Compare Basecamp and Redmine 
Featured Products
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (49.7% of reviews)
Mid-Market (42.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
No pricing available
Basecamp
Star Rating
(5,462)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (49.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
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Star Rating
(256)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (42.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about RedmineSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Basecamp excels in user experience, with many praising its calm and straightforward approach to project management. Users appreciate how it avoids overwhelming them with features, making it easier to control projects and collaborate effectively.
- According to verified reviews, Basecamp's implementation process is notably quick and intuitive, with users highlighting the clear user interface that allows for easy organization and following of project threads. In contrast, Redmine users have mentioned some challenges with setup, indicating it may require more effort to get started.
- Users say that Basecamp's support quality is a significant advantage, with many noting its responsiveness and helpfulness. This is reflected in the higher ratings for support compared to Redmine, where users have expressed a desire for improved assistance and resources.
- Reviewers mention that Basecamp's task management features, such as to-do lists and task prioritization, are particularly strong, making it easy to keep track of responsibilities. Redmine, while functional, has received mixed feedback on its task management capabilities, with some users finding it less intuitive.
- According to recent user feedback, Basecamp's ability to manage projects without clutter is a standout feature, allowing teams to focus on what matters most. In contrast, Redmine users appreciate its flexibility and adaptability, especially for bug tracking and incident management, but some feel it lacks the same level of simplicity.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Basecamp's overall satisfaction ratings are significantly higher, indicating a more favorable user experience. While Redmine has its strengths, particularly in its plugin ecosystem, the overall sentiment leans towards Basecamp for those seeking a more user-friendly project management solution.
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
Redmine
No pricing availableFree Trial
Basecamp
Free Trial is available
Redmine
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.5
4,841
8.3
223
Ease of Use
8.5
4,853
7.8
223
Ease of Setup
8.7
1,457
7.0
89
Ease of Admin
8.6
1,336
8.0
85
Quality of Support
8.4
3,249
7.0
134
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
1,183
7.7
58
Product Direction (% positive)
7.5
4,731
6.5
214
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
9.0
35
|
Verified
9.0
611
|
Verified
8.9
34
|
Verified
8.5
582
|
Verified
8.6
34
|
Verified
9.1
613
|
Verified
8.3
30
|
Verified
8.1
272
7.8
30
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
7.5
29
|
Verified
8.7
570
|
Verified
7.1
28
|
Verified
8.5
322
7.2
29
|
Verified
Projects
8.8
570
|
Verified
8.3
30
|
Verified
8.6
310
8.0
25
|
Verified
8.2
464
|
Verified
7.9
26
|
Verified
8.7
543
|
Verified
8.0
28
|
Verified
8.6
510
|
Verified
8.2
29
|
Verified
8.0
238
7.3
20
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
8.5
500
|
Verified
7.5
23
|
Verified
8.0
226
7.3
20
|
Verified
8.1
240
8.3
26
|
Verified
8.5
460
|
Verified
8.1
24
|
Verified
Resource Management
8.5
476
|
Verified
8.1
26
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
8.8
523
|
Verified
8.2
25
|
Verified
Project Monitoring
8.6
473
|
Verified
7.3
22
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
7.7
23
|
Verified
8.7
522
|
Verified
7.6
29
|
Verified
Generative AI
6.5
85
4.7
5
6.8
86
4.0
5
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
Task Creation
8.8
143
Not enough data
8.9
144
Not enough data
8.6
140
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Task Management
8.4
139
Not enough data
8.9
142
Not enough data
7.7
104
Not enough data
8.5
131
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.1
52
Not enough data
7.1
52
Not enough data
Automation
8.0
93
Not enough data
7.9
90
Not enough data
8.0
89
Not enough data
Administration
8.3
86
Not enough data
8.3
86
Not enough data
8.9
88
Not enough data
Project management
8.7
93
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
88
Not enough data
Workload
8.4
69
Not enough data
8.4
89
Not enough data
8.4
82
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Communication & Collaboration
8.6
90
Not enough data
8.6
90
Not enough data
8.8
92
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
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 Redmine 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
Redmine has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Basecamp
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Redmine
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
26.1%
Computer Software
19.0%
Internet
5.1%
Marketing and Advertising
4.0%
Higher Education
3.2%
Other
42.7%
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 Redmine provides tools for a flexible import from a simple CSV file?
1 Comment
SD
Although there are a lot of export tools built in including CSV format, there isn't much in the way of import. You might want to look through the 3rd party...Read more
What is the use of redmine tool?
1 Comment
PK
It is mostly used to track bugs and can be used to track efforts of employees as well.Read more
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