Basecamp Features
Tasks (7)
Creation & Assignment
Based on 604 Basecamp reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Create and assign tasks for individual users with details and due dates.
Due Dates
Based on 606 Basecamp reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Set deadlines and milestones for tasks, manually or automatically (based on project templates).
Task Prioritization
Based on 575 Basecamp reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Set priority levels on tasks so individuals can organize their work.
To-Do Lists
Based on 604 Basecamp reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Each user can view their list of tasks to be completed without having access to other tasks.
Dependencies
Based on 267 Basecamp reviews. Define dependencies between tasks and the rules to manage them.
Drag & Drop
Based on 563 Basecamp reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Users can move tasks and change dependencies using drag and drop.
Recurring Tasks
As reported in 316 Basecamp reviews. Define recurring tasks that can be scheduled automatically at pre-defined intervals.
Projects (10)
Planning
Based on 561 Basecamp reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Plan and create work breakdown structure (WBS) based on the scope of the project.
Project Map
As reported in 306 Basecamp reviews. Projects can be mapped out with milestones, due dates, deliverables and interdependencies.
GANTT
Based on 458 Basecamp reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Provide visual representations of tasks, dependencies, and progress.
Calendar View
Based on 534 Basecamp reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Planned projects are mapped to a schedule with due dates and deliverables detailed day-by-day.
Views
Based on 501 Basecamp reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Create customized project views for internal and external purposes (eg: for customers).
Project Budgeting
Based on 234 Basecamp reviews. Associate a budget with a project and allocate it accordingly by task or resource.
Templates
Based on 495 Basecamp reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Provide standards templates that can be customized by users to create new projects.
Critical Path
Based on 226 Basecamp reviews. Automatically calculate the critical path for projects and update it when projects change.
Time & Expense
Track time and expenses associated with projects or tasks. This feature was mentioned in 233 Basecamp reviews.
Methodologies
Based on 458 Basecamp reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Support agile and waterfall project management methodologies.
Resource Management (2)
Resource Definiton
Based on 477 Basecamp reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Create human and material resources and categorize them based on skills and other criteria.
Scheduling
Based on 519 Basecamp reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Allocate resources by matching capacity and demand, by project, team, or department.
Project Monitoring (2)
Baselining / KPIs
Based on 470 Basecamp reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Track key performance indicators or baseline assessments throughout project lifecycle or across multiple projects.
Dashboards
Based on 513 Basecamp reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Deliver dashboards that display project data and KPIs in real time.
Setup (4)
Activities
As reported in 84 Basecamp reviews. Provide standard activities and tasks that can be customized by users
Flows
As reported in 84 Basecamp reviews. Users can easily create flows using drag and drop features
Dependencies
As reported in 65 Basecamp reviews. Define and manage dependencies between tasks and workflows
Notifications
Include alters that can be used with workflows 89 reviewers of Basecamp have provided feedback on this feature.
Management (2)
Audit Trail
Maintain a history of all workflow changes 76 reviewers of Basecamp have provided feedback on this feature.
Integration
Based on 75 Basecamp reviews. Integrate with ERP or project management software
Task Creation (3)
Creation & Assignment
Based on 140 Basecamp reviews. Create and assign tasks for individual users with details and due dates.
Due Dates
Set deadlines and milestones for tasks, manually or automatically (based on project templates). This feature was mentioned in 142 Basecamp reviews.
Drag & Drop
Based on 138 Basecamp reviews. Users can move tasks and change dependencies using drag and drop.
Task Management (4)
Task Prioritization
Set priority levels on tasks so individuals can organize their work. 138 reviewers of Basecamp have provided feedback on this feature.
To-Do Lists
Based on 140 Basecamp reviews. Each user can view their list of tasks to be completed without having access to other tasks.
Dependencies
Define dependencies between tasks and the rules to manage them. This feature was mentioned in 105 Basecamp reviews.
