Basecamp review

Basecamp takes a different approach from the rest of the list: it charges per account, not per seat, and puts project communication on equal footing with tasks. The free plan allows 1 project for up to 3 users. Freelancer costs $29 a month for 3 active projects, 10 GB and up to 5 users, Pro costs $79 for 8 projects and 10 users, Pro Plus costs $99 for 12 projects and 15 users, and Pro Unlimited costs $199 a month billed annually, or $329 monthly, for unlimited projects and people. Pro adds multiple message boards, chats and card tables per project plus reusable templates, and Pro Plus adds time tracking. Every plan includes ChatGPT and Claude connectors with MCP support. The limits are planning depth and project caps: the pricing page lists no Gantt or dependency tools, and the lower tiers count active projects, so busy agencies hit the ceiling quickly.

Who it is for

small client-facing teams that want flat pricing

Price

Free plan for 1 project; Freelancer from $29 per month for up to 5 users; Pro Unlimited $199 per month billed annually.

Freelancer $29 /mo 3 projects 10 GB storage Includes up to 5 users
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 12, 2026.

Key features

• Flat pricing per account rather than per seat
• Multiple message boards, chat rooms and card tables per project from Pro
• Reusable project and to-do list templates from Pro
• Time tracking from Pro Plus
• ChatGPT and Claude connectors with MCP support

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Pro Unlimited covers unlimited users and projects for one fee
• Strength: 30-day free trial on paid plans
• Strength: Archived projects do not count against the active project limit
• Weakness: Freelancer is limited to 3 active projects and excludes templates and time tracking
• Weakness: No Gantt chart or dependency view on the pricing page
• Weakness: Free plan allows only 1 project

Key facts

• Free plan: 1 project, 3 users, 1 GB
• Freelancer: $29 per month, 3 projects, up to 5 users
• Pro: $79 per month, 8 projects, up to 10 users
• Pro Unlimited: $199 per month billed annually, unlimited users

Where it ranks

Basecamp is No. 9 in our Best Project Management Software verdict.