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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (49.9% of reviews)
Small-Business (70.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Free 1 User Per Year
Basecamp
Star Rating
(5,422)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (49.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Free Trial is available
Browse all 3 pricing plansMeisterTask
Star Rating
(173)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (70.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
Free 1 User Per Year
Browse all 4 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that MeisterTask excels in ease of use, with a score of 9.3 compared to Basecamp's 8.5. Reviewers mention that the intuitive interface and drag-and-drop functionality make task management seamless.
- Reviewers mention that Basecamp's communication features, such as the Activity Feed and Discussions, score highly at 8.8, providing a robust platform for team collaboration. In contrast, MeisterTask's communication tools, while effective, do not match this level of engagement.
- G2 users highlight that MeisterTask offers superior task creation and assignment capabilities, scoring 9.5, which allows for more efficient project management. Users say that Basecamp's task management features, while solid, do not provide the same level of customization and flexibility.
- Users on G2 report that Basecamp's project planning tools, including its Calendar View and GANTT chart features, are well-received, scoring 8.8 and 8.4 respectively. However, reviewers mention that MeisterTask's project templates and planning features score higher, indicating a more streamlined approach to project setup.
- Reviewers mention that MeisterTask's automation features, particularly in workflows, are rated at 8.4, allowing users to automate repetitive tasks effectively. In contrast, Basecamp's automation capabilities are less robust, leading to a more manual process for users.
- Users say that Basecamp's quality of support, with a score of 8.4, is satisfactory but not exceptional. In comparison, MeisterTask's support is rated higher at 8.8, with reviewers noting quicker response times and more helpful resources.
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
MeisterTask
Basic
Free
1 User Per Year
Unlimited tasks and project collaborators in up to 3 projects. No credit card is required.
- Unlimited Tasks
- Unlimited Project Members
- Custom Dashboards & Project Boards
Free Trial
Basecamp
Free Trial is available
MeisterTask
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.5
4,817
8.7
152
Ease of Use
8.5
4,829
9.3
152
Ease of Setup
8.7
1,434
9.7
46
Ease of Admin
8.6
1,327
9.3
46
Quality of Support
8.4
3,231
8.8
96
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
1,173
9.3
44
Product Direction (% positive)
7.5
4,710
8.7
148
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
604
|
Verified
9.3
59
|
Verified
8.9
606
|
Verified
9.3
59
|
Verified
8.5
575
|
Verified
8.9
54
|
Verified
9.1
604
|
Verified
9.2
54
|
Verified
8.2
267
8.4
42
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.1
36
|
Verified
8.7
563
|
Verified
9.3
58
|
Verified
8.5
316
8.8
41
|
Verified
Projects
8.8
561
|
Verified
8.7
43
|
Verified
8.6
306
8.6
38
|
Verified
8.2
458
|
Verified
8.8
31
|
Verified
8.7
534
|
Verified
8.5
37
|
Verified
8.7
501
|
Verified
8.8
38
|
Verified
8.0
234
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
8.8
33
8.5
495
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.0
226
Feature Not Available
8.1
233
8.5
9
8.5
458
|
Verified
8.7
37
|
Verified
Resource Management
8.5
477
|
Verified
8.2
10
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.8
519
|
Verified
8.7
38
|
Verified
Project Monitoring
8.6
470
|
Verified
8.3
9
Feature Not Available
8.3
9
8.7
513
|
Verified
8.9
39
|
Verified
Generative AI
6.6
87
Not enough data
6.8
87
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Project Management
6.1
50
Not enough data
6.5
49
Not enough data
6.7
49
Not enough data
6.2
50
Not enough data
6.5
50
Not enough data
6.3
50
Not enough data
6.6
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
9.5
64
8.9
142
8.9
63
8.6
138
9.4
65
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Task Management
8.4
138
8.9
56
8.9
140
9.1
62
7.7
105
8.4
44
8.5
131
9.0
41
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
88
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
Feedback
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Idea Sources
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Idea Collection
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
Integrations
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Idea 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 MeisterTask are categorized as Project Management and Task Management
Unique Categories
Basecamp is categorized as Project Collaboration, Work Management, Workflow Management, Employee Intranet, and Note-Taking Software
MeisterTask is categorized as Idea Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Basecamp
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
MeisterTask
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%
Marketing and Advertising
11.4%
Computer Software
8.4%
Real Estate
4.2%
Higher Education
4.2%
Management Consulting
3.6%
Other
68.1%
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
Whic is the best way to switch to MeisterTask's Time tracking tool, coming from Clockify?
2 Comments
VR
Hey!I hope you have solved your time tracking problem with MeisterTask Time Tracking. If you are still looking for an alternative, you should check out the...Read more
How do I share a task between projects?
1 Comment
SO
Hi Neil,
It's currently not possible to share a task between two projects. However, we're working on a feature that allows you to do this.
For the...Read more
How do I change my profile image in the windows desktop client?
1 Comment
SO
Hi Sebastian,
Unfortunately, changing the profile image is not possible inside of the windows app, you'll have to navigate to this page in your browser...Read more
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