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Basecamp vs Notion pricing

Both of these are in Project management, and we read both pricing pages the same way, with the same reader. Everything below is what each page printed on the day we read it. Both pages read on 11 Nov 2026.

We check each page about once a week, so this is a weekly reading, not a live feed. Prices are copied as printed, never converted and never averaged.

The two pages

Basecamp

Read on 11 Nov 2026
Basecamp price history Basecamp pricing page

Notion

Read on 11 Nov 2026
Notion price history Notion pricing page

Tier by tier

Rows are lined up by position on each page, not by tier name, because the names never match across two vendors. Row 1 is the top tier on each page, row 2 the one under it. Where one page has fewer tiers than the other, the row is left blank rather than paired with something it is not.

  1. Row 1
    Basecamp
    FreeFree
    Notion
    Free$0/seat/month
  2. Row 2
    Basecamp
    Freelancer$29/mo
    Notion
    Plus$10/seat/month
  3. Row 3
    Basecamp
    Pro$79/mo
    Notion
    Business$20/seat/month
  4. Row 4
    Basecamp
    Pro Plus$99/mo
    Notion
    EnterpriseCustom
  5. Row 5
    Basecamp
    Pro Unlimited$199/mo
    NotionNo tier at this position.

The entry tier

Notion is the cheaper of the two at the entry tier: $10/seat/month on Plus, against $29/mo on Freelancer. That is $19 less, 66 percent below Basecamp.

Notion charges per person and Basecamp charges for the whole account, so the two figures are not like for like. This is the cheapest paid monthly tier we can read on each page. Free tiers, quoted tiers and per-unit rates are left out, because none of those is a figure you can put next to another company's figure.

Changes we recorded

Every change we have written up for either page, newest first.

  • Basecamp updates the live user count display on pricing page.

    Basecamp11 Nov 2026

    Basecamp updates the live user count display on pricing page. Why it matters: • The change reflects current active user metrics but has no impact on Basecamp's pricing, positioning, or feature offering. • This is a routine data refresh with no strategic implication for competitive positioning. Social Proof: - Live user count display updated to reflect current user base (exact figures not material to competitive analysis). What to do: • No action required; this is a cosmetic metric update with no bearing on product, pricing, or positioning strategy.

  • Notion shifts to seat-based pricing and introduces credit-based AI consumption model with Standard (1,500/mo) and Select (500/mo) credits per user.

    Notion8 Nov 2026

    Notion shifts to seat-based pricing and introduces credit-based AI consumption model with Standard (1,500/mo) and Select (500/mo) credits per user. Why it matters: • Notion fundamentally changed billing from per-member to per-seat architecture, directly impacting how enterprises budget and scale-competitors should clarify their pricing model clarity advantage. • AI features now require separate credit consumption tracked per user, creating new revenue levers and potential lock-in; competitors offering unlimited or simpler AI pricing may have messaging advantage. • Removal of 'Chat with us' and shift to explicit 'Contact sales' for Enterprise signals Notion is tightening sales motion-watch for acceleration in land-and-expand tactics. Pricing: - Free plan: $0/member → $0/seat (terminology shift to 'seat') - Plus plan: $10/member → $10/seat - Pro plan: $20/member → $20/seat - Enterprise: Added explicit 'Custom pricing' label with Contact us CTA Plans & Features: - Removed 'Unlimited charts' and 'Unlimited collaborative blocks' from feature list for Plus/Pro tiers - Added 'Collaborative blocks' to Plus tier (not unlimited) - File uploads: Plus/Pro now cap at 5GB per file (previously unlimited) - Free plan file cap remains 5MB per file AI & Credits: - Introduced dual-credit system: Standard Credits (1,500/month per seat) and Select Credits (500/month per seat) - Standard Credits: used for Notion-picked models (Notion Agent on Auto, AI Meeting Notes, Database Autofill) - Select Credits: used for user-selected models and Custom Agents owned by user - Custom Agents moved from pilot/freemium to credit-based pricing ($10 per 1,000 credits previously mentioned, now seat-allocated) - Workers (Beta) now consume credits starting October 15 - Removed 'Meeting Notes Beta' and 'Research Mode Beta' labels; both now credit-based features Features Removed: - Removed 'Chat with us' support CTA - Removed 'Unlimited charts' from plan features - Removed 'Unlimited collaborative blocks' from plan features - Removed 'Unlimited guests' feature call-out - Removed 'Unlimited published pages' call-out (now listed as 'Published pages' without limit qualifier) Developer & Advanced: - Added explicit 'Skills library' feature: reusable instructions for agents, shared with teams - Developer platform and CLI remain but less prominently featured Integrations: - Customer logos (OpenAI, Figma, Volvo, Ramp, Cursor) updated/refreshed but same count What to do: • Audit pricing positioning: If your product uses unlimited AI or simple per-feature pricing, emphasize transparency and simplicity vs. Notion's new dual-credit complexity in marketing. • Competitive battle-card update: Document Notion's seat-based model and credit consumption limits-sales teams need clear messaging on when per-seat or consumption-based pricing becomes disadvantageous vs. your model. • Monitor Enterprise motion: Notion removed self-service 'Chat' and pushed to 'Contact sales' for Enterprise-expect aggressive sales outreach; ensure your sales team is prepped with differentiation on flexibility and onboarding speed.

