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Basecamp vs MeisterTask

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Basecamp

Software

Project management & team collaboration software

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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MeisterTask

Software

The most intuitive project and task management tool

From
On request
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; MeisterTask the free plan is limited to 3 projects, 5 notes and 20 AI credits
  • They diverge on capability: Basecamp covers Message boards, MeisterTask covers Kanban boards.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Basecamp and MeisterTask actually diverge.

Attributes where Basecamp and MeisterTask differ
AttributeBasecampMeisterTask
Starting priceFreeOn request
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebWeb, Ios, Android
Founded20042015

Identical on both: pricing model (freemium), 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 MeisterTask

  • Kanban boards
  • Automations
  • Time tracking
  • Checklists
  • Attachments
  • Zendesk
  • MindMeister
  • ISO 27001

Both cover

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

MeisterTask

  • Kanban task and project management for small teamsnot Basecamp
  • Tracking work across projects with automations and time trackingnot 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

MeisterTask

  • The free plan is limited to 3 projects, 5 notes and 20 AI credits
  • Recurring tasks and automations are excluded from the free plan entirely
  • Timeline views, subtasks, custom fields and custom reports require the Business plan at $24 per user per month
  • Subtasks being a Business feature means task breakdown is unavailable on the $12.50 Pro plan
  • SSO, workload planning and portfolios are Enterprise only with no published price

Pricing, plan by plan

Basecamp

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Basecamp review.

MeisterTask

On request
  • BasicFree
    • 3 projects
    • Basic features
  • Pro$8.25/month
    • Unlimited projects
    • Automations
    • Integrations

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 MeisterTask if

  • You need kanban boards.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want automations.
MeisterTask review

Questions people ask

Is Basecamp or MeisterTask better?
Neither clearly leads. Basecamp starts at Free and MeisterTask at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Basecamp or MeisterTask?
Basecamp has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Basecamp and On request for MeisterTask.
Does Basecamp or MeisterTask run on more platforms?
Basecamp runs on Web. MeisterTask runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Basecamp for free?
Yes. Basecamp has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. MeisterTask starts at On request.
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 MeisterTask is typically brought in for.
What can Basecamp do that MeisterTask cannot?
Basecamp covers Message boards, To-do lists, Schedules, Documents & files. MeisterTask covers Kanban boards, Automations, Time tracking, Checklists. Both handle Slack, GitHub, GDPR.
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