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Basecamp vs Nifty: Pricing Comparison 2026

Side-by-side pricing comparison of Basecamp and Nifty. See all plans, features, and costs at a glance.

Bottom line: Both Basecamp and Nifty offer free plans. Basecamp has 3 pricing tiers while Nifty has 7.

Last updated: March 16, 2026

Data compiled by Arthur Jacquemin
Updated March 16, 2026

Basecamp vs Nifty: Quick Pricing Facts

FeatureBasecampNifty
Starting Price$15/moCustom pricing
Number of Plans37
Free TierYesYes
Pricing Modelflatflat
Annual DiscountN/AN/A

Basecamp and Nifty are both priced at $15/mo, making them equally accessible Project Management tools. Together they offer 10 pricing plans with 193 features compared, so the best choice comes down to which features match your needs.

Both tools offer free plans, making them accessible for teams on a budget.

Review the detailed tier-by-tier comparison above to see exactly which features are included at each price point and find the best fit for your Project Management needs.

Pricing Plans
Basecamp
Basecamp
Try it free
Tier 1
FREE
$0/monthCheapest
Includes
  • Completely free
  • One project
  • 1 GB storage space
  • Up to 20 users
  • Upgrade later if you need more projects, storage space, or users
  • Pay-per-user pricing
  • Unlimited projects
  • 500 GB storage space
  • 24/7/365 customer support
  • Purchase optional Timesheet and Admin Pro Pack upgrades
  • Month-to-month billing
  • Extended 60-day free trial
  • Fixed price no per-user charges
  • Unlimited projects
  • 5 terabytes storage space
  • Priority 24/7/365 customer support ? Jump to the front of the queue when you contact support
  • Includes Timesheet upgrade ? Track hours/time spent working on projects
  • Includes Admin Pro Pack upgrade ? Gives account owners and admins greater control over access, permissions, and more
  • Personal onboarding with our team ? One of our experts is happy to walk your team through Basecamp to get you up to speed
  • Billed in one lump sum annually for simplified accounting. Or $349/month if you prefer to pay monthly.
Start with FREE
Free
$0/monthCheapest
Includes
  • Unlimited Team Members 100 MB Storage Space 2 Projects Active Projects
  • Unlimited Team Members
  • 100 MB Storage Space
  • 2 Projects Active Projects
  • Tasks Milestones Discussions Docs Files Team Chat Portfolios Recurring Tasks Task Dependencies Milestone Dependencies
  • Tasks
  • Milestones
  • Discussions
  • Docs
  • Files
  • Team Chat
  • Portfolios
  • Recurring Tasks
  • Task Dependencies
  • Milestone Dependencies
  • Two-Factor Authentication Google SSO
  • Two-Factor Authentication
  • Google SSO
  • Self-Serve Help Center
  • Self-Serve Help Center
Start with Free
Tier 2
PLUS
$15/monthCheapest
Includes
  • Pay-per-user pricing
  • Unlimited projects
  • 500 GB storage space
  • 24/7/365 customer support
  • Purchase optional Timesheet and Admin Pro Pack upgrades
  • Month-to-month billing
Start with PLUS
Starter
Custom pricing
Includes
  • 10 Members Team Members 100 GB Storage Space 40 Projects Active Projects Unlimited Guests & Clients
  • 10 Members Team Members
  • 100 GB Storage Space
  • 40 Projects Active Projects
  • Unlimited Guests & Clients
  • Tasks Milestones Discussions Docs Files Team Chat Portfolios Recurring Tasks Task Dependencies Milestone Dependencies
  • Tasks
  • Milestones
  • Discussions
  • Docs
  • Files
  • Team Chat
  • Portfolios
  • Recurring Tasks
  • Task Dependencies
  • Milestone Dependencies
  • Time Tracking & Reporting Custom Fields Budget Tracking
  • Time Tracking & Reporting
  • Custom Fields
  • Budget Tracking
  • Two-Factor Authentication Google SSO
  • Two-Factor Authentication
  • Google SSO
  • Self-Serve Help Center
  • Self-Serve Help Center
Start with Starter
Tier 3
PRO UNLIMITED
$299/monthCheapest
Includes
  • Extended 60-day free trial
  • Fixed price no per-user charges
  • Unlimited projects
  • 5 terabytes storage space
  • Priority 24/7/365 customer support ? Jump to the front of the queue when you contact support
  • Includes Timesheet upgrade ? Track hours/time spent working on projects
  • Includes Admin Pro Pack upgrade ? Gives account owners and admins greater control over access, permissions, and more
  • Personal onboarding with our team ? One of our experts is happy to walk your team through Basecamp to get you up to speed
  • Billed in one lump sum annually for simplified accounting. Or $349/month if you prefer to pay monthly.
Start with PRO UNLIMITED
Business
Custom pricing
Includes
  • 50 Members Team Members 1 TB Storage Space Unlimited Active Projects Unlimited Guests & Clients
  • 50 Members Team Members
  • 1 TB Storage Space
  • Unlimited Active Projects
  • Unlimited Guests & Clients
  • Tasks Milestones Discussions Docs Files Team Chat Portfolios Recurring Tasks Task Dependencies Milestone Dependencies
  • Tasks
  • Milestones
  • Discussions
  • Docs
  • Files
  • Team Chat
  • Portfolios
  • Recurring Tasks
  • Task Dependencies
  • Milestone Dependencies
  • Time Tracking & Reporting
  • Custom Fields
  • Budget Tracking
  • Workflow Automations
  • File Proofing
  • Cross-Project Overviews
  • Goals Tracking
  • Team Workloads
  • Custom Roles & Permissions
  • Automatic Check-Ins
  • Two-Factor Authentication Google SSO Microsoft SSO Open API Custom Domain
  • Two-Factor Authentication
  • Google SSO
  • Microsoft SSO
  • Open API
  • Custom Domain
  • Self-Serve Help Center Priority Support
  • Self-Serve Help Center
  • Priority Support
Start with Business
Tier 4
Business Plus
Custom pricing
Includes
  • Custom Storage Space Unlimited Active Projects Unlimited Guests & Clients
  • Custom Storage Space
  • Unlimited Active Projects
  • Unlimited Guests & Clients
  • Tasks Milestones Discussions Docs Files Team Chat Portfolios Recurring Tasks Task Dependencies Milestone Dependencies
  • Tasks
  • Milestones
  • Discussions
  • Docs
  • Files
  • Team Chat
  • Portfolios
  • Recurring Tasks
  • Task Dependencies
  • Milestone Dependencies
  • Cross-Project Overviews Team Workloads Time Tracking & Reporting Custom Fields Budget Tracking
  • Cross-Project Overviews
  • Team Workloads
  • Time Tracking & Reporting
  • Custom Fields
  • Budget Tracking
  • Google SSO Microsoft SSO Open API Custom Domain
  • Google SSO
  • Microsoft SSO
  • Open API
  • Custom Domain
  • Self-Serve Help Center Priority Support Dedicated Success Manager
  • Self-Serve Help Center
  • Priority Support
  • Dedicated Success Manager
Start with Business Plus
Tier 5
Unlimited
Custom pricing
Includes
  • Unlimited Team Members Unlimited Storage Space Unlimited Active Projects Unlimited Guests & Clients
  • Unlimited Team Members
  • Unlimited Storage Space
  • Unlimited Active Projects
  • Unlimited Guests & Clients
  • Tasks Milestones Discussions Docs Files Team Chat Portfolios Recurring Tasks Task Dependencies Milestone Dependencies
  • Tasks
  • Milestones
  • Discussions
  • Docs
  • Files
  • Team Chat
  • Portfolios
  • Recurring Tasks
  • Task Dependencies
  • Milestone Dependencies
  • Time Tracking & Reporting
  • Custom Fields
  • Budget Tracking
  • Workflow Automations
  • File Proofing
  • Cross-Project Overviews
  • Goals Tracking
  • Team Workloads
  • Custom Roles & Permissions
  • Automatic Check-Ins
  • Native Forms
  • Two-Factor Authentication Google SSO Microsoft SSO Open API Custom Domain Custom SAML White Labeling IP Restriction
  • Two-Factor Authentication
  • Google SSO
  • Microsoft SSO
  • Open API
  • Custom Domain
  • Custom SAML
  • White Labeling
  • IP Restriction
  • Self-Serve Help Center Priority Support Dedicated Success Manager
  • Self-Serve Help Center
  • Priority Support
  • Dedicated Success Manager
Start with Unlimited
Tier 6
Personal
Custom pricing
Includes
  • 100 GB 40 Projects 2 per paid seat
  • 100 GB
  • 40 Projects
  • 2 per paid seat
Start with Personal
Tier 7
Enterprise
Custom pricing
Includes
  • Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited
  • Unlimited
  • Unlimited
  • Unlimited
Start with Enterprise

