Basecamp features: tier-by-tier list (2026)
Simple all-in-one PM tool. Pro Unlimited's flat fee is a steal for big teams, but small teams should price-check Plus.
Core capabilities (33)
The Project page keeps it all together
In Basecamp, every project you create gets a dedicated page. From there you can customize the page with built-in tools (to-dos, message boards, chat rooms, a calendar, kanban card tables, etc). Add whatever you need to make progress on work together.
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Message Boards for announcements and discussions
Message Boards essentially replace email. All project announcements, discussions, presentations, etc, live on the message board as individual posts and threads. Any comments and replies are attached to the bottom of that message.
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To-do Lists for tracking all the little things
Make a list, or ten lists, however many you need. Assign items, set due dates, have discussions, attach files, even create subtasks. Drag items between lists. Set up who gets notified when a to-do is completed.
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Hill Charts show you where things really stand
Is the project going to be done on time? Are people stuck? Basecamp’s Hill Charts let you know exactly where things really stand.
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Docs & Files for reference materials, assets, and links
Docs & Files keeps images, documents, PDFs, even cloudfiles (from other services like Figma, Google Docs, iCloud, Dropbox, and others) in neatly organized lists and folders inside your projects. Keep brand assets in one place where everyone can find them.
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My Tasks, Events, Today, Bookmarks, and Notes
Have instant access to your own personal tasks, events you’re part of, bookmarks you’ve saved, and personal notes you’ve taken, all right from the "My Bar" at the bottom of the screen.
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Reports for high-level overviews
Get an instant read on where things stand with Basecamp’s Reports. The Lineup shows you projects plotted on a timeline. Someone’s activity shows you what any particular person has been up to. Someone’s assignments shows you everything assigned to someone.
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Everything Views are like having x-ray vision
A real game changer, Everything Views aggregate everything of a specific type no matter which project it’s in. Know someone uploaded a file this morning but don’t remember where? Check "All Files" and it’ll be right there.
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The Lineup is your bird’s eye view
Want to see every project plotted on a timeline based on start and end dates? Then you want The Lineup. See overlaps, see beginnings and ends, see who’s on what, even see key dates superimposed over everything.
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Keyboard shortcuts speed everything up
Hit SHIFT on your keyboard and you’ll see a bunch of little keys show up next to navigation elements. SHIFT+that-letter takes you right there, no mousing or clicking required.
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Decide what clients get to see
Working with a client? Only want them to see certain bits of your project? Need to hide unfinished work, but want to still keep conversations in the project and on the record?
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Activity that’s easy to absorb
In Basecamp, all activity is neatly organized around topics, each action clearly attributed, the latest stuff time-stamped, and presented in an easily-digestible format.
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Basecamp continues to get better without getting complicated
Basecamp continues to get better without getting complicated. For decades we’ve focused on building straightforward project management software that’s exceptionally capable, fast, flexible, reliable, and easy-to-use.
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Risk-free, cancel anytime, no long-term lock-in
With Basecamp, cancellation is entirely self-serve, no questions asked, no retention specialists trying to talk you out of it. Cancel any time, no long-term contracts to lock you in.
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A big boost for bootstrappers & small businesses
We started our business without outside funding, and you probably did too. We know your money’s precious, and we want to help.
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Basecamp eliminates the Hassle Tax
There’s no more paying separate bills, onboarding people in multiple places, training people how to use different tools, managing expenses across vendors, etc… the benefits of Basecamp go beyond price.
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Yes, you can upgrade from Free to Plus
Yes, you can upgrade from Free to Plus or from Plus to Pro Unlimited whenever you’d like.
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Yes, you can downgrade from Pro Unlimited to
Yes, you can downgrade from Pro Unlimited to Plus or Free as long as your usage fits on the lower package. For example, if you still had five projects, you couldn’t downgrade to the Free package which only allows one project.
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Yes, you can cancel any time , no
Yes, you can cancel any time , no questions asked, no forms to fill out, no person to talk to.
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Absolutely
Absolutely. Basecamp is 10% off for registered 501(c)(3) non-profits, and 100% free for K-12, homeschoolers, or Universities as long as it’s used for class work only.
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For non-profits: Email us a copy of your
For non-profits: Email us a copy of your 501(c)(3) paperwork right after you sign up.
