Basecamp
Project management with flat monthly packages and no per-user fees, plus connectors for ChatGPT and Claude
What is Basecamp?
Basecamp, made by 37signals, puts each project on one page with to-dos, message boards, Campfire chat, schedules, docs and files, Card Tables (Kanban), Hill Charts and automatic check-ins. It is sold as flat monthly packages with no per-user fees: a free plan for one project, then Freelancer, Pro and Pro Plus with caps on active projects, users and storage, and Pro Unlimited with unlimited projects and users. Higher packages add templates, multiple tools per project, time tracking and admin controls. AI works through official ChatGPT and Claude connectors, a CLI and an agent skill rather than built-in AI features.
Good for
- Agencies and small businesses working with clients in shared projects
- Teams that want flat pricing instead of per-user fees
- Replacing email and chat threads with project message boards
Key features
- Project pages that combine to-dos, message boards, Campfire chat, schedules, docs and files
- Card Tables (Kanban) and Hill Charts for tracking progress
- Automatic Check-ins that ask the team recurring questions on a schedule
- The Lineup timeline of all projects, Reports and Everything Views
- Client mode to control what clients can see in each project
- Official connectors for ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor and Grok, plus a CLI, agent skill, API and SDKs
- Flat package pricing with no per-user fees
Limitations to know about
- The free plan allows one project, 3 users and 1 GB
- Freelancer, Pro and Pro Plus cap active projects (3, 8, 12) and users (5, 10, 15)
- Time tracking needs Pro Plus; templates and multiple tools per project need Pro
- Its pages do not describe built-in AI features or rule-based automations; AI works through connected assistants and agents
Basecamp pricing
Basecamp has a free plan. Freelancer, Pro, Pro Plus and Pro Unlimited cost $29 to $329 a month.
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | 1 project, 3 users, 1 GB storage |
| Freelancer | $29/mo | 3 active projects, 10 GB storage, up to 5 users |
| Pro | $79/mo | 8 active projects, 25 GB storage, up to 10 users, multiple tools per project, templates |
| Pro Plus | $99/mo | 12 active projects, 100 GB storage, up to 15 users, time tracking |
| Pro Unlimited | $199/mo billed annually, or $329/mo billed monthly | Unlimited projects and users, 1 TB storage, enhanced admin controls, priority 24/7/365 support, personal onboarding, annual billing by check, ACH, wire or card |
Free plan limits: One project, up to 3 users, 1 GB storage; includes the AI connectors and agent access. A completed project can be deleted to start a new one.
Costs on top of a plan
- Extra storage: $50/month per additional 1 TB (On Pro Unlimited)
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Frequently asked questions
Is Basecamp free?
Basecamp has a free plan. One project, up to 3 users, 1 GB storage; includes the AI connectors and agent access. A completed project can be deleted to start a new one. Paid plans start at $29/mo.
How much does Basecamp cost?
Freelancer, Pro, Pro Plus and Pro Unlimited cost $29 to $329 a month. There is also a free plan. On Freelancer: flat $29 a month, no per-user fees: up to 3 active projects, 10 GB storage and up to 5 users. Templates, multiple tools per project and time tracking are not included. Prices as published on Basecamp's pricing page on 21 October 2026.
Does Basecamp charge per user?
No. Basecamp packages are flat monthly prices: Freelancer ($29) includes up to 5 users, Pro ($79) up to 10 and Pro Plus ($99) up to 15. Pro Unlimited includes unlimited users for $199 a month billed annually or $329 billed monthly.
What is Basecamp used for?
Basecamp, made by 37signals, puts each project on one page with to-dos, message boards, Campfire chat, schedules, docs and files, Card Tables (Kanban), Hill Charts and automatic check-ins. People use it for agencies and small businesses working with clients in shared projects, teams that want flat pricing instead of per-user fees and replacing email and chat threads with project message boards.
What are the alternatives to Basecamp?
Tools that do a similar job include Teamwork.com, Asana, Trello, monday.com and Notion. Each has its own page here with its plans, limits and prices.
Who makes Basecamp?
Basecamp is made by 37signals LLC, based in Chicago, US. The company was founded in 1999.
Sources
Every fact on this page comes from the pages below, read on the dates shown: 37signals LLC's own pages first, and a named public reference where they are silent.
- basecamp.com/pricing (package prices, project, user and storage caps, free plan, trial, annual billing on Pro Unlimited, storage add-on, discounts, cancellation FAQ) read 21 October 2026
- basecamp.com/ (product description) read 21 October 2026
- basecamp.com/features (features: message boards, to-dos, Card Tables, Hill Charts, check-ins, Lineup, client mode) read 21 October 2026
- basecamp.com/ai (ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor and Grok connectors) read 21 October 2026
- basecamp.com/agents (CLI, agent skill, API and SDKs) read 21 October 2026
- basecamp.com/apps (platforms: iOS, Android, Mac, Windows, web, command line) read 21 October 2026
- basecamp.com/about (company: 37signals has run Basecamp for 27 years) read 21 October 2026
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/37signals (company founding year (1999) and headquarters (Chicago)) read 21 October 2026
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