Basecamp pricing
Basecamp pricing, actually explained
Basecamp is $15 per user or a $299/month flat plan — simple, but Timesheet and admin controls are $50/month add-ons, and the flat plan only wins above roughly 20 users.
Verified against Basecamp’s official pricing page on August 17, 2026
The tiers
What Basecamp costs, tier by tier
| Plan | Price | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | 1 project, 1GB storage, up to 20 users. |
| Pro | $15per user/mo | Guests and clients free. 500GB storage. |
| Pro Unlimited | $299per month flat, annual | $349 billed monthly. Unlimited users, 5TB, add-ons bundled. |
The parts the pricing page doesn’t lead with
- Timesheet and Admin Pro Pack cost $50/month each on the per-user plan.
- Extra storage is $50/month per terabyte.
- The flat plan only beats per-user above ~20 users.
The other bill
One plan covers the whole workspace
Openbook replaces Basecamp inside a full agent-first workspace — boards, docs, chat and 18 room types, with AI agents that write stories, build changes and open pull requests. Start free, then upgrade one shared plan when you need more work. There are no extra seat charges.
FAQ
Basecamp pricing questions
How much does Basecamp cost?+
Basecamp is $15 per user or a $299/month flat plan — simple, but Timesheet and admin controls are $50/month add-ons, and the flat plan only wins above roughly 20 users. See the tier-by-tier table above — verified against Basecamp's own pricing page on August 17, 2026.
Is there a free alternative to Basecamp?+
Yes — Openbook covers what Basecamp does inside a full agent-first workspace (boards, docs, chat and 18 room types, with AI agents that do real work), and it is included in one Vibeforce workspace plan. Start free with monthly AI work credits; compare shared plans for current limits.
What does a 10-person team actually pay for Basecamp?+
10 people on Pro ≈ $150/month ($1,800/year).
Want the full feature comparison? Openbook vs Basecamp →
Pricing for the rest of the stack
Build and organize work in one plan
Openbook is included with Vibeforce. Start free with a monthly work allowance, then grow into a shared workspace plan.