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Basecamp vs Microsoft To Do
The short version
- They diverge on capability: Basecamp covers Message boards, Microsoft To Do covers My Day suggestions.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Basecamp and Microsoft To Do actually diverge.
| Attribute | Basecamp | Microsoft To Do |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | freemium | free |
| Platforms | Web | Web, Ios, Android, Windows, Macos |
| Founded | 2004 | 1975 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), 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 Microsoft To Do
- My Day suggestions
- List sharing
- Steps
- Due dates
- Reminders
- Outlook
- Microsoft 365
- Microsoft Teams
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 Microsoft To Do
- Message boards and chat alongside to-dosnot Microsoft To Do
- Client collaboration, since guests are not chargednot Microsoft To Do
- Flat-rate project management for a larger team on Pro Unlimitednot Microsoft To Do
Microsoft To Do
- Schedulingnot Basecamp
- Appointment bookingnot Basecamp
- Time trackingnot Basecamp
- Resource managementnot Basecamp
- Team coordinationnot 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
Microsoft To Do
Nothing recorded yet. See the Microsoft To Do review.
Pricing, plan by plan
Basecamp
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Basecamp review.
Microsoft To Do
Free- FreeFree
- Unlimited tasks
- My Day
- List sharing
Which should you pick?
Choose Basecamp if
- You need message boards.
- You want to start without paying.
- You also want to-do lists.
Choose Microsoft To Do if
- You need my day suggestions.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android, Windows, Macos.
- You also want list sharing.
Questions people ask
- Is Basecamp or Microsoft To Do better?
- Neither clearly leads. Basecamp starts at Free and Microsoft To Do at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Basecamp or Microsoft To Do?
- Basecamp starts at Free and Microsoft To Do at Free.
- Does Basecamp or Microsoft To Do run on more platforms?
- Basecamp runs on Web. Microsoft To Do runs on Web, Ios, Android, Windows, Macos.
- 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 Microsoft To Do is typically brought in for.
- What can Basecamp do that Microsoft To Do cannot?
- Basecamp covers Message boards, To-do lists, Schedules, Documents & files. Microsoft To Do covers My Day suggestions, List sharing, Steps, Due dates.
Related pages
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