Head-to-head
Basecamp vs ProofHub
An honest, feature-by-feature look at Basecamp and ProofHub for creative teams — where each is stronger, what they cost, and what neither includes.
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Where Basecamp and ProofHub differ
Of the 8 capabilities creative teams typically stitch together, Basecamp fully includes 5 and ProofHub fully includes 4.
Video & Image Review
ProofHub partially covers video & image review; Basecamp doesn't include it.
File Storage & Drive
Basecamp includes file storage & drive; ProofHub covers it partially.
What neither includes
Whichever you pick, you'll still be stitching tools around it for the rest of the workflow. kloudboard includes all of the below in the same workspace:
- Video & Image Review
- Freelancer Payments
- AI Assistant (kloudie)
Frequently asked questions
Is Basecamp or ProofHub better for creative teams?
Basecamp covers more of the workflow out of the box (5 of the 8 capabilities we track fully included, vs 4), but the right pick depends on which capabilities your team actually uses. The comparison table above shows exactly where they differ.
How much do Basecamp and ProofHub cost?
basecamp's entry plan is Plus at $15/user/month (500GB storage, unlimited projects, free guests/clients); there's a permanent Free plan capped at 20 users, 1GB storage, and a single active project, and a flat Pro Unlimited tier at $299/month billed annually ($349 month-to-month) with 5TB. ProofHub uses flat, per-seat-free pricing with no free plan (just a 14-day trial): Essential is $45/member-free... $45/month billed annually ($50 monthly) with 40 projects and 15GB storage, and Ultimate Control is $89/month annually for the first three months then $135/month ($99→$150 monthly) with unlimited projects and 100GB.
What do both Basecamp and ProofHub lack?
Neither fully includes video & image review, freelancer payments and ai assistant (kloudie). kloudboard includes all of these in one workspace, with a free plan for up to 5 members.
Is there one tool that replaces both Basecamp and ProofHub?
kloudboard combines kanban boards, frame-accurate video and image review, built-in chat (with Slack, Discord, and WhatsApp bridging), freelancer payments, file storage, calendar, and a free AI assistant in one workspace — free forever for up to 5 members, with Pro at a flat $20/member/mo.
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