What we like
- Flat pricing with unlimited users on Studio and up
- Very easy for clients to use
- Combines chat, docs and tasks
Watch out for
- Few views (no true Gantt)
- Limited reporting and custom fields
Key facts
| Category | Project management |
|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes: free for personal use |
| Cheapest paid plan (monthly) | $25/mo |
| Top plan | Unlimited: $299/mo |
| Seats | Flat price, no per-user fees |
| Trial / refund | 30-day free trial (45 on Unlimited) |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, Mac, iOS, Android |
Checked Oct 9, 2026 on the official site. Prices and terms change: confirm before you buy.
Basecamp plans & pricing
| Plan | Billed monthly | Billed yearly (per month) | Cost per year | What you get |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | - | $0 | Personal use |
| Freelancer | $25 | monthly only | $300 | Flat; up to 20 users |
| Studio | $59 | monthly only | $708 | Flat; unlimited users |
| Pro | $99 | monthly only | $1,188 | Flat; unlimited users |
| Unlimited | not listed | $299 | $3,588 | Flat, billed annually |
List prices for one user, checked Oct 9, 2026. Taxes extra; per-user plans multiply by seats. Vendors change plans often: confirm on Basecamp’s pricing page. Add it to the stack cost calculator →
Basecamp price history
No price changes logged since our baseline check on Oct 9, 2026.
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