Basecamp is a project management tool. Each project brings together to-dos, a message board, chat, docs and files, and a schedule.
Hill Charts show how far along work really is, and Card Tables are Basecamp’s version of kanban boards. Automatic Check-ins are meant to reduce the number of meetings you hold. The Lineup plots every project on a timeline by its start and end dates, and Everything Views gather all items of one type from every project onto a single page. Reports give a quick view of project status, and pressing Shift reveals keyboard shortcuts.
Basecamp says it is used across every industry. Its site names product developers, woodworkers, publishers, event planners, marketers, architects, artists and educators among the people who use it. Basecamp describes itself as a calm, organized way to run projects, work with clients and communicate across a company. Client mode lets you hide unfinished work from clients while keeping conversations on the record.
The Basecamp API connects other services, and the features page also lists a CLI, an SDK and Skills. Third-party tools include Zapier for automation, Unito for syncing to-do lists with tools such as Jira, Trello and GitHub, Everhour for time tracking inside to-dos, and AnyWebhook for sending webhooks into Basecamp. Basecamp says its support is staffed by people and that anyone on the team can answer any question. It also runs live classes on setting up Basecamp and rolling it out to your team.
Paid plans step up from Freelancer to Studio, Pro and Unlimited, with more room on each. Current prices are in the pricing box above.