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Basecamp vs CyberGhost VPN

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Basecamp

Software

Project management & team collaboration software

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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CyberGhost VPN

Software

A VPN you can trust to protect your online privacy

From
$2.19/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; CyberGhost VPN cyberGhost VPN's 7-day free trial automatically converts to a paid subscription unless canceled at least 24 hours before it ends
  • They diverge on capability: Basecamp covers Message boards, CyberGhost VPN covers 9000+ servers.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Basecamp and CyberGhost VPN actually diverge.

Attributes where Basecamp and CyberGhost VPN differ
AttributeBasecampCyberGhost VPN
Starting priceFree$2.19/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebWeb, Desktop, Mobile
Founded20042011

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 CyberGhost VPN

  • 9000+ servers
  • Dedicated streaming servers
  • Gaming servers
  • NoSpy servers
  • Split tunneling
  • Kill Switch
  • Ad blocker
  • Anti-malware

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 CyberGhost VPN
  • Message boards and chat alongside to-dosnot CyberGhost VPN
  • Client collaboration, since guests are not chargednot CyberGhost VPN
  • Flat-rate project management for a larger team on Pro Unlimitednot CyberGhost VPN

CyberGhost VPN

  • Vpnnot Basecamp
  • Privacynot Basecamp
  • Streamingnot 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

CyberGhost VPN

  • CyberGhost VPN's 7-day free trial automatically converts to a paid subscription unless canceled at least 24 hours before it ends

Pricing, plan by plan

Basecamp

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Basecamp review.

CyberGhost VPN

$2.19/month
  • 1 Month$12.99/month
    • 7 devices
    • 9000+ servers
    • Unlimited bandwidth
  • 2 Years + 2 Months$2.19/month
    • All features
    • Best value
    • 45-day guarantee
  • 6 Months$6.99/month
    • All features
    • 45-day guarantee

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 CyberGhost VPN if

  • You need 9000+ servers.
  • You work on Web, Desktop, Mobile.
  • You also want dedicated streaming servers.
CyberGhost VPN review

Questions people ask

Is Basecamp or CyberGhost VPN better?
Neither clearly leads. Basecamp starts at Free and CyberGhost VPN at $2.19/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Basecamp or CyberGhost VPN?
Basecamp has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Basecamp and $2.19/month for CyberGhost VPN.
Does Basecamp or CyberGhost VPN run on more platforms?
Basecamp runs on Web. CyberGhost VPN runs on Web, Desktop, Mobile.
Can I use Basecamp for free?
Yes. Basecamp has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. CyberGhost VPN starts at $2.19/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 CyberGhost VPN is typically brought in for.
What can Basecamp do that CyberGhost VPN cannot?
Basecamp covers Message boards, To-do lists, Schedules, Documents & files. CyberGhost VPN covers 9000+ servers, Dedicated streaming servers, Gaming servers, NoSpy servers.
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