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What’s built into Basecamp and TulipFarm

To-dos, Card Tables, agents, automation, apps and admin controls in one table. Each Basecamp row cites Basecamp’s own pages.

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Feature comparison

Basecamp’s column comes from its own site and help pages. “Not published” means Basecamp doesn’t say, not that the feature is missing.

Feature comparison
FeatureTulipFarmBasecamp
Workspace and data
Built-in tables for business recordsYesField rules reject bad values before they savePartialTo-dos, Card Tables and basic tables in docs
Import CSV or XLSX into a tableYesNot published
Files the team sharesYesShared file library with per-item accessYesDocs & Files in every project
Messages, chat and scheduled check-insPartialProject chats with agents; no message boardsYesMessage Boards, Campfire chat, Automatic Check-ins
Agents
Agents that run inside the productYesSaved agents with reusable skillsPartialBring your own agent through the CLI or MCP
Agents on a scheduleYesUp to once an hourNot published
AI service includedYesRuns on TulipFarm creditsNoNeeds your own subscription, such as Claude or ChatGPT
Automation and approvals
Workflow editorYesOne trigger, then ordered stepsNot publishedThird-party tools on its integrations page
Webhook triggersYesNot published
Approval before an agent’s change appliesYesShows the exact changeNot publishedAgents can do anything you can do
Runs resume after a restart without repeating finished stepsYesNot published
Integrations
App connectionsPartialSlack, GitHub, Google Workspace, Jira, Confluence and TrelloYesThird-party integrations directory
MCPPartialA manager reviews and enables each toolYesBasecamp is reachable from MCP clients
Native mobile and desktop appsNoWorks in the browserYesiOS, Android, Mac and Windows
Security and deployment
SSO and SCIMNoSign in with Google or an email linkNot published
Enforced two-factor sign-inNoYesPro Unlimited’s admin pack
SOC 2 Type IINoNot publishedPublishes a CSA CAIQ; its host has a SOC 3
Private conversations hidden from adminsYesPersonal chats and private agent tasksNoAccount owners can export Pings
Run in your own cloudPartialOpen source (AGPL v3.0); self-hosting is unsupportedNot published

Pricing

Basecamp prices are per account, not per user, and its agents need your own AI subscription. Basecamp prices checked on 20 October 2026.

TulipFarm

$50 free

In credits on your first signup. Paid plans aren’t public yet; see the pricing page.

Basecamp

$29 a month

Freelancer covers 3 active projects and up to 5 users, after a 30-day free trial. Basecamp has a free plan for one project.

basecamp.com/pricing

Where TulipFarm differs from Basecamp

Four differences that show up when a reorder job runs through each tool, with a note on how Basecamp handles it.

  • Orders are rows with rules, not to-dos

    TulipFarm

    Each order is a row in a built-in table. Field rules stop a missing or wrong value from saving.

    See Tables

    How Basecamp handles it

    Work is tracked as to-dos with subtasks or as cards moving through columns in a Card Table.

    basecamp.com/features

  • Agents that run inside TulipFarm

    TulipFarm

    Saved agents with reusable skills run in TulipFarm, on demand or on a schedule up to once an hour.

    See Skills

    How Basecamp handles it

    You bring your own AI agents: CLI access and skills for agents you run on your computer, plus ChatGPT and Claude connectors.

    basecamp.com/pricing

  • You see the exact change before it lands

    TulipFarm

    On actions you pick, the agent shows the exact change and waits for a person to approve it.

    See Agents

    How Basecamp handles it

    Basecamp says your agents can do anything in Basecamp you can do.

    basecamp.com/agents

  • Workflows are built in

    TulipFarm

    Build a workflow visually, start it from a webhook, add JavaScript or Python steps, and let a run wait up to 30 days for a person.

    See Workflows

    How Basecamp handles it

    Automation comes from third-party tools listed on its integrations page, such as Zapier.

    basecamp.com/integrations

When to stay with Basecamp

Basecamp is the better choice if any of these sound like your team.

You work closely with clients
Client mode lets you decide, project by project, what clients see and what stays internal.
You want one flat price for everyone
Pro Unlimited has unlimited users and projects for one price, with no per-user fees.
Your team works from phones
Basecamp has native apps for iOS, Android, Mac and Windows.
You run projects on to-dos and schedules
To-dos, Hill Charts, a shared calendar, check-ins and time tracking are all built in.

Switching from Basecamp

TulipFarm doesn’t import Basecamp projects. Move the record-heavy job first and keep Basecamp for client conversations while you test.

  1. Find the to-do list that is really a table

    Pick a list or Card Table where every item carries the same details, such as reorders.

  2. Build the table and its rules

    Put those details in a TulipFarm table as fields, then import a CSV or XLSX of the current items.

  3. Give one agent the routine

    Write the routine as a skill, add it to a saved agent, and choose which changes need approval.

  4. Run both for a cycle

    Keep posting updates in Basecamp until the TulipFarm job gives the same results. Your first signup includes $50 in free credits.

Questions about TulipFarm and Basecamp

Is TulipFarm a Basecamp alternative?

For some jobs, yes. If a Basecamp project is mostly a list of orders, jobs or requests that share the same details, TulipFarm keeps them in a table with field rules and lets agents update them with your approval. For client conversations, message boards and to-dos, Basecamp is still the stronger tool.

What is the main difference between TulipFarm and Basecamp?

Basecamp is built around people talking about a project: messages, chat, to-dos and check-ins. TulipFarm is built around records that agents and workflows work on, and a person approves the exact change on the actions you choose.

Does Basecamp have AI agents?

Basecamp lets you bring your own agent. It offers a command-line tool, skills and connectors for ChatGPT, Claude and other MCP clients, and says your agents can do anything in Basecamp you can do. The command-line route needs a terminal and your own AI subscription. TulipFarm agents run inside the workspace on TulipFarm credits.

Can TulipFarm do everything Basecamp can?

No. TulipFarm has no message boards, Hill Charts, client mode, time tracking or native mobile apps. It does have built-in tables with field rules, workflows that wait for a person and resume after a restart, and approval of exact changes.

When should I just use Basecamp?

Stay with Basecamp if you work closely with clients, want one flat price with unlimited users, rely on its phone apps, or run projects on to-dos, schedules and check-ins rather than records.

Can I move my Basecamp projects to TulipFarm?

Not automatically. Pick one list that behaves like a table, recreate it as a TulipFarm table with field rules, and import the items as CSV or XLSX. Keep Basecamp for conversations until you’re happy with the result.

How much does TulipFarm cost compared with Basecamp?

Your first TulipFarm Cloud signup includes $50 in free credits. Paid plans aren’t public yet; see the pricing page to ask for more credits or apply for student, NGO or startup support. Basecamp has a free plan for one project, and paid plans start at $29 a month for Freelancer. Pro Unlimited costs $199 a month billed annually, with unlimited users.

Move one Basecamp list into TulipFarm.

Sign up for TulipFarm Cloud and turn your busiest list into a table an agent can work on. The research preview is open to everyone, and your first signup includes $50 in free credits.

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Last reviewed 20 October 2026.