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Basecamp vs Timepage

Basecamp logo

Basecamp

Software

Project management & team collaboration software

From
Free
Rated
-
Timepage logo

Timepage

Software

A new kind of calendar

From
$4.99/one-time
Rated
-

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; Timepage iOS and Apple Watch only; no Android or web application
  • They diverge on capability: Basecamp covers Message boards, Timepage covers Unique scrolling interface.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Basecamp and Timepage actually diverge.

Attributes where Basecamp and Timepage differ
AttributeBasecampTimepage
Starting priceFree$4.99/one-time
Pricing modelfreemiumUnknown
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebiOS, Apple Watch
Founded20041997

Identical on both: 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 Timepage

  • Unique scrolling interface
  • Weather forecasts
  • Smart notifications
  • Heat map view
  • Duration picker
  • iCloud
  • Google Calendar
  • Exchange

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

Timepage

  • 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

Timepage

  • iOS and Apple Watch only; no Android or web application
  • Limited platform coverage compared to cross-platform alternatives
  • One-time $4.99 price may feel premium for a calendar app without subscription model
  • No native macOS desktop application

Pricing, plan by plan

Basecamp

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Basecamp review.

Timepage

$4.99/one-time

No published plan breakdown. See the Timepage review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Basecamp if

  • You need message boards.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want to-do lists.

Choose Timepage if

  • You need unique scrolling interface.
  • You work on iOS, Apple Watch.
  • You also want weather forecasts.

Questions people ask

Is Basecamp or Timepage better?
Neither clearly leads. Basecamp starts at Free and Timepage at $4.99/one-time, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Basecamp or Timepage?
Basecamp has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Basecamp and $4.99/one-time for Timepage.
Does Basecamp or Timepage run on more platforms?
Basecamp runs on Web. Timepage runs on iOS, Apple Watch.
Can I use Basecamp for free?
Yes. Basecamp has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Timepage starts at $4.99/one-time.
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 Timepage is typically brought in for.
What can Basecamp do that Timepage cannot?
Basecamp covers Message boards, To-do lists, Schedules, Documents & files. Timepage covers Unique scrolling interface, Weather forecasts, Smart notifications, Heat map view.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Timepage: What is the heat map view in Timepage?

The heat map shows a color-coded monthly view where each day's shade intensity indicates how busy that day is, providing quick visual overview of your schedule workload.

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