BasecampvsClickUp
Score Comparison
Signals Comparison
Basecamp
- Time tracking only on Pro Plus ($99/mo) and above(7/10)
- No Gantt charts or timeline views(7/10)
- No task dependencies(7/10)
- Outdated interface design(6/10)
- Insufficient reporting and analytics(6/10)
- Limited customization options(6/10)
- No agile/scrum support(6/10)
- Basecamp 5 update made it harder to find things(7/10)
- No option to stay on Basecamp 4(6/10)
ClickUp
- Overwhelming interface with steep learning curve(8/10)
- Mobile app crashes often and is less intuitive(7/10)
- Sprint planning is painful with loading issues(8/10)
- Gantt chart bugs and dependency inconsistencies(8/10)
Basecamp
- Desktop app lacks notification badges(5/10)
ClickUp
- Persistent bugs with slow fix times(9/10)
- ClickUp notifications not working reliably(7/10)
Basecamp
- Very few integrations compared to competitors(5/10)
ClickUp
- Google Calendar sync not working properly(6/10)
Basecamp
- Priority support only on Pro Unlimited(5/10)
ClickUp
- Slow customer support with delayed responses(7/10)
Basecamp
- New packages cap active projects and users(6/10)
- Pro Unlimited storage cut from 5 TB to 1 TB(5/10)
ClickUp
- ClickUp AI costs $9-28 extra per user per month(6/10)
- Guest seats add 15-30% to contract value(7/10)
- Features locked without warning requiring tier upgrade(7/10)
- Internal guests now billed as paid seats(8/10)
- Pricing page tests a more expensive Core/Business/Max lineup(6/10)
Basecamp
No signals
ClickUp
- Platform is extremely slow and buggy(9/10)
Basecamp
No signals
ClickUp
- Attachments and forms publicly accessible without authentication(9/10)
Pricing Comparison
Basecamp
Users: 3 users
Storage: 1 GB
Limits: One project only, no templates, no multiple tools per project, no time tracking
Users: 5 users
Storage: 10 GB
Limits: Only 3 active projects at once (archived ones don't count)
Users: 10 users
Storage: 25 GB
Limits: 8 active projects and 10 users max
Users: 15 users
Storage: 100 GB
Limits: 12 active projects and 15 users max
Users: Unlimited users
Storage: 1 TB
Limits: Still no Gantt charts, task dependencies or advanced reporting
ClickUp
Users: Unlimited members
Storage: 60MB total (not per user)
Limits: 60MB storage, usage caps on Gantt/custom fields/views, limited guest controls, no advanced permissions
Users: Unlimited
Storage: Unlimited
Limits: Webhooks, email/SMS and integration automation actions need Business; limited activity history; no workload management
Users: Unlimited
Storage: Unlimited
Limits: No SAML SSO, HIPAA or enterprise permissions; automation runs capped at 5,000/month
Users: Unlimited
Storage: Unlimited
Limits: Annual contract required, pricing negotiation necessary
Users: Per user
Limits: Usage limits apply even on paid AI tiers
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Basecamp | ClickUp |
|---|---|---|
| Usability | ||
| To-do lists | ||
| Unlimited tasks Even on free plan | ||
| Multiple views (List, Board, Gantt, etc.) Some views limited on free | ||
| Schedules/Calendar | ||
| Goals tracking | ||
| Time tracking Pro Plus ($99/mo) and Pro Unlimited | ||
| Automations 100 Free, 1,000 Unlimited, 5,000 Business, 250,000 Enterprise runs/month | ||
| Gantt charts Not available at any tier | ||
| Task dependencies Not available | ||
| AI features Paid add-on $9-28/user/month (included as credits in the tested Core/Max lineup) | ||
| Timeline views Not available | ||
| Kanban boards Card Tables, every package | ||
| Agile/Sprint support Card Tables only; no sprints or velocity | ||
| Offline mode No offline support | ||
| Subtasks Added in Basecamp 5 | ||
| Collaboration | ||
| Message boards Async discussions | ||
| Group chat (Campfire) | ||
| Built-in docs | ||
| File sharing | ||
| Whiteboards 3 on free plan | ||
| Check-ins Automatic team updates | ||
| Guest access Limited allocation, extras cost $5/each | ||
| Voice notes Basecamp 5; needs browser microphone access | ||
| Mobile | ||
| Mobile app Available but buggy, crashes often | ||
| Mobile apps iOS and Android | ||
| Security | ||
| SSO/SAML Enterprise only | ||
| Pricing | ||
| Unlimited users Pro Unlimited, $199/mo billed annually | ||
| Free plan 1 project, 3 users, 1 GB | ||
| Integrations | ||
| API access All plans | ||
| Calendar subscription Global and per-project calendars | ||
| AI agent connectors (MCP) ChatGPT and Claude connectors, CLI on all packages | ||