Basecamp
A calm, opinionated team organizer that trades deep project features for simplicity and flat pricing.
Basecamp takes the opposite path from feature packed rivals: a small, fixed set of tools, message boards, to do lists, schedules, docs, group chat and check ins, arranged the same way in every project. Nothing to configure, almost nothing to learn. For small teams and client work that just need to stay organized, it is calming and fast. Two things stand out: the per user Plus plan, and the flat rate Pro Unlimited plan that covers unlimited people for one capped price. The tradeoff is depth, there are no Gantt charts, no time tracking and thin reporting, so structured project teams will outgrow it.
A deliberately simple way to stay organized, priced flat so big teams pay once.
In its favour
Held against it
Simplicity and pricing lead, depth is the limit.
Basecamp scores near the top on ease and well on value, especially the flat rate plan. Features and depth are the ceiling: it deliberately leaves out the planning tools heavier teams depend on.
Scored against the same five weighted criteria we use across project management. See the rubric →
a small team or growing company that wants to stay organized without configuring software, or a large team drawn to flat pricing.
a team that needs Gantt charts, dependencies, time tracking or detailed reporting.
What it costs
Plus per user, Pro Unlimited flat ratePricing as of June 2026. Plus is billed per user with no annual discount; Pro Unlimited is $299 per month billed annually or $349 billed monthly for unlimited users. Check the vendor for current pricing.