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Basecamp vs. Peak One: Calm projects or the whole operation?
Basecamp bundles to-dos, messages, chat, calendar and files per project. Peak One connects the teams' work with the company's customers, products and numbers.
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In short
Four reasons why teams look at Peak One.
Basecamp is strong at running projects calmly and clearly. Peak One starts where workflows go beyond projects: customers, products and cash.
- 1Workflows beyond projectsTasks, contacts, products and cash flow sit in one model, not in one project per topic.
- 2Customers and numbers includedCRM, Peak Cashflow and Peak Products belong to the platform. They aren't listed in the Basecamp plans.
- 3Data in FrankfurtThe application and database run in Frankfurt am Main.
- 4Where Basecamp fits better, honestlyFor project communication with message boards, check-ins and customers in the project, Basecamp is further along today.
The difference
Basecamp and Peak One compared.
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BasecampAt a glance
Approach
What the tool is built for
- Peak One
- Business platform: tasks, customers, products and numbers in one model
- Basecamp
- Project tool: each project with to-dos, message board, chat, calendar and files on one page
Free plan
Start without payment details
- Peak One
- Free, €0
- Basecamp
- Free, $0, 1 active project, 1 GB, up to 5 users
Pricing model
How the price is calculated
- Peak One
- Reference price per plan tier, net. Included members are stated in the quote.
- Basecamp
- Flat rate per month with no per-user fees; unlimited users from Studio
Data location
Where your data lives
- Peak One
- Application and database in Frankfurt am Main
- Basecamp
- Not listed in the plans
Features
Tasks and projects
Plan, assign, follow through
- Peak One
- Work, Board and Day: tasks, project boards with team chat, daily and weekly planning
- Basecamp
- To-do lists, card tables (Kanban), hill charts and Lineup as a timeline of all projects
Communication
Agreements within the team
- Peak One
- Project boards with team chat
- Basecamp
- Message boards, Campfire chat and automatic check-ins
Documents and files
Knowledge on the project
- Peak One
- Docs: share notes, documents and knowledge
- Basecamp
- Docs & Files, including cloud files from Figma, Google Docs and Dropbox
Customers and contacts
CRM in the same tool
- Peak One
- CRM: contacts, conversations and sales opportunities with history
- Basecamp
- Client mode controls what customers see per project; a CRM isn't listed
Time tracking
Hours per project
- Peak One
- Not as a separate app
- Basecamp
- Time tracking on all plans
Cash flow and finance
Numbers alongside the work
- Peak One
- Peak Cashflow and Peak Finance: cash, profit and plan
- Basecamp
- Not listed in the plans
Products and orders
Assortment, inventory, shipping
- Peak One
- Peak Products and Peak Fulfillment: assortment, inventory, orders
- Basecamp
- Not listed in the plans
KI
Questions and assistance
- Peak One
- Ask Peak answers questions from your own dataPreview
- Basecamp
- Connect your own AI agents; connectors for ChatGPT and Claude on all plans
Integrations
Connecting other tools
- Peak One
- 3,270 integrations in the catalog, Basecamp included
- Basecamp
- API, CLI, SDK and integrations
Pricing
Free
- Peak One
- Free: €0
- Basecamp
- Free: $0
Getting started
- Peak One
- Pro: from €9.90
- Basecamp
- Freelancer: $25 per month, up to 20 users, 3 projects
Middle tier
- Peak One
- Business: from €199.90
- Basecamp
- Studio: $59 per month, 10 projects; Pro: $99 per month, 25 projects
Largest tier
- Peak One
- Enterprise: from €4,999.90
- Basecamp
- Unlimited: $299 per month billed annually, unlimited projects
As of October 10, 2026. Basecamp prices in US dollars per the Basecamp pricing page, flat rate per account. Only Unlimited is explicitly marked there as billed annually; for Freelancer, Studio and Pro, the page lists annual billing as a benefit but gives no interval next to the price. Peak prices are net reference prices in euros; billing interval, term and included members are set by the quote. Feature details are based on the providers' pricing and feature pages.