  • Basecamp consolidates 4 paid tiers into streamlined pricing with Freelancer at $29/mo, Pro at $79/mo, Pro Plus at $99/mo, and Pro Unlimited at $199/mo annual, while repositioning around project limits and user counts.

    Basecamp8 Nov 2026

    Basecamp consolidates 4 paid tiers into streamlined pricing with Freelancer at $29/mo, Pro at $79/mo, Pro Plus at $99/mo, and Pro Unlimited at $199/mo annual, while repositioning around project limits and user counts. Why it matters: • Basecamp's new four-tier model with clear price anchors ($29-$199) signals aggressive market positioning; the mid-market focus (Pro at $79, Pro Plus at $99) directly competes with standard project/team management tiers. • Removal of 'Studio' brand and consolidation under 'Pro' variants suggests simplified go-to-market; Enterprise buyers now forced into Pro Unlimited (annual-only, $199/mo), locking in ARR and reducing churn among larger teams. • AI connectors (ChatGPT, Claude) now featured as core 'every package' asset rather than coming-soon differentiator, signaling Basecamp sees AI integration as table-stakes, not premium upsell. Pricing & Plans: - Freelancer tier: $29/mo for 3 projects, 10 GB storage, 5 users (new tier name; was 'Freelancer' with 5 projects) - Pro tier: $79/mo for 8 projects, 25 GB storage, 10 users (previously unnamed 'Studio' pricing level; project count increased from 10 to 8, user count increased from 20 to 10) - Pro Plus tier: $99/mo for 12 projects, 100 GB storage, 15 users (new tier; replaces prior 'Pro' at implied $79 with 25 projects) - Pro Unlimited tier: $199/mo annual-only for unlimited projects, 1 TB storage, unlimited users (replaced prior 'Unlimited Edition' with 45-day trial; now requires annual billing and raised annual price; 45-day trial removed) - Free tier unchanged: 1 project, 3 users, 5 GB (prior to this, Free tier had 1 project, 5 users) Features: - Multiple tools per project, templates, and time tracking pushed down: now included in Pro (was Pro Plus only) - Time tracking moved from Pro Plus exclusive to Pro Plus and above (previously Unlimited-only) - AI connectors (ChatGPT, Claude, MCP support) now marked as 'Official' and live (was 'coming soon'); positioned as core feature across all tiers, not premium-only - Enhanced admin controls and priority 24/7 support added as Pro Unlimited exclusive Trial & Onboarding: - Standard trial reduced from 30 to 30 days (no change); Pro Unlimited trial changed to 45-day free trial on Unlimited tier (no longer explicit) - Onboarding offer: 30-day trial for all paid tiers plus personal onboarding for Pro Unlimited sign-ups - New: 'Unlimited trial' option (Start a 30-day free trial. Unlimited use. Pick a package when your trial ends) added to lower conversion friction Positioning & Messaging: - Rebrand from 'Studio' → 'Pro' naming convention signals enterprise-readiness and removes SMB-focused branding - Tagline shift: 'The sweet spot' moved from Pro to Pro Plus, suggesting higher price anchoring and upsell target - New FAQ sections added emphasizing annual billing flexibility, non-profit discounts, and guest/contractor inclusion - Emphasis on 'stable, well-run company' added to differentiator list, likely response to competitive pressure on reliability Storage: - Freelancer storage: 10 GB (up from prior 5 GB implied) - Pro storage: 25 GB (no change) - Pro Plus storage: 100 GB (up from 'unlimited' concept) - Pro Unlimited: 1 TB (unchanged); add-on storage changed from $100/month for 5 TB to $50/month for 1 TB (2.5x more expensive per TB, encouraging higher-tier purchase) What to do: • Audit your Pro/mid-market positioning: Basecamp's $79-$99 price band now clearly targets 8-12 concurrent project teams with 10-15 users; ensure your comparable tier(s) offer distinct feature or UX wins to justify switching costs. • Pressure-test your AI integration narrative: Basecamp has moved ChatGPT/Claude from 'coming soon' premium to core (all tiers); if you lack native AI, prioritize a native agent framework or lose positioning credibility in sales cycles. • Monitor annual billing lock-in: Pro Unlimited at $199/mo (annual only) and the re-engineered trial flow ('pick a package when trial ends') suggest Basecamp is optimizing for ARR and reducing month-to-month churn; counter with month-to-month flexibility or longer trials if your retention is weaker.

