Basecamp vs Smartsheet: what each really costs

Team size

Billing

Basecamp

No plan for this billing option

No paid plan to compare for this billing option.

Smartsheet

No plan for this billing option

No paid plan to compare for this billing option.

10 peopleBasecampSmartsheet
Entry paid planNo plan for this billing optionNo plan for this billing option
Vendor price
Monthly cost
Annual cost
Per user / year
Billing commitmentNot recordedNot recorded
Minimum seatsNone statedNone stated
Free planYesNo free plan listed
Free trialYesNot stated

Calculated by SpecEntry from official vendor prices. Taxes and optional add-ons are not included. Open each product page for every plan and the official source.

Basecamp vs Smartsheet: features

Key features as each vendor lists them. A feature missing from a list does not mean the product lacks it.

Basecamp

  • Message BoardsMessage Boards replace email for project discussions.
  • To-do listsAssigns items, sets due dates, attaches files and creates subtasks.
  • Hill ChartsHill Charts show where projects really stand.
  • Card TablesCard Tables provide kanban boards.
  • Campfire chatBuilt-in chat replaces separate chat apps.
  • Automatic Check-insAutomatic Check-ins reduce the need for meetings.
  • Client modeControls what clients can and cannot see, project by project.

Source:basecamp.com/features ·

Smartsheet

  • Projects and workflowsManage projects, automate workflows and build solutions at scale.
  • Connected live planBrings work from team apps into one live plan connected to AI tools.
  • App integrationsIntegrate apps to keep work in sync.
  • Permission-aware AIEnterprise security, with AI following the same permissions as users.
  • vsActualKeeps plan and work connected and shows where they diverge.
  • Responsible AI guardrailsBuilds guardrails and accountability into workflows.

Source:smartsheet.com ·

Basecamp vs Smartsheet pricing questions

  1. Do Basecamp and Smartsheet have a free plan?

    Basecamp lists a free plan; Smartsheet does not list one on its official pricing.