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Basecamp

Simple project management and team communication

$15
Starting price
4.1/5
G2 rating
2
Pricing plans
2004
Founded

Basecamp combines project management, team messaging, and file sharing in one opinionated tool. Unlike ClickUp or Asana, it focuses on simplicity with a flat per-company pricing model — popular with agencies and small teams.

Key features

To-dosMessage boardsGroup chat (Campfire)SchedulesDocs & filesClient accessAutomatic check-ins

Pros

  • Flat pricing at scale
  • Opinionated but easy to use
  • Great for agencies with clients
  • Includes messaging + PM in one

Cons

  • No Gantt/timeline view
  • Less customisable than ClickUp
  • No time tracking built in
  • Minimal reporting

Top Basecamp alternatives

ClickUp One app to replace them all
Asana Work management platform for teams
Notion All-in-one workspace for notes, docs, and projects
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