Basecamp is a free, web-based to-do and project management app. You organize tasks by project, schedule them on a weekly drag-and-drop calendar, see everything on a project board, set up recurring routines, and focus with a built-in Pomodoro timer. Your data syncs to the cloud so it is available on any device.

Yes. Basecamp has a free plan that includes up to 3 projects and every core feature — calendar, project board, focus mode, recurring tasks, color themes, dark mode and cloud sync. Pro is $1.99 per month and adds unlimited projects, collaborators, AI quick-add and priority support. You can cancel anytime.

Does Basecamp have a Pomodoro focus timer?

Yes. Basecamp has a built-in focus mode with a Pomodoro-style timer. You pick up to three tasks, choose a timer length (15, 25, 45, 60 minutes or custom), and work through them with a full-screen focus overlay that you can minimize while you work.

Can I schedule tasks on a calendar in Basecamp?

Yes. Basecamp has a weekly calendar. You can drag a task from a day's unscheduled strip into a time slot to schedule it, drag it back to unschedule, and double-click a slot to create a task at that time.

Does Basecamp support recurring tasks?

Yes. You can create recurring routines that repeat every day, on weekdays, or every week on chosen days. Recurring tasks live in a collapsible 'Recurring rhythm' section and appear on your calendar instead of cluttering the dated list.

Does Basecamp sync across devices?

Yes. Basecamp signs you in with an email and password and syncs your tasks and settings to the cloud, so your projects follow you between your laptop, tablet and phone.

Is Basecamp a good free alternative to a paid task manager?

Basecamp is a strong option if you want a calm, single-page app that combines a to-do list, calendar, project board, recurring routines and a Pomodoro timer without a steep learning curve. The free plan covers most personal use, and Pro unlocks unlimited projects and collaboration for $1.99 per month.

Does Basecamp have dark mode and color themes?

Yes. Basecamp includes a dark mode and several color themes — terracotta, forest green, claret, slate and plum — each paired with cream. The theme is applied across the whole app, including due-date tiles and buttons.

How do I get started with Basecamp?

Go to hibasecamp.com, click 'Get started free', create an account with your email and a password, and you are in. New accounts start empty so you can add your own projects and tasks right away.

Can I export my data from Basecamp?

Yes. Basecamp lets you export your tasks and projects as a JSON file at any time, so your data stays yours.

Project to-do list

Everything you're building, grouped by project.

Calendar

Your scheduled project work for the week.

Projects

Click a project to filter. Drag a chip from the top strip of a day into a time slot to schedule it — drag it back up to unschedule.

Project view

Every project and its open work, side by side. Check tasks off here — it syncs everywhere.

Settings

Tune how the app behaves.

Important summary box

Starred only

Only show starred tasks in the Important box.

On

Show overdue

Include past-due, not-done tasks. On by default.

On

Show recurring

Include recurring tasks due today/tomorrow. Off by default.

On

Appearance & dates

Due-date colors — urgent (orange)

Tasks due within this many days show the orange tile. Overdue is always orange.

within days

Due-date colors — soon (amber)

Beyond urgent and up to this many days shows the amber tile; further out stays cream.

within days

Appearance

Light, dark, or match your device's system setting.

Color theme

Accent pairing used across the app.

Your plan

Account

Your profile, security and subscription.

Email

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Your plan

Profile

Profile picture

Shown in your avatar. Square images work best.

JA

PNG or JPG, up to ~5MB. It's resized automatically.

Display name

Shown to collaborators.

Short bio

Optional.

Product emails

Updates, tips & new features.

Opt in

Security

Change password

Min 6 characters.

My Organization

Your team on Basecamp — everyone who signs up with your work email.

Refer a friend

Give a friend Basecamp — get a free month of Pro for every one who upgrades.

Get 1 month of Pro, free — for each friend who upgrades

Share your link. When a friend signs up and upgrades to Pro, you both win: they get organized, you get a free month of Pro credited to your account. No limit on how many you can earn.

Your invite link

Your code: —

Invite by email

We'll email them a personal invitation from you, with your referral link.

Your rewards

0

Friends joined

0

Free Pro months earned

We'll credit each free month to your account automatically once a referred friend upgrades to Pro.

Basecamp Pro

Unlock unlimited projects and team features for $1.99/mo.

Cancel anytime. Your data stays yours on the free plan too — Pro just lifts the limits and adds collaboration & AI. Payments are handled securely by Stripe.

Help & contact

Questions, bugs or feedback — we read every message.

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Project to-do list

Calendar

Project view

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Personal

Five tools, one quiet page

A to-do list that thinks in projects

Drag tasks onto a real calendar

A board, and a timer that means it

Studio

Fundraising

Personal

A minute to set up

Create your free account

Add projects and tasks

Plan your week, then focus

Free to start · $1.99 to grow

Questions, answered

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Will it sync across devices?

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Project to-do list

Recurring rhythm

Calendar

Projects

Project view

Settings

Account

My Organization

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Basecamp Pro

Help & contact

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