Basecamp
You Don't Need an "Everything Tool". You Need Boards and Timers.
Basecamp bundles messaging, files, schedules, and to-dos. But it doesn't do kanban. And it doesn't track time.
Same Price. More of What You Need.
Basecamp charges the same per user but doesn't include time tracking
Basecamp
No time tracking included
£12
per user/month
10 users = £120/month
+ time tracking tool extra
Task Board
Time tracking included
£12
per user/month
10 users = £120/month
Boards + time tracking + reports
Same price. But time tracking is included, not extra.
Plus proper kanban boards instead of limited Card Tables
The Basecamp Problem
Basecamp gives you everything except the two things you need most:
- No proper kanban boards (Card Table is limited)
- Zero time tracking - need a separate tool
- Message boards, campfire chat, check-ins you don't use
- Pro Unlimited at £239/month is expensive for small teams
- Opinionated workflow that may not match yours
The Task Board Solution
Just boards and time tracking. Done:
- Proper drag-and-drop kanban boards
- Built-in time tracking on every task
- Custom workflows - define your own columns
- Free guest access for clients
- AI integrations with Claude and ChatGPT
Boards and Timers. Nothing Else.
No message boards you'll ignore. No campfire chat competing with Slack. Just the tools you use every day.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Basecamp | Task Board |
|---|---|---|
| Kanban Boards | Limited (Card Table) | ✓ Full drag and drop |
| Time Tracking | No | ✓ Built into every task |
| Time Reports | No | ✓ By user, board, or date range |
| Team Messaging | ✓ Message Boards, Campfire | No - use Slack/Teams |
| Guest Access | Yes (paid on some plans) | Free unlimited |
| AI Integration (Claude, ChatGPT) | No | ✓ |
| Custom Workflows | Limited | Define your own columns |
| Price (per user/month) | £12 (no time tracking) | £12/user/month |
Two tools you actually need. Nothing you don't.
Basecamp gives you a dozen tools in one package. Task Board gives you two.
The question is: which two do you actually need every day?
If the answer is boards and time tracking, you don't need the rest.
"We were paying for Basecamp and a time tracker on top. Task Board gives us the two things we actually need in one place."
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about switching from Basecamp to Task Board
Does Basecamp have kanban boards?
Sort of. Basecamp added "Card Table" as a feature, but it's not a full kanban board. You can move cards between columns, but customisation is limited compared to a dedicated kanban tool. If visual boards are central to how your team works, Task Board is purpose-built for that.
Can Task Board replace all of Basecamp?
No, and it doesn't try to. Task Board does boards and time tracking. It doesn't do team messaging, document storage, or schedules. If you need those, keep using Slack, Google Drive, and Google Calendar. Most teams already do.
Which is cheaper for a small team?
For a 5-person team: Basecamp costs £60/month with no time tracking. Add a time tracker and that's more. Task Board costs the same £60/month but time tracking is already included. Same price, more of what you need.
What about Basecamp's flat-rate plan?
Basecamp Pro Unlimited at £239/month is great value if you have 20+ users. But most small teams don't have 20+ people. And you still need a time tracking add-on on top.
Can I migrate from Basecamp to Task Board?
Task Board has a REST API, so data migration is possible. Your to-do lists can become task cards on boards. Contact support for help with migration.
Do I need to install anything?
Task Board is web-based. Works in any browser, plus mobile. No desktop app needed. Sign up and start working in minutes.
Boards and timers. Nothing else.
Get the two tools you use every day without paying for a dozen you don't. Compare with Trello, Notion, or Monday.com.
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