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Compare Basecamp and Viva Engage 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (49.8% of reviews)
Enterprise (59.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
No pricing available
Basecamp
Star Rating
(5,428)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (49.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Browse all 3 pricing plansViva Engage
Star Rating
(1,441)3.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (59.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Viva EngageSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Basecamp excels in project management simplicity, with users appreciating its ability to make controlling projects easy and fostering collaboration among team members. The user interface is noted for being clear, allowing for organized threads that enhance communication.
- Users say that Viva Engage serves as a valuable social platform within organizations, enabling employees to share achievements and connect over common interests. This social media-like experience helps in networking and knowledge sharing, making it a unique tool for fostering community within the workplace.
- Reviewers mention that Basecamp's implementation process is straightforward, with many users highlighting the intuitive onboarding experience that helps teams get started quickly without feeling overwhelmed by features.
- According to verified reviews, while Basecamp has a higher overall satisfaction score, Viva Engage is favored in larger enterprises for its ability to facilitate communication across diverse teams, although some users find it less effective for specific project management needs.
- G2 reviewers indicate that Basecamp's support quality is generally well-received, with users noting responsive assistance that enhances their experience, while Viva Engage's support could improve, as some users have expressed a desire for more robust help resources.
- Users highlight that Basecamp's focus on a calm and straightforward project management approach helps reduce complexity, whereas Viva Engage, while effective for social interaction, may not meet all project management requirements as seamlessly, leading to some user frustration.
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
Viva Engage
No pricing availableFree Trial
Basecamp
Free Trial is available
Viva Engage
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.5
4,820
7.9
1,264
Ease of Use
8.5
4,832
8.1
1,280
Ease of Setup
8.7
1,437
8.3
177
Ease of Admin
8.6
1,328
7.7
166
Quality of Support
8.4
3,234
7.8
756
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
1,174
7.8
147
Product Direction (% positive)
7.5
4,713
5.9
1,264
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
605
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
607
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
576
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
605
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
268
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.7
564
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
317
Not enough data
Projects
8.8
563
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
306
Not enough data
8.2
457
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
535
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
504
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
234
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
496
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
226
Not enough data
8.1
234
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
520
|
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
86
Not enough data
6.8
86
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Project Management
5.9
50
Not enough data
6.6
50
Not enough data
6.6
49
Not enough data
6.1
50
Not enough data
6.4
50
Not enough data
6.2
50
Not enough data
6.5
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
89
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
Content & Community Features - Enterprise Social Networking (ESN)
Not enough data
7.7
8
Not enough data
9.4
8
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
9.4
8
Admin & Reporting Features - Enterprise Social Networking (ESN)
Not enough data
9.2
8
Not enough data
9.4
8
Not enough data
9.0
8
Not enough data
9.0
8
Not enough data
9.0
8
Agentic AI - Enterprise Social Networking (ESN)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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 Viva Engage are categorized as Employee Intranet
Unique Categories
Basecamp is categorized as Project Management, Task Management, Project Collaboration, Work Management, Workflow Management, and Note-Taking Software
Viva Engage is categorized as Enterprise Social Networking (ESN)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Basecamp
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Viva Engage
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
14.8%
Computer Software
6.8%
Hospital & Health Care
5.2%
Education Management
3.9%
Higher Education
3.8%
Other
65.4%
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
Yammer and Office integration
1 Comment
HL
Hi, the product is Microsoft owned and as such works well with the overall suite. Recently, they seem to be investing heavily in Teams also which has some...Read more
How do you turn off the annoying email notifications that give me updates?
1 Comment
LF
Constantly. I turn them off or try to opt out as much as possible. I have an entire email nearly dedicated to spam notices.Read more
Whats the best way to use Yammer is it only for sharing an update or a post?
1 Comment
GG
in the application but the Web interface is not bad at allRead more
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