# Basecamp vs Smartsheet

**Leader by Vioscale score:** Basecamp

| Attribute | Basecamp | Smartsheet |
|---|---|---|
| **Vioscale score** | 69.8 (73% (medium)) | 28.5 (58% (medium)) |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"Basecamp is a web-based project management platform that centralizes task tracking, team communication, file storage, and scheduling into a single workspace. It is designed for teams of any size seeking a straightforward alternative to complex project management tools.","source":"https://basecamp.com","question":"What is Basecamp and who is it designed for?","confidence":0.95},{"answer":"Basecamp offers a freemium model with a free plan supporting up to 1 project, 1 GB of storage, and 20 users. The paid tier uses per-user monthly pricing and includes unlimited projects and 500 GB of storage. A 30-day free trial is available for the paid plan.","source":"https://basecamp.com","question":"What does Basecamp cost?","confidence":0.95},{"answer":"Basecamp includes to-do lists with subtasks, message boards, Kanban-style card tables, real-time chat, calendar scheduling, file storage, document sharing, reporting tools, and automatic check-ins. It also offers time tracking, API access, and guest accounts for external collaborators.","source":"https://basecamp.com","question":"What core features does Basecamp include?","confidence":0.9},{"answer":"Yes, Basecamp includes Gantt chart functionality for timeline-based project visualization. However, it does not support task dependencies, so you cannot configure which tasks block others.","source":"https://basecamp.com","question":"Does Basecamp support Gantt charts?","confidence":0.9},{"answer":"Basecamp integrates with calendar applications (Google Calendar and Outlook), cloud storage services (Dropbox and iCloud), document tools (Google Docs and Figma), and provides an API for custom integrations.","source":"https://basecamp.com","question":"What integrations does Basecamp offer?","confidence":0.9},{"answer":"Basecamp is a cloud-based platform accessed through a web browser. It also offers command-line interface (CLI) access for developers who prefer terminal-based workflows.","source":"https://basecamp.com","question":"What platforms can I use Basecamp on?","confidence":0.9},{"answer":"Yes, Basecamp supports guest accounts, allowing you to grant external users and clients access to specific projects without requiring a paid subscription for each person.","source":"https://basecamp.com","question":"Can I give clients access to projects?","confidence":0.95},{"answer":"Basecamp maintains a 99.99% service level agreement (SLA) for platform uptime and reliability.","source":"https://basecamp.com","question":"What uptime guarantee does Basecamp offer?","confidence":0.95}]` | - |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | Basecamp centralizes work management, team communication, file sharing, and task tracking in a single platform designed to eliminate scattered tools and improve transparency across teams. | A collaborative work management system with AI capabilities that enables teams to manage projects, portfolios, and operations through connected workflows, real-time dashboards, and automation. |
| features.capabilities | `{"gantt":false,"views":"advanced","docs_wiki":true,"api_access":true,"dependencies":false,"guest_access":true,"custom_fields":false,"time_tracking":false,"task_management":true,"workflow_automation":true,"reporting_dashboards":true}` | `{"gantt":true,"views":"advanced","docs_wiki":false,"api_access":true,"dependencies":true,"guest_access":true,"task_management":true,"workflow_automation":true,"reporting_dashboards":true}` |
