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Head-to-head · Remote Working software

Basecamp vs Zoom Workplace

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Basecamp #4 in Remote Working software 9.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 6 features Visit Basecamp
Zoom Workplace #5 in Remote Working software 8.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 6 features Visit Zoom Workplace

Basecamp leads on 0 checks, Zoom Workplace on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreBasecamp · 9.0/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresBasecamp · 1 of 6

Basecamp scores higher on our rubric for remote working software: 9.0 against 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #5.

Basecamp is the better fit for teams coordinating projects and ongoing work. Zoom Workplace is the better fit for teams where video meetings are central.

  • Basecamp fits best

    Teams coordinating projects and ongoing work

  • Zoom Workplace fits best

    Teams where video meetings are central

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Side by side

Feature Basecamp 9.0/10 Visit ↗ Zoom Workplace 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 8.9
Ranking #4 in Remote Working software #5 in Remote Working software
Best for Teams coordinating projects and ongoing work Teams where video meetings are central
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $25/mo —
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Support Tickets, Email, Docs · 24/7 Live chat, Phone, Docs
Integrations 8 integrations 10 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Basecamp 1/6 · Zoom Workplace 0/6
Video meetings Not checked yet Not checked yet
Team chat Not checked yet Not checked yet
Task management Not checked yet Not checked yet
File collaboration Not checked yet Not checked yet
Guest access ✓ (best) Not checked yet
SSO support Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Meeting participant limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Combines tasks, boards, calendars, chat, files, check-ins, and reports
  • Supports web, desktop, mobile, API access, and multiple integrations
  • Includes time tracking, client visibility controls, and 24/7 support on paid plans
  • Video meetings, recording, breakout rooms, and screen sharing
  • Chat, mail, calendar, docs, whiteboards, and clips in one suite
  • Web, desktop, mobile, browser extension, and API support
Cons
  • Free plan is limited to one project and up to five users
  • No automation rules are included
  • Project caps on lower paid tiers may require an upgrade as work expands
  • Pro starts at $15.99 per user monthly
  • Business meetings support up to 300 participants
  • Enterprise uses custom configurations rather than a listed fixed feature set
Our verdict

Basecamp brings core remote-work coordination into project workspaces for teams, freelancers, agencies, client-service firms, schools, nonprofits, and other organizations. Its toolset covers assigned to-dos with due dates and subtasks,…

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Zoom Workplace combines video meetings with team chat, mail, calendar, scheduling, documents, whiteboards, clips, tasks, and workplace tools. It is aimed at solo users, small teams, midsize businesses, and enterprises that want meetings to…

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  1. BasecampRemote Working software 9.0Free plan
  2. Zoom WorkplaceRemote Working software 8.9Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Basecamp — where it wins

    • Combines tasks, boards, calendars, chat, files, check-ins, and reports
    • Supports web, desktop, mobile, API access, and multiple integrations
    • Includes time tracking, client visibility controls, and 24/7 support on paid plans

    Where it doesn't

    • Free plan is limited to one project and up to five users
    • No automation rules are included
    • Project caps on lower paid tiers may require an upgrade as work expands

  • Zoom Workplace — where it wins

    • Video meetings, recording, breakout rooms, and screen sharing
    • Chat, mail, calendar, docs, whiteboards, and clips in one suite
    • Web, desktop, mobile, browser extension, and API support

    Where it doesn't

    • Pro starts at $15.99 per user monthly
    • Business meetings support up to 300 participants
    • Enterprise uses custom configurations rather than a listed fixed feature set

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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