Basecamp
TeamGantt
| Feature | Basecamp | TeamGantt |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | From $15/mo | From $19/mo |
| Free Plan | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| Rating | 4.1 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Best For | remote-teams, agencies, small-businesses, consultants | project-managers, construction, marketing-teams, event-planners |
| Founded | 2004 | 2010 |
| Message Boards | ✓ | ✗ |
| To Dos | ✓ | ✗ |
| Schedules | ✓ | ✗ |
| Documents | ✓ | ✗ |
| Campfire Chat | ✓ | ✗ |
| Hill Charts | ✓ | ✗ |
| Automatic Check Ins | ✓ | ✗ |
| Gantt Charts | ✗ | ✓ |
| Task Dependencies | ✗ | ✓ |
| Resource Management | ✗ | ✓ |
| Baselines | ✗ | ✓ |
| Team Availability | ✗ | ✓ |
| Portfolio View | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Basecamp Pros
- Flat monthly price for unlimited projects (Pro)
- Reduces meeting culture with async communication
- Hill Charts for visual project progress
- Simple and intentional — avoids feature bloat
✗ Basecamp Cons
- No free tier available
- Limited customization compared to Asana/Monday
- No Gantt charts or time tracking built-in
✓ TeamGantt Pros
- Intuitive Gantt charts
- Easy collaboration
- Drag-and-drop scheduling
- Good for deadlines
✗ TeamGantt Cons
- Limited beyond Gantt view
- No free tier
- Basic integrations
The Verdict
Basecamp is built for remote teams and agencies, with a focus on message-boards and to-dos. TeamGantt targets project managers and construction and leads with gantt-charts and task-dependencies.
Pricing is close: Basecamp starts at $15/mo versus $19/mo for TeamGantt — not a deciding factor on its own.
Neither tool offers a free plan, so factor the subscription cost into your decision from the start.
TeamGantt edges out on user ratings (4.4 vs 4.1). While both are well-regarded, that gap reflects real differences in user satisfaction worth considering.
Feature-wise, Basecamp offers broader built-in capabilities (7 features vs 6), while TeamGantt takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
Bottom line: TeamGantt has a slight overall edge — but if flat monthly price for unlimited projects (pro) matters most to you, Basecamp may still be the right call.
