--- description: Review of Basecamp Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: Basecamp | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice GB --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Online Project Management Software](/directory/436/web-based/software) > [Basecamp](/software/4057/basecamp) # Basecamp Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/4057/basecamp Page: 1 / 579\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/4057/basecamp?page=2) > Basecamp is a project management and collaboration software used by teams across various industries. It provides a centralized platform to manage projects, work with clients, and communicate company-wide. The software caters to a wide range of businesses, including marketing, advertising, design, consulting, and software development. Basecamp's features include organized project management, with a single place to handle tasks, discussions, deliverables, and decisions. Its reporting capabilities offer real-time visibility into project progress, overdue items, time spent, and responsibilities. The intuitive interface is described as user-friendly, simple, and easy to use, making it accessible for teams of all technical abilities. In addition to core project management and collaboration tools, Basecamp integrates with other applications such as invoicing, accounting, and time tracking. This allows teams to streamline their workflows and keep important information in one place. The software aims to help organizations improve productivity, communication, and client relationships while maintaining a calm and organized work environment. > > Verdict: Rated **4.4/5** by 14453 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.4/5** | 14453 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Basecamp - **Location**: Chicago, US - **Founded**: 1999 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$15.00 - **Pricing model**: Per User (Free version available) (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: Basecamp offers a 30-day free trial and two pricing tiers, namely Basecamp and Basecamp Pro Unlimited. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium and 207 more ## Features - @mentions - API - Access Controls/Permissions - Activity Dashboard - Activity Tracking - Activity/News Feed - Alerts/Notifications - Assignment Management - Brainstorming - Calendar Management - Calendar Sync - Chat/Messaging - Client Portal - Collaboration Tools - Commenting/Notes - Communication Management - Customisable Branding - Customisable Templates - Dashboard - Deadline Management ## Integrations (91 total) - AgencyDots - Akita - Apideck - Asana - AssessTEAM - Bridge24 - BrightGauge - Calamari - Centreli - Claritee - ClicData - ClickUp - Clockify - CoSchedule - Cyfe ... and 76 more integrations ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat ## Category - [Online Project Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/436/web-based/software) ## Related Categories - [Online Project Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/436/web-based/software) - [Task Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/1412/task-management/software) - [Marketing Project Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/1815/marketing/software) - [Small Business Project Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/3618/small-business/software) - [Nonprofit Project Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/3863/nonprofit/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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I did struggle a little initially but I have really settled into using it effortlessly now. > > My work colleague has it set up and I can easily see what work is expected from me and also where my work fits in to the bigger picture. ----- ### "Basecamp Has Got Your Back\!" — 5.0/5 > **Eduardo** | *18 August 2026* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Basecamp has been a really great tool for keeping projects and teamwork organized. I like how easy it is to keep conversations, tasks, files, and deadlines all in one place. The interface feels simple and straightforward, so it doesn’t take long to get comfortable with it. It’s especially helpful for keeping everyone on the same page without having to constantly search through emails or messages. Overall, Basecamp makes managing projects feel much less stressful and a lot more organized. I’d definitely recommend it for teams that want something simple and reliable\! > > **Cons**: One downside of Basecamp is that it can feel a little too basic if you need advanced project management features. It’s great for keeping tasks, messages, and files organized, but some teams might miss more detailed reporting, customization, or complex workflow options. The layout can also take a little getting used to when you have lots of projects going on. Overall, it’s simple and easy to use, but it may not be the best fit for teams with more complicated project needs. > > Overall, my experience with Basecamp has been really positive. It makes staying organized and keeping up with projects feel pretty effortless. I like having tasks, messages, files, and deadlines all in one place, so I don’t have to jump between different apps. It’s also easy to see what everyone is working on, which makes teamwork smoother. The interface is simple without feeling confusing, and once you get used to it, everything flows nicely. Overall, Basecamp has made managing projects and communicating with a team much easier and less stressful. ----- ### "Better in hindsight" — 5.0/5 > **Nicholas** | *26 July 2026* | Higher Education | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: We like how the software provides the information we need clearly on the site, there's other tools that we have used that in hindsight that aren't as good at managing a timeline of work. > > **Cons**: I still don't like that notifications are hard to see if you accidentally close them out, and I wish that there was a better log. > > We have moved on from basecamp to other software, but I really wish we were back on it. I miss the features and use it personally for independent work,. ----- ### "Works great and has worked so far" — 5.0/5 > **Justin** | *2 August 2026* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: I like how with Basecamp you get to see all the work being done by others rather than going through your inbox looking for things that may or may not be there (which I really dislike doing first thing Monday). Our setup did not cause it to crash. I am glad we were able to keep the files approved in one spot. I was sure that the Creative Cloud connection would blow our computer out of the water, but it seemed to hold its own pretty well. > > **Cons**: Finding something related to an old project is almost impossible unless you remember the actual strange ID number associated with the item since the search function just quits searching once you type something into it. Too many buttons are available on this software. My team members are still complaining about spending several weeks to learn the basics of Basecamp and also why every time Basecamp updates itself it sends me another stupid email stating nothing new. > > This keeps my team from sending me messages to ask if there is a new version of some document on slack. The boss's can view dashboard reports of who is working on what projects, which is nice because I no longer need to build spreadsheet to show where everyone is at and we can quit using our messy old system. ----- ### "Basecamp has helped me keep track of everything and overall it works great" — 5.0/5 > **Corey** | *17 September 2026* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: Before Basecamp, someone would always say they never received an e-mail/text-message regarding an assignment/task. Basecamp brings all conversation/documentation related to each project into one central area. Simply assign a task to a team member with a deadline and every other team member will know exactly where they stand. The back-and-forth question process is greatly reduced. No longer do we need multiple applications to complete a task. > > **Cons**: The user interface is quite slow/ugly and frustrating when you're working on a lot of projects at once. Disappointing that you cannot customize the dashboard, nor can you add any advanced filtering capabilities. Great for small/simple tasks; however, if you want to perform any type of complex manipulation of your data, forget about it. My boss occasionally complains about their pricing model changing. Using the search capability also makes my head hurt while attempting to locate a PDF file created months ago. > > We were using to send everything via e-mail and WhatsApp messages and it was extremely difficult to locate anything. Glad nothing broke when we loaded all of these large files yesterday. The fact that the chat (message board) and "to-do" list are both on the same screen is very nice. ----- Page: 1 / 579\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/4057/basecamp?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/4057/basecamp) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | fr | | ----- ## Structured Data