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Basecamp
Project Management
★ 4.1
rating
$15/user/mo (Basecamp, max 20 users)
starts at
Free
tier
VS
★ Winner
Smartsheet
Project Management
★ 4.1
rating
$9/user/mo (Pro)
Quick verdict
Smartsheet wins for operations and pmo teams who think in spreadsheets but need .
Smartsheet has a 4.1 rating vs 4.1 for Basecamp. Basecamp is the better pick if you need agencies and teams of 20+ who want simple project management at a predictable fl.
Performance overview
Basecamp
Smartsheet
Overall
4.14.1
Ease of use
4.44.6
Value for money
3.93.9
Features
Side-by-side comparison
Choose based on your needs
Choose Basecamp if...
Best for
Agencies and teams of 20+ who want simple project management at a predictable flat price.
Flat pricing at $349/mo for unlimited users is unbeatable at scale
Opinionated simplicity eliminates configuration overhead
Choose Smartsheet if...
Best for
Operations and PMO teams who think in spreadsheets but need project management features.
Familiar spreadsheet interface minimizes learning curve for Excel users
Strong automation and cross-sheet formula capabilities