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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (82.5% of reviews)
Small-Business (49.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$20.00 1 User Per Month
Free
Apptivo
Star Rating
(217)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (82.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$20.00 1 User Per Month
Browse all 4 pricing plansBasecamp
Star Rating
(5,427)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (49.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Browse all 3 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Basecamp excels in providing a calm and straightforward project management experience, with users appreciating its clear user interface and organized threads. This simplicity helps teams focus on their work without being overwhelmed by complex features.
- Users say that Apptivo stands out for its flexibility and customization options, allowing businesses to tailor the platform to their specific needs. Reviewers highlight the integration of various tools like CRM and invoicing, which streamlines their workflow and saves time.
- According to verified reviews, Basecamp's implementation process is notably quick and intuitive, making it easier for teams to get started. Users have praised the onboarding experience, which helps them control projects effectively from the outset.
- Reviewers mention that while Apptivo offers excellent customer support, with many users noting the friendliness and responsiveness of the team, Basecamp also provides solid support, though it may not be as highly rated in this area. Users appreciate the availability of live support on Apptivo, which enhances their overall experience.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Basecamp's task management features, such as to-do lists and task prioritization, are particularly strong, helping teams stay organized and focused. Users have noted that these features contribute significantly to their productivity.
- Users report that while both platforms meet their requirements well, Basecamp's ease of setup is a notable advantage, allowing teams to hit the ground running. In contrast, Apptivo's setup process has received mixed feedback, with some users finding it less straightforward.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Apptivo
Lite
$20.00
1 User Per Month
- 18 Apps
- 100 Custom Fields per app
- 25 Workflows
Basecamp
Basecamp Free
Free
Basecamp Free is free forever! No credit card required.
- Completely free
- Manage one project
- 1GB storage space
Free Trial
Apptivo
Free Trial is available
Basecamp
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.5
173
8.5
4,819
Ease of Use
8.3
179
8.5
4,831
Ease of Setup
7.8
108
8.7
1,436
Ease of Admin
8.1
103
8.6
1,328
Quality of Support
9.1
171
8.4
3,233
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
101
8.7
1,174
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
172
7.5
4,712
Features by Category
Sales Force Automation
8.3
105
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.6
67
Not enough data
7.6
99
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
92
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.1
63
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.2
75
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
78
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
76
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.6
77
|
Verified
Not enough data
Marketing Automation
6.9
77
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.1
69
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
91
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.3
62
Not enough data
Customer Support
7.6
75
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
76
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.6
74
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
70
Not enough data
7.7
66
|
Verified
Not enough data
Reporting & Analytics
7.0
83
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
85
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.5
63
|
Verified
Not enough data
Mobile & Social
6.4
63
Not enough data
6.6
65
Not enough data
7.4
70
|
Verified
Not enough data
Platform
8.1
82
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
73
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
78
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.0
61
Not enough data
6.0
55
Not enough data
7.1
64
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
72
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.4
66
|
Verified
Not enough data
Integration
7.5
70
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.8
59
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.6
54
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.9
24
Not enough data
Agentic AI - CRM
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Ticket and Case Management
9.3
10
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.3
10
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
11
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
10
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
10
Not enough data
8.2
10
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
11
Not enough data
9.1
11
|
Verified
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Help Desk
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Communication Channels
8.3
10
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
11
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
11
Not enough data
7.8
10
Not enough data
7.7
10
|
Verified
Not enough data
Platform
9.2
6
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
8
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.6
8
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.3
5
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.7
10
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
10
|
Verified
Not enough data
Communication
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Productivity Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Tasks
8.3
21
|
Verified
9.0
605
|
Verified
8.2
21
|
Verified
8.9
607
|
Verified
8.3
22
|
Verified
8.5
576
|
Verified
8.4
20
|
Verified
9.1
605
|
Verified
8.1
21
|
Verified
8.2
267
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
8.3
21
|
Verified
8.7
564
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.5
317
Projects
8.7
19
|
Verified
8.8
563
|
Verified
8.4
19
|
Verified
8.6
306
7.7
17
|
Verified
8.2
457
|
Verified
8.0
19
|
Verified
8.7
535
|
Verified
8.2
21
|
Verified
8.6
503
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.0
234
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
