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Basecamp vs ClickUp

On the evidence we track, ClickUp leads this comparison with a composite score of 84/100. Scores are only directly comparable because these tools share a category; the full breakdown and every source is below.

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Attribute comparison across 2 tools
Attribute77Basecamp84ClickUpLeader
Vioscale score77 / 100medium · 52%84 / 100medium · 64%
Faq[{"answer":"Basecamp is a web-based project management platform that centralizes task tracking, team communication, file storage, and scheduling into a single workspace. It is designed for teams of any size seeking a straightforward alternative to complex project management tools.","source":"https://basecamp.com","question":"What is Basecamp and who is it designed for?","confidence":0.95},{"answer":"Basecamp offers a freemium model with a free plan supporting up to 1 project, 1 GB of storage, and 20 users. The paid tier uses per-user monthly pricing and includes unlimited projects and 500 GB of storage. A 30-day free trial is available for the paid plan.","source":"https://basecamp.com","question":"What does Basecamp cost?","confidence":0.95},{"answer":"Basecamp includes to-do lists with subtasks, message boards, Kanban-style card tables, real-time chat, calendar scheduling, file storage, document sharing, reporting tools, and automatic check-ins. It also offers time tracking, API access, and guest accounts for external collaborators.","source":"https://basecamp.com","question":"What core features does Basecamp include?","confidence":0.9},{"answer":"Yes, Basecamp includes Gantt chart functionality for timeline-based project visualization. However, it does not support task dependencies, so you cannot configure which tasks block others.","source":"https://basecamp.com","question":"Does Basecamp support Gantt charts?","confidence":0.9},{"answer":"Basecamp integrates with calendar applications (Google Calendar and Outlook), cloud storage services (Dropbox and iCloud), document tools (Google Docs and Figma), and provides an API for custom integrations.","source":"https://basecamp.com","question":"What integrations does Basecamp offer?","confidence":0.9},{"answer":"Basecamp is a cloud-based platform accessed through a web browser. It also offers command-line interface (CLI) access for developers who prefer terminal-based workflows.","source":"https://basecamp.com","question":"What platforms can I use Basecamp on?","confidence":0.9},{"answer":"Yes, Basecamp supports guest accounts, allowing you to grant external users and clients access to specific projects without requiring a paid subscription for each person.","source":"https://basecamp.com","question":"Can I give clients access to projects?","confidence":0.95},{"answer":"Basecamp maintains a 99.99% service level agreement (SLA) for platform uptime and reliability.","source":"https://basecamp.com","question":"What uptime guarantee does Basecamp offer?","confidence":0.95}][{"answer":"ClickUp is a cloud-based work management platform that consolidates project management, team collaboration, and AI-powered automation into a single application. It replaces the need for multiple fragmented tools by providing task management, multiple view options (Kanban boards, Gantt charts, timelines), built-in chat, document collaboration, and automation capabilities in one workspace.","source":"https://clickup.com","question":"What is ClickUp and what problem does it solve?","confidence":0.95},{"answer":"ClickUp is available as a web application and through native mobile apps for iOS and Android, with desktop clients for Mac and Windows. This multi-platform approach enables teams to access their work from any device with an internet connection.","source":"https://clickup.com/features","question":"What platforms and devices can access ClickUp?","confidence":0.95},{"answer":"ClickUp operates on a freemium model with a free tier offering basic features like unlimited tasks and kanban boards, followed by tiered paid plans (Unlimited, Business, and Enterprise) charged per user per month with annual billing discounts available. AI features are offered as a separate add-on subscription with its own monthly pricing structure.","source":"https://clickup.com/pricing","question":"What is ClickUp's pricing model?","confidence":0.9},{"answer":"ClickUp integrates with over 1,000 third-party applications including communication platforms like Slack and Microsoft Teams, development tools like GitHub and GitLab, file storage services like Google Drive and Dropbox, and automation platforms like Zapier and Make. The platform also provides an API for custom integrations and can automatically import project data from competing tools like Trello, Asana, and Jira.","source":"https://clickup.com/integrations","question":"What third-party services does ClickUp integrate with?","confidence":0.95},{"answer":"ClickUp is proprietary, commercially-licensed software operated as a subscription service. It is not open source and is developed and maintained exclusively by ClickUp Inc. as a cloud-based platform.","source":"https://clickup.com/about","question":"Is ClickUp open-source or proprietary software?","confidence":0.95},{"answer":"ClickUp is exclusively cloud-hosted on Amazon Web Services (AWS) infrastructure and is not available for self-hosting. Enterprise customers can select data residency options in US, European, or Asia Pacific data centers, but the platform remains managed by ClickUp rather than deployed on customer infrastructure.","source":"https://clickup.com/security","question":"How is ClickUp hosted and deployed?","confidence":0.95},{"answer":"ClickUp includes a built-in AI assistant called Brain with access to multiple language models including GPT, Claude, and Gemini. The platform also features Super Agents that autonomously execute tasks within workflows, plus AI-powered capabilities for meeting transcription, content generation, and image creation.","source":"https://clickup.com","question":"What AI capabilities are built into ClickUp?","confidence":0.9},{"answer":"ClickUp is designed for teams across functions including product management, software development, marketing, operations, and project management. Common use cases include agile sprint planning, cross-functional project tracking, team collaboration, and workflow automation for organizations looking to consolidate multiple work management tools into a single platform.","source":"https://clickup.com","question":"What teams or use cases is ClickUp designed for?","confidence":0.85}]
