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Basecamp simplifies project management with its user-friendly interface, fostering efficient team collaboration. Its versatile features, including task tracking, file sharing, and real-time chat, enhance productivity. The ability to archive and report on projects adds value, while mobile apps ensure accessibility on the go. Basecamp is an indispensable tool for seamless project coordination and communication.

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G2
4.1
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Positive Comments
  • Miguel Angel H.Email Marketing Specialist (Project Manager)
    Review
    4.5

    We have 2 teams, one in Spain and another one in Mexico, we use basecamp to keep track of projects, to share updates and to basicly have a great follow up of task and activities. For us it is very easy to use and with the mobile version it is also easy to update new things or to contact someone of the team real quick. We can also have different boards or chat room for each of the clients or projects we are involved. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

  • Gustavo C.Head of Digital Services
    Review
    4.0

    Basecamp has been great for me. The best part is that it's an all-in-one, I have everything from assigned tasks, to messages and calendars at my fingertips. I love how organized I can be thanks to its project management tools. The ease of file sharing and contextualized discussions has greatly improved team collaboration. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

  • Abhinash B.Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
    Review
    3.5

    We were in a rapid search for a platform to display all of our projects, assignments and schedules, at the time of which Basecamp has helped us in organizing these requirements for our work at our fingertips. Its storage facility has helped us in storing and collaborate with each other on documents, files, etc. All of its features like the schedule display were really easy to implement and keep us up to date with out progress. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Negative Comments
  • Tanya F.Director of Executive Project Development
    Review
    0.0

    There were no features built in for tracking or accountability. People could upload notes and documents, but there isn't reporting available for a way to export a project plan and easily track deadlines being completed or staying on point. I also couldn't connect budgets, costs or risk into the projects. The program became as convoluted as everyone just sending emails back and forth and users lost interest and stopped logging in. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

  • Paul S.Lead Solutions Architect
    Review
    0.0

    Things haven't evolved over the last couple years and now there are other options out there for managing projects and tracking time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

  • Ashlee B.Project Manager, Communications
    Review
    0.0

    Everything else about the platform. It essentially does nothing that simple email and file sharing cannot do. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

GetApp
4.3
Top Comments by GetApp
Positive Comments
  • Pauline Joyce P.Human Resources
    Review
    5.0

    Very organizing and have a file sharing data that kept in one place

  • Anonymous ReviewerInformation Technology and Services
    Review
    5.0

    User-friendly interface, collaboration tools, and the ability to centralize project communication and documentation in one platform. It is also highly customizable, allowing teams to tailor it to their specific needs and workflows.

  • Anonymous ReviewerGraphic Design
    Review
    5.0

    I love how I can search everything - I can find an obscure note on a project that has critical info. I like how they divide things up into sections - that chat with teammates is awesome it works great both mobile and on PC.

Negative Comments
  • christopher m.Computer Networking
    Review
    1.0

    no me gusta particularmente no me ayudo en nada

  • Deborah W.Political Organization
    Review
    1.0

    It is cumbersome and awkward to use. When added to a group the system would sign me out or perhaps the administrator of the group would sign me out - either way I wasn't notified why and customer service could not address.

  • Anonymous ReviewerEvents Services
    Review
    1.0

    It's a mess to use. Not intuitive, and I use it for two different non-profits but have no idea which one is sending me what via email because apparently that was not considered by the person who designed it. I FAR prefer SLACK as a tool to do these kinds of communication.

Trustradius
4.2
Top Comments by Trustradius
Positive Comments
  • Verified UserAdministrator
    Review
    10.0

    We use Basecamp to manage long-term projects amongst certain subsets of people, such as committees and task forces. It helps us keep everything related to the project in one place--emails, to-do lists, conversations, brainstorming sessions, schedules, calendars, documents, and files, etc. It not only helps us stay organized, but it can help keep us on track with our progress by sending reminders of upcoming deadlines, tracking progress, etc.

  • Patrick BarrettDirector of Consumer Experiences (Product Design)
    Review
    10.0

    On our team we use Basecamp when designing new products or features. Designers will post comps and the team will provide feedback. Not a very taxing process, but Basecamp handles it well. All interested parties are internal so everyone sees the whole conversation. I'm only every really in the Projects view.
    Provide a central location to provide feedback Notify team members of updates to a project Add new team members Add new comps

  • Verified UserDirector
    Review
    10.0

    Basecamp is a useful project management tool that's used by a lot of advertising firms. I'm a big fan of it and how it allows easy assignment of tasks; has a simple and easy to use website; and has a useful and easy to use app. My only gripe is the cost, but then again, companies need to monetize somehow!
    Gaphic design projects Web design projects Project Management

