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Compare Basecamp and Evernote 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (49.8% of reviews)
Small-Business (47.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Free
Basecamp
Star Rating
(5,427)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (49.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
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Star Rating
(2,023)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (47.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Basecamp excels in project management simplicity, with users appreciating its straightforward interface that makes controlling projects easy and collaborating with team members feel calm and organized. Reviewers highlight that it avoids overwhelming users with complex features, making it a great choice for those who prefer a minimalist approach.
- Users say Evernote shines in its cross-device functionality, allowing seamless syncing across Apple devices. This feature is particularly praised by users who need to access and edit their notes on the go, with one reviewer noting the convenience of being able to save various types of content, from typed notes to website clippings.
- According to verified reviews, Basecamp has a strong focus on project management, which some users find beneficial for team collaboration. They appreciate the clear organization of threads, making it easy to follow discussions and updates, which can enhance team productivity.
- Reviewers mention that Evernote's versatility in note-taking is a significant advantage, as it supports a wide range of content types, including images, tables, and audio recordings. This flexibility allows users to create detailed notes and to-do lists, catering to various project needs and personal preferences.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while Basecamp has a solid user experience, it may not meet the specific workflow needs of all users, with some mentioning configuration challenges. This could be a consideration for teams with unique project requirements that need more customization.
- Users report that Evernote's features like the Web Clipper and "email to Inbox" functionality are particularly useful for capturing information quickly and efficiently. This makes it a strong contender for users who need to gather and organize information from multiple sources seamlessly.
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
Evernote
Evernote Basic
Free
Take great notes
- Access anywhere. Your information is at your fingertips, on any device, no matter where you are.
- Digitize your thoughts. Capture and organize notes, files, photos, and voice memos in one place.
- Clip anything from the web. Your clips are automatically organized with the notebooks and tags you choose.
Free Trial
Basecamp
Free Trial is available
Evernote
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.5
4,820
8.8
1,847
Ease of Use
8.5
4,832
8.9
1,858
Ease of Setup
8.7
1,437
9.1
222
Ease of Admin
8.6
1,328
8.9
196
Quality of Support
8.4
3,234
8.5
1,150
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
1,174
8.7
167
Product Direction (% positive)
7.5
4,713
7.8
1,843
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
9.0
605
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
607
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
576
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
605
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
268
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.7
564
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
317
Not enough data
Projects
8.8
563
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
306
Not enough data
8.2
457
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
535
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
504
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
234
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
496
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
226
Not enough data
8.1
234
Not enough data
8.5
458
|
Verified
Not enough data
Resource Management
8.5
477
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.8
520
|
Verified
Not enough data
Project Monitoring
8.6
470
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.7
513
|
Verified
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.6
86
Not enough data
6.8
86
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Project Management
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
Not enough data
Setup
8.5
84
Not enough data
8.5
84
Not enough data
7.9
65
Not enough data
8.7
89
Not enough data
Management
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.3
76
Not enough data
8.1
75
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.7
40
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Workflow Management
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
Not enough data
Task Creation
8.8
140
Not enough data
8.9
142
Not enough data
8.6
138
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Task Management
8.4
138
Not enough data
8.9
140
Not enough data
7.7
105
Not enough data
8.5
131
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.1
52
Not enough data
7.1
52
Not enough data
Automation
7.9
92
Not enough data
7.9
89
Not enough data
8.0
89
Not enough data
Administration
8.3
86
Not enough data
8.3
86
Not enough data
8.9
87
Not enough data
Project management
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
Not enough data
Workload
8.4
69
Not enough data
8.3
88
Not enough data
8.4
82
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Communication & Collaboration
8.6
88
Not enough data
8.6
89
Not enough data
8.8
89
Not enough data
Cost Management
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Integration
8.0
75
Not enough data
7.9
78
Not enough data
7.9
79
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.7
39
Not enough data
6.7
39
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Work Management
5.5
18
Not enough data
5.5
18
Not enough data
5.6
18
Not enough data
5.6
18
Not enough data
Communication
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
Not enough data
Content & Documents
8.8
189
Not enough data
8.7
181
Not enough data
8.4
179
Not enough data
8.1
157
Not enough data
Controls
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
Not enough data
Project Management
8.7
190
Not enough data
8.6
185
Not enough data
8.7
180
Not enough data
8.1
159
Not enough data
Remote Collaboration
8.5
164
Not enough data
8.4
173
Not enough data
8.6
168
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.7
68
Not enough data
6.9
68
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Project Collaboration
5.5
29
Not enough data
5.6
29
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
Action Item Detection - AI Note-taking Software
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Automatic Transcription - AI Note-taking Software
Not enough data
Not enough data
Collaboration & Sharing - AI Note-taking Software
Not enough data
Not enough data
Language & Accent Support - AI Note-taking Software
Not enough data
Not enough data
Multi-Platform Integration - AI Note-taking Software
Not enough data
Not enough data
Privacy & Security Controls - AI Note-taking Software
Not enough data
Not enough data
Searchable Note Archives - AI Note-taking Software
Not enough data
Not enough data
Speaker Identification - AI Note-taking Software
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Basecamp and Evernote are categorized as Note-Taking Software
Unique Categories
Basecamp is categorized as Project Management, Task Management, Project Collaboration, Work Management, Workflow Management, and Employee Intranet
Evernote is categorized as AI Note-Taking Software
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Basecamp
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Evernote
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
8.4%
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.7%
Computer Software
5.6%
Higher Education
4.9%
Other
58.3%
Computer Software
10.1%
Information Technology and Services
10.0%
Marketing and Advertising
9.0%
Internet
5.3%
Higher Education
4.9%
Other
60.7%
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
Only one?
4 Comments
BE
Evernote is great, but there are quite a few alternatives:
Springpad
Google Keep
Google Drive (though offline writing can be a pain)
Catch Notes (for iOS and...Read more
I feel like I'm only using a small portion of Evernote and I could be doing so much more, but I am just not sure where to begin. How do you use Evernote other than as a note-storing application? Any interesting additional uses?
4 Comments
TS
I do use Evernote mostly for notes, but for me, the best part is that I can access it from home, work, or anywhere on my phone, pc, and laptop. You can use...Read more
What competitors are there for Evernote? I can think of FireTask and Remember the Milk and OneNote and a handful of others...any thoughts?
3 Comments
DL
I should really explore Evernote further then...it is one product that I have not explored fully and felt that I should. Thanks for fleshing that out.Read more
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