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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (49.8% of reviews)
Enterprise (38.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Starting at $33.75
Basecamp
Star Rating
(5,422)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (49.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Free Trial is available
Browse all 3 pricing plansMicrosoft Planner
Star Rating
(226)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (38.0% 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.
- Users report that Basecamp excels in its simplicity and ease of use, with a user-friendly interface that makes task creation and assignment straightforward, scoring 9.0 in this area. In contrast, Microsoft Planner, while also user-friendly, has a slightly lower score of 8.8, indicating that some users find it less intuitive.
- Reviewers mention that Basecamp's communication features, such as the activity feed and discussions, are highly rated at 8.8 and 8.9 respectively, making it easier for teams to stay connected. Microsoft Planner, however, has lower ratings in similar areas, with chat and discussions scoring 8.3 and 8.6, suggesting that its communication tools may not be as robust.
- G2 users highlight that Microsoft Planner offers better integration capabilities with other Microsoft products, which is a significant advantage for organizations already using the Microsoft ecosystem. Basecamp, while it has integrations, does not match the seamless connectivity that Microsoft Planner provides, particularly for users who rely on tools like Teams and Outlook.
- Users on G2 report that Basecamp's project management features, such as task prioritization and recurring tasks, are well-implemented, with scores of 8.6 and 8.5 respectively. Microsoft Planner, however, has slightly lower scores in these areas, indicating that users may find Basecamp's project management tools more effective for their needs.
- Reviewers mention that Basecamp's remote work capabilities are strong, with a score of 9.1, making it a preferred choice for distributed teams. Microsoft Planner, while functional, scores lower in this area, suggesting that it may not be as optimized for remote collaboration.
- Users say that Basecamp's overall support quality is rated at 8.4, which is slightly higher than Microsoft Planner's 8.3. This indicates that Basecamp may provide a more reliable support experience, which is crucial for teams needing assistance with their project management tools.
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
4,818
8.5
183
Ease of Use
8.5
4,830
8.8
187
Ease of Setup
8.7
1,435
9.0
52
Ease of Admin
8.6
1,327
9.1
42
Quality of Support
8.4
3,232
8.3
137
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
1,173
8.6
35
Product Direction (% positive)
7.5
4,711
8.7
182
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
Not enough data
8.9
606
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
575
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
604
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
267
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.7
563
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
316
Not enough data
Projects
8.8
562
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
306
Not enough data
8.2
458
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
534
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
502
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
234
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
495
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
226
Not enough data
8.1
233
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
519
|
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
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
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
140
8.8
102
8.9
142
8.8
101
8.6
138
8.6
98
Feature Not Available
7.3
85
Task Management
8.4
138
8.5
98
8.9
140
8.9
97
7.7
105
7.3
88
8.5
131
7.9
89
Generative AI
7.1
52
7.0
44
7.1
52
7.1
43
Automation
7.9
92
6.9
6
7.9
89
6.7
5
8.0
88
7.2
6
Administration
8.3
86
7.2
6
8.3
86
7.0
5
8.9
87
9.0
5
Project management
8.7
91
8.0
5
8.0
85
6.7
5
8.4
89
8.3
5
8.4
87
6.7
5
8.4
87
7.7
5
Feature Not Available
6.7
5
8.4
86
6.7
5
Workload
8.4
69
8.3
5
8.3
88
8.0
5
8.4
82
6.3
5
Feature Not Available
6.0
5
Communication & Collaboration
8.6
88
7.0
5
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
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
17.1%
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
19.0%
Computer Software
5.9%
Marketing and Advertising
5.0%
Education Management
5.0%
Retail
4.1%
Other
61.1%
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
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
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
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
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