Basecamp vs Notion
A detailed, side-by-side comparison of Basecamp and Notion. We compare features, pricing, ease of use, and value for money to help you make the right choice in 2026.
Reviewed by the Ikaroa team · Last updated: March 2026
Quick Verdict
Notion edges ahead overall with a rating of 4.4/5. However, Basecamp (4/5) may be the better fit if you prioritise Teams wanting simple, no-nonsense project management with flat pricing. Read on for the full breakdown.
Basecamp vs Notion at a Glance
Basecamp
★ 4Basecamp takes a deliberately simple approach to project management. Instead of offering hundreds of features, it focuses on the essentials: to-do lists, message boards, file sharing, group chat, and schedules. Its flat pricing model (one price for unlimited users) makes it uniquely cost-effective for larger teams.
Starting from: £13/user/month
Best for: Teams wanting simple, no-nonsense project management with flat pricing
Read full review →Notion
★ 4.4Notion is a flexible workspace for notes, wikis, and databases. While not a traditional CRM, many teams build custom CRM systems using its database features.
Starting from: £0/month
Best for: Teams wanting a flexible workspace that can be moulded into a custom CRM
Read full review →Basecamp vs Notion Feature Comparison
Here is how Basecamp and Notion compare across the features that matter most. We have tested both platforms extensively across client implementations.
| Feature | Basecamp | Notion |
|---|---|---|
| Free Plan Available | No | Yes |
| Starting Price | £13/user/month | £0/month |
| Best For | Teams wanting simple, no-nonsense project management with flat pricing | Teams wanting a flexible workspace that can be moulded into a custom CRM |
| Our Rating | 4/5 | 4.4/5 |
| Mobile App | Limited | Yes |
| Email Marketing | No | No |
| Automation | Limited | Limited |
| Reporting | Basic | Basic |
| Integrations | Limited | Extensive |
| API Access | Limited | Yes |
| Ikaroa Exclusive Discount | N/A | N/A |
Basecamp vs Notion Pricing
Pricing is often the deciding factor. Here is a full breakdown of what each platform charges at every tier:
Basecamp Pricing
Basecamp
£13/user/month
- ✓All features
- ✓500GB storage
- ✓Unlimited projects
- ✓Priority support
Basecamp Pro Business
£275/month (flat)
- ✓Unlimited users
- ✓5TB storage
- ✓Priority support
- ✓Admin pro pack
- ✓No per-user fees
Notion Pricing
Free
£0/month
- ✓Unlimited pages
- ✓7-day page history
- ✓10 guests
Plus
£7/user/month
- ✓Everything in Free
- ✓Unlimited file uploads
- ✓30-day page history
- ✓100 guests
Business
£12/user/month
- ✓Everything in Plus
- ✓SAML SSO
- ✓90-day page history
- ✓250 guests
Enterprise
Custom
- ✓Everything in Business
- ✓Advanced security
- ✓Audit log
- ✓Unlimited page history
Not sure which to pick?
Our team has implemented both Basecamp and Notion for clients. We can help you decide based on your specific needs.
Basecamp Pros and Cons
✓Pros
- •Simple, opinionated approach reduces complexity
- •Flat pricing for unlimited users (Pro Business)
- •Excellent for client-facing project management
- •No feature bloat or unnecessary complexity
- •Built-in group chat and message boards
✗Cons
- •No Gantt charts or timeline views
- •No time tracking built in
- •Limited customisation compared to competitors
- •No workload management or resource planning
- •Reporting is minimal
Notion Pros and Cons
✓Pros
- •Extremely flexible and customisable
- •Beautiful, clean interface
- •Combine docs, databases, and wikis
- •Active template community
- •Good free plan
✗Cons
- •Not a dedicated CRM (requires building your own)
- •No automation without third-party tools
- •No email integration by default
- •Can become slow with large databases
- •Learning curve for advanced features
Our Verdict: Basecamp vs Notion
Both Basecamp and Notion are solid options, but they serve different needs. Having implemented both for multiple clients, here is our recommendation:
Choose Basecamp if you need Teams wanting simple, no-nonsense project management with flat pricing. With a starting price of £13/user/month and a rating of 4/5, it offers simple, opinionated approach reduces complexity.
Choose Notion if you need Teams wanting a flexible workspace that can be moulded into a custom CRM. Starting at £0/month with a 4.4/5 rating, it excels at extremely flexible and customisable.
Still not sure? Talk to the Ikaroa team. We have helped hundreds of businesses make this exact decision, and we are happy to point you in the right direction.
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Consider Open Doors Instead
Why choose between Basecamp and Notion? Open Doors gives you the best features of both in one platform, for less. It is an all-in-one CRM with email marketing, SMS, funnels, booking, invoicing, automation, and more, starting at just £97/month with unlimited contacts.
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