Moving from Basecamp to 5pm

Are you looking for Basecamp alternatives?

This article covers Basecamp Classic, but many items apply to the newest version as well.

This page is for those who are already using some kind of project management software (Basecamp in particular) but are looking for an alternative.

Basecamp is a great tool for managing tasks online. It gained a lot of popularity as one of the pioneers of web2 .0 with its "Less is More" philosophy. However, there is no tool to fit everybody, and a lot of users are looking for something more than "less" but still simple to use.

Apples to apples

There are a lot of similarities between 5pm and Basecamp, both being web hosted services. However, there is a significant difference in approach and techniques. Both applications put emphasis on good design and simple interface, though with very different results, which is easy to spot at first glance:

Basecamp screenshot
Basecamp screenshot
5pm screenshot
5pm screenshot
Email integration
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Project Templates
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Mobile version
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iPhone app
third party apps for extra $$
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Time Tracking
only on Plus-level accounts
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Desktop time tracking app
third party apps for extra $$
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Gantt Chart / Timeline
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Reports
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Dependent Tasks / Sub-Tasks
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Assign tasks to multiple people
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Google Docs integration
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Free trial
30-day
with a credit card
14-day
NO credit card
Plans start at
$24/month
$24/month

Why 5pm?

Great news for you is that there are many good project management tools out there.

5pm has a distinctive approach to the interface. Most of the data is accessed through one main screen - no need to load many pages. More important - the interface is highly customizable and can be adjusted by each user to his/her own needs. While we try to keep it simple on the surface - you will be surprised how many features are hidden "under the hood". With 5pm intuitive interface your team will be able to start using 5pm without any training and keep discovering more features as they go.

If you have any questions about 5pm email us at support@spam.com.

We hope that 5pm will work for your organization. Here is how you can start:

Import data from Basecamp
Basecamp to 5pm Importer
Do not have a 5pom account yet?

You can start with a 14-day free trial that includes all the features.

Start with a 14-day Free Trial
no credit card required. 20-second registration
  • Hosted (no software to install)
  • No annual commitment (month-to-month)
  • No setup fee
Have questions?
Email us at: support@spam.com