Basecamp Features
Tasks (7)
Creation & Assignment
Based on 611 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 614 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 582 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 614 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
277 reviewers of Basecamp have provided feedback on this feature.
Define dependencies between tasks and the rules to manage them.
Drag & Drop
Based on 571 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 325 Basecamp reviews.
Define recurring tasks that can be scheduled automatically at pre-defined intervals.
Projects (10)
Planning
Based on 570 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
314 reviewers of Basecamp have provided feedback on this feature.
Projects can be mapped out with milestones, due dates, deliverables and interdependencies.
GANTT
Based on 464 Basecamp reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team.
Provide visual representations of tasks, dependencies, and progress.
Calendar View
Based on 542 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 512 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 241 Basecamp reviews.
Associate a budget with a project and allocate it accordingly by task or resource.
Templates
Based on 503 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
233 reviewers of Basecamp have provided feedback on this feature.
Automatically calculate the critical path for projects and update it when projects change.
Time & Expense
241 reviewers of Basecamp have provided feedback on this feature.
Track time and expenses associated with projects or tasks.
Methodologies
Based on 464 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 483 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 527 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 477 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 521 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
84 reviewers of Basecamp have provided feedback on this feature.
Provide standard activities and tasks that can be customized by users
Flows
This feature was mentioned 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
As reported in 89 Basecamp reviews.
Include alters that can be used with workflows
Management (2)
Audit Trail
As reported in 76 Basecamp reviews.
Maintain a history of all workflow changes
Integration
This feature was mentioned in 75 Basecamp reviews.
Integrate with ERP or project management software
Task Creation (3)
Creation & Assignment
As reported in 141 Basecamp reviews.
Create and assign tasks for individual users with details and due dates.
Due Dates
This feature was mentioned in 143 Basecamp reviews.
Set deadlines and milestones for tasks, manually or automatically (based on project templates).
Drag & Drop
139 reviewers of Basecamp have provided feedback on this feature.
Users can move tasks and change dependencies using drag and drop.
Task Management (4)
Task Prioritization
As reported in 138 Basecamp reviews.
Set priority levels on tasks so individuals can organize their work.
To-Do Lists
142 reviewers of Basecamp have provided feedback on this feature.
Each user can view their list of tasks to be completed without having access to other tasks.
Dependencies
This feature was mentioned in 106 Basecamp reviews.
Define dependencies between tasks and the rules to manage them.
Recurring Tasks
This feature was mentioned in 131 Basecamp reviews.
Define recurring tasks that can be scheduled automatically at pre-defined intervals.
Automation (3)
Workflows
As reported in 92 Basecamp reviews.
Provide standard workflows that can be used accross the company.
Customization
Based on 89 Basecamp reviews.
Allow administrators to configure workflows and processes.
Data repository
As reported in 89 Basecamp reviews.
Deliver a single data repository for all project information.
Administration (3)
Permissions
As reported in 86 Basecamp reviews.
Define and manage roles and access rights for the entire system.
Procedures
86 reviewers of Basecamp have provided feedback on this feature.
Maintain procedures for data access and governance.
Remote Work
Based on 87 Basecamp reviews.
Allow users to use the system online and on mobile devices.
Project management (6)
Task Prioritization
91 reviewers of Basecamp have provided feedback on this feature.
Set priority levels on tasks so individuals can organize their work.
Dependencies
85 reviewers of Basecamp have provided feedback on this feature.
Define dependencies between tasks and the rules to manage them.
Planning
89 reviewers of Basecamp have provided feedback on this feature.
Plan and create work breakdown structure (WBS) based on the scope of the project.
Views
87 reviewers of Basecamp have provided feedback on this feature.
Create customized project views for internal and external purposes (eg: for customers).
Scheduling
As reported in 87 Basecamp reviews.
Allocate resources by matching capacity and demand, by project, team, or department.
Dashboards
Based on 86 Basecamp reviews.
Deliver dashboards that display project data and KPIs in real time.
Workload (3)
Resource Allocation
This feature was mentioned in 69 Basecamp reviews.
Monitor resource allocation to identify shortages and adjust accordingly.
Workspace
This feature was mentioned in 88 Basecamp reviews.
Define customizable workspace for teams, departments, and external users.
Configuration
This feature was mentioned in 82 Basecamp reviews.
Provide drag and drop options to configure workspaces.
Communication & Collaboration (3)
Communication Channels
This feature was mentioned in 88 Basecamp reviews.
Support multiple channels for internal and external communications.
Document Management
As reported in 89 Basecamp reviews.
Allow users to share and collaborate on documents and files.
Collaboration
Based on 89 Basecamp reviews.
