Project Management
Basecamp
Refreshingly straightforward project management — one calm home for team work.
4.3· 14,429 reviews· via CapterraFounded 2004 · Chicago, IL
What is Basecamp?
Basecamp is a web-based project management and team collaboration app from 37signals. It combines to-dos, message boards, schedules, docs, and group chat in one straightforward tool aimed at small teams.
Best known for: Simple all-in-one team project management
Key features
- To-do lists and assignments
- Message boards
- Schedules and milestones
- Document and file storage
- Group chat (Campfire)
- Automatic check-in questions
Who Basecamp is best for
- Small-to-midsize teams and agencies that want simplicity
- Remote and async teams coordinating in one place
- Larger orgs that prefer predictable flat-rate billing
Ideal team: A remote-friendly small business or agency of ~10–40 people that values calm, all-in-one coordination over heavyweight features.
Basecamp pricing
Free
$0
- 1 project
- 1 GB storage
- Up to 20 users
Popular
Pro
$15/per seat / mo
- Unlimited projects
- 500 GB storage
- 24/7 support + 30-day trial
Pro Unlimited
$299/per org / mo
- Unlimited users
- 5 TB storage
- Admin Pro Pack + Timesheet
Costs to watch before you commit
- Pro Unlimited is a flat per-org price billed annually only — no month-to-month.
- On Pro, Timesheet, Admin Pro Pack, and extra storage are +$50/mo add-ons each.
- Deliberately omits Gantt, custom fields, and advanced reporting by design.
Top Basecamp alternatives
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GanttPROOnline Gantt chart maker for professional, timeline-driven project management.
LinearStreamlined, high-velocity issue tracking for product teams.
MeisterTaskIntuitive Kanban task and project management for teams that value simplicity.
Aha!Product management software to link strategy to detailed, AI-assisted roadmaps.
ClickUpOne app to replace them all — tasks, docs, goals, and automations.