Compare Backlog and Basecamp 
Featured Products
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (45.9% of reviews)
Small-Business (49.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Per Month
Free
Backlog
Star Rating
(433)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (45.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Per Month
Browse all 4 pricing plansBasecamp
Star Rating
(5,459)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (49.7% 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 maintaining a practical and low-overhead approach to task management, with users appreciating its user-friendly interface and structured organization. One user mentioned, "I use Basecamp daily as a part of my regular workflow," highlighting its effectiveness in running projects smoothly.
- Users say that Backlog stands out for its efficient task management capabilities, particularly in organizing issues and requirements. A recent user noted, "Backlog helps me to organize issues and requirements," which showcases its strength in project management support.
- Reviewers mention that Basecamp's layered structure makes it easy to stay organized, although some users feel it may not fully meet their specific workflow needs. One user expressed satisfaction with how it keeps everything in order, but noted limited input on pricing and tech support.
- According to verified reviews, Backlog's quick setup process is a significant advantage, with users reporting that the initial setup took under half an hour. This efficiency is a key factor for teams looking to get started without delays.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while Basecamp has a solid reputation for ease of use, Backlog outperforms it in several usability metrics, such as ease of setup and quality of support. Users have praised Backlog for its intuitive ticketing system, making it easy to follow and assign tasks.
- Users report that both platforms offer free entry-level pricing, but Backlog's overall higher ratings in user satisfaction and support quality suggest it may provide a more robust experience for mid-market teams, as reflected in its recent positive feedback.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Backlog
Free
Free
Per Month
For small projects
Up to 10 users
- 10 users
- 1 project
- 100 MB storage
Basecamp
Basecamp Free
Free
Basecamp Free is free forever! No credit card required.
- Completely free
- Manage one project
- 1GB storage space
Free Trial
Backlog
Free Trial is available
Basecamp
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
321
8.5
4,836
Ease of Use
9.3
323
8.5
4,849
Ease of Setup
9.4
221
8.7
1,453
Ease of Admin
8.8
82
8.6
1,336
Quality of Support
9.1
279
8.4
3,244
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
76
8.7
1,183
Product Direction (% positive)
9.3
312
7.5
4,727
Features by Category
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
9.3
118
9.0
611
|
Verified
9.1
116
9.0
611
|
Verified
9.1
115
8.5
581
|
Verified
8.9
111
9.1
613
|
Verified
8.6
114
8.2
271
8.7
111
Feature Not Available
8.9
112
8.7
568
|
Verified
8.9
111
8.5
321
Projects
8.9
110
8.8
566
|
Verified
8.8
110
8.6
309
8.8
111
8.2
460
|
Verified
8.8
108
8.7
540
|
Verified
8.9
110
8.6
509
|
Verified
8.7
109
8.0
237
9.1
111
Feature Not Available
8.6
107
8.5
500
|
Verified
8.6
108
8.1
226
8.7
108
8.1
239
8.7
107
8.5
460
|
Verified
Resource Management
8.9
107
8.5
476
|
Verified
8.9
106
Feature Not Available
8.9
106
8.8
523
|
Verified
Project Monitoring
8.9
106
8.6
471
|
Verified
8.8
107
Feature Not Available
8.9
108
8.7
518
|
Verified
Generative AI
8.3
57
6.6
85
8.4
58
6.8
86
Agentic AI - Project Management
10.0
7
6.0
49
10.0
7
6.6
49
10.0
7
6.6
49
9.6
8
6.1
49
10.0
7
6.3
49
10.0
7
6.2
49
10.0
7
6.6
50
Setup
Not enough data
8.5
84
Not enough data
8.5
85
Not enough data
7.9
66
Not enough data
8.8
91
Management
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.4
77
