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32 Ratings
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Feature Set Ratings
Project Management

7.8
Basecamp
78%
Oracle Aconex
Feature Set Not Supported
N/A
Basecamp ranks higher in 14/14 features
Basecamp ranks higher in 14/14 features
Task Management

8.2
82%
112 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Resource Management

7.8
78%
93 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Gantt Charts

7.2
72%
38 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Scheduling

8.3
83%
89 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Workflow Automation

6.6
66%
66 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Team Collaboration

8.6
86%
112 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Support for Agile Methodology

7.5
75%
46 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Support for Waterfall Methodology

8.0
80%
42 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Document Management

7.8
78%
106 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Email integration

7.9
79%
93 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Mobile Access

8.6
86%
91 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Timesheet Tracking

7.1
71%
42 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Change request and Case Management

7.4
74%
52 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Budget and Expense Management

7.8
78%
38 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Professional Services Automation

7.6
Basecamp
76%
Oracle Aconex
Feature Set Not Supported
N/A
Basecamp ranks higher in 4/4 features
Basecamp ranks higher in 4/4 features
Quotes/estimates

7.9
79%
29 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Invoicing

6.7
67%
25 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Project & financial reporting

8.2
82%
33 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Integration with accounting software

7.7
77%
27 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Reporting & Analytics

Basecamp
Feature Set Not Supported
N/A
8.8
Oracle Aconex
88%
Oracle Aconex ranks higher in 3/3 features
Oracle Aconex ranks higher in 3/3 features
Dashboards

N/A
0 Ratings
8.9
89%
3 Ratings
Standard reports

N/A
0 Ratings
8.6
86%
3 Ratings
Custom reports

N/A
0 Ratings
8.9
89%
3 Ratings
Construction Project & Field Management

Basecamp
Feature Set Not Supported
N/A
8.5
Oracle Aconex
85%
Oracle Aconex ranks higher in 11/11 features
Oracle Aconex ranks higher in 11/11 features
Plan distribution & viewing

N/A
0 Ratings
8.0
80%
3 Ratings
Plan markups & sharing

N/A
0 Ratings