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Basecamp vs Pipefy

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Basecamp

Project Management

Project management & team collaboration software

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Pipefy

Project Management

Workflow and process management, simplified

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Basecamp the free tier allows one project and 1 GB of storage; Pipefy business and Enterprise pricing not published; requires contacting sales for quotes
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Basecamp and Pipefy actually diverge.

Attributes where Basecamp and Pipefy differ
AttributeBasecampPipefy
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Founded2004Unknown

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), platforms (Web), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Project Management).

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 Pipefy

Nothing recorded that Basecamp does not also cover.

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

Pipefy

  • Process automation and workflow managementnot Basecamp
  • Business process optimizationnot Basecamp
  • Task and project managementnot Basecamp
  • Database and form creationnot 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

Pipefy

  • Business and Enterprise pricing not published; requires contacting sales for quotes
  • SMB plan offers up to 90% discount but specific pricing not detailed
  • Free Starter tier has significant limitations: 5 processes, 10 users, 50 cards/month, 2GB storage

Pricing, plan by plan

Basecamp

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 1 active project
    • 1 GB storage
    • 5 maximum users
  • Freelancer$25/month
    • 3 active projects
    • 5 GB storage
    • 20 maximum users
  • Studio$59/month
    • 10 active projects
    • 25 GB storage
    • Unlimited users
  • Pro$99/month
    • 25 active projects
    • 100 GB storage
    • Unlimited users

Pipefy

Free
  • StarterFree
    • No credit card required
    • Up to 5 processes
    • Up to 10 users
  • Business$null/mo
    • Unlimited processes and users
    • Marked as MOST POPULAR
    • API access
  • Enterprise$null/mo
    • All Business features
    • Advanced security (SSO, 2FA)
    • White-label capability
  • SMB Plan$undefined/mo

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 Pipefy if

  • You want to start without paying.
Pipefy review

Questions people ask

Is Basecamp or Pipefy better?
Neither clearly leads. Basecamp starts at Free and Pipefy at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Basecamp or Pipefy?
Basecamp starts at Free and Pipefy at Free.
Does Basecamp or Pipefy run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
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 Pipefy is typically brought in for.
What can Basecamp do that Pipefy cannot?
Basecamp covers Message boards, To-do lists, Schedules, Documents & files.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Basecamp: Does Basecamp charge per user?

No, Studio tier and higher include unlimited users at no additional charge. The Free plan supports up to 5 users, and Freelancer supports up to 20 users.

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Pipefy: Does Pipefy have a free plan?

Yes, Pipefy's Starter plan is free with no credit card required. It includes up to 5 processes, 10 users, and 50 cards/month.

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Basecamp: How much storage does each Basecamp plan include?

Free includes 1 GB; Freelancer includes 5 GB; Studio includes 25 GB; Pro includes 100 GB; Unlimited includes 1 TB and can be expanded to 6 TB for an additional $100/month.

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Pipefy: What are the limitations of Pipefy's free tier?

The free Starter tier is limited to 5 processes, 10 users, 50 cards/month, 500 database records, 2GB storage, 15 automation jobs/month, and 205 API calls/month.

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Basecamp: What trial periods does Basecamp offer?

30-day free trial is available for all plans except Unlimited, which offers a 45-day free trial. No credit card required.

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Pipefy: Does Pipefy offer SMB discounts?

Yes, Pipefy offers up to 90% discount on SMB packages for companies with 11-200 employees, with pricing available through contacting sales.

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