  • Notion adds live chat support widget to pricing page

    Notion3 Sept 2026

    Notion adds live chat support widget to pricing page Why it matters: • Notion is optimizing conversion funnel by reducing friction for pricing inquiries, particularly for enterprise/custom deals • Live chat on pricing signals confidence in plan positioning and willingness to engage prospects in real-time Positioning: - Added live chat widget to pricing page with custom avatar branding - Chat option available during pricing evaluation to handle objections or custom plan discussions What to do: • Audit your own pricing page engagement tools-if you lack live chat or comparable conversion optimization, implement similar friction-reduction mechanics • Monitor whether Notion's chat volume increases and track common questions to identify competitive weaknesses in your positioning or plan clarity

  • Basecamp pricing page changed

    Basecamp1 Sept 2026

  • Notion pricing page changed

    Notion30 Aug 2026

  • Basecamp pricing page changed

    Basecamp29 Aug 2026

  • Notion pricing page changed

    Notion29 Aug 2026

  • Basecamp pricing page changed

    Basecamp28 Aug 2026

  • Basecamp pricing page changed

    Basecamp25 Aug 2026

  • Basecamp pricing page changed

    Basecamp21 Aug 2026

  • Notion removes live chat widget from pricing page

    Notion15 Aug 2026

    Notion removes live chat widget from pricing page Why it matters: • Reduces direct contact friction for pricing inquiries-sales conversations may now route through contact form or demo requests instead • Suggests Notion may be optimizing support cost structure or shifting sales motion for enterprise deals Positioning: - Removed live chat widget from pricing page (previously featured Notion chat avatar) - Direct messaging capability no longer prominently available at point of purchase consideration What to do: • Monitor whether Notion redirects pricing inquiries through alternative contact channels (form, calendar links, or dedicated sales email) • Assess if this signals a shift in Notion's sales strategy-could indicate they're concentrating support on higher-value deals or reducing real-time support overhead

Both pages were read on 11 Nov 2026 by the same reader, so the figures above are two prices from one day rather than two prices from two moments. Prices are copied as printed, never converted and never averaged, and a vendor can change a page any time after we read it. Open both pricing pages before you act on any of this. More Project management comparisons, or the dataset behind all of it.

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