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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (49.9% of reviews)
Small-Business (70.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Free
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 plansNotion
Star Rating
(8,827)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (70.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Browse all 4 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Basecamp excels in task management with its robust To-Do Lists feature, scoring 9.1 compared to Notion's 8.9. Reviewers mention that Basecamp's straightforward task assignment and tracking make it a favorite for small teams.
- Reviewers mention that Notion shines in its flexibility and customization options, particularly with its templates, which scored 8.3. Users on G2 appreciate how Notion allows them to create personalized workflows, although some find the learning curve steep.
- Users say that Basecamp's ease of setup is a significant advantage, scoring 8.7, while Notion's score of 8.2 indicates a more complex initial configuration. Reviewers appreciate Basecamp's intuitive interface that allows teams to get started quickly.
- G2 users report that Basecamp's project budgeting features, scoring 8.0, are more straightforward compared to Notion's 7.4. Reviewers mention that Basecamp provides clear visibility into project costs, which is crucial for small businesses.
- Reviewers mention that Notion's AI Text Generation feature, scoring 7.7, is a standout, providing users with helpful content creation tools. In contrast, Basecamp's score of 6.6 indicates it lacks advanced AI capabilities, which some users find limiting.
- Users report that both products have strong support, with Basecamp scoring 8.4 and Notion slightly higher at 8.5. Reviewers appreciate the responsiveness of both platforms, but some users on G2 note that Notion's support is more comprehensive in addressing complex queries.
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
Notion
Free
Free
For individuals to organize personal projects and life
- Free for individual usage
- Basic forms
- Basic sites
Free Trial
Basecamp
Free Trial is available
Notion
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.5
4,815
8.8
6,956
Ease of Use
8.5
4,827
8.3
7,087
Ease of Setup
8.7
1,433
8.2
3,143
Ease of Admin
8.6
1,327
8.4
1,694
Quality of Support
8.4
3,231
8.5
4,905
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
1,173
8.9
1,565
Product Direction (% positive)
7.5
4,708
9.4
7,022
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
8.7
3628
8.9
605
|
Verified
8.3
3560
8.5
575
|
Verified
8.6
3644
9.1
603
|
Verified
8.9
3753
8.2
267
7.7
3030
Feature Not Available
7.4
2822
8.7
563
|
Verified
8.4
3544
8.5
316
7.5
3170
Projects
8.8
561
|
Verified
8.8
3456
8.6
305
8.3
3080
8.2
458
|
Verified
7.4
2495
8.7
534
|
Verified
8.1
3295
8.7
501
|
Verified
8.5
3202
8.0
234
7.4
2552
Feature Not Available
7.8
2674
8.5
495
|
Verified
8.3
3364
8.0
226
7.2
2321
8.1
233
7.5
2583
8.5
458
|
Verified
7.7
2488
Resource Management
8.5
477
|
Verified
7.9
2747
Feature Not Available
7.8
2810
8.8
519
|
Verified
7.9
3078
Project Monitoring
8.6
470
|
Verified
7.7
2371
Feature Not Available
7.6
2428
8.7
513
|
Verified
8.2
3024
Generative AI
6.6
87
7.7
1309
6.8
87
7.9
1301
Agentic AI - Project Management
6.1
50
6.8
622
6.5
49
7.1
616
6.7
49
6.9
619
6.2
50
6.9
615
6.5
50
7.3
614
6.3
50
6.7
612
6.6
50
6.9
612
Core Conversational Capabilities - AI Chatbots
Not enough data
8.2
50
Not enough data
8.2
51
Not enough data
8.2
51
Data
Not enough data
8.0
213
Not enough data
8.0
209
Interaction
Not enough data
7.5
209
Not enough data
8.0
214
Not enough data
8.1
214
Not enough data
8.0
210
Not enough data
8.2
211
Task & Flow Management - AI Chatbots
Not enough data
7.8
48
Not enough data
7.8
49
Learning
Not enough data
7.9
207
Not enough data
