Basecamp
Project management and team communication
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Basecamp is an all-in-one project management and team communication platform.
- for
- Teams, freelancers, and small businesses that need simple, reliable project collaboration.
- pricing
- freemium · free trial
Key features
- Message Boards — Central place for announcements and threaded discussions, replacing email.
- To-do Lists — Create, assign, and track tasks with due dates, subtasks and file attachments.
- Card Tables — Kanban-style boards for visual workflow tracking across stages.
- Hill Charts — Visual progress indicator that shows how far work is from completion.
- Campfire Chats — Built-in group chat for quick conversations without external apps.
- Calendar & Scheduling — Project-level calendar for deadlines, milestones and meetings, syncable with Outlook, Google Calendar and others.
- Docs & Files — Store and organize documents, images, PDFs and cloud files within projects.
- Automatic Check-ins — Scheduled prompts that collect status updates from the team automatically.
Use cases
- Running a client-facing design project with separate client view permissions.
- Coordinating a software development sprint using Card Tables and Hill Charts.
- Managing recurring weekly meetings and status updates with Automatic Check-ins.
- Sharing assets and specifications with external contractors via Docs & Files.
Basecamp pricing
- Free$01 project · 1 GB storage · 3 users max · AI agent connectors
- Freelancer$29/mo/month3 projects · 10 GB storage · up to 5 users · no time tracking
- Pro$79/mo/month8 projects · 25 GB storage · up to 10 users · multiple tools per project
- Pro Plus$99/mo/month12 projects · 100 GB storage · up to 15 users · time tracking
- Pro Unlimited$199/mobilled annuallyUnlimited projects · 1 TB storage · unlimited users · priority support
Basecamp vs alternatives
 Basecamp |  Asana |  ClickUp |  Plane |  Linear | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Straightforward project management and communication | Feature-rich work management | All-in-one workspace with deep customization | Self-hosted project management | Software issue tracking |
| Pricing | Freemium | Subscription | Subscription | Free | Subscription |
| DevHunt upvotes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Launched | — | — | — | — | — |
- Basecamp vs Asana: Offers more granular task hierarchies and timeline views, but lacks built-in AI agent connectors.
- Basecamp vs ClickUp: Combines docs, tasks and chat in one workspace with extensive custom fields; Basecamp is simpler.
- Basecamp vs Plane: Open-source and self-hosted, targeting developers; Basecamp is hosted SaaS with a free tier.
- Basecamp vs Linear: Focuses on issue tracking and product roadmaps for software teams; Basecamp is broader for any team type.
Basecamp FAQ
Can I upgrade or downgrade my plan at any time?+
Yes, you can upgrade or downgrade between paid packages as long as your usage fits the lower tier; you cannot downgrade to the free plan.
Is there a discount for non-profits or education?+
Basecamp offers 10 % off for registered 501(c)(3) non-profits and free accounts for K-12, homeschoolers, and universities used for class work.
Do I need a credit card to start the free trial?+
No, a credit card is not required for the free plan or any free trial.
Will I be automatically charged when the trial ends?+
No, you must enter a credit card to continue after the trial; otherwise you won’t be charged.
Can I add more storage than the package includes?+
Additional storage is only available by moving to a higher package; Pro Unlimited can add an extra 1 TB for $50/month.
Can I delete a free-plan project and start a new one?+
Yes, you can delete the current project on the free plan to free the slot for a new project, but you cannot have more than one active project at a time.
Summarized by DevHunt from basecamp.com · Nov 7, 2026. Details may change; check the official site.
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