Not enough data
8.0
76
Generative AI
Not enough data
6.8
41
Agentic AI - Workflow Management
Not enough data
5.8
17
Not enough data
5.7
17
Not enough data
5.9
16
Not enough data
6.1
17
Not enough data
6.1
17
Not enough data
6.4
17
Not enough data
6.1
17
Bug Reporting
9.0
144
Not enough data
9.0
143
Not enough data
9.1
153
Not enough data
Bug Monitoring
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.1
155
Not enough data
9.1
148
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Bug Tracking
9.8
8
Not enough data
10.0
8
Not enough data
10.0
8
Not enough data
Task Creation
9.2
90
8.8
143
9.1
87
8.9
145
9.1
84
8.6
140
9.2
84
Feature Not Available
Task Management
9.3
87
8.4
139
9.1
84
8.9
144
8.9
86
7.7
105
9.0
83
8.5
132
Generative AI
8.4
38
7.1
53
8.6
37
7.1
53
Automation
8.9
47
8.0
94
8.9
47
7.9
91
9.1
48
8.0
90
Administration
9.3
47
8.3
87
9.2
47
8.4
87
9.7
48
8.9
89
Project management
9.4
48
8.7
93
9.1
46
8.1
86
9.2
47
8.4
90
9.3
47
8.4
88
9.1
47
8.5
88
9.0
47
Feature Not Available
9.6
47
8.4
89
Workload
9.3
48
8.4
70
9.4
48
8.4
90
9.2
48
8.4
83
9.2
46
Feature Not Available
Communication & Collaboration
9.4
48
8.6
91
9.1
48
8.6
90
9.4
49
8.8
92
Cost Management
9.1
46
Feature Not Available
9.2
46
Feature Not Available
9.3
46
Feature Not Available
Integration
9.0
46
8.1
76
9.1
46
8.0
79
9.2
45
8.0
80
Generative AI
8.7
24
6.7
40
8.8
24
6.8
40
Agentic AI - Work Management
Not enough data
5.5
19
Not enough data
5.7
19
Not enough data
5.8
19
Not enough data
5.9
19
Communication
Feature Not Available
8.4
179
8.5
70
8.5
190
8.1
66
8.1
172
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
8.4
64
8.4
175
Content & Documents
8.4
67
8.8
191
8.5
72
8.7
181
8.4
72
8.4
179
Feature Not Available
8.2
157
Controls
8.5
70
8.1
158
8.4
65
8.0
152
8.7
70
8.5
177
Feature Not Available
8.4
173
Feature Not Available
8.2
157
Project Management
9.3
85
8.8
194
9.1
72
8.6
186
9.1
75
8.7
182
8.6
69
8.1
160
Remote Collaboration
8.8
69
8.5
165
8.9
69
8.5
174
8.7
66
8.6
169
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
6.8
68
6.7
30
6.9
68
Agentic AI - Project Collaboration
Feature Not Available
5.7
29
Feature Not Available
5.9
29
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
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Backlog and Basecamp are categorized as Project Collaboration, Task Management, Project Management, and Work Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Backlog
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
44.4%
Computer Software
19.6%
Hospital & Health Care
2.2%
Marketing and Advertising
2.0%
Financial Services
1.7%
Other
30.2%
Marketing and Advertising
17.1%
Information Technology and Services
8.5%
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.7%
Computer Software
5.6%
Higher Education
4.9%
Other
58.2%
Discussions
What is Backlog used for?
1 Comment
Official Response from Backlog
Hi there,
Backlog is a project management sofware with which you can manage projects, tasks, code, bugs, and much more. All your projects, all your tasks,...Read more
WHAT IS backlog project management?
1 Comment
Official Response from Backlog
Hi there, Backlog is a project management sofware with which you can manage projects, tasks, code, bugs, and much more. All your projects, all your tasks,...Read more
What is in a backlog?
1 Comment
Official Response from Backlog
Hi there, Backlog offers many different features that help customers with project management. You can learn about all Backlog features here:...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
CA
Well if the past is any indication, I would say yes they are going to keep adding features at some point. They are on basecamp 3, which is a vast...Read more
Is there a way to get reports on certain employee's productivity?
5 Comments
AS
You can view their activity like conversation and completed to-dos' but there are no reports.Read more
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