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Basecamp vs Celigo

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Basecamp

Software

Project management & team collaboration software

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Celigo

Software

The iPaaS platform for mid-market and enterprise

From
$400/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Basecamp has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Basecamp the free tier allows one project and 1 GB of storage; Celigo prices are not published on any of the three editions
  • They diverge on capability: Basecamp covers Message boards, Celigo covers App integration.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Basecamp and Celigo actually diverge.

Attributes where Basecamp and Celigo differ
AttributeBasecampCeligo
Starting priceFree$400/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebWeb, Mobile
Founded20042008

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Basecamp

  • Message boards
  • To-do lists
  • Schedules
  • Documents & files
  • Group chat
  • Check-in questions
  • Hill Charts
  • Email forwards

Only in Celigo

  • App integration
  • Process automation
  • Master data management
  • API management
  • Workflow builder
  • Error handling
  • Analytics
  • 800+ apps

Both cover

  • SOC2
  • GDPR

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Basecamp

  • Project management for a small team in one placenot Celigo
  • Message boards and chat alongside to-dosnot Celigo
  • Client collaboration, since guests are not chargednot Celigo
  • Flat-rate project management for a larger team on Pro Unlimitednot Celigo

Celigo

  • Integrating NetSuite with ecommerce and CRM systemsnot Basecamp
  • Prebuilt integration templates between common business applicationsnot Basecamp
  • Building custom flows between internal systemsnot Basecamp
  • Governance and auditability over integrations on the higher editionsnot Basecamp

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Basecamp

  • The free tier allows one project and 1 GB of storage
  • Pro is $15 per user per month, so cost scales with headcount unlike the flat Pro Unlimited at $299 a month billed annually
  • Storage beyond the plan costs $50 a month per additional terabyte
  • Timesheet and the Admin Pro Pack are paid upgrades on Pro and only bundled with Pro Unlimited

Celigo

  • Prices are not published on any of the three editions
  • Billed on endpoints and flows, so the cost is driven by how many systems you connect rather than by volume through them
  • API Builder, lookup caching and a sandbox all require the Professional edition
  • Single sign-on is optional on Standard and included from Professional up
  • Unlimited endpoints and the full governance features are Enterprise only

Pricing, plan by plan

Basecamp

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Basecamp review.

Celigo

$400/month
  • Growth$400/month
    • 50 integrations
    • Basic support
  • Scale$1200/month
    • Unlimited integrations
    • Priority support
  • Enterprise$3000/month
    • Custom solutions
    • Dedicated support

Which should you pick?

Choose Basecamp if

  • You need message boards.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want to-do lists.
Basecamp review

Choose Celigo if

  • You need app integration.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want process automation.
Celigo review

Questions people ask

Is Basecamp or Celigo better?
Neither clearly leads. Basecamp starts at Free and Celigo at $400/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Basecamp or Celigo?
Basecamp has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Basecamp and $400/month for Celigo.
Does Basecamp or Celigo run on more platforms?
Basecamp runs on Web. Celigo runs on Web, Mobile.
Can I use Basecamp for free?
Yes. Basecamp has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Celigo starts at $400/month.
What is Basecamp best used for?
Basecamp is most often used for project management for a small team in one place, message boards and chat alongside to-dos, client collaboration, since guests are not charged, flat-rate project management for a larger team on pro unlimited. Of those, project management for a small team in one place and message boards and chat alongside to-dos are not what Celigo is typically brought in for.
What can Basecamp do that Celigo cannot?
Basecamp covers Message boards, To-do lists, Schedules, Documents & files. Celigo covers App integration, Process automation, Master data management, API management. Both handle SOC2, GDPR.
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