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Compare Basecamp and Meisterplan 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (49.8% of reviews)
Mid-Market (42.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Starting at $600.00 50 Resources Per Month
Basecamp
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 plansMeisterplan
Star Rating
(27)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (42.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $600.00 50 Resources Per Month
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, making it easy to control projects and collaborate with team members.
- Users say Meisterplan stands out for its robust scenario planning capabilities, allowing teams to compare options before making decisions, which is particularly beneficial for organizations managing multiple projects and resources.
- Reviewers mention that Basecamp's simplicity is a double-edged sword; while it avoids overwhelming users with features, some feel it may lack advanced functionalities that could enhance project management for larger teams.
- According to verified reviews, Meisterplan's integration with Power BI is a significant advantage, enabling users to create insightful reports and dashboards that help in tracking project performance and resource allocation effectively.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Basecamp's implementation process is user-friendly, with many users noting that they found it easy to get started without extensive training, which is a plus for small businesses looking for quick onboarding.
- Users report that Meisterplan's customizable fields and quick setup from existing data sources, like Excel, make it a flexible choice for mid-market teams, allowing them to tailor the tool to their specific business needs efficiently.
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
Meisterplan
Basic
Starting at $600.00
50 Resources Per Month
Just the features needed for multi-team resource management and portfolio management
- Portfolio Dashboard
- Capacity Management
- Integrated Reporting
Free Trial
Basecamp
Free Trial is available
Meisterplan
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.5
4,820
9.2
24
Ease of Use
8.5
4,832
9.6
25
Ease of Setup
8.7
1,437
9.8
16
Ease of Admin
8.6
1,328
9.1
15
Quality of Support
8.4
3,234
9.6
23
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
1,174
9.8
15
Product Direction (% positive)
7.5
4,713
9.5
23
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
Feature Not Available
8.9
607
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
576
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
9.1
605
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.2
268
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
8.7
564
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
317
Feature Not Available
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
Feature Not Available
8.6
504
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
234
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
8.5
496
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
226
Feature Not Available
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
Portfolio Management
Not enough data
8.5
8
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.4
9
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.1
7
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.4
7
|
Verified
Project Management
Not enough data
4.4
6
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.0
7
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.1
6
|
Verified
Resource Management
Not enough data
8.3
8
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.4
8
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
7
|
Verified
Data & Analytics
Not enough data
7.4
7
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
8
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.6
7
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.4
7
|
Verified
Strategy - Project and Portfolio Management
Not enough data
6.9
6
Not enough data
6.0
5
Not enough data
6.3
5
Not enough data
6.3
5
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
7.3
5
Not enough data
5.3
5
Not enough data
6.3
5
Not enough data
5.7
5
Not enough data
6.7
5
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
Planning
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.4
6
Not enough data
8.9
6
Optimization
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
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
Strategic Planning - Strategic Portfolio 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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Strategic Management - Strategic Portfolio 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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data Analysis - Strategic Portfolio Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Artificial Intelligence - Strategic Portfolio Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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 Meisterplan 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
Meisterplan is categorized as Resource Management, Project and Portfolio Management, and Strategic Portfolio Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Basecamp
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Meisterplan
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%
Information Technology and Services
15.4%
Management Consulting
11.5%
Consulting
7.7%
Internet
7.7%
Financial Services
7.7%
Other
50.0%
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
Any good tips for keeping order?
1 Comment
KB
Hi Mitchell,
I apologize that we didn't catch your comment earlier! Thank you for your feedback!
Meisterplan has a couple different ways to filter...Read more
Meisterplan has no more discussions with answers
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