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Basecamp vs Dashlane

Basecamp logo

Basecamp

Software

Project management & team collaboration software

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Dashlane

Software

Password management made easy for businesses

From
$4.99/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; Dashlane highest pricing among major password managers at $60/year with no monthly subscription option
  • They diverge on capability: Basecamp covers Message boards, Dashlane covers Password manager.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Basecamp and Dashlane actually diverge.

Attributes where Basecamp and Dashlane differ
AttributeBasecampDashlane
Starting priceFree$4.99/month
Pricing modelfreemiumUnknown
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebWeb, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Browser Extensions
Founded20042009

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 Dashlane

  • Password manager
  • Digital wallet
  • Dark web monitoring
  • VPN for WiFi protection
  • Two-factor authentication
  • Password generator
  • Secure sharing
  • Security dashboard

Both cover

  • Slack

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

Dashlane

  • Password managementnot Basecamp
  • Identity protectionnot Basecamp
  • Secure credential sharingnot Basecamp
  • Compliance requirementsnot Basecamp
  • VPN protectionnot 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

Dashlane

  • Highest pricing among major password managers at $60/year with no monthly subscription option
  • Restricted free tier with only 25 passwords on single device compared to Bitwarden's unlimited free tier
  • No traditional desktop application, users must rely on browser extension or mobile apps
  • Closed-source code prevents independent security verification unlike open-source competitors
  • Limited 2FA options supporting only authenticator apps, not biometric or SMS authentication

Pricing, plan by plan

Basecamp

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Basecamp review.

Dashlane

$4.99/month
  • Premium$4.99/month
    • Secure vault
    • Password generation

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 Dashlane if

  • You need password manager.
  • You work on Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Browser Extensions.
  • You also want digital wallet.
Dashlane review

Questions people ask

Is Basecamp or Dashlane better?
Neither clearly leads. Basecamp starts at Free and Dashlane at $4.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Basecamp or Dashlane?
Basecamp has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Basecamp and $4.99/month for Dashlane.
Does Basecamp or Dashlane run on more platforms?
Basecamp runs on Web. Dashlane runs on Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Browser Extensions.
Can I use Basecamp for free?
Yes. Basecamp has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Dashlane starts at $4.99/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 Dashlane is typically brought in for.
What can Basecamp do that Dashlane cannot?
Basecamp covers Message boards, To-do lists, Schedules, Documents & files. Dashlane covers Password manager, Digital wallet, Dark web monitoring, VPN for WiFi protection. Both handle Slack.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Dashlane: What happened to Dashlane's free plan?

Dashlane discontinued its free plan in September 2025. The entry-level plan now starts at $4.99/month (billed annually) for Premium, or businesses can use a 30-day money-back guarantee to test the service.

Source
Dashlane: What platforms does Dashlane support?

Dashlane is available on Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, and Chromebook. Browser extensions work with Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera, and Brave. However, Dashlane no longer has a traditional desktop application.

Source
Dashlane: Does Dashlane support SSO integration?

Yes, Dashlane integrates with SAML 2.0 Identity Providers for SSO, plus SCIM for user provisioning and deprovisioning. However, the Safari browser extension does not support self-hosted SSO due to Apple limitations.

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