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Basecamp vs PostHog

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Basecamp

Software

Project management & team collaboration software

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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PostHog

Software

The single platform to analyze, test, observe, and deploy new features

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; PostHog the free tier covers 1M events, 5K web session recordings and 2.5K mobile recordings per month before usage-based billing starts
  • They diverge on capability: Basecamp covers Message boards, PostHog covers Product analytics.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Basecamp and PostHog actually diverge.

Attributes where Basecamp and PostHog differ
AttributeBasecampPostHog
Pricing modelfreemiumusage-based
PlatformsWebWeb, Ios, Android, Api
Founded20042020

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 PostHog

  • Product analytics
  • Session recording
  • Feature flags
  • A/B testing
  • Heatmaps
  • SQL access
  • Data warehouse
  • Apps platform

Both cover

  • Slack
  • Zapier
  • GitHub
  • 2FA
  • SOC2
  • 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 PostHog
  • Message boards and chat alongside to-dosnot PostHog
  • Client collaboration, since guests are not chargednot PostHog
  • Flat-rate project management for a larger team on Pro Unlimitednot PostHog

PostHog

  • Product analyticsnot Basecamp
  • Feature experimentationnot Basecamp
  • User behavior trackingnot Basecamp
  • A/B testingnot Basecamp
  • Debug production issuesnot 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

PostHog

  • The free tier covers 1M events, 5K web session recordings and 2.5K mobile recordings per month before usage-based billing starts
  • Accounts without a card on file are limited to 1 project; adding one raises it to 6
  • Data retention is 1 year until a card is added, which extends it to 7 years
  • Support is community-only until the account is on a paid plan
  • Error tracking is capped at 100K exceptions and surveys at 1500 responses per month on the free tier

Pricing, plan by plan

Basecamp

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Basecamp review.

PostHog

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 1M events/month
    • 5K sessions/month
    • Unlimited users
  • Paid$undefined/month
    • $0.00031/event
    • $0.005/session
    • Advanced permissions
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • SAML SSO
    • Advanced security
    • Dedicated support

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 PostHog if

  • You need product analytics.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
  • You also want session recording.
PostHog review

Questions people ask

Is Basecamp or PostHog better?
Neither clearly leads. Basecamp starts at Free and PostHog at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Basecamp or PostHog?
Basecamp starts at Free and PostHog at Free.
Does Basecamp or PostHog run on more platforms?
Basecamp runs on Web. PostHog runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
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 PostHog is typically brought in for.
What can Basecamp do that PostHog cannot?
Basecamp covers Message boards, To-do lists, Schedules, Documents & files. PostHog covers Product analytics, Session recording, Feature flags, A/B testing. Both handle Slack, Zapier, GitHub, 2FA.
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