Help users meet, share workspaces, and collaborate on tasks.
Integration (3)
Front Office
This feature was mentioned in 75 Basecamp reviews.
Integrate with CRM, marketing, or customer service software.
Back Office
This feature was mentioned in 78 Basecamp reviews.
Provide integration with accounting software and ERP systems.
External data
As reported in 79 Basecamp reviews.
Connect to external data sources such as databases or BI software.
Communication (4)
Chat
This feature was mentioned in 176 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
As reported in 172 Basecamp reviews.
Allow external users to use chat and discussions
Announcements
This feature was mentioned in 174 Basecamp reviews.
Manage news and announcements by company or department
Content & Documents (4)
File Sharing
This feature was mentioned in 190 Basecamp reviews.
Documents can be shared between users and teams
Notes
181 reviewers of Basecamp have provided feedback on this feature.
User can share notes with colleagues or external users
Search
This feature was mentioned in 179 Basecamp reviews.
Help users find documents and other types of content
Versioning
This feature was mentioned in 157 Basecamp reviews.
Keep track of document versions and related changes
Controls (5)
Custom Views
This feature was mentioned in 157 Basecamp reviews.
Create personalized project views for collaboration
Followers
As reported in 151 Basecamp reviews.
Allow users to follow tasks which are not assigned to them
User Management
As reported in 176 Basecamp reviews.
Define and manage users access to documents and collaboration features
Calendars
172 reviewers of Basecamp have provided feedback on this feature.
Manage private and shared calendars and associated events
Public Sharing
This feature was mentioned in 156 Basecamp reviews.
Make project views available for the public.
Project Management (4)
Task Management
191 reviewers of Basecamp have provided feedback on this feature.
Include features to create, assign, and manage tasks.
Planning
This feature was mentioned in 185 Basecamp reviews.
Deliver project plans that can be customized by users.
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
Based on 165 Basecamp reviews.
Align remote employees with their colleagues and external users
Accountability
This feature was mentioned in 173 Basecamp reviews.
Define and track responsabilities for remote users
Connectivity
As reported in 168 Basecamp reviews.
Allow users to connect to tools that they use remotely
Generative AI (9)
AI Text Generation
As reported in 68 Basecamp reviews.
Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt.
AI Text Summarization
Based on 68 Basecamp reviews.
Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary.
AI Text Generation
As reported in 91 Basecamp reviews.
Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt.
AI Text Summarization
91 reviewers of Basecamp have provided feedback on this feature.
Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary.
AI Text Generation
This feature was mentioned in 52 Basecamp reviews.
Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt.
AI Text Summarization
Based on 52 Basecamp reviews.
Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary.
AI Text Generation
39 reviewers of Basecamp have provided feedback on this feature.
Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt.
AI Text Summarization
As reported in 39 Basecamp reviews.
Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary.
AI Text Generation
This feature was mentioned in 40 Basecamp reviews.
Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt.
Agentic AI - Project Management (7)
Autonomous Task Execution
This feature was mentioned in 55 Basecamp reviews.
Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input
Multi-step Planning
As reported in 55 Basecamp reviews.
Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes
Cross-system Integration
As reported in 55 Basecamp reviews.
Works across multiple software systems or databases
Adaptive Learning
55 reviewers of Basecamp have provided feedback on this feature.
Improves performance based on feedback and experience
Natural Language Interaction
Based on 55 Basecamp reviews.
Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation
Proactive Assistance
As reported in 55 Basecamp reviews.
Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting
Decision Making
Based on 56 Basecamp reviews.
Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives
Agentic AI - Work Management (4)
Autonomous Task Execution
Based on 18 Basecamp reviews.
Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input
Multi-step Planning
Based on 18 Basecamp reviews.
Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes
Cross-system Integration
This feature was mentioned in 18 Basecamp reviews.
Works across multiple software systems or databases
Natural Language Interaction
Based on 18 Basecamp reviews.
Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation
Agentic AI - Project Collaboration (2)
Multi-step Planning
As reported in 29 Basecamp reviews.
Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes
Cross-system Integration
This feature was mentioned in 29 Basecamp reviews.
Works across multiple software systems or databases
Agentic AI - Workflow Management (7)
Autonomous Task Execution
This feature was mentioned in 16 Basecamp reviews.
Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input
Multi-step Planning
Based on 16 Basecamp reviews.
Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes
Cross-system Integration
As reported in 15 Basecamp reviews.
Works across multiple software systems or databases
Adaptive Learning
This feature was mentioned in 16 Basecamp reviews.
Improves performance based on feedback and experience
Natural Language Interaction
Based on 16 Basecamp reviews.
Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation
Proactive Assistance
As reported in 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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