ComparePinrom vs Basecamp

The Budget-Friendly Basecamp Alternative for Small Teams

Structured task management vs communication-first approach

Compare Pinrom's comprehensive project management with Basecamp's communication-focused but feature-limited platform.
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Pinrom
Simple & Affordable
Recommended
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Basecamp
Basecamp
Project management & team collaboration
$1
Starting price per user
14 days
Free trial
5 min
Setup time

Detailed Feature Comparison

See how Pinrom compares to Basecamp across key features and capabilities.

Project Management

Time Tracking

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Pinrom
Built-in time tracking with detailed reports and export options
Basecamp
No built-in time tracking, requires upgrades
Time tracking not available. Additional tools needed

Task Dependencies

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Pinrom
Built-in task dependencies and project workflows
Basecamp
No task dependencies, requires custom setup
Limited project management structure

Task Statuses & Priorities

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Pinrom
Custom statuses and priority management
Basecamp
Basic to-do lists without status tracking
No built-in task status or priority systems

Project Dashboards

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Pinrom
Comprehensive project dashboards and reporting
Basecamp
Basic overview pages, limited reporting
Minimal project analytics and reporting
Collaboration

Client Collaboration

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Pinrom
Dedicated client portal with 10 active clients in Solo, unlimited in higher plans
Basecamp
Free guest access to all plans
No client-specific collaboration tools. Limited functionality

Freelancer Management

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Pinrom
Up to 3 (Solo), 10 (Team), 50 (Agency) freelancers at no extra cost
Basecamp
No freelancer-specific features
No specialized freelancer collaboration tools

Team Communication

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Pinrom
Project-focused communication with task context
Basecamp
Strong message boards and team communication
Storage & Files

File Storage

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Pinrom
2GB (Solo), 5GB (Team), 100GB (Agency) with organized management
Basecamp
1GB (Free), 500GB (Plus), 5TB (Pro Unlimited)
Free plan severely limited at 1GB. Expensive storage upgrades

File Organization

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Pinrom
Organized file management within projects
Basecamp
Basic file sharing and document storage
Pricing & Value

Starting Price

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Pinrom
$1/user/month with full project management features
Basecamp
$15/user/month for Plus plan
1500% more expensive than Pinrom. Pro Unlimited at $299/month

Feature Completeness

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Pinrom
Complete project management suite in all plans
Basecamp
Communication-first, lacks project management structure
Missing essential project management features
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Pinrom Advantages
  • 93% more affordable than Basecamp for teams
  • Built-in time tracking and task dependencies
  • Structured project management vs communication focus
  • Client and freelancer collaboration features
  • Complete project dashboards and reporting
  • Better value for project-focused teams

Best for: Teams that need structured project management with task tracking, time management, and client collaboration.

Basecamp Advantages
  • Excellent team communication and message boards
  • Simple, clean interface focused on collaboration
  • Good for teams that prioritize communication over structure
  • Flat pricing option with Pro Unlimited plan
  • Strong company culture and philosophy

Best for: Teams that prioritize communication and simplicity over structured project management and don't mind missing advanced features.

Cut costs by 93%—upgrade to the smarter project management solution

See how much you can save by choosing Pinrom over Basecamp.

Annually
Team Size: 10 users
1 user100 users
Recommended
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Pinrom
$120.00/year

For 10 users

  • All features included
  • Built-in time tracking
  • Unlimited projects
  • Priority support
Basecamp
$1800.00/year

For 10 users

  • Core features
  • Basic collaboration
  • ×Time tracking (extra cost)
  • ×Advanced features (higher tier)

Save $1680.00/year

That's $1,680 per year with Pinrom!

93% savings

Cut costs by 93%—upgrade to the smarter project management solution

Get structured project management with all the features Basecamp is missing, at a fraction of the cost.

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