Why Feature Comparison Charts Mislead

With the launch of Fizzy getting closer, 37signals co-founders Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson use this episode to answer listener questions about the upcoming product. They talk about how Fizzy and Basecamp will coexist, why aesthetic design choices matter, and which AI features are actually worth using.

Key Takeaways

• 00:11 – Fizzy and Basecamp, competitors or complementary?
• 02:00 – Finding the right tools that fit your workflow
• 11:39 – Why aesthetics matter in software
• 18:45 – Not every AI feature adds real value

Links and Resources

• Record a video question for the podcast
• Books by 37signals
• Sign up for a 30-day free trial at Basecamp.com
• HEY World | HEY
• The REWORK podcast
• The Rework Podcast on YouTube
• The 37signals Dev Blog
• 37signals on YouTube
• @37signals on X