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For teachers and homeschool parents: Right after you
For teachers and homeschool parents: Right after you sign up, email us from your school account with the name of your school, the class you teach, and proof you’re a teacher.
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For students: Right after you sign up, email
For students: Right after you sign up, email us from your school account with the name of your school, what you’re studying, and when you expect to graduate.
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Note: We can only discount one account
Note: We can only discount one account. If you need to support multiple groups, one account will give you everything you need to support them. If you’ve been paying for Basecamp, we can’t refund or discount payments made before your discount started.
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While Timesheet and Admin Pro Pack are included
While Timesheet and Admin Pro Pack are included on the Pro Unlimited package, customers on the Plus package can optionally upgrade to either or both whenever they’d like.
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On the free one project package, can I
On the free one project package, can I delete the project and start another one?
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This all has to happen somewhere
This all has to happen somewhere . But you’ve discovered that spreading everything across different apps, browser tabs, emails, and chats doesn’t work.
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Over 20 years ago we were in the same boat
Over 20 years ago we were in the same boat. We needed something capable, but it had to be straightforward and easy. Nothing fit the bill. So we invented Basecamp, and we've been steadily improving it ever since.
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Today, Basecamp is used across every industry, and
Today, Basecamp is used across every industry, and nearly a million people, teams, companies, and non-profits worldwide rely on it daily .
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Thanks for checking us out
Thanks for checking us out. We invite you to give Basecamp a try. And ultimately, we’d be honored to have you as a customer.
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When’s the last time you praised a tech
When’s the last time you praised a tech company’s customer service? Our customers do it all the time . Service isn’t an afterthought, it’s one of Basecamp’s best features.
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We’ve been running a business focused on the
We’ve been running a business focused on the fundamentals for nearly three decades.
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Curious about Basecamp but want to see it
Curious about Basecamp but want to see it live and ask some questions first? Join us for a free live class. We’ll show you how to set it up in minutes, how to roll it out to your team, and take Q&A covering anything else you’d like to ask.
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AI features (1)
API, CLI, SDK, Skills, and Integrations
Connect with other services using the Basecamp API , extend Basecamp in new ways with 3rd party integrations , get full access to Basecamp through the command line (CLI) , or invite your favorite AI agent .
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Automation and workflows (1)
Automatic Check-ins for recurring questions
Cut back on meetings and stand ups by setting up Automatic Check-ins instead. Set up questions that are asked on a regular schedule. Everyone’s answers are saved back to a single log for easy review whenever.
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Collaboration (2)
Campfire chats for quick, casual conversations
When you have Basecamp you don’t need Slack, WhatsApp, or another dedicated chat app. Just chat in Basecamp instead. Perfect for real-time conversations, quick file sharing, random question asking, stuff like that.
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You’re juggling people, projects, and expectations
You’re juggling people, projects, and expectations. There are tasks to do, discussions to have, decisions to make, files to share, deadlines to hit, relationships to manage, and work to deliver.
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Reporting and analytics (3)
Card Tables for tracking work through stages
Card Tables are our take on kanban boards. It’s a wonderfully visual way to track work through a process. Add cards, set up columns, move work through phases. Specify who should be notified when a new card is added to the table, or to a specific column.
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The Basecamp Calendar for big dates
Add a built-in calendar to your project. Track deadlines, milestones, events, meetings, anything with a time and date. And there’s even a global calendar that aggregates everything from individual project calendars.
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Timesheet allows you to track time spent on
Timesheet allows you to track time spent on tasks, writing, meetings, or other pieces of work within a Basecamp project. You can then run reports to aggregate time spent across projects, or per-person, to help with resource allocation or client billing.
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Security and compliance (1)
Admin Pro Pack gives account owners and admins
Admin Pro Pack gives account owners and admins greater control over access and permissions and allows them to:
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Features evolve. Confirm directly with the vendor before purchase decisions. This list was last refreshed on 2026-05-27.
Frequently asked questions
What features does Basecamp include?
This page tracks 41 verified Basecamp features across 6 categories, sourced from Basecamp's official site.
Which tier do I need for Basecamp?
Basecamp's feature availability varies by plan. Compare the public Basecamp tiers, calculator, and hidden fees on the Basecamp pricing page.
How does Basecamp compare on features to alternatives?
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