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Basecamp Reviews & Product Details

Basecamp Overview
What is Basecamp?

Basecamp has evolved as a project management platform since its launch in 2004 but its mission to help remote teams stay organized, productive, and efficient remains. One new feature that Basecamp recently added is called Basecamp Hill – a visual representation that divides the component of a project into a phase of uncertainty, unknowns, and problem-solving (uphill) and a phase of certainty, confidence, and execution (downhill). This is on top of Basecamp’s core features which include a Message Board, To-dos, Calendar, Documents and Files, Group Chat, and Automated Check-ins. It’s a top-down and bottom-up platform for everyone in a business or organization – from proprietors and C-level executives to project managers and individual team members.

Company Basecamp, LLC
Year founded 1999
Company size 51-200 employees
Headquarters Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Basecamp Product Details
Capabilities
API
Segment
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Mid Market
Enterprise
Deployment Cloud / SaaS / Web-Based, Mobile Android, Mobile iPad, Mobile iPhone
Support 24/7 (Live rep), Chat, Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support
Training Documentation
Languages English
Basecamp Pros and Cons
Pros
  • Excellent for schedule and to-do list management
  • Automatic check-ins and group chat for remote work
  • Helpful message board
  • Useful for finding crucial documents
  • Easy and customizable environment
Cons
  • Requires third-party integration for time tracking
  • Features need to be a bit more flexible to achieve better functionality
Basecamp Features
Agile Methodologies Support
Budget Management
Calendar Integration
Client Portal
Collaboration Tools
Customizable Dashboards
Dependency Tracking
Document Management
File Sharing
Gantt Charts
Integration with Third-Party Apps
Issue Tracking
Kanban Boards
Milestone Tracking
Mobile Access
Notifications and Alerts
Portfolio Management
Progress Tracking
Project Planning
Project Templates
Real-Time Updates
Reporting and Analytics
Resource Management
Risk Management
Role-Based Access Control
Sprints Management
Task Management
Team Communication
Time Tracking
Workflow Automation
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Last updated: December 10, 2025
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5,257 Basecamp Reviews
4.1 out of 5
Mid Market (51-1000 emp.)
Apr 11, 2023
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Overall Rating:
5.0
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Sai R.
Founder
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"Ideal for project management"
What do you like best about Basecamp?

Basecamp is a perfect project management tool for cross-functional collaboration, especially with developers, engineers, and project managers. Easy to access, create tasks, and monitor stages of studies.

What do you dislike about Basecamp?

The user interface feels very basic and is not as innovative as maybe an Asana or a Monday.com. If they can improve the user interface that would alleviate a lot of troubleshooting and enhance user experience.

What problems is Basecamp solving and how is that benefiting you?

Basecamp has been amazing for project management and collaboration between cross-functional teams! It is very efficient and makes it effortless to monitor projects and status of each milestone.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Mar 24, 2023
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Overall Rating:
5.0
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Dinesh B.
Php And Wordpress Expert (Wix, Shopify, Node Js, Javascript, Restful Api)
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"User-Friendly and Efficient Project Management Tool"
What do you like best about Basecamp?

Basecamp is a premium project management platform that boasts an intuitive and user-friendly interface, enabling users to personalize their to-do lists and effortlessly handle multiple projects. The communication features within the platform facilitate team members to stay on the same page and stay informed of project progress, updates, and deadlines. Nonetheless, some users may find Basecamp's customization options, integrations, and file storage capabilities somewhat restricted, and the paid plans might be deemed a bit exorbitant for bigger teams. Nevertheless, Basecamp is an exceptional choice for teams seeking an efficient and top-notch project management solution

What do you dislike about Basecamp?

Limited integrations: Basecamp does not integrate with as many third-party apps and services as some other project management tools, which may be a disadvantage for some users who rely on certain integrations to streamline their workflow

What problems is Basecamp solving and how is that benefiting you?

Basecamp helped me with organization, improve communication, and work more efficiently, resulting in a better workflow and increased productivity.

Mid Market (51-1000 emp.)
Feb 28, 2023
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Overall Rating:
5.0
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Kunal C.
Product Manager
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"Powerful Project collaboration tool"
What do you like best about Basecamp?

Basecamp is a powerful and feature reach project management and project collaboration tool with features like Card Table Kanban, Message Board and Automatic check ins. Also, its very easy to manage multipe projects at single place.

What do you dislike about Basecamp?

Although, basecamp is a project management tool with all the necessary features but there is one thing that can be improved.The option to create User stories is not at all good. Its a basic To-Do and its difficult to quickly create the user stories in the print planning meeting.

What problems is Basecamp solving and how is that benefiting you?

We are using Basecamp to solve the problem of project management and task management at our organisation. We can very easily management multiple stakeholders and products very easily.

Mid Market (51-1000 emp.)
Feb 16, 2023
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Overall Rating:
5.0
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Carli C.
Account Service Intern
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"Basecamp revolutionizes project management for teams of all sizes"
What do you like best about Basecamp?