8.7
20
|
Verified
8.5
496
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.0
226
7.8
18
|
Verified
8.1
234
7.5
17
|
Verified
8.5
458
|
Verified
Resource Management
8.2
18
|
Verified
8.5
477
|
Verified
8.0
18
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
7.9
21
|
Verified
8.8
520
|
Verified
Project Monitoring
7.9
16
|
Verified
8.6
470
|
Verified
7.9
16
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.6
20
|
Verified
8.7
513
|
Verified
Generative AI
7.1
7
6.6
86
7.1
7
6.8
86
Agentic AI - Project Management
Not enough data
5.9
50
Not enough data
6.6
50
Not enough data
6.6
49
Not enough data
6.1
50
Not enough data
6.4
50
Not enough data
6.2
50
Not enough data
6.5
50
Setup
Not enough data
8.5
84
Not enough data
8.5
84
Not enough data
7.9
65
Not enough data
8.7
89
Management
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.3
76
Not enough data
8.1
75
Generative AI
Not enough data
6.7
40
Agentic AI - Workflow Management
Not enough data
5.5
16
Not enough data
5.4
16
Not enough data
5.7
15
Not enough data
5.8
16
Not enough data
5.8
16
Not enough data
6.1
16
Not enough data
5.8
16
Task Creation
Not enough data
8.8
140
Not enough data
8.9
142
Not enough data
8.6
138
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Task Management
Not enough data
8.4
138
Not enough data
8.9
140
Not enough data
7.7
105
Not enough data
8.5
131
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.1
52
Not enough data
7.1
52
Automation
Not enough data
7.9
92
Not enough data
7.9
89
Not enough data
8.0
88
Administration
Not enough data
8.3
86
Not enough data
8.3
86
Not enough data
8.9
87
Project management
Not enough data
8.7
91
Not enough data
8.0
85
Not enough data
8.4
89
Not enough data
8.4
87
Not enough data
8.4
87
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.4
86
Workload
Not enough data
8.4
69
Not enough data
8.3
88
Not enough data
8.4
82
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Communication & Collaboration
Not enough data
8.6
88
Not enough data
8.6
89
Not enough data
8.8
89
Cost Management
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Integration
Not enough data
8.0
75
Not enough data
7.9
78
Not enough data
7.9
79
Generative AI
Not enough data
6.7
39
Not enough data
6.7
39
Agentic AI - Work Management
Not enough data
5.5
18
Not enough data
5.5
18
Not enough data
5.6
18
Not enough data
5.6
18
Communication
Not enough data
8.4
175
Not enough data
8.5
188
Not enough data
8.1
171
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.4
174
Content & Documents
Not enough data
8.8
189
Not enough data
8.7
181
Not enough data
8.4
179
Not enough data
8.1
157
Controls
Not enough data
8.1
157
Not enough data
8.0
151
Not enough data
8.5
176
Not enough data
8.3
172
Not enough data
8.1
156
Project Management
Not enough data
8.7
190
Not enough data
8.6
185
Not enough data
8.7
180
Not enough data
8.1
159
Remote Collaboration
Not enough data
8.5
164
Not enough data
8.4
173
Not enough data
8.6
168
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Generative AI
Not enough data
6.7
68
Not enough data
6.9
68
Agentic AI - Project Collaboration
Not enough data
5.5
29
Not enough data
5.6
29
Bill Generation
8.8
17
Not enough data
8.7
18
Not enough data
8.6
16
Not enough data
Bill Processing
8.6
17
Not enough data
7.9
15
Not enough data
8.3
17
Not enough data
Integration
8.3
16
Not enough data
8.8
16
Not enough data
7.7
15
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Billing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.9
6
Not enough data
6.9
6
Not enough data
Before the Job
9.0
23
Not enough data
7.8
20
Not enough data
8.1
24
Not enough data
8.2
20
Not enough data
On the Job
7.8
20
Not enough data
7.9
21
Not enough data
8.0
19
Not enough data
7.9
21
Not enough data
8.3
18
Not enough data
After the Job
7.9
22
Not enough data
7.0
20
Not enough data
8.3
20
Not enough data
8.5
21
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Field Service Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Note-Taking Software
Not enough data
8.3
6
Agentic AI - Employee Intranet
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Time Tracking
7.5
19
Not enough data
8.1
20
Not enough data
7.9
19
Not enough data
Client Invoicing
9.2
15
Not enough data
9.2
14
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Mobile Time Tracking
8.0
16
Not enough data
Administration
8.3
16
Not enough data
8.2
17
Not enough data
8.6
17
Not enough data
8.6
14
Not enough data
8.8
17
Not enough data
Platform
8.5
17
Not enough data
9.4
14
Not enough data
9.0
13
Not enough data
9.0
17
Not enough data
8.4
15
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Apptivo and Basecamp are categorized as Project Management
Unique Categories
Basecamp is categorized as Task Management, Project Collaboration, Work Management, Workflow Management, Employee Intranet, and Note-Taking Software
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Apptivo
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Basecamp
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
6.6%
Construction
6.6%
Marketing and Advertising
6.1%
Telecommunications
3.8%
Real Estate
3.8%
Other
73.1%
Marketing and Advertising
17.1%
Information Technology and Services
8.4%
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.7%
Computer Software
5.6%
Higher Education
4.9%
Other
58.3%
Alternatives
Discussions
Do I have to pay for each app I use?
1 Comment
Official Response from Apptivo
No, all apps are included within the single monthly price, offering unparalleled value for your business.Read more
Can I access Apptivo Apps using my Mobile phone?
1 Comment
Official Response from Apptivo
Apptivo is accessible through all mobile phones using our Android, iOS, or Windows apps. You can also use your mobile web browser to access Apptivo as well.Read more
Do I need an experienced IT consultant to setup/manage my account?
1 Comment
Official Response from Apptivo
No that’s not needed. If you are just getting started, you should be able to navigate around the various Apps and get started with the ones that are most...Read more
Why does it work slow in mobile phones?
7 Comments
KG
If you upgrade to Basecamp 2 it's alot faster if that's the one you have try un- installing it and start over after that it could be you need more memory space Read more
is basecamp going to expand and add more fetures
5 Comments
ET
Yes, I would say so. The product is evolving a growing all the time. Read more
Is there a way to get reports on certain employee's productivity?
5 Comments
AA
There are not formal reports but you can look at users' activityRead more
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