Basecamp Campfire

Basecamp Campfire

Campfire is Basecamp's built-in real-time group chat feature that enables teams to have organized conversations within their projects. It provides a streamlined communication hub where team members can discuss topics, share files, and collaborate without leaving the Basecamp environment.

Starting from $15/mo

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Features

Real-time group chat within Basecamp projects
File and image sharing in conversations
Searchable message history
Desktop and mobile notifications
Integration with Basecamp's project management tools

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • +Seamlessly integrated into Basecamp's project structure
  • +Simple and distraction-free interface
  • +No additional cost beyond Basecamp subscription
  • +Keeps communication contextual within projects

Cons

  • -Limited to Basecamp users only
  • -Fewer features than standalone chat tools like Slack
  • -Cannot be used independently from Basecamp

Pricing

PlanPriceFeatures
Basecamp$15/user/moCampfire chat included, Unlimited projects, 500 GB storage, All Basecamp features
Basecamp Pro Unlimited$299/moCampfire chat included, Unlimited users, Unlimited projects, 5 TB storage, Priority support

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Starting Price
$15/mo
Features
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