Work Together,
Why Teams Choose BasicOps
No Clutter. Just Flow. Built for Teamwork.
Wrike offers depth — but for many teams, it ends up feeling overwhelming. BasicOps brings your tasks, chats, and calls into one clear space — so your team stays connected, and work actually moves forward.
Communication with Context
Talk where the work happens. Direct chats, project threads, and task-specific discussions — all in one place, so nothing gets lost in another app.
Tasks, Not Just Talk
Conversations turn into action. Assign tasks, track progress, and manage projects — right from the same space you collaborate in.
Built for Momentum
No steep learning curve. No tab overload. Just clear communication, fast task creation, and a workspace that actually keeps you moving.
Compare Features at a Glance
Feature |
BasicOps |
Wrike |
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| Unlimited Messages |  |
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| Unlimited Tasks | |
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| File Collaboration | |
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| Easy-to-Learn (No Learning Curve) | |
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| Easy-to-Use Interface | |
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| Task-Based Discussions | |
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| All-in-One Communication | |
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| Affordable Pricing | |
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Feature |
BasicOps |
Asana |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | $16 per user per month | $24.99 per user per month |
| Number of Users | Unlimited | 500 |
| Number of Projects | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Number of Messages | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Create Notes | |
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| Personalized Feed | |
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| Create Tasks | |
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| Personalized Homepage | |
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| BasicOps Desktop App | |
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| iOS & Android Mobile Apps | |
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| External Users | |
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| Vendors, Clients, Customers and Agencies | |
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Feature |
BasicOps |
Asana |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Tasks | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Number of Subtasks | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Task-Based Discussion | |
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| Task Descriptions | |
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| Task Prioritization | |
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| Task Assignment | |
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| Task Tags | |
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| Task Statuses | |
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| Task History | |
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| Recurring Tasks | |
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| Task Timeline | |
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| Task Dependencies | |
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| Time Tracking on Tasks | |
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Feature |
BasicOps |
Asana |
|---|---|---|
| Task-Based Discussions | |
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| Message Task Followers | |
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| Upload, Access & Edit Files | |
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| React to Messages | |
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| Reply to Messages | |
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| Create Tasks from Messages | |
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| Add Messages via email | |
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| Cross-reference Projects, Tasks, Notes | |
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| @Mention Users | |
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| Link Messages to Private Chats | |
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Feature |
BasicOps |
Asana |
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| Create Project with AI | |
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| Project Discussions | |
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| Add Task by Email | |
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| Project Status | |
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| Project Descriptions | |
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| Project Notes | |
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| Drag & Drop Tasks | |
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| Access to Custom Templates | |
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| Unlimited Project Templates | |
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| Project Automations | |
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| Project Start Date | |
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| Project History | |
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| Task Dependencies | |
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| Import Data from Asana, Monday.com, Trello & Spreadsheet | |
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Feature |
BasicOps |
Asana |
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| Project Discussions | |
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| Task-Based Discussions | |
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| Share Notes within Projects | |
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| Direct Messages | |
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| Group Messages | |
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| Zoom | |
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| Webex | |
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| Google Meet | |
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| Microsoft Teams | |
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| Slack | |
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Why Wrike Might Not Suit You
Overkill for Everyday Work
Wrike offers deep functionality — but all that complexity can slow teams down. From layered dashboards to intricate settings, what should be a quick task often turns into a time-consuming setup. If your team values clarity, speed, and collaboration, Wrike’s steep learning curve and busy interface can become more of a hurdle than a help. For many, it feels like you need to manage the platform before you can manage your work.
"While powerful, ClickUp can feel overwhelming for new users due to its complexity and the learning curve involved. The interface can occasionally lag. Some features feel half-baked or require extra steps to work effectively, which can slow down momentum when you’re in the middle of a project. "
— Juan S, June 2025
"It can be quite confusing. I think there's an overwhelming amount of features and functionalities, so sometimes I feel like I lost the whole benefit of managing tasks because it's all just time-consuming and over-complicated. I've been using it for a while and sometimes I still can't find what I'm looking for.. it doesn't feel intuitive."
— Lois O, September 2024
The Difference with BasicOps
Less Setup. Less Clicking. More Doing.
While ClickUp piles on the features, BasicOps helps your team move faster — with less clutter, fewer clicks, and no confusion.
5 Hours Saved
No more digging through views, dashboards, or nested settings. New users save 5+ hours in their first week by skipping the setup and jumping straight into work — no training sessions needed.
17% More Tasks Completed
With ClickUp, features often get in the way. With BasicOps, they work for you. Teams complete 17% more tasks in their first month — just by streamlining where they talk, plan, and act.
Cost Savings
ClickUp might combine tools, but with each additional feature the price goes up fast. BasicOps saves teams up to 36% annually by offering what you actually use — without hidden costs or bloated plans.
See How Users Are Raving
About BasicOps
From ClickUp to BasicOps: Work as One
"It unifies tasks, storing and organizing knowledge and communications about projects in one place. It makes teams more productive and focused."
— Fred F, February 2025
"BasicOps has truly streamlined how we work. The simplicity of the workflow is what stands out the most. Having chat and meetings integrated directly within the platform allows our team to communicate seamlessly without switching between apps. "
— Paul M, February 2025
"Easy to use; BasicOps is the most intuitive UI in the market. It was so much easier to get onto and up to speed on this product compared to other solutions."
— Mike M, December 2023
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