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Basecamp vs Smartsheet
Context: Project Management Software · methodology v1.0.0 · 21 rows
| Attribute | Basecamp37signals | SmartsheetSmartsheet Inc. |
|---|---|---|
| Identity · Taxonomy | ||
| Documentation | https://github.com/basecamp/bc3-api | https://developers.smartsheet.com/ |
| Tags | project-management, team-communication, remote-work | work-management, spreadsheets, reporting, dashboards |
| Platform · Deployment | ||
| Delivery model | SaaS | SaaS |
| Pricing · Licensing | ||
| Free plan | true | — |
| Free trial | true | true |
| Pricing model | free, subscription | subscription, seat, custom |
| Starting price | 25 | 9 |
| Trial length | 30 | — |
| Features · Product · Fit | ||
| Core capabilities | message boards, to-do lists, schedules, docs and file sharing, team chat, card tables | spreadsheet-style work management, Gantt and calendar views, reports and dashboards, automations, forms, portfolio management |
| Api · Integrations · Ecosystem | ||
| API available | true | true |
| Enterprise SSO | — | SAML |
| Security · Privacy · Compliance | ||
| Regulatory compliance | — | GDPR, CCPA |
| Security certifications | — | SOC 2, ISO 27001, FedRAMP |
| Audience · Use · Case | ||
| Best for | Small teams and client-facing businesses that want straightforward project communication with flat, all-inclusive pricing. | Teams that prefer a spreadsheet-like grid for planning, tracking, and reporting on structured work. |
| Company-size fit | individual, SMB, mid-market | SMB, mid-market, enterprise |
| Primary use cases | team project communication, client project management, remote team coordination | project and portfolio tracking, operations and process management, team reporting |
| Skill level | beginner | intermediate |
| Lifecycle · Versioning | ||
| Maintenance status | active | active |
| Vendor · Maintainer | ||
| Founded year | 2004 | 2005 |
| Headquarters country | United States | United States |
| Vendor type | commercial | commercial |
“—” means unknown (we never treat missing evidence as a negative). Cells reflect each value's current evidence state; superseded or stale values are excluded. Ranking rows are editorial assessments under the cited methodology version — see the Project Management Software category for definitions.