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Basecamp vs Google Chat

Updated February 9, 2026

Basecamp vs Google Chat: Which is best for you?

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Top Rated
  Features
Real-Time Data
4.83
@mentions
4.74
File Management
4.61
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Real-Time Chat
4.71
Calendar Sync
4.68
Mobile Access
4.64
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Integrations
Hubstaff
Hubstaff
Jotform
Jotform
OmniFocus
OmniFocus
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Google Drive
Google Drive
Google Docs
Google Docs
Gmail
Gmail
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Pros / Cons
  • Basecamp enables us (teams) to work together which lead to high performance and in turn high ROI through allocation of project management and team collaboration in one spot.
  • Others occasionally see lag and file joining issues on shared threads, with support responses sometimes taking longer than expected during hectic insurance renewal seasons
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  • It keeps my conversations, files, and collaborations all in one place, helping our team communicate efficiently and get work done smoothly.
  • It works as quick communication, but I find that it doesn't do its intended job because sometimes I do not even know if I have received a message, unless I get an email notification telling me that there is a message I need to respond to.
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Ease-of-Use
4.3/ 5
Highest performing feature
in the comparison
4.6/ 5
Value for Money
4.2/ 5
Highest performing feature
in the comparison
4.6/ 5
Customer Support
4.3/ 5
Highest performing feature
in the comparison
4.4/ 5
Functionality
4.2/ 5
Highest performing feature
in the comparison
4.3/ 5
Support Options
Email/Help Desk
FAQs/Forum
Knowledge Base
Phone Support
24/7 (Live Rep)
Chat
Email/Help Desk
FAQs/Forum
Knowledge Base
Phone Support
24/7 (Live Rep)
Chat
Training Options
In Person
Live Online
Webinars
Documentation
Videos
In Person
Live Online
Webinars
Documentation
Videos
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Deployment Options
Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based
Desktop - Mac
Desktop - Windows
Desktop - Linux
Desktop - Chromebook
On-Premise - Windows
On-Premise - Linux
Mobile - Android
Mobile - iPhone
Mobile - iPad
Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based
Desktop - Mac
Desktop - Windows
Desktop - Linux
Desktop - Chromebook
On-Premise - Windows
On-Premise - Linux
Mobile - Android
Mobile - iPhone
Mobile - iPad