Basecamp vs monday.com
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Quick verdict
Basecamp edges it overall, winning 2 of 4 rating categories. monday.com is cheaper to start ($9 vs $25).
Choose Basecamp if…
You’re agencies and teams working with clients who want simple, flat pricing. Calm, all-in-one project communication: to-dos, message boards, docs, chat and schedules per project, at flat prices with no per-user fees.
Visit BasecampChoose monday.com if…
You’re non-technical teams that want an easy, visual project tracker. A colorful, visual work-management platform that teams pick up fast (boards, timelines, dashboards and automations) with separate CRM, dev and service products.
Visit monday.comSide by side
| Basecamp | monday.com | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 4.4/5 | 4.4/5 |
| Value | 4.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Features | 3.9/5 | 4.6/5 |
| Ease of use | 4.8/5 | 4.7/5 |
| Output quality | 4.2/5 | 4.4/5 |
| Category | Project management | Project management |
| Free plan | Yes: free for personal use | Yes: up to 2 seats and 3 boards |
| Cheapest paid plan (monthly) | $25/mo | $9/mo |
| Same plan billed yearly | - | $9/mo |
| Top plan | Unlimited: $299/mo | Pro: $19/mo |
| Seats | Flat price, no per-user fees | Per seat, sold in buckets with a 3-seat minimum |
| Trial / refund | 30-day free trial (45 on Unlimited) | 14-day trial of Pro |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, Mac, iOS, Android | Web, Windows, Mac, iOS, Android |
| Best for | Agencies and teams working with clients who want simple, flat pricing | Non-technical teams that want an easy, visual project tracker |
Basecamp: pros & cons
- Flat pricing with unlimited users on Studio and up
- Very easy for clients to use
- Combines chat, docs and tasks
- Few views (no true Gantt)
- Limited reporting and custom fields
monday.com: pros & cons
- Easiest PM tool to learn
- Beautiful dashboards and views
- Strong automations and integrations on Standard+
- 3-seat minimum makes small teams pay more
- Monthly billing costs more than the listed yearly prices
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