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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (49.9% of reviews)
Enterprise (45.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
$30 per user per month
Basecamp
Star Rating
(5,416)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (49.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Free Trial is available
Browse all 3 pricing plansMicrosoft Project Server
Star Rating
(184)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (45.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$30 per user per month
Browse all 3 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Basecamp excels in ease of use, with a score of 8.5 compared to Microsoft Project Server's 7.5. Reviewers mention that Basecamp's intuitive interface makes it simple for teams to get started without extensive training.
- Reviewers mention that Basecamp's task management features, particularly the "To-Do Lists" and "Task Creation & Assignment," score significantly higher (9.1 and 9.0 respectively) than Microsoft Project Server's 8.0 and 8.3. Users appreciate the straightforward way tasks can be organized and assigned.
- G2 users highlight Basecamp's strong communication tools, such as "Discussions" and "Activity Feed," which received scores of 8.9 and 8.8. In contrast, Microsoft Project Server's communication features are perceived as less user-friendly, with lower scores in similar categories.
- Users on G2 report that Basecamp's "File Sharing" and "Document Collaboration" features are highly rated at 8.6 and 8.5, making it easier for teams to work together on documents. Microsoft Project Server, while functional, does not match this level of user satisfaction.
- Reviewers mention that Basecamp's "Remote Work" capabilities score an impressive 9.1, indicating strong support for distributed teams. In comparison, Microsoft Project Server's remote collaboration features are seen as less robust, with a score of 8.1.
- Users say that Basecamp's pricing model, starting at $15 per month, is more accessible for small businesses compared to Microsoft Project Server's entry-level price of $30 per user per month, making Basecamp a more attractive option for budget-conscious teams.
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
Free Trial
Basecamp
Free Trial is available
Microsoft Project Server
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.5
4,815
8.4
127
Ease of Use
8.5
4,827
7.6
126
Ease of Setup
8.7
1,433
7.1
52
Ease of Admin
8.6
1,327
7.3
49
Quality of Support
8.4
3,231
7.8
112
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
1,173
7.8
47
Product Direction (% positive)
7.5
4,708
7.2
122
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
602
|
Verified
8.3
60
|
Verified
8.9
605
|
Verified
8.6
63
|
Verified
8.5
575
|
Verified
8.4
62
|
Verified
9.1
603
|
Verified
7.9
59
|
Verified
8.2
267
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
7.6
57
|
Verified
8.7
563
|
Verified
7.5
58
|
Verified
8.5
316
Feature Not Available
Projects
8.8
561
|
Verified
8.8
63
|
Verified
8.6
305
8.6
60
|
Verified
8.2
458
|
Verified
8.9
61
|
Verified
8.7
534
|
Verified
8.8
61
|
Verified
8.7
501
|
Verified
8.3
60
|
Verified
8.0
234
7.5
59
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
7.7
59
|
Verified
8.5
495
|
Verified
8.0
58
|
Verified
8.0
226
Feature Not Available
8.1
233
7.4
58
|
Verified
8.5
458
|
Verified
7.7
55
|
Verified
Resource Management
8.5
477
|
Verified
8.2
60
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.0
61
|
Verified
8.8
519
|
Verified
8.5
62
|
Verified
Project Monitoring
8.6
470
|
Verified
7.9
58
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.5
63
|
Verified
8.7
513
|
Verified
7.8
61
|
Verified
Generative AI
6.6
87
7.6
16
6.8
87
7.5
16
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
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
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
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 Project Server 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
Microsoft Project Server has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Basecamp
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Microsoft Project Server
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
8.3%
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.7%
Computer Software
5.6%
Higher Education
4.9%
Other
58.3%
Information Technology and Services
16.7%
Computer Software
8.6%
Construction
6.8%
Education Management
4.3%
Telecommunications
3.7%
Other
59.9%
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
Is it well suited for any type of project?
2 Comments
MF
sure , it supports project, programs and portfolio management ,planning and tracking
i have used with many governmental clients
to manage roadmap,...Read more
How can I use it for Small-Scale Projects?
1 Comment
RM
Yes, you can use it for any size of organisation Read more
Microsoft Project Server has no more discussions with answers
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