How Basecamp prices
Captured October 26, 2026 at 1440px wide.
Basecamp plans and prices
| Plan | Price | Billing |
|---|---|---|
| Basecamp PersonalOne project, free forever. | Free | |
| FreelancerEverything you need to run a handful of concurrent projects with a few people. | $29 | /mo |
| ProEverything in Freelancer, plus more projects, 2x the people, 2.5x the storage. | $79 | /mo |
| Pro PlusEverything in Pro, plus more projects, more people, 4x the storage. | $99 | /mo |
| Pro UnlimitedEverything in Pro Plus, plus UNLIMITED projects, UNLIMITED people, 10x MORE storage. | $199 | /mo, billed annually |
As printed on the page captured October 26, 2026.
How does Basecamp pricing work?
The value metric is the active project, now paired with an included user count and storage, all bundled into one flat monthly price per package. Freelancer is '$29/mo' with '3 projects', '10 GB storage' and 'Includes up to 5 users'; Pro is '$79/mo' with '8 projects', '25 GB storage' and 'Includes up to 10 users'; Pro Plus is '$99/mo' with '12 projects', '100 GB storage' and 'Includes up to 15 users'; Pro Unlimited carries 'UNLIMITED projects', '1000 GB (1 TB) storage' and 'UNLIMITED users'. Users work as an included allowance inside each package, so the price stays flat while the team stays within it. Features step up alongside capacity: multiple tools per project and templates join at Pro, time tracking at Pro Plus, and enhanced admin controls, priority support and personal onboarding at Pro Unlimited. 'The same core features are included with every package' still holds for Message Boards, To-dos, Card Tables, Campfires and Pings, Scheduling, Docs and Files, and Reports, so the everyday product is identical at every size.
The motion is self-serve and trial-first. The hero offers two doors: Basecamp Personal, 'One project, free forever. Invite up to 3 people.' with 'Get one project free', and Basecamp Business, 'Unlimited projects, unlimited people, every feature we offer. Try it all, risk free.' with 'Start a 30-day free trial. Unlimited use.' The line 'Pick a package when your trial ends. Pricing listed below.' leads into the package table, introduced with 'When your trial is up, you can choose whichever package fits you best, or just move on. Zero obligation, no risk.' A text line, 'Want a live walkthrough? Book a personal demo with our team. Pre-sales question? Email us.', keeps a human path open. A Tobi Lutke quote and a customer video follow, then the core features list, now including 'Connect your AI agents, Claude, ChatGPT, Muse, Grok Bot, and others', then 'A stable, well-run company is part of the deal, too', blocks on cancellation, bootstrappers and the Hassle Tax, eight pricing questions, and a closing 'Have a wonderful day!' with the newsletter.
Under the hood, the trial does the selling and the table does the sizing. A team runs on full capacity for 30 days and then picks the package its real usage points to, a reverse-trial pattern where the product experience sets the plan. Pro Unlimited prints '$199/mo, billed annually' while the FAQ asks about paying '$329/month total on Pro Unlimited', which points to an annual commitment priced about 40% below the monthly rate at the top of the ladder, with 'Annual billing by check, ACH, wire, or credit card.' for larger buyers. Each row describes itself as a delta from the one before, 'Everything in Freelancer, plus more projects, 2x the people, 2.5x the storage.', which makes an upgrade read as a multiplier. Writing every package as the previous one plus a stated increase is a pattern any tiered page can borrow.
What does Basecamp's pricing page do well?
- The H1 'Trying is believing. Sign up free, today.' opens on two clear entry points: a free Personal plan and a 30-day Business trial with every feature
- Each package row states what it adds in multiples: 'Everything in Freelancer, plus more projects, 2x the people, 2.5x the storage.'
- The Freelancer row names its boundaries plainly: 'Multiple tools per project, templates, and time tracking are not included in Freelancer.'
- Inline info icons define each stepped feature, including 'Annual billing by check, ACH, wire, or credit card.'
- Trust content is concrete: '27 profitable, financially responsible years in business', 'Zero debt, privately held, and built to stay, not exit', '99.99% historical uptime, with full transparency'
What does Basecamp's pricing page reveal about its pricing strategy?
- Projects, users and storage scale together in each package, a flat price for a bundle of capacity with users as an included allowance
- The Business trial unlocks 'every feature we offer' and the package choice comes after it, so real usage informs the plan a team buys
- Pro Unlimited at '$199/mo, billed annually' beside '$329/month' in the FAQ points to an annual commitment priced about 40% below monthly
- Feature steps track team size: multiple tools and templates at Pro, time tracking at Pro Plus, admin controls and onboarding at Pro Unlimited
- Self-serve cancellation with 'no long-term contracts to lock you in' pairs a flat price with low commitment, a low-risk offer for small businesses
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- Guide8 SaaS pricing models: how to choose one The headline states the model outright, fixed prices with no per-user fees; Orb's guide compares flat rate, per seat and usage-based pricing and how each structures the way customers pay.
- GuideBuild a pricing and packaging strategy in 9 steps Five packages share the same core tools and step on active projects and storage, with signposts for where to start; Orb's guide covers what separates plans and how a lineup scales.
Questions about Basecamp pricing
How much does Basecamp cost?
Basecamp's pricing starts at $29/mo. The page shows 5 plans, including a free plan.
What pricing model does Basecamp use?
Basecamp prices with flat-rate tiers. Buyers choose a plan and sign up on their own. Its plans are aimed mainly at small businesses.
Does Basecamp have a free plan?
Yes, Basecamp has a free plan, and its paid plans offer a free trial. Paid plans start at $29/mo. Signing up needs no call with sales.
Does Basecamp offer an annual discount?
Basecamp's pricing page shows a single billing period. The listed prices start at $29/mo.
How is Basecamp's pricing page laid out?
The page shows 5 plans and includes an FAQ. The breakdown above marks 14 points on it: 7 things it does well and 7 insights into the pricing.
What is included in Basecamp Pro Unlimited?
Basecamp Pro Unlimited is "$199/mo, billed annually" and comes with "UNLIMITED projects", "1000 GB (1 TB) storage" and "UNLIMITED users". It includes everything in Pro Plus, plus enhanced admin controls, priority 24/7/365 support, and personal onboarding with one of Basecamp's experts. Larger buyers also get "Annual billing by check, ACH, wire, or credit card."
How many users are included in each Basecamp package?
Each Basecamp business package includes a set number of users in its flat monthly price. Freelancer "Includes up to 5 users", Pro "Includes up to 10 users", Pro Plus "Includes up to 15 users", and Pro Unlimited comes with "UNLIMITED users". The free Basecamp Personal plan lets you "Invite up to 3 people."
How does the Basecamp Business free trial work?
Basecamp Business gives you a 30-day free trial with unlimited projects, unlimited people, and every feature Basecamp offers. When the trial ends, you pick whichever package fits your team best, with zero obligation. After that, cancellation is entirely self-serve, and Basecamp offers no long-term contracts to lock you in.
From the page as captured October 26, 2026. Current prices are on basecamp.com
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Airtable
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