Recurring Tasks
Define recurring tasks that can be scheduled automatically at pre-defined intervals. 131 reviewers of Basecamp have provided feedback on this feature.
Automation (3)
Workflows
Based on 92 Basecamp reviews. Provide standard workflows that can be used accross the company.
Customization
As reported in 89 Basecamp reviews. Allow administrators to configure workflows and processes.
Data repository
Deliver a single data repository for all project information. 88 reviewers of Basecamp have provided feedback on this feature.
Administration (3)
Permissions
As reported in 86 Basecamp reviews. Define and manage roles and access rights for the entire system.
Procedures
Maintain procedures for data access and governance. 86 reviewers of Basecamp have provided feedback on this feature.
Remote Work
Based on 87 Basecamp reviews. Allow users to use the system online and on mobile devices.
Project management (6)
Task Prioritization
Based on 91 Basecamp reviews. Set priority levels on tasks so individuals can organize their work.
Dependencies
As reported in 85 Basecamp reviews. Define dependencies between tasks and the rules to manage them.
Planning
Plan and create work breakdown structure (WBS) based on the scope of the project. 89 reviewers of Basecamp have provided feedback on this feature.
Views
Based on 87 Basecamp reviews. Create customized project views for internal and external purposes (eg: for customers).
Scheduling
Allocate resources by matching capacity and demand, by project, team, or department. This feature was mentioned in 87 Basecamp reviews.
Dashboards
Based on 86 Basecamp reviews. Deliver dashboards that display project data and KPIs in real time.
Workload (3)
Resource Allocation
Monitor resource allocation to identify shortages and adjust accordingly. 69 reviewers of Basecamp have provided feedback on this feature.
Workspace
Define customizable workspace for teams, departments, and external users. This feature was mentioned in 88 Basecamp reviews.
Configuration
Provide drag and drop options to configure workspaces. 82 reviewers of Basecamp have provided feedback on this feature.
Communication & Collaboration (3)
Communication Channels
Support multiple channels for internal and external communications. This feature was mentioned in 88 Basecamp reviews.
Document Management
Allow users to share and collaborate on documents and files. 89 reviewers of Basecamp have provided feedback on this feature.
Collaboration
Based on 89 Basecamp reviews. Help users meet, share workspaces, and collaborate on tasks.
Integration (3)
Front Office
Based on 75 Basecamp reviews. Integrate with CRM, marketing, or customer service software.
Back Office
Based on 78 Basecamp reviews. Provide integration with accounting software and ERP systems.
External data
Connect to external data sources such as databases or BI software. This feature was mentioned in 79 Basecamp reviews.
Communication (4)
Chat
As reported in 175 Basecamp reviews. Provide live chat tools for instant messaging
Discussions
As reported in 188 Basecamp reviews. Ability to involve multiple users in public or private discussions
External
Based on 171 Basecamp reviews. Allow external users to use chat and discussions
Announcements
Manage news and announcements by company or department 174 reviewers of Basecamp have provided feedback on this feature.
Content & Documents (4)
File Sharing
As reported in 189 Basecamp reviews. Documents can be shared between users and teams
Notes
User can share notes with colleagues or external users This feature was mentioned in 181 Basecamp reviews.
Search
Help users find documents and other types of content This feature was mentioned in 179 Basecamp reviews.
Versioning
Keep track of document versions and related changes This feature was mentioned in 157 Basecamp reviews.
Controls (5)
Custom Views
As reported in 157 Basecamp reviews. Create personalized project views for collaboration
Followers
Allow users to follow tasks which are not assigned to them This feature was mentioned in 151 Basecamp reviews.
User Management
Define and manage users access to documents and collaboration features This feature was mentioned in 176 Basecamp reviews.
Calendars
Manage private and shared calendars and associated events This feature was mentioned in 172 Basecamp reviews.
