BusinessComputingWorld offers a detailed review of Basecamp and calls it "essential":
Basecamp is so simple you can’t do anything wrong. And after using it for just a few weeks you’ll struggle to manage your day to day operations without it. Having a project management tool that takes no time to learn and is quick, easy and intuitive is vital for everyone in today’s fast-paced business world. Compared to other project management systems, Basecamp isn’t over-worked and is so easy to use that you probably won’t even need to train staff how to use.
Basecamp is a big contributor in allowing you to meet deadlines. Firstly, its simple milestone system is a doddle and makes it easy for teams to communicate important deadlines to external clients and partners. Secondly, Basecamp encourages assigning one task to one person, which makes it very clear in any organisation who is responsible for the delivery of that task and when...
Would we recommend Basecamp?
We’ve never been so sure about anything. Basecamp hits the nail on the head with functionality and productivity — its beautifully simple user interface means even silver-haired CEOs can use it. Rather than doing lots of things badly, it does just the important stuff very well. Its genius is in its lack of structure—and the focus on communication rather than overt processes. If your job role requires a fairly straightforward project-based work process involving multiple users (colleagues and clients), Basecamp will make your life easier. There is no better way to keep your documents, your team, and your projects on track. Essential.
