What Is Basecamp?

The Basecamp Way of working is used by thousands of teams that like to get work done without distractions and inefficiencies. Basecamp is opinionated about how work should flow, making it easy for teams to adopt and perfect for managers who want to get everyone in sync. Basecamp includes all tools that teams may need to collaborate, including file sharing, messages, chat, to-dos, and Card Table. Don't just take our word for it - see what people are saying, and give it a try with a free trial.

Who Uses Basecamp?

Entrepreneurs, freelancers, small businesses (1-99 employees), and groups inside large organizations.

Basecamp Software - Your homepage is where you see everything that's going on around you. Basecamp Software - Ever wondered what you missed while out? Or how's progress on a project? With Basecamp, you can always check the Timeline and see everything happening. Whether you're checking on a project, a teammate, or the entire company, Basecamp makes it easy. Basecamp Software - Card Table is perfect for reactive work. Cards move through different columns as tasks change stages. Assign teammates, write comments, and even place cards on hold if you need to work on something else. Basecamp Software - Every project includes a space to share documents, files, and images. Since everyone on the project has access, people will know exactly where to find everything. Basecamp Software - Basecamp add content through email

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Reviews of Basecamp

Average score

Overall
4.3
Ease of Use
4.3
Customer Service
4.3
Features
4.2
Value for Money
4.2

Reviews by company size (employees)

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  • 51-200
  • 201-1,000
  • >1,001
Lawrent
Lawrent
owner in Argentina
Verified LinkedIn User
Education Management, 2-10 Employees
Used the Software for: Free Trial
Reviewer Source

A very promising project management software

5.0 2 months ago New

Comments: We have only been trying the software, and so far, we found that Basecamp was the most intuitive and user-friendly one. We were able to use Basecamp immediately after signing up without having any difficulty, and we are now considering using the software for our everyday operations.

Pros:

You don't have to be fluent in programming languages or have any technical expertise to use Basecamp : Basecamp is easy to learn and use.Basecamp offers many integrations with third-party software solutions, including Slack, Dropbox, and MailChimp. There's also an API that allows developers to build custom integrations with their own software solutions or their clients' apps. These integrations increase productivity and reduce the manual data entry required by team members when using project management software.Basecamp integrates with other applications through IFTTT (or "If This Then That") recipes—a collection of applets you can use to connect Basecamp to other platforms such as Gmail or Facebook Messenger so it can post notifications there automatically in response to events happening inside Basecamp itself (such as assigning tasks).Basecamp combines all the tools you need for project management into one easy-to-use platform with an excellent interface. With its latest major release, Basecamp has integrated a lot of new features into its platform but also kept the core functionality that made them popular in the first place. The best thing about Basecamp is that it's very easy to use and intuitive.

Cons:

It has minor flaws, like missing tags, but if you're looking for a simple, easy-to-use solution that allows you to manage all of your projects, Basecamp is definitely worth checking out.

Ryan
Ryan
President in US
Verified LinkedIn User
Design, 11-50 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Alternatives Considered:

Great tool, but unfortunately the price is one of the highest values

4.0 2 months ago New

Pros:

Basecamp is an incredibly strong task management tool. Great for small teams. As far as resource management and any medium sized projects basecamp lacks behind its competitors. With all this said, I love basecamp as it is nostalgic for decades now of work that I've been able to implement easy with teams and organizations.

Cons:

resource management, alignment, lack of scheduling, confusing interface that forces users to just use search, upgrades and updates... although good, only make it harder to leave and not actually fix needed overhauls.

Verified Reviewer
Senior Advertising Operations Specialist in US
Verified LinkedIn User
Marketing & Advertising, 501-1,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Useful, but there's better

3.0 2 months ago New

Comments: I was handling projects using Basecamp and overall it was just a bit clunky.

Pros:

I like the refined minimalist layout overall.

Cons:

It's just not as intuitive. There are other tools out there that are better.

Michael
Michael
Consultant in US
Verified LinkedIn User
Marketing & Advertising, 2-10 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

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Basecamp is great for remote teams to track and accomplish recurring projects

5.0 3 months ago

Comments: Been using this for several years, I do like how simple it is to organize and accomplish tasks across the board. I would say, if you're looking for a project management solution for recurring tasks and projects, this is a great fit.

Pros:

I really love how it organizes conversations around tasks. Each task has a permanent record of the discussion going on for it, which keeps the discussion focused and organized.

Cons:

There are three versions of basecamp, and they don't talk to each other. I have suppliers using all three versions, and I have to log in separately for each.When you have multiple projects, the project updates can be hard to follow--it's not immediately clear which project has which update, I have to read the whole sentence to find what I need. Would like something easier, maybe color coding?

Angelo
Associate Product Manager in Benin
Internet, 201-500 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Excellent Project Management Tool: Basecamp

5.0 last week New

Comments: Overall, Basecamp is an excellent project management tool that makes it easy to collaborate and keep track of projects. Its user-friendly interface is accessible to users of all levels, and its features make it well worth the cost.

Pros:

Basecamp is an incredibly useful project management tool that makes it easy to keep track of tasks, deadlines, and progress on any project. With a user-friendly interface and plenty of features, it's a great choice for teams of any size.

Cons:

The only negative side of Basecamp is that it does not offer features such as time tracking or invoicing, which could be useful for some projects.