7.3
202
Deployment & Embedding - AI Chatbots
Not enough data
7.2
43
Not enough data
7.1
41
Content Generation
Not enough data
7.9
206
Not enough data
7.9
206
Admin & Configuration - AI Chatbots
Not enough data
7.3
40
System
Not enough data
7.2
200
Not enough data
7.8
204
Not enough data
7.8
201
Not enough data
7.8
205
Agentic AI - AI Chatbots
Not enough data
7.6
141
Not enough data
7.7
139
Not enough data
7.6
139
Not enough data
7.7
141
Not enough data
7.9
141
Not enough data
7.4
137
Not enough data
7.5
142
Monitoring & Improvement - AI Chatbots
Not enough data
8.0
42
Reliability & Safety - AI Chatbots
Not enough data
8.2
42
Grammar
Not enough data
8.5
3437
Not enough data
8.3
3226
Not enough data
8.6
3393
Formatting
Not enough data
7.1
2172
Not enough data
8.0
2952
Not enough data
7.0
2175
Content
Not enough data
8.2
3029
Not enough data
8.4
3271
Not enough data
7.8
2429
Product Type
Not enough data
8.4
2667
Not enough data
7.4
2036
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.2
1031
Not enough data
8.5
1033
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
Knowledge Pages
Not enough data
8.3
3606
Not enough data
8.0
3013
Not enough data
8.0
3132
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
6.8
2552
Not enough data
8.3
3270
Knowledge Dissemination
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.0
3094
Not enough data
8.7
3485
Not enough data
7.8
3348
Not enough data
8.0
3083
Not enough data
7.4
2783
Not enough data
8.6
3339
Not enough data
7.6
2791
Not enough data
7.9
2868
Agentic AI - Knowledge Base
Not enough data
7.3
904
Not enough data
7.3
904
Not enough data
7.0
896
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
Compatibility
Not enough data
7.8
313
Not enough data
7.7
310
Not enough data
7.3
302
Agentic AI - Enterprise Search Software
Not enough data
7.1
166
Not enough data
7.0
165
Not enough data
7.2
165
Not enough data
7.1
161
Not enough data
6.8
160
Not enough data
6.9
161
Search Queries
Not enough data
7.7
313
Not enough data
7.7
305
Not enough data
7.3
304
Not enough data
7.7
305
Not enough data
8.1
312
AI powered search - Enterprise Search Software
Not enough data
7.4
94
Not enough data
7.1
94
Not enough data
7.1
94
Functionality
Not enough data
8.0
306
Not enough data
7.3
308
Not enough data
7.6
308
Compatibility - Enterprise Search Software
Not enough data
7.6
95
Not enough data
7.4
95
Not enough data
7.3
93
Functionality - Enterprise Search Software
Not enough data
7.6
92
Not enough data
7.3
91
Not enough data
7.3
91
Search Queries - Enterprise Search Software
Not enough data
7.5
88
Not enough data
7.5
90
Not enough data
7.7
90
Not enough data
7.5
89
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
7.7
454
Agentic AI - Employee Intranet
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Knowledge Base
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Basecamp and Notion are categorized as Project Management and Note-Taking Software
Unique Categories
Basecamp is categorized as Task Management, Project Collaboration, Work Management, Workflow Management, and Employee Intranet
Notion is categorized as Knowledge Base, AI Writing Assistant, Enterprise Search Software, and AI Chatbots
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Basecamp
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Notion
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%
Computer Software
13.7%
Information Technology and Services
11.0%
Marketing and Advertising
7.1%
Higher Education
6.9%
Financial Services
4.5%
Other
56.9%
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 there a way to make font and text boxes even smaller? I'm at the lowest font size already
2 Comments
NM
Not really. If you have already click the 3 dots in the top right hand corner and chosen small text, then at the moment that's all you can doRead more
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