Sources: Basecamp – Pricing · Basecamp – Features · Peak One – Pricing
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When the company grows
What changes with Peak One.
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One customer, one record
People, companies, tasks, projects, and products are one identity. Board, Day, and CRM read the same row.
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Numbers alongside the work
Peak Cashflow shows where the money flows and how much room is left, right where you set priorities.
- Available
Workflows that repeat
In Automations you describe a workflow, test it, and then approve it.
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Questions in plain language
Ask Peak answers only from what you share in Peak and shows what the answer is based on.
Honest assessment
Which tool fits for your team?
Peak One fits if
- your workflows go beyond projects: customers, products, orders and cash
- you want to manage contacts and sales opportunities in the same tool as tasks
- hosting in Frankfurt matters to you
- you want to start free with no credit card
Basecamp is a better fit if
- project communication with message boards, chat and check-ins is the focus
- you want to bring customers straight into the project and control access with Client mode
- you want a fixed monthly price without per-user fees
- time tracking in the project should be included today
By team type
Our assessment for each team.
| Team | More Peak One | More likely Basecamp |
|---|---|---|
| Founders and small team | Tasks, customers and cash in one tool | When it's mostly about projects and agreements |
| Agency and service provider | Customers in the CRM, projects in Board | Customers collaborate in the project |
| E-commerce | Products, fulfillment and cash flow together | Launch and team projects |
| Growing team with many users | When workflows should be tied to the business | Fixed monthly price from Studio, unlimited users |
| Management | Work and numbers in one overview | Check-ins and reports across all projects |
Switching over
Switching from Basecamp, with a plan.
- 01 / 03
Most important first
Choose the projects that matter this week. Everything else can stay in Basecamp until you've decided.
- 02 / 03
Create in Peak Board
Basecamp is in the Peak integration catalog: to-dos with ownership and projects. What scope a move has, we clarify before you start.
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One week in parallel
Work in Peak One for a week. Only switch off Basecamp once your team is really working there.
Frequently asked questions
Briefly answered.
Switching and data
Can I use Basecamp and Peak One in parallel?
Yes. You start Peak One on the Free plan and keep Basecamp running until you've decided.
Will my Basecamp data be carried over?
Basecamp is in the Peak integration catalog, with to-dos, ownership and projects. To-dos become tasks in Peak Board. Which data is carried over in your case, we clarify before the move.
Where is my data with Peak One?
The application and database run in Frankfurt am Main. Access rules at the database level ensure each account sees only its own data.
Pricing
How does Peak One pricing compare to Basecamp?
Peak One starts with Free for €0, Pro from €9.90, Business from €199.90 and Enterprise from €4,999.90, each as a net reference price. Basecamp charges a flat rate per account: Freelancer costs $25 per month, Studio $59, Pro $99 and Unlimited $299 per month billed annually.
Do I need a credit card to get started?
No. For the Free plan you log in with Google and set up your workspace in about two minutes.
Features
Does Peak One have message boards and check-ins like Basecamp?
Not in this form. Peak Board has a team chat on the project board. If calm project communication with message boards and automatic check-ins is central for you, Basecamp fits better.
Does Peak One have AI?
Ask Peak is available as a preview. It answers questions only from what you share in Peak and shows what the answer is based on.
Keep exploring
What's included.
- FunctionTasks & projectsProjects as a board, tasks in the daily plan, one chat per project.View
- FunctionCash flow & runwayA clear cash picture from rough numbers, with runway and cost blocks.View
- FunctionCRM & contactsPeople, companies and context, connected with tasks and numbers.View
- FunctionIntegrationsConnect 3,270 tools without a second copy of your data.View
- ProblemNo single source of truthWhen every number sparks a discussion about where it came from.View
- ProblemToo many toolsWhen every question takes a round trip through seven programs.View
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