| integrations.count | 50 | 4 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Slack"},{"name":"Google Calendar"},{"name":"Google Docs"},{"name":"Jira"},{"name":"GitHub"},{"name":"GitLab"},{"name":"Bitbucket"},{"name":"Zendesk"},{"name":"HubSpot"},{"name":"Asana"},{"name":"Trello"},{"name":"Wrike"},{"name":"Power BI"},{"name":"Tableau"},{"name":"Excel"},{"name":"Outlook"},{"name":"Figma"},{"name":"Dropbox"},{"name":"iCloud"},{"name":"Zoom"},{"name":"Google Hangouts Chat"},{"name":"Evernote"},{"name":"OneNote"},{"name":"Todoist"},{"name":"Wunderlist"},{"name":"Clockify"},{"name":"Harvest"},{"name":"Zapier"},{"name":"Zoho Flow"},{"name":"Toggl"},{"name":"Timely"},{"name":"Everhour"},{"name":"My Hours"},{"name":"HEY Calendar"},{"name":"elastic.io"},{"name":"Unito.io"},{"name":"Retool"},{"name":"RSSBus"},{"name":"SureTriggers"},{"name":"TaskClone"},{"name":"Team O'clock"},{"name":"To-do Helpers"},{"name":"Monkedo"},{"name":"Pleexy"},{"name":"Ply"},{"name":"Can Do!"},{"name":"Ganttify"},{"name":"Grow"},{"name":"Bridge24"},{"name":"Klipfolio"}]` | `[{"name":"DocuSign"},{"name":"ERPs"},{"name":"CRMs"},{"name":"HCMs"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":["US","EU"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":["US","EU"],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"web":true}` | `{"ios":true,"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Free","features":["Message Boards","To-dos","Card Tables (Kanban)","Campfires & Pings","Scheduling","Docs & Files","Reports & Automatic Check-ins"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":0,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Run 1 project free forever","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"users":"20","storage":"1 GB","projects":"1"}},{"free":false,"name":"Pro","summary":"$15/user/month, billed monthly. 30-day free trial","features":["Unlimited projects","500 GB storage","Invite guests and clients for free","Self-guided onboarding","24/7/365 customer support"],"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"seat","amount":15,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"A great choice for freelancers, startups, and smaller teams","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"storage":"500 GB","projects":"unlimited"}},{"free":false,"name":"Pro Unlimited","summary":"$299/month, billed annually. 60-day free trial","features":["Unlimited projects","5 TB storage","Unlimited users","Admin Pro Pack upgrade","Timesheet upgrade","Personal onboarding","Priority 24/7/365 support","Multiple payment options (card, check, ACH, wire)"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":299,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Top-of-the-line, all-inclusive pricing. Unlimited users, no per-user fees.","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"users":"unlimited","storage":"5 TB","projects":"unlimited"}}],"summary":"Free tier available. Pro from $15/user/month. Pro Unlimited at $299/month (annual commitment).","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://basecamp.com","retrievedAt":"2026-08-05T12:41:15.489Z","startingPrice":{"amount":15,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Business","features":["Document generation automation","PDF builder"],"contactSales":true},{"free":false,"name":"Enterprise","features":["Document generation automation","DocuSign mapping","DataTable","Advanced Work Management"],"contactSales":true}],"summary":"Contact sales. 14-day free trial available.","currency":"USD","freeTier":false,"sourceUrl":"https://www.smartsheet.com","retrievedAt":"2026-08-14T16:39:07.081Z","freeTrialDays":14}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | no |
| pricing.model | freemium | quote |
| pricing.price_level | mid | unknown |
| pricing.transparent | yes | no |
| reliability.sla_pct | 99.99 | - |
| reliability.status_page | yes | yes |
| security.disclosure_policy | yes | yes |
| security.gdpr | yes | - |
| security.hipaa | - | yes |
| security.pci | yes | - |

## Capabilities (Project Management Software)

| Capability | Basecamp | Smartsheet |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Core** |  |  |
| Tasks & subtasks | ✓ | ✓ |
| Board / list / timeline views | Board + Gantt + calendar | Board + Gantt + calendar |
| **Planning** |  |  |
| Gantt / timeline | ✗ | ✓ |
| Task dependencies | ✗ | ✓ |
| Time tracking | ✗ | - |
| **Automation** |  |  |
| Automation / rules | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Flexibility** |  |  |
| Custom fields | ✗ | - |
| **Collaboration** |  |  |
| Docs / wiki | ✓ | ✗ |
| Guest / client access | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Insight** |  |  |
| Dashboards & reporting | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Extensibility** |  |  |
| Public API | ✓ | ✓ |

*Source: Vioscale. Generated 2026-09-01T14:30:21.787Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*