Basecamp Classic Pricing Explorer

Basecamp Classic Pricing Explorer

Basecamp Classic Pricing Explorer

Legacy pricing for Basecamp 2 — still in use by thousands of teams.

Try Classic

Cost Estimator

Plan:
Active Projects:

Estimated cost: —

Key Takeaways

  • Flat pricing — not per user.
  • Free forever for 1 project, 3 users.
  • Max = $299/mo — unlimited everything.
  • No annual discount — monthly only.
  • Still supported — no forced migration.
  • Best for: Small teams who hate per-user pricing.

Plans & Prices

PlanPrice/moProjectsStorageUsers
Free$01500MB3
Basic$24105GBUnlimited
Plus$494020GBUnlimited
Premium$99100100GBUnlimited
Max$299Unlimited500GBUnlimited

Competitor Comparison

Plan:
Users:
ToolMapped tierPricing basisMonthly cost
Basecamp ClassicPlus$49 flat$49
TrelloPremium$10/user
AsanaPremium$10.99/user
Monday.comStandard$12/user
JiraStandard$7.75/user

Gotchas

  • No mobile app (web only).
  • No time tracking or Gantt charts.
  • Storage caps on lower plans.

Average Ratings

G2 Rating: 4.1 / 5 (1,200+ reviews)

Capterra: 4.3 / 5 (900+ reviews)

Based on verified reviews as of 2025.

Common Complaints

  • No native mobile app.
  • Feels dated vs Basecamp 4.
  • Limited reporting.

Common Praises

  • Dead simple — no learning curve.
  • Flat pricing = predictable cost.
  • Still rock-solid after 20+ years.

Plans & Prices

PlanPrice/moProjectsStorageUsersSupport
Free$01500MB3Email
Basic$24105GBUnlimitedEmail
Plus$494020GBUnlimitedEmail
Premium$99100100GBUnlimitedPriority
Max$299Unlimited500GBUnlimitedPriority

*Monthly billing only. No contracts. Cancel anytime.

Limits by Plan

FeatureFreeBasicPlusPremiumMax
Projects11040100Unlimited
Storage500MB5GB20GB100GB500GB
Users3UnlimitedUnlimitedUnlimitedUnlimited
File size10MB100MB250MB1GB5GB
APINoLimitedYesYesYes

Tip: Upgrade only when you hit project or storage caps.

Migration to Basecamp 4

  • Free export: XML + files anytime.
  • Import tool: Basecamp 4 supports Classic import.
  • Pricing jump: BC4 starts at $99/user/year.
  • Feature gap: No to-dos, no message board in BC4.

Stay on Classic if

  • Under 50 projects
  • Love flat pricing
  • Don’t need mobile

Move to BC4 if

  • Need mobile app
  • Want client approvals
  • Over 100 projects