Public Sharing
Make project views available for the public. This feature was mentioned in 156 Basecamp reviews.
Project Management (4)
Task Management
As reported in 190 Basecamp reviews. Include features to create, assign, and manage tasks.
Planning
Deliver project plans that can be customized by users. This feature was mentioned in 185 Basecamp reviews.
Visibility
Based on 180 Basecamp reviews. Provide visibility into collaborative processes accross the company
Integration
As reported in 159 Basecamp reviews. Provide integration with task management and project management software.
Remote Collaboration (3)
Alignment
Align remote employees with their colleagues and external users This feature was mentioned in 164 Basecamp reviews.
Accountability
As reported in 173 Basecamp reviews. Define and track responsabilities for remote users
Connectivity
Allow users to connect to tools that they use remotely 168 reviewers of Basecamp have provided feedback on this feature.
Generative AI (9)
AI Text Generation
Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt. 68 reviewers of Basecamp have provided feedback on this feature.
AI Text Summarization
Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary. 68 reviewers of Basecamp have provided feedback on this feature.
AI Text Generation
Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt. This feature was mentioned in 87 Basecamp reviews.
AI Text Summarization
Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary. This feature was mentioned in 87 Basecamp reviews.
AI Text Generation
Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt. 52 reviewers of Basecamp have provided feedback on this feature.
AI Text Summarization
Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary. 52 reviewers of Basecamp have provided feedback on this feature.
AI Text Generation
Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt. 39 reviewers of Basecamp have provided feedback on this feature.
AI Text Summarization
Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary. 39 reviewers of Basecamp have provided feedback on this feature.
AI Text Generation
Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt. 40 reviewers of Basecamp have provided feedback on this feature.
Agentic AI - Project Management (7)
Autonomous Task Execution
Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input This feature was mentioned in 50 Basecamp reviews.
Multi-step Planning
Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes This feature was mentioned in 49 Basecamp reviews.
Cross-system Integration
Works across multiple software systems or databases 49 reviewers of Basecamp have provided feedback on this feature.
Adaptive Learning
Improves performance based on feedback and experience This feature was mentioned in 50 Basecamp reviews.
Natural Language Interaction
Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation This feature was mentioned in 50 Basecamp reviews.
Proactive Assistance
As reported in 50 Basecamp reviews. Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting
Decision Making
Based on 50 Basecamp reviews. Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives
Agentic AI - Work Management (4)
Autonomous Task Execution
As reported in 18 Basecamp reviews. Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input
Multi-step Planning
Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes 18 reviewers of Basecamp have provided feedback on this feature.
Cross-system Integration
Works across multiple software systems or databases 18 reviewers of Basecamp have provided feedback on this feature.
Natural Language Interaction
As reported in 18 Basecamp reviews. Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation
Agentic AI - Project Collaboration (2)
Multi-step Planning
Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes 29 reviewers of Basecamp have provided feedback on this feature.
Cross-system Integration
Works across multiple software systems or databases This feature was mentioned in 29 Basecamp reviews.
Agentic AI - Workflow Management (7)
Autonomous Task Execution
Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input 16 reviewers of Basecamp have provided feedback on this feature.
Multi-step Planning
As reported in 16 Basecamp reviews. Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes
Cross-system Integration
Works across multiple software systems or databases 15 reviewers of Basecamp have provided feedback on this feature.
Adaptive Learning
As reported in 16 Basecamp reviews. Improves performance based on feedback and experience
Natural Language Interaction
Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation 16 reviewers of Basecamp have provided feedback on this feature.
Proactive Assistance
Based on 16 Basecamp reviews. Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting
Decision Making
Based on 16 Basecamp reviews. Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives
Agentic AI - Note-Taking Software (1)
Autonomous Task Execution
Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input
Agentic AI - Employee Intranet (2)
Autonomous Task Execution
Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input
Adaptive Learning
Improves performance based on feedback and experience
Technology Glossary Features
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