Notion Wins
Winner
VS
Score Comparison
Criteria
Notion
Basecamp
Overall Score
8.4
7.7
Ease of Use
8.0
9.0
Features
8.5
6.5
Collaboration
8.5
8.5
Pricing/Value
9.0
7.5
Integrations
7.5
6.0
Pricing & Features
Specification
Notion
Basecamp
Starting Price
Free / $8/mo
$15/mo
Free Tier
Pricing Model
Freemium
Subscription
Making Your Decision
When to Choose Notion
Knowledge workers who want docs, wikis, and tasks in one flexible workspace
Notion reimagines project management as part of a broader knowledge workspace, ideal for teams who value flexibility and documentation but may frustrate those wanting traditional PM features.
Strengths
- Incredibly flexible with databases, docs, and wikis combined
- Generous free tier for personal use
- Beautiful, clean interface with powerful linking
- Template gallery with thousands of community templates
Limitations
- Not purpose-built for traditional project management
- No native Gantt chart without workarounds
- Limited automation compared to dedicated PM tools
When to Choose Basecamp
Remote teams who value simplicity and async communication over advanced PM features
Basecamp's opinionated approach to work management keeps teams focused and reduces tool complexity, but its lack of traditional PM features won't suit teams needing detailed project tracking.
Strengths
- All-in-one with message boards, chat, docs, and tasks
- Flat pricing ($299/mo unlimited users) can be economical for large teams
- Opinionated design reduces decision fatigue
- Built-in team chat (Campfire) and check-ins
Limitations
- No Gantt charts, timelines, or advanced views
- Limited customization—works best their way
- Weak integration ecosystem