Options{"cloud":true}{"cloud":true}
LongBasecamp is a project management platform combining task management, communication, scheduling, and file storage in one unified system.Work management platform unifying tasks, projects, AI agents, chat, docs, and 100+ integrated tools in a single workspace to replace fragmented software.
Capabilities{"views":"multi","docs_wiki":true,"api_access":true,"guest_access":true,"time_tracking":true,"task_management":true,"reporting_dashboards":true}{"gantt":true,"views":"advanced","docs_wiki":true,"api_access":true,"dependencies":true,"guest_access":true,"custom_fields":true,"time_tracking":true,"task_management":true,"workflow_automation":true,"reporting_dashboards":true}
Count51100
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Availability{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}{"source":"https://clickup.com/about","hqCountry":"US","confidence":0.9,"primaryMarkets":["US","UK","CA","AU"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}
Support{"web":true}{"ios":true,"mac":true,"web":true,"android":true,"windows":true}
Pricing{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Free","features":["Message Boards","To-dos","Card Tables (Kanban)","Campfires & Pings","Scheduling","Docs & Files","Reports & Automatic Check-ins"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":0,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Run 1 project free forever","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"users":"20","storage":"1 GB","projects":"1"}},{"free":false,"name":"Pro","summary":"$15/user/month, billed monthly. 30-day free trial","features":["Unlimited projects","500 GB storage","Invite guests and clients for free","Self-guided onboarding","24/7/365 customer support"],"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"seat","amount":15,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"A great choice for freelancers, startups, and smaller teams","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"storage":"500 GB","projects":"unlimited"}},{"free":false,"name":"Pro Unlimited","summary":"$299/month, billed annually. 60-day free trial","features":["Unlimited projects","5 TB storage","Unlimited users","Admin Pro Pack upgrade","Timesheet upgrade","Personal onboarding","Priority 24/7/365 support","Multiple payment options (card, check, ACH, wire)"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":299,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Top-of-the-line, all-inclusive pricing. Unlimited users, no per-user fees.","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"users":"unlimited","storage":"5 TB","projects":"unlimited"}}],"summary":"Free tier available. Pro from $15/user/month. Pro Unlimited at $299/month (annual commitment).","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://basecamp.com","retrievedAt":"2026-08-05T12:41:15.489Z","startingPrice":{"amount":15,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Free Forever","summary":"Free forever, no credit card","features":["60MB Storage","Unlimited Tasks","Unlimited Free Plan Members","Two-Factor Authentication","Collaborative Docs","Kanban Boards","Sprint Management","Calendar View","Basic Custom Field Manager","In-App Video Recording","24/7 Support"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":0,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"storage":"60MB"}},{"free":false,"name":"Unlimited","summary":"$7/user/mo billed annually","features":["Unlimited Spaces, Folders, and Forms","Unlimited Gantt Charts","Unlimited Integrations","Unlimited Storage","Unlimited Custom Fields","Native Time Tracking","Goals & Portfolio Management","Guests With Permission Control","Resource Management","ClickUp Chat","Email in ClickUp"],"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"seat","amount":7,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"storage":"unlimited","integrations":"unlimited","custom_fields":"unlimited"}},{"free":false,"name":"Business","summary":"$12/user/mo billed annually","features":["Unlimited Dashboards with Advanced Cards","Unlimited Message History","Unlimited Activity Views","Unlimited Timeline Views","Webhooks & Automation","5K Automations Per Month","Mind Mapping","Private Whiteboards","Custom Exporting","Sprint Points & Reporting","Portfolio Workload Management","Google SSO","SMS 2-Factor Authentication","Unlimited Proofing"],"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"seat","amount":12,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Popular","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"automations_per_month":"5000"}},{"free":false,"name":"Enterprise","summary":"Custom pricing","features":["Enterprise Permissions and Governance","Unlimited Custom Roles","SAML SSO & SCIM Provisioning","Audit Log","Session Management","Enterprise API","250K Automations Per Month","Custom Branding","MSA & HIPAA Available","Data Residency Options","Enterprise-Scale API Usage","Live Onboarding","Customer Success Manager"],"contactSales":true,"includedLimits":{"automations_per_month":"250000"}}],"addOns":[{"name":"Brain AI","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"seat","amount":9,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}]},{"name":"Everything AI","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"seat","amount":28,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}]},{"name":"AI Super Credits","components":[{"per":{"qty":1,"unit":"credit"},"kind":"metered","amount":0.0001,"currency":"USD"}]}],"summary":"From $7/user/mo (billed annually). Free tier with unlimited tasks.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://clickup.com","retrievedAt":"2026-08-01T15:35:04.024Z","startingPrice":{"amount":7,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}
Free tierYesYes
Modelfreemiumfreemium
Price levelmidlow
Starting gbp157
TransparentYesYes
Cadence days-7
Sla pct99.99-
Status pageYesYes
Disclosure policy-Yes
GdprYesYes
Hipaa-Yes
Iso27001-Yes
Pci-Yes
Soc2-Yes

Capabilities

Feature-by-feature on the axes that matter for project management software. “-” means undocumented, not absent.

Capability comparison for Project Management Software
CapabilityBasecampClickUp
Core
Tasks & subtasks✓✓
Board / list / timeline viewsMultiple viewsBoard + Gantt + calendar
Planning
Gantt / timeline-✓
Task dependencies-✓
Time tracking✓✓
Automation
Automation / rules-✓
Flexibility
Custom fields-✓
Collaboration
Docs / wiki✓✓
Guest / client access✓✓
Insight
Dashboards & reporting✓✓
Extensibility
Public API✓✓

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