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Basecamp vs Focus@Will

Basecamp logo

Basecamp

Software

Project management & team collaboration software

From
Free
Rated
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Focus@Will logo

Focus@Will

Software

Music and sounds designed to enhance focus and productivity

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Basecamp the free tier allows one project and 1 GB of storage; Focus@Will the App Store listing (seller Dulcetta Inc) states the free trial is limited to 7 days, after which a paid subscription is required to continue using the music and features
  • They diverge on capability: Basecamp covers Message boards, Focus@Will covers Curated focus music.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Basecamp and Focus@Will actually diverge.

Attributes where Basecamp and Focus@Will differ
AttributeBasecampFocus@Will
PlatformsWebWeb, IOS, Android, MacOS, Windows
Founded20042011

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), free tier (Yes), 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 Focus@Will

  • Curated focus music
  • Multiple music channels
  • Built-in focus timer
  • Focus statistics
  • Different music genres
  • Offline access
  • Cross-platform sync
  • Volume control

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

Focus@Will

  • Productivitynot Basecamp
  • Collaborationnot Basecamp
  • Task managementnot Basecamp
  • Organizationnot 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

Focus@Will

  • The App Store listing (seller Dulcetta Inc) states the free trial is limited to 7 days, after which a paid subscription is required to continue using the music and features
  • The same listing states a 30 day money-back guarantee applies to the subscription, implying no refund is available after that window

Pricing, plan by plan

Basecamp

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Basecamp review.

Focus@Will

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Limited access to music
    • Basic 25-min timer
    • Ads
  • Basic$4.95/month
    • Unlimited music access
    • Custom timers
    • No ads
  • Pro$9.95/month
    • Everything in Basic
    • Advanced analytics
    • Priority support

Which should you pick?

Choose Basecamp if

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

Choose Focus@Will if

  • You need curated focus music.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android, MacOS, Windows.
  • You also want multiple music channels.

Questions people ask

Is Basecamp or Focus@Will better?
Neither clearly leads. Basecamp starts at Free and Focus@Will at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Basecamp or Focus@Will?
Basecamp starts at Free and Focus@Will at Free.
Does Basecamp or Focus@Will run on more platforms?
Basecamp runs on Web. Focus@Will runs on Web, IOS, Android, MacOS, Windows.
Can I use Basecamp for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
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 Focus@Will is typically brought in for.
What can Basecamp do that Focus@Will cannot?
Basecamp covers Message boards, To-do lists, Schedules, Documents & files. Focus@Will covers Curated focus music, Multiple music channels, Built-in focus timer, Focus statistics.

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