Negative Comments
  • Verified UserC-Level Executive
    Review
    1.0

    Basecamp is a project management software we used for a short time to help collaborations and organizing projects. In my experience, the software was hard to use, not intuitive, was hard to use and confusing for clients, and what finally did it for me was the lack of notifications. It literally did not notify me, teammates, or the client multiple occasions. Finally I said enough - I said this software is costing me clients and money far beyond its value, and stressing all parties out just by using it. I do NOT recommend Basecamp.
    Functions are hard for clients to use and collaborate with Messages ( including important ones ) were not being received by other parties when we or they would ping each other. We would sit there waiting for each other, while we had often both already responded. Costs time, looks bad, annoying. Was nail in the coffin for us with Basecamp. We paid ahead for the year and I still axed it half way through for ClickUp, which is much much cleaner. In my experience, the interface is not intuitive, and is ugly. In my opinion, the price is way too high for failing basic proj mgmt app needs

  • Verified UserProject Manager
    Review
    2.0

    Basecamp was used by a Digital UX vendor that we engaged on our project. Primarily the company used the program to store and organize files such as wireframes, visual mockups, project plans, etc.
    Basecamp is a great file storage solution but as a PM I did not feel it covered other areas of Project Management. I found it difficult to really understand where a number of items were in the process based on the setup and resorted to using a MS mpp stored in the file storage. Ultimately I spent a lot of time looking for information that I thought was pivotal to being a project tracking tool.

  • Verified UserProject Manager
    Review
    3.0

    Basecamp is being used as a project management/collaboration tool across the organization. It's supposed to be uniting copy, creative, and us as the digital marketing team in making timelines and creating assets. It is currently being used by only our department. Basecamp eliminates combing through 100's of past emails to find versions or conversations with coworkers. It's a place where an entire project can live and exist. It creates transparency in the creative process.
    It can be insanely disorganized depending on the user Without the proper training it ends up being more of a hassle than it's worth It can be time consuming to manage all projects inside BC

Capterra
4.3
Top Comments by Capterra
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  • Kevin B.Verified LinkedIn UserDirector of IT
    Review
    4.0

    Overall: We have started and completed close to 150 projects in Basecamp; crossing every department in our organization. It has helped us keep people informed, keep tasks on target, and complete projects in a timely and efficient manner. Their help system is very detailed. It seems like most reviewers just can not find it. https://3.basecamp-help.com/ We are very pleased with the product, but we want to see more enhancements coming, and more often. The product desperately needs sublists, priorities, milestones, and very tight integration with Office 365. We would also like to see the use of templates. Anything from planning a canoe trip to launching a new retail store would be very helpful. Overall, it is a great product, but we may outgrow it if enhancements are not added. If some of these features do not come soon, it may drive long-standing customers away from the product.

  • Faisal Faruque R.Verified LinkedIn UserDigital Marketing Analyst
    Review
    5.0

    Overall: You can call it the Jack of All Trades. Before using Basecamp I had to use a lot of apps for different purposes. For example, one to-do app, another file-sharing app, another messaging app, and so on. It hampered my productivity. But luckily I found Basecamp and this thing got me covered. Now I can have fewer meetings with my team members and save time to do something productive. The integration with other app made it the real hero. I can automate my tasks on Basecamp by using popular integration services and those work seamlessly with Basecamp.

  • Peter N.Software engineer
    Review
    3.0

    Overall: Basecamp has given me an easy time to work with my colleagues even from home,we can share information regarding our projects using the software. Basecamp is one of the best projects management tool I have used soo far.

  • Ryan L.Verified LinkedIn UserPresident
    Review
    4.0

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

  • Mayra O.Analyst
    Review
    4.0

    Overall: Overall, I will give BaseCamp a 4 out of 5 stars

  • Christian T.Technical Lead
    Review
    4.0

    "Project Management Made Easy"

Alternativeto.net
3.9
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  • erindavvis
    Review
    5.0

    Basecamp provides a platform for collaboration and project management for digital marketing agencies or any other company which has a team of 10+ members. _[Edited by Maoholguin, June 28]_

  • sanjaypatel
    Review
    5.0

    Basecamp is best to project management tools for a small team, it has great experience in web/desktop. the mobile app experience is bit disappointing. overall it's great.

  • minecraftchest1
    Review
    2.0

    It gets the job done. However, simple features like following a projects/teams calendar from your personal one is missing, and chat is extremely primitive.

  • Mollie
    Review
    5.0

    best project management system so far, easy to use and good for small project with a small team.

  • Fight_Bundleware
    Review
    3.0

    Web interface looks outdated. We are not in 2000 anymore.

  • abregodoz
    Review
    5.0

    Gets the project management job done.