Basecamp : The All-In-One Toolkit for Working Remotely

What is Basecamp?

Basecamp is an all-in-one project management software program that makes collaborating and working remotely a piece of cake. It allows teams to stay on the same page on everything from due dates, to-do lists, and shared calendars. With over three million users, Basecamp is one of the most trusted project management programs out there. 

Features 

Some of the dedicated features that make Basecamp so effective for its users are:

• Message Boards: Stop wasting time rummaging through endless amounts of emails and chats, keep entire conversations on a single page. Post everything from pitch ideas to updates on projects.
• To-dos: Make to-do lists for every task you need to get done, assign tasks, set due dates, and even follow up on overdue tasks. 
• Schedule: See a daily, weekly, or even monthly overview of the tasks you need to get done. All projects in Basecamp include a schedule that displays any dated to-dos and events for that project. What's even better is that all involved parties in a project will see the same schedule!
• Documents and Files: Every project includes a designated space to share files, images, videos, documents, and more. 
• Group Chat: No more need to reach for a third-party app, chat with your entire team without having to leave Basecamp. 
• Automatic Check-ins: Set recurring questions to check in with your team on how a specific project is going. 

Reviews 

With an average user rating of 4.3/5.0, Basecamp is one of the most liked project management software programs on the market. Users especially like the wide array of integrated features, and the fact that it eliminates the need for most third-party applications. Users generally only had relatively few bad things to say about the program, only saying that little features like emailing and printing need to be fixed. 

Pricing 

Unlike most other similar programs, Basecamp doesn't charge per user, they just have one flat rate of $99/month for businesses of all sizes. 

However, they also offer a Basecamp Personal version of their program. It's a free, but limited, version of the premium program, and is intended to be for personal projects, students, freelancers, families, etc. 

What We Think 

Compared to other similar software programs, Basecamp really packs a punch. Other software systems tend to require a number of third-party add-ons or separate apps to make up for missing features, but not Basecamp. Basecamp is an all-in-one program that is works well for any sized organization.