--- 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 / 578\ 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 **4.3/5** by 14414 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.3/5** | 14414 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 (93 total) - AgencyDots - Akita - Apideck - Asana - AssessTEAM - Bridge24 - BrightGauge - Calamari - Centreli - Claritee - ClicData - ClickUp - Clockify - CoSchedule Marketing Suite - Cyfe ... and 78 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 still think it would be a good addition if we'd need that feature in the future. > > Basecamp is one of the firsts in the game and I think they are keeping it solid. And the message board functionality is really one of my favourites. ----- ### "A Do-It-All platform" — 4.0/5 > **Todd** | *16 July 2025* | Plastics | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: Great way to set up communication/chats between specific groups within our company, that allow for easy visibility and quick notification/response so that we can keep our business moving. > > **Cons**: The fact that a notification badge cannot be attached to the app icon when on computer is disappointing. The Basecamp app on my phone notifies me that there is a message, but for some reason this functionality is not available for the desktop version. It causes many within our company to miss when messages are waiting. > > Simple to use. Easy to manage projects. Efficient way to communicate. Provides a trackable message history for referencing. Straightforward to use. ----- ### "Basecamp solid as ever" — 5.0/5 > **Osman** | *27 March 2026* | E-Learning | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: We recently upgrade to the latest version of basecamp and we are absolutely in love, it has taken the way on how we keep track of our daily task to a different level and the update helps to include links and make it easy to organize > > **Cons**: I haven't find anything that we don't like about this version, it has everything that we need and more > > Basecamp has been a solid partner for our tracking for tasks and for knowing how our team works their task and keeps us updated ----- ### "Basecamp Review: My Take on Its Pings, Projects, and All Those Little Boxes" — 3.0/5 > **Toph** | *3 June 2025* | Nonprofit Organization Management | Recommendation rating: 4.0/10 > > **Pros**: Keeps project talk mostly in One Place. Discussions and files are generally tied to the specific project they belong to, which is definitely a step up from hunting through endless email chains. > > **Cons**: Compartmentalization overload\! This was my biggest hurdle. Basecamp walls everything off. Each project is its own little silo, which is fine, I guess. But even within a project, you're constantly hopping between the Message Board, then over to To-Dos, then popping into Campfire, then digging through Docs \& Files. It's supposed to be organized, but I often felt like I was navigating a digital maze just to get a complete understanding of what was going on. If you're trying to manage multiple projects, it becomes a real headache trying to see the bigger picture. It felt less like a unified workspace and more like a collection of separate mini-tools loosely bundled together. I spent more time clicking between sections than I wanted. Their version of direct messages, "Pings," just didn't do it for me.It is very easy to lose messages and not a good list view to see previous messages. > > Look, I genuinely wanted to like Basecamp. The promise of a simpler, more organized work life is always tempting. And for some teams, I'm sure it's the bee's knees. But for me, the way it breaks everything down into what feels like a hundred little compartments, and the slightly clunky, disconnected feel of features like Pings, just created more mental friction than it solved. It often felt like I was fighting the tool to get a holistic view, rather than the tool helping me see clearly. It's one of those platforms that I think you'll either gel with immediately or find yourself constantly bumping up against its limitations and structure. If you're curious, the free trial is the way to go. But go in with your eyes open, knowing that its brand of "simplicity" can come with its own set of quirks and frustrations, especially if you don't like feeling too boxed in by your software. ----- ### "Happy Campers\!" — 5.0/5 > **Mai** | *28 February 2026* | Hospitality | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: I have thoroughly enjoyed how streamlined communications with clients have become. I am able to seamlessly communicate with remote clients and share files with ease\! > > **Cons**: Thus far, no cons\! Ultimately, communication is UP and errors are DOWN\! The implementation of the platform has helped clarify where the team is on a project\! > > In short, the experience has been nothing but positive\! The platform implementation was seamless and user friendly\! 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