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Basecamp

Simple project management and team communication in one place

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Nifty

Project management hub with milestones, tasks, docs, and chat

View all Nifty plans
Our Pick

Nifty

Nifty offers a free plan, offers 7 tiers vs 3.

Based on pricing data only. Review the full comparison below for your specific needs.

Best value: Nifty

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Which Should You Choose?

Choose Basecamp if:

  • You prefer Basecamp's free tier features—Completely free, One project
  • You prioritize Basecamp's user experience and interface over price (both tools are similarly priced)
  • Basecamp's flat pricing lets you match exact team size without tier gaps

Choose Nifty if:

  • You prefer Nifty's free tier features—Unlimited Team Members 100 MB Storage Space 2 Projects Active Projects, Unlimited Team Members
  • You need 7 pricing tiers for flexible team sizing—more options mean less overpaying for features you don't need
  • You want more features built-in—Nifty offers 123 additional features across its plans
  • Your team needs custom enterprise pricing—Nifty offers negotiated terms for large deployments

Both Basecamp and Nifty offer free plans [1], eliminating cost barriers for evaluation. This means you can test both tools thoroughly with your actual workflows before any financial commitment. The free tiers differ in scope: Basecamp includes 20 features, while Nifty includes 20 features. Evaluate which free tier matches your evaluation needs before deciding to upgrade. Your best approach is to activate both free trials and evaluate which tool's workflow, integrations, and user experience align better with your team's needs before committing to paid plans.

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Frequently Asked Questions: Basecamp vs Nifty

How many pricing plans does Basecamp have vs Nifty?
Basecamp offers 3 pricing plans, while Nifty offers 7 plans. More plans typically means more flexibility to match your exact needs and budget.
Does Basecamp or Nifty offer a free plan?
Yes, both Basecamp and Nifty offer free plans. Compare the feature limits of each free tier to see which better fits your use case before upgrading.
Does Basecamp or Nifty offer custom enterprise pricing?
Nifty offers a custom-priced enterprise tier for larger teams. Basecamp lists all its pricing publicly.
How do Basecamp and Nifty compare for Project Management?
Both Basecamp and Nifty are Project Management tools. Basecamp offers 3 plans starting at $15/mo, while Nifty offers 7 plans starting at Custom pricing. Review the feature breakdowns above to see which better fits your Project Management needs.

Sources

  1. Basecamp Official PricingVendor pricing page
  2. Nifty Official PricingVendor pricing page

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