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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (49.9% of reviews)
Small-Business (86.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Starting at $25.00 1 User Per Month
Basecamp
Star Rating
(5,409)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (49.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Free Trial is available
Browse all 3 pricing plansDaylite
Star Rating
(169)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (86.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $25.00 1 User Per Month
Browse all 4 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Basecamp excels in task management with features like "To-Do Lists" and "Task Creation & Assignment," scoring 9.1 and 9.0 respectively, making it a favorite for teams needing straightforward task organization. In contrast, Daylite's task management features, while solid, received lower scores, particularly in "Task Creation & Assignment" at 8.0.
- Reviewers mention that Daylite shines in customer support, achieving a quality rating of 9.0, which is higher than Basecamp's 8.4. Users appreciate Daylite's "Knowledge Base" and "Call Center Features," which provide comprehensive assistance when needed.
- G2 users highlight that Basecamp's ease of use is a significant advantage, with a score of 8.5, making it accessible for small businesses. Daylite, while slightly higher at 8.7, is noted for its more complex features that may require a steeper learning curve.
- Reviewers say that Daylite offers superior customization options, scoring 9.3 in "Customization," which allows businesses to tailor the software to their specific needs. Basecamp, with a score of 8.2, lacks some of the flexibility that Daylite provides.
- Users on G2 report that Basecamp's communication features, particularly "Discussions" and "Activity Feed," are highly rated at 8.9 and 8.8, respectively, fostering team collaboration effectively. Daylite's communication tools, while functional, do not match the same level of user satisfaction.
- Users say that Basecamp's pricing model starting at $15.00 is more appealing for small businesses compared to Daylite's entry-level price of $25.00, making it a more budget-friendly option for startups and smaller teams.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Basecamp
Basecamp Free
Free
Basecamp Free is free forever! No credit card required.
- Completely free
- Manage one project
- 1GB storage space
Daylite
CRM
Starting at $25.00
1 User Per Month
or save 16% by paying $250 USD yearly.
- Contact Management
- Task Management
- Daylite Mail Assistant
Free Trial
Basecamp
Free Trial is available
Daylite
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.5
4,809
8.8
126
Ease of Use
8.5
4,821
8.7
128
Ease of Setup
8.7
1,427
8.2
43
Ease of Admin
8.6
1,325
8.3
45
Quality of Support
8.4
3,225
9.0
122
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
1,171
8.9
45
Product Direction (% positive)
7.5
4,702
8.2
128
Features by Category
Sales Force Automation
Not enough data
9.2
90
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.8
83
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
93
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.0
93
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
51
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
50
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
66
|
Verified
Marketing Automation
Not enough data
7.8
66
Not enough data
7.9
54
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
69
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
43
Customer Support
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.2
30
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Reporting & Analytics
Not enough data
7.9
67
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
73
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
47
|
Verified
Mobile & Social
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.7
86
|
Verified
Platform
Not enough data
7.8
33
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
28
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
34
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.6
11
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.1
28
Not enough data
8.7
37
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.3
25
|
Verified
Integration
Not enough data
7.3
25
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.6
17
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.2
21
Generative AI
Not enough data
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
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
9.0
596
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
599
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
570
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
598
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
262
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.7
557
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
311
Not enough data
Projects
8.8
556
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
300
Not enough data
8.3
454
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
528
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
496
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
230
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
491
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
221
Not enough data
8.1
228
Not enough data
8.5
454
|
Verified
Not enough data
Resource Management
8.6
473
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.7
513
|
Verified
Not enough data
Project Monitoring
8.6
465
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.7
507
|
Verified
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.6
83
Not enough data
6.8
83
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Project Management
5.9
46
Not enough data
6.4
45
Not enough data
6.6
45
Not enough data
6.1
46
Not enough data
6.4
46
Not enough data
6.2
46
Not enough data
6.6
46
Not enough data
Setup
8.5
83
Not enough data
8.5
83
Not enough data
7.9
64
Not enough data
8.8
88
Not enough data
Management
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.4
75
Not enough data
8.1
74
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.8
39
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Workflow Management
5.7
15
Not enough data
5.6
15
Not enough data
6.0
14
Not enough data
5.8
15
Not enough data
6.0
15
Not enough data
6.3
15
Not enough data
5.9
15
Not enough data
Task Creation
8.9
138
Not enough data
8.9
138
Not enough data
8.6
135
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Task Management
8.4
136
Not enough data
8.9
137
Not enough data
7.7
102
Not enough data
8.5
129
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.2
50
Not enough data
7.2
50
Not enough data
Automation
8.0
91
8.8
48
7.9
88
9.3
47
8.0
87
9.3
45
Administration
8.3
85
9.1
49
8.4
85
9.0
42
8.9
86
9.2
52
Project management
8.7
90
9.3
53
8.1
84
Feature Not Available
8.4
88
9.1
49
8.4
86
Feature Not Available
8.5
86
8.9
52
Feature Not Available
8.9
35
8.4
85
9.1
43
Workload
8.4
68
9.2
35
8.4
87
Feature Not Available
8.4
81
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
9.3
38
Communication & Collaboration
8.6
87
9.1
36
8.6
88
8.7
41
8.8
88
9.0
45
Cost Management
Feature Not Available
8.9
34
Feature Not Available
8.7
39
Feature Not Available
8.8
30
Integration
8.1
74
9.3
32
8.0
77
9.1
31
7.9
78
9.0
28
Generative AI
6.8
38
Not enough data
6.8
38
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Work Management
5.6
17
Not enough data
5.6
17
Not enough data
5.7
17
Not enough data
5.8
17
Not enough data
Communication
8.4
173
Not enough data
8.5
186
Not enough data
8.2
169
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.4
172
Not enough data
Content & Documents
8.8
187
Not enough data
8.8
179
Not enough data
8.4
177
Not enough data
8.2
155
Not enough data
Controls
8.1
155
Not enough data
8.0
149
Not enough data
8.5
174
Not enough data
8.4
170
Not enough data
8.1
154
Not enough data
Project Management
8.8
188
Not enough data
8.6
183
Not enough data
8.7
178
Not enough data
8.1
157
Not enough data
Remote Collaboration
8.5
162
Not enough data
8.5
171
Not enough data
8.7
166
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.7
66
Not enough data
6.9
66
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Project Collaboration
5.4
27
Not enough data
5.7
27
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Note-Taking Software
8.3
6
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Employee Intranet
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Basecamp and Daylite are categorized as Work Management
Unique Categories
Basecamp is categorized as Project Management, Task Management, Project Collaboration, Workflow Management, Employee Intranet, and Note-Taking Software
Daylite is categorized as CRM
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Basecamp
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Daylite
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
Marketing and Advertising
17.1%
Information Technology and Services
8.3%
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.8%
Computer Software
5.6%
Higher Education
4.9%
Other
58.3%
Marketing and Advertising
7.6%
Management Consulting
5.7%
Law Practice
5.7%
Financial Services
5.7%
Music
3.8%
Other
71.5%
Alternatives
Discussions
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
How can I sync my contacts with my google voice?
1 Comment
NT
Not entirely sure but you should be able to sync all contacts (Apple, DayLite & Google) such that your Google Voice number recognizes the contacts. Try...Read more
* For what purposes do you use Daylite?
1 Comment
Official Response from Daylite
Hello! Thank you for your question.
Customers use Daylite to streamline processes, build stronger relationships with clients and boost their productivity....Read more
Daylite has no more discussions with answers
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