Compare Basecamp and Microsoft Planner 
Featured Products
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (49.7% of reviews)
Enterprise (37.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Starting at $33.75
Basecamp
Star Rating
(5,462)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (49.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Browse all 3 pricing plansMicrosoft Planner
Star Rating
(230)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (37.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $33.75
Browse all 4 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, making it a favorite among small businesses. Users appreciate its layered structure, which helps them stay organized and manage projects smoothly.
- Users say Microsoft Planner shines in collaboration, particularly for teams already using the Microsoft 365 ecosystem. The integration with tools like Teams and Outlook allows for seamless task tracking and management, which many find intuitive and effective.
- Reviewers mention that Basecamp's user-friendly interface contributes to its high satisfaction ratings, with many users finding it easy to create and assign tasks. This simplicity is a significant advantage for those who prefer a straightforward project management tool.
- According to verified reviews, Microsoft Planner's ease of setup is frequently highlighted, with users noting that the initial configuration is quick and straightforward. This is particularly beneficial for teams looking to get started without a steep learning curve.
- G2 reviewers indicate that while Basecamp has a strong focus on task management, it may not cater to more complex project needs as effectively as Microsoft Planner, which offers features like Kanban-style boards that help visualize task progress.
- Users report that both tools have their strengths in usability, but Microsoft Planner edges out slightly with higher ratings for ease of use and integration capabilities, making it a better fit for organizations already embedded in the Microsoft ecosystem.
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
Microsoft Planner
Microsoft Planner
Starting at $33.75
Included in Microsoft 365 plans.
- Real-time collaboration, commenting, and sharing using the Planner app in Microsoft Teams or the Planner web app
- Creation and management of content-rich tasks with features including files, checklists, and labels
- Tasks organized by My Day, My Tasks, and Assigned to me
Free Trial
Basecamp
Free Trial is available
Microsoft Planner
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.5
4,841
8.5
186
Ease of Use
8.5
4,853
8.8
191
Ease of Setup
8.7
1,457
9.1
56
Ease of Admin
8.6
1,336
9.1
44
Quality of Support
8.4
3,249
8.3
139
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
1,183
8.6
37
Product Direction (% positive)
7.5
4,731
8.6
185
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
613
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
611
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
582
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
613
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
272
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.7
570
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
322
Not enough data
Projects
8.8
570
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
310
Not enough data
8.2
464
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
543
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
510
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
238
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
500
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
226
Not enough data
8.1
240
Not enough data
8.5
460
|
Verified
Not enough data
Resource Management
8.5
476
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.8
523
|
Verified
Not enough data
Project Monitoring
8.6
473
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.7
522
|
Verified
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.5
85
Not enough data
6.8
86
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Project Management
5.9
49
Not enough data
6.5
49
Not enough data
6.6
49
Not enough data
6.1
49
Not enough data
6.3
49
Not enough data
6.1
49
Not enough data
6.5
50
Not enough data
Setup
8.5
83
Not enough data
8.5
84
Not enough data
7.9
65
Not enough data
8.8
90
Not enough data
Management
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.3
76
Not enough data
8.0
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
Platform Basics
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 Planning
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Marketing Campaign Performance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Marketing Calendar
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Other Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Task Creation
8.8
143
8.8
105
8.9
144
8.8
104
8.6
140
8.6
99
Feature Not Available
7.4
86
Task Management
8.4
139
8.5
99
8.9
142
8.9
98
7.7
104
7.3
90
8.5
131
7.9
90
Generative AI
7.1
52
7.0
44
7.1
52
7.1
43
Automation
8.0
93
7.4
7
7.9
90
6.9
6
8.0
89
7.1
7
Administration
8.3
86
7.6
7
8.3
86
7.5
6
8.9
88
9.2
6
Project management
8.7
93
8.3
6
8.0
85
6.7
5
8.4
89
8.1
6
8.4
87
7.2
6
8.4
87
7.5
6
Feature Not Available
6.7
6
8.4
88
7.2
6
Workload
8.4
69
8.6
6
8.4
89
8.3
6
8.4
82
6.3
5
Feature Not Available
6.0
5
Communication & Collaboration
8.6
90
7.0
5
8.6
90
Not enough data
8.8
92
9.3
5
Cost Management
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
8.0
5
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Integration
8.0
75
8.3
5
7.9
78
8.3
5
7.9
79
8.7
5
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
180
Not enough data
8.5
191
Not enough data
8.1
172
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.4
175
Not enough data
Content & Documents
8.8
191
Not enough data
8.7
181
Not enough data
8.4
179
Not enough data
8.1
157
Not enough data
Controls
8.1
158
Not enough data
8.0
152
Not enough data
8.5
177
Not enough data
8.4
174
Not enough data
8.2
157
Not enough data
Project Management
8.8
194
Not enough data
8.6
186
Not enough data
8.7
182
Not enough data
8.1
160
Not enough data
Remote Collaboration
8.5
165
Not enough data
8.5
174
Not enough data
8.6
169
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
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Basecamp and Microsoft Planner are categorized as Task Management, Project Collaboration, and Work Management
Unique Categories
Basecamp is categorized as Project Management, Workflow Management, Employee Intranet, and Note-Taking Software
Microsoft Planner is categorized as Marketing Calendar
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Basecamp
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Microsoft Planner
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
17.0%
Information Technology and Services
8.5%
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.7%
Computer Software
5.5%
Higher Education
4.9%
Other
58.3%
Information Technology and Services
18.8%
Computer Software
6.3%
Marketing and Advertising
4.9%
Education Management
4.9%
Higher Education
4.0%
Other
61.2%
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
Construction
1 Comment
CJ
Replacing a dock decking is a necessary part of general dock maintenance, as it can become weathered and worn over time. Replacing a dock decking can be...Read more
Is Microsoft planner going away?
1 Comment
EC
It is unlikely, since half of the large companies usually use microsoft products, where planner can do wonders with the data and tasks of the work teams.Read more
What can Microsoft planner do?
1 Comment
IK
Planner is great for sharing tasks between team members. You can create so called "Buckets" and put in them topic related task cards. Then appoint the card...Read more
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