Basecamp
5.9/10Basecamp is a project management and team communication app from 37signals, with flat monthly pricing aimed at small teams, agencies and freelancers working with clients.
Data last updated November 2026 · Our methodology
Overview
Basecamp, made by 37signals, puts each project on a single page. That page holds to-do lists with subtasks, a message board, Campfire group chat, a calendar, kanban-style card tables, docs and files, and automatic check-in questions. It also has a few views you won't find in most competitors. Hill charts show how far along work is. The Lineup shows project timelines side by side. Everything views pull one content type, such as all files, from every project at once. Client mode lets you choose what external clients can see in each project, and there is an API, a command-line tool and connectors for AI agents. Pricing is a flat fee with no per-user charge, and plans are limited by how many active projects you can run. The Free plan covers one project, 1 GB of storage and up to 3 users. Freelancer costs $29 a month, Pro $79 and Pro Plus $99, each with more projects, storage and users. Pro Unlimited costs $329 a month, or $199 a month when billed annually, and removes the caps. Basecamp suits teams that care more about clear communication than detailed planning. Its main limitation is shallow reporting and no Gantt-style scheduling, and reviewers say search across large accounts can be clumsy. Because the cheaper plans cap projects, growing teams can be pushed onto Pro Unlimited sooner than they expect.
Our Rating
Who Basecamp is best for
Good fit
Flat pricing with no per-user fees and an all-in-one project page make it a good fit for small teams that want little setup.
Client mode and per-project visibility controls make it easy to work with clients alongside internal staff.
Unlimited users on Pro Unlimited and a simple workflow suit fast-growing teams, though the project caps on lower plans can force an early upgrade.
A dedicated $29 Freelancer plan and a free one-project plan cover solo use, but costs rise quickly if you run many projects.
Less suited
Reporting is limited and there is no advanced portfolio planning, so it falls short for complex enterprise programmes.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- There are no per-user fees on any plan, and Pro Unlimited allows unlimited users, including clients and contractors.
- Client mode lets agencies control exactly what clients see in each project.
- Each project bundles chat, message boards, to-dos, a calendar and files in one place, which reviewers say cuts down miscommunication.
- Hill charts and The Lineup give a simple visual sense of progress without heavy setup.
- Support is offered 24/7/365 on paid plans, with priority support on Pro Unlimited.
Cons
- Reporting is basic, and reviewers say they have to track metrics in other tools.
- There are no Gantt charts, dependencies or advanced workflow automation for complex project planning.
- Reviewers report that search and finding older content across many projects is difficult.
- The Freelancer, Pro and Pro Plus plans cap active projects, which pushes growing teams to the $329 a month Pro Unlimited plan.
- Some users find the interface crowded and say the mobile app feels weaker than the web version.
Key Features
Basecamp Pricing
Freelancer
- 24/7 support
- 10 GB storage
- Up to 5 users
- No per-user fees
- 3 active projects
Pro Unlimited
or $2,388/year (save 40%)
- 1 TB storage
- Unlimited users
- Unlimited projects
- Priority 24/7 support
- Personalized onboarding
- Check, ACH or wire payment
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Every paid plan has a flat monthly fee. The Freelancer, Pro and Pro Plus plans cap users at 5, 10 and 15. Pro Unlimited allows unlimited users.
The pricing page lists $199 a month when billed annually, which is $2,388 a year, compared with $329 a month on monthly billing.
Yes. The Free plan includes one active project, 1 GB of storage and up to 3 users. Basecamp says you cannot downgrade to Free from a paid plan.
Yes. You can invite clients into projects, and client mode controls which content they can see in each project.
Registered 501(c)(3) nonprofits get 10 percent off. Basecamp is free for K-12, homeschool and university classroom use.
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