Smartsheet vs Basecamp
Side-by-side from the Top 11 rankings of The 11 Best Project Management Software and The 11 Best Project Management Software for Agencies. Last verified June 4, 2026.
The short answer
Smartsheet ranks higher on Top 11 (#5 vs #9) for Teams planning work, tasks, and timelines / Agency owners and managers choosing project management tools (ClickUp vs Asana vs Monday for agencies). The power of a PM tool with the familiarity of a spreadsheet.
At a glance
| Smartsheet | Basecamp | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #5 / The 11 Best Project Management Software | #9 / The 11 Best Project Management Software for Agencies |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.5 | 7.5 |
| Best for | Spreadsheet-powered project management | Simple, communication-focused collaboration |
| Pricing | $$ ($7 to $25/user/mo) | $$$ (Flat fee) |
| HQ | Bellevue, USA | Chicago, USA |
| Founded | 2005 | 1999 |
Basecamp
The best choice for simple, communication-centric project management with predictable flat-fee pricing.
basecamp.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Project Management Software for Agencies
Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.