Zoho Projects vs Basecamp

Zoho Projects9.0Visit Basecamp8.7Visit

Higher score Zoho Projects #5 in Google Workspace Project Management Software 9.0/10 Free plan · 15-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 1 of 5 features Visit Zoho Projects

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Basecamp #8 in Google Workspace Project Management Software 8.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Basecamp

• Zoho Projects fits best

  Teams seeking capable project controls at low cost

• Basecamp fits best

  Teams needing simple collaboration and project essentials

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Side by side

Feature	Zoho Projects 9.0/10 Visit ↗	Basecamp 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.0	8.7
Ranking	#5 in Google Workspace Project Management Software	#8 in Google Workspace Project Management Software
Best for	Teams seeking capable project controls at low cost	Teams needing simple collaboration and project essentials
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$5/user/mo (best)	$25/mo
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	15 days	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android, Chrome extension	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Live chat, Phone, Community, Docs, Tickets	Tickets, Email, Docs · 24/7
Compliance	ISO 27001, HIPAA, SSO/SAML, 2FA	PCI DSS
Integrations	50+ integrations	8 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Zoho Projects 1/5 · Basecamp 0/5
Google Drive integration	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Gmail integration	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Google Calendar sync	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Gantt view	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Automation rules	✓ (best)	—
Specs
Free-plan project limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Gantt dependencies, critical paths, and baselines support detailed planning. Premium adds budgets, time logs, timesheets, and workflow actions. Connects with Google Drive, Google Calendar, and Google Tasks.	Combines to-dos, chat, message boards, files, and calendars in project spaces Built-in time tracking and configurable client visibility Google Docs and Google Calendar integrations are listed
Cons	Free is limited to five users, three projects, and 5 GB storage. Premium and Enterprise pricing is based on annual billing. Some advanced planning and access controls require higher-tier plans.	No automation rules are listed Paid tiers cap active projects except Unlimited Task views are less extensive than tools with deeper task controls
Our verdict	Zoho Projects brings task planning, tracking, and collaboration together for individuals, small businesses, and larger teams. Work can be organized with task lists, subtasks, milestones, and work breakdown structures, then viewed in… Read the review →	Basecamp brings project communication and coordination into shared workspaces for teams, freelancers, agencies, and client-service firms. Its core toolkit includes assigned to-do lists with due dates, files and subtasks, Card Tables,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Zoho Projects — where it wins

  • Gantt dependencies, critical paths, and baselines support detailed planning.
  • Premium adds budgets, time logs, timesheets, and workflow actions.
  • Connects with Google Drive, Google Calendar, and Google Tasks.

  Where it doesn't

  • Free is limited to five users, three projects, and 5 GB storage.
  • Premium and Enterprise pricing is based on annual billing.
  • Some advanced planning and access controls require higher-tier plans.

• Basecamp — where it wins

  • Combines to-dos, chat, message boards, files, and calendars in project spaces
  • Built-in time tracking and configurable client visibility
  • Google Docs and Google Calendar integrations are listed

  Where it doesn't

  • No automation rules are listed
  • Paid tiers cap active projects except Unlimited
  • Task views are less extensive than tools with deeper task controls

• Zoho Projects9.0/10 · Free plan · 15-day trial

  Deep project controls, Google integrations, and a free tier for up to five users.

  Visit Zoho ProjectsFull verdict →
• Basecamp8.7/10 · Free plan

  A collaboration-focused project hub with client access and useful project essentials.

  Visit BasecampFull verdict →