Basecamp
Opinionated project hub from 37signals that bundles to-dos, messages, docs and chat per project.
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About Basecamp
Basecamp takes a deliberately simple approach to project management. Each project gets the same set of tools: to-do lists, a message board, schedules, documents and files, a group chat called Campfire and automatic check-in questions. There are no Gantt charts, story points or custom fields to configure, and clients can be invited into a project with limited visibility. The result is calm and easy for non-technical people to adopt, which is why it is popular with agencies, small companies and teams that mainly need to keep communication in one place instead of in email threads. Teams that need dependencies, sprints or detailed reporting will find it too thin. Pricing is flat per account rather than per user: a free single-project plan, several paid tiers that scale by number of projects, users and storage, and an unlimited plan billed annually, with a 30-day trial. It runs in the browser and has apps for Mac, Windows, iOS and Android.
Best for: Small companies and agencies that want projects and team communication in one simple place.
Pros and cons
What works
- Very easy for non-technical teammates and clients
- Flat pricing instead of per-user charges
- Messages, docs, chat and to-dos live together per project
Why people leave
- No Gantt charts, dependencies or sprint tools
- Little customisation of fields or workflows
- Reporting is basic compared with most rivals
Top Basecamp alternatives
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Asana83.8Adds timelines, dependencies and reporting that Basecamp leaves out.
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Trello76.3Even simpler boards for teams that mostly need visual task tracking.
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Teamwork.com59.6Client-friendly like Basecamp, with time tracking and budgets built in.
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ProofHub57.2Also flat-priced and all-in-one, but with Gantt charts and proofing.
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Nifty55.3Similar all-in-one project hub with milestones and Gantt views.
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Basecamp: common questions
Is Basecamp free?
Basecamp has a free plan and paid plans. Free plan: One project, up to 3 people (checked on Basecamp's own site).
Is Basecamp open source?
No, Basecamp is not open source. Open-source alternatives include Leantime.
What platforms does Basecamp run on?
Basecamp is available for Web, Windows, macOS, iOS and Android.
What are the best alternatives to Basecamp?
The highest-ranked Basecamp alternatives right now are Asana, Trello and Teamwork.com. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.