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Basecamp vs ProtoPie

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Basecamp

All industries

Project management & team collaboration software

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
ProtoPie logo

ProtoPie

Design Tools

Create advanced interactive prototypes

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; ProtoPie the free plan allows 2 prototypes, 8 scenes per prototype and 50MB of cloud storage
  • They diverge on capability: Basecamp covers Message boards, ProtoPie covers Interactive prototyping.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Basecamp and ProtoPie actually diverge.

Attributes where Basecamp and ProtoPie differ
AttributeBasecampProtoPie
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
PlatformsWebWindows, Macos, Web, Ios, Android
CategoryAll industriesDesign Tools
Founded20042013

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated).

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 ProtoPie

  • Interactive prototyping
  • Data binding
  • Advanced interactions
  • Animation
  • Collaboration
  • Cloud sharing
  • Device testing
  • Code export

Both cover

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

ProtoPie

  • Building high fidelity interactive prototypes without codenot Basecamp
  • Prototyping multi device and hardware interactionsnot Basecamp
  • Sharing prototypes with stakeholders for testingnot 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

ProtoPie

  • The free plan allows 2 prototypes, 8 scenes per prototype and 50MB of cloud storage
  • Free prototypes carry a watermark and shareable links require the Basic plan
  • Saving prototypes locally requires the Pro plan
  • Team libraries and handoff recordings require the Pro plan
  • Basic caps storage at 500MB and prototypes at 20
  • Single sign on, private servers, custom fonts and custom hardware integrations are Enterprise only
  • Enterprise requires a minimum of 3 seats and is priced by quote
  • Connect Core is a paid add on at $20 per user per month

Pricing, plan by plan

Basecamp

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Basecamp review.

ProtoPie

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Limited prototypes
    • Cloud storage
    • Basic sharing
  • Professional$25/month
    • Unlimited prototypes
    • Advanced interactions
    • Collaboration
  • Enterprise$75/month
    • Everything in Professional
    • Team features
    • Advanced security

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 ProtoPie if

  • You need interactive prototyping.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, Macos, Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want data binding.
ProtoPie review

Questions people ask

Is Basecamp or ProtoPie better?
Neither clearly leads. Basecamp starts at Free and ProtoPie at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Basecamp or ProtoPie?
Basecamp starts at Free and ProtoPie at Free.
Does Basecamp or ProtoPie run on more platforms?
Basecamp runs on Web. ProtoPie runs on Windows, Macos, Web, Ios, Android.
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 ProtoPie is typically brought in for.
What can Basecamp do that ProtoPie cannot?
Basecamp covers Message boards, To-do lists, Schedules, Documents & files. ProtoPie covers Interactive prototyping, Data binding, Advanced interactions, Animation. Both handle Slack, 2FA, SOC2, GDPR.
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