | ClickUpClickUp | Basecamp37signals |
|---|---|---|
| Identity · Taxonomy | ||
| Documentation | https://clickup.com/api | https://github.com/basecamp/bc3-api |
| Tags | project-management, productivity, all-in-one, collaboration | project-management, team-communication, remote-work |
| Platform · Deployment | ||
| Delivery model | SaaS, desktop, mobile | SaaS |
| Desktop apps | Windows, macOS | — |
| Pricing · Licensing | ||
| Free plan | true | true |
| Free trial | — | true |
| Pricing model | free, subscription, seat, custom | free, subscription |
| Starting price | 7 | 25 |
| Trial length | — | 30 |
| Features · Product · Fit | ||
| Core capabilities | tasks and project tracking, docs, chat, whiteboards, sprints and time tracking, goals and dashboards | message boards, to-do lists, schedules, docs and file sharing, team chat, card tables |
| 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 | Teams that want task management, docs, chat, and goals consolidated in a single customizable workspace. | Small teams and client-facing businesses that want straightforward project communication with flat, all-inclusive pricing. |
| Company-size fit | individual, SMB, mid-market, enterprise | individual, SMB, mid-market |
| Primary use cases | project management, team collaboration, software sprints, time management | team project communication, client project management, remote team coordination |
| Skill level | beginner | beginner |
| Lifecycle · Versioning | ||
| Maintenance status | active | active |
| Vendor · Maintainer | ||
| Founded year | 2017 | 2004 |
| 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 Cells reflect each value's current evidence state; superseded or stale values are excluded.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.