The first thing I would like to note is that it is a very effective solution for project management; it has a wide range of features and tools that help our work teams stay organized and in sync, from task and calendar management to real-time communication and collaboration. One thing I liked about Basecamp is its intuitive and easy-to-use interface; it is straightforward to navigate the platform and get what I need at any time; and the aspect I liked the most is the real-time collaboration; it makes it possible for us to discuss and comment in real-time on any project or task, which saves us a lot of time and dramatically reduces the possibility of misunderstandings.

What do you dislike about Basecamp?

While it is true that Basecamp allows some customization, it is still limited and may not be sufficient for the specific needs of some users or work teams; the task management features are also a bit limited compared to other solutions, is project management.

What problems is Basecamp solving and how is that benefiting you?

Overall, we have had a positive experience with Basecamp, and it has provided multiple benefits to my organization; starting with the way teams stay organized and in total sync; being so intuitive, it makes all users quickly adapt to using the software, and the calendar view customization option has been helpful to keep an overview of deadlines and commitments for the whole team; in addition to its wide range of collaborative tools, it also allows file and document sharing, which further facilitates team collaboration and idea sharing.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Feb 15, 2023
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Overall Rating:
5.0
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Modasser A.
Founder
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"I use it all the time for my projects - Best Project Management Tool Ever"
What do you like best about Basecamp?

It is easy to navigate in different projects and tasks and the best things is that it also sends notification everytime a new task is assigned.

What do you dislike about Basecamp?

Looks like a bit old fashioned interface

What problems is Basecamp solving and how is that benefiting you?

While using basecamp, it is very easy to manage hundreds of tasks and projects as a time and everything looks easy while using BC for my work

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Jan 24, 2023
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Overall Rating:
5.0
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Karla R.
Sr Account Coordinator
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"Basecamp keeps your tasks and teams organized"
What do you like best about Basecamp?

I love that the tasks keep me on track. I also love that I can make my own tasks if I end up getting one off requests from client to help keep me on top of items.

What do you dislike about Basecamp?

The only thing I don't like about basecamp is that I cannot prioritize my task list each day. They are just stuck in whatever order the system puts them in. I have used Asana in the past with an old job and that was something I LOVED about Asana. I was able to move the tasks around each day so I knew what I want to complete first.

What problems is Basecamp solving and how is that benefiting you?

Basecamp is solving a task management problem. As long as there is a task the work will get done no matter what. I like that it keeps all of us on track and we can communicate back n forth with questions or ideas.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Jan 24, 2023
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Overall Rating:
5.0
AG
Verified Reviewer
Founder
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"Great for organization, automated workflows, team communication, and checking off tasks"
What do you like best about Basecamp?

Checking off tasks. It's so satisfying. I also love being able to tag others for communication. To-do lists and buckets are helpful, especially when allowing added to-dos after the fact. Basecamp keeps the company I work for so streamlined because everything is automated and you can see where everyone is at in their workflow.

What do you dislike about Basecamp?

Honestly can't think of anything. Maybe include in information tab that helps explain or define what exactly buckets / to-dos / etc. are without having to take a tutorial or look up a help article.

What problems is Basecamp solving and how is that benefiting you?

How to prioritize tasks, how to manage my time, the ability to look into the future to plan ahead, increases productivity, allows for more transparency and less wasted time when communicating the status of a project. This is all especially helpful for a remote job at a remote company.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Jan 17, 2023
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Overall Rating:
5.0
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Krunal A.
Web Developer
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"Connect the professional life"
What do you like best about Basecamp?

Basecamp is connected to your team in Company. We use basecamp for making connections with each other and also use it for the hangout option. The notification feature is also very good in basecamp. Which help you to connect with additional immediately. It also has a PING option where you can also chat with every employer personally

What do you dislike about Basecamp?

Basecamp has too many options for making the team connected, so till now I have not found any issues now, it is highly recommended for team communication, and I can say basecamp need to be up to date for the competition

What problems is Basecamp solving and how is that benefiting you?

We face mainly notification issues, and calculated leave for the team is challenging in others, so that problem is genuinely solved here. Also, know leave tracking, which makes the group know about everyone

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Jan 11, 2023
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Overall Rating:
5.0
AG
Verified Reviewer
Founder
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"Effective Project Management Tool"
What do you like best about Basecamp?

Simple and user-friendly Tool. So easy to organize/manage ~

What do you dislike about Basecamp?

None at the moment. I like all the features and how it is easy to manage.

What problems is Basecamp solving and how is that benefiting you?

Project Management. When there's a lot of project, it's helps. meto properly track each and every projects.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Dec 20, 2022
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Overall Rating:
5.0
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Brian S.
Founder
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"Basecamp...always the underdog"
What do you like best about Basecamp?

I like that Basecamp allows you to make it your own. With projects, boards, to-dos, and more, the possibilities are endless.

What do you dislike about Basecamp?

They're slow to catch on to what other companies do. They're innovative in their own way on their own timing, and that can sometimes make it feel out-of-date.

What problems is Basecamp solving and how is that benefiting you?

It helps me project manage my entire business. From building timelines to keeping track of project sprints, it has everything we need to keep everyone on track.