Basecamp plan and account cost calculator
Basecamp Cost Calculator
Calculate your Basecamp cost and find the right package based on people, active projects, file storage, billing schedule, and required features or services.
- Official public Basecamp pricing
- User, project, and storage limits included
- Data checked September 18, 2026
Your Basecamp estimate
How this estimate is calculated
- The calculator selects the lowest public Basecamp package that meets the entered people, active project, storage, feature, and billing requirements.
- Basecamp uses fixed account prices rather than per-user pricing.
- Freelancer, Studio, and Pro use monthly billing. Their 12-month figures are monthly prices multiplied by 12, not annual-billing prices.
- Unlimited costs $299 per month equivalent and is billed annually. The calculator allows one additional 1 TB storage add-on at $100 per month.
- Taxes, temporary promotions, negotiated terms, prorated charges, and storage requirements above the published add-on are excluded.
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How the Basecamp Cost Calculator Works
Basecamp cost is not calculated separately for every paid seat. The required package depends mainly on how many people, active projects, and files your account needs.
1. Add everyone in the account
Include employees, clients, contractors, and guests because every person counts toward the user limit on Free and Freelancer.
2. Add active projects and storage
Enter the projects currently in use and the total file storage required across the account.
3. Choose billing and services
Choose a billing schedule only if required, then select every feature or service your team needs.
4. Review the lowest suitable package
See the monthly equivalent, actual billing schedule, package limits, and the exact reasons for the recommendation.
Basecamp Plans and Public Prices
The calculator uses the package limits and fixed account prices currently displayed on Basecamp’s official pricing page.
| Package | Public price | Billing | Active projects | Storage | People |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | No charge | 1 | 1 GB | 5 |
| Freelancer | $25/month | Monthly | 3 | 5 GB | 20 |
| Studio | $59/month | Monthly | 10 | 25 GB | Unlimited |
| Pro | $99/month | Monthly | 25 | 100 GB | Unlimited |
| Unlimited | $299/month equivalent | Annual | Unlimited | 1,000 GB | Unlimited |
What Can Increase Your Basecamp Cost?
More people
Free supports up to 5 people and Freelancer supports up to 20. Studio and higher include unlimited people at a fixed account price.
More active projects
Package limits rise from 1 to 3, 10, and 25 active projects. More than 25 active projects require Unlimited.
More file storage
Included storage rises from 1 GB to 5 GB, 25 GB, 100 GB, and 1 TB. Higher requirements can move the account to a more expensive package.
Unlimited-only services
Project templates and multiple tools per project start with Studio, time tracking starts with Pro, and enhanced admin features, priority support, and personalized onboarding require Unlimited.
How Basecamp User and Project Limits Work
- Every person added to the account counts, including clients, contractors, and guests
- Studio, Pro, and Unlimited include unlimited people with no per-user fee
- Only active projects count toward the project limit
- On paid packages, archived or deleted projects do not use an active project slot
- Free allows one project; Basecamp says you can delete it before starting another
Annual Billing and Extra Storage
Annual billing
Annual billing is currently listed only for Unlimited. Freelancer, Studio, and Pro are billed monthly; multiplying their price by 12 shows a 12-month cost, not an annual-billing option.
Unlimited billing
Unlimited is listed at $299 per month equivalent and billed annually, which equals $3,588 for 12 months at the published rate.
Extra storage
Unlimited includes 1 TB. This calculator counts one additional 1 TB storage add-on at $100 per month, for a 2 TB total. Larger requirements need confirmation from Basecamp.
How Basecamp Features Vary by Package
Every package includes Basecamp’s core communication and project tools. Several additional capabilities begin on higher packages and can change the calculator’s recommendation.
- To-dos, subtasks, assignments, and due dates
- Card Tables for Kanban-style workflows
- Message Boards, Campfires, and Pings
- Scheduling, calendars, milestones, and events
- Docs, files, reports, and automatic check-ins
- Studio and higher: project templates and multiple tools per project
- Pro and Unlimited: time tracking
- Unlimited: enhanced admin features, priority support, personalized onboarding, and annual billing
About the Basecamp Cost and Pricing Data
Prices and package rules are checked against Basecamp’s official pricing and product pages. Basecamp can change pricing, limits, or billing terms, so confirm the final checkout amount before purchasing.
Basecamp Cost Calculator FAQ
How much does Basecamp cost?
Basecamp currently offers Free, Freelancer at $25 per month, Studio at $59 per month, Pro at $99 per month, and Unlimited at $299 per month equivalent billed annually.
Does Basecamp charge per user?
No. Basecamp uses fixed account prices. Free supports up to 5 people, Freelancer supports up to 20, and Studio, Pro, and Unlimited include unlimited people.
How many active projects does each Basecamp package include?
Free includes one project. Freelancer includes 3 active projects, Studio 10, Pro 25, and Unlimited has no active-project limit. Archived or deleted projects do not count against paid-package limits; on Free, Basecamp says to delete the existing project before starting another.
Is there a free version of Basecamp?
Yes. Basecamp Free includes one active project, 1 GB of storage, and up to 5 people. Basecamp describes it as a package for personal use.
Which Basecamp packages support annual billing?
Basecamp currently lists annual billing only for Unlimited. It costs $299 per month equivalent and is billed annually at $3,588.
Can I buy more Basecamp storage?
Yes. Unlimited includes 1 TB. This calculator allows one additional 1 TB storage add-on at $100 per month; larger requirements need confirmation from Basecamp.
Does Basecamp include time tracking?
Time tracking is included with Pro and Unlimited. It is not listed as included with Free, Freelancer, or Studio.
Does Basecamp offer nonprofit or education discounts?
Basecamp states that registered 501(c)(3) nonprofits receive 10% off. Eligible K-12, homeschool, and university classroom use can receive Basecamp free after verification.
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