Teamwork Wins
Winner
VS
Score Comparison
Criteria
Teamwork
Basecamp
Overall Score
8.1
7.7
Ease of Use
8.2
9.0
Features
8.0
6.5
Collaboration
8.0
8.5
Pricing/Value
8.5
7.5
Integrations
7.5
6.0
Pricing & Features
Specification
Teamwork
Basecamp
Starting Price
Free / $5.99/mo
$15/mo
Free Tier
Pricing Model
Freemium
Subscription
Making Your Decision
When to Choose Teamwork
Agencies and service businesses managing client projects with billable time
Teamwork stands out for client-facing work with its unlimited free client users and excellent time tracking, making it the go-to choice for agencies and consultancies.
Strengths
- Built specifically for client work and agencies
- Excellent time tracking and billable hours
- Unlimited free client users on all plans
- Strong project templates for repeatable work
Limitations
- Less feature-rich than ClickUp or Monday
- Resource management requires higher tier
- Mobile app could be improved
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
