Shlomi Lavi /
Feb 28, 2023
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Bottom Line: Which is Better - FreeAgent or Basecamp?
Basecamp is more expensive to implement (TCO) than FreeAgent, and Basecamp is rated higher (98/100) than FreeAgent (85/100). FreeAgent offers users more features (9) than Basecamp (5).
Looking for the right Core Accounting solution for your business? Buyers are primarily concerned about the real total cost of implementation (TCO), the full list of features, vendor reliability, user reviews, and the pros and cons. In this article we compare between the two software products:
FreeAgent Vs. Basecamp
FreeAgent: FreeAgent launched in 2007, hewn from the frustration that managing company finances was just too damn hard for most small businesses and freelancers. Since then we’ve doggedly stuck to our mantra of demystifying accounting and redefining the relationship people have with their finances.
Basecamp: Basecamp is a company spread out across 26 different cities around the world.
Started the business back in 1999 (used to be called 37signals, but recently changed the name of the business to Basecamp, to match the name of their most popular product).
Who is more expensive? FreeAgent or Basecamp?
The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Core Accounting software includes the software license, subscription fees, software training, customizations, hardware (if needed), maintenance and support and other related services. When calculating the TCO, it's important to add all of these ”hidden costs” as well. We prepared a TCO (Total Cost) calculator for FreeAgent and Basecamp.
FreeAgent price starts at $12 per month , On a scale between 1 to 10 FreeAgent is rated 2, which is much lower than the average cost of Core Accounting software. Basecamp price starts at $11 per user/month , When comparing Basecamp to its competitors, the software is rated 4 - lower than the average Core Accounting software cost.
Bottom line: Basecamp is more expensive than FreeAgent.
Which software includes more/better features?
We've compared FreeAgent Vs. Basecamp based on some of the most important and required Core Accounting features.
FreeAgent: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Billing & Invoicing, Budgeting & Forecasting, Project-Accounting, Purchase Orders, Tax compliance, Recurring Invoices.
Basecamp: Document Management, Project Management, Resource Management, Scheduling, Task Management.
Target customer size
The target market of FreeAgent is Freelancers and small businesses.
Basecamp Project Management software serves a wide range of customers from various industries.