ClickUp vs Basecamp: price for your team

The cheaper option depends on team size: ClickUp is cheaper at 3 of 11 sizes we checked and Basecamp at 8. Check your exact headcount below.

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Monthly cost, cheapest paid plan

UsersClickUpBasecamp
3$27 Core$29 Freelancer
5$45 Core$29 Freelancer
7$63 Core$79 Pro
10$90 Core$79 Pro
12$108 Core$99 Pro Plus
15$135 Core$99 Pro Plus
20$180 Core$199 Pro Unlimited
25$225 Core$199 Pro Unlimited
35$315 Core$199 Pro Unlimited
50$450 Core$199 Pro Unlimited
100$900 Core$199 Pro Unlimited

Highlighted = cheaper. "n/a" = no self-serve paid plan at that size. Annual billing, list prices checked 2026-11-07.

ClickUp

Best for all-in-one tasks, docs and dashboards on a budget.

  • Core: $9/user/mo
  • Business: $17/user/mo

Free: Free Forever (unlimited members, 60 MB storage)

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Basecamp

Best for growing teams that want one flat price, no per-user fees.

  • Freelancer: $29/mo flat
  • Pro: $79/mo flat
  • Pro Plus: $99/mo flat
  • Pro Unlimited: $199/mo flat

Free: Free (1 project, 3 users)

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Quick answers

Is ClickUp cheaper than Basecamp?

The cheaper option depends on team size: ClickUp is cheaper at 3 of 11 sizes we checked and Basecamp at 8. Check your exact headcount below.

What is the price difference for a 10-person team?

Basecamp saves $132 per year for 10 users on the cheapest paid plans.

Full calculators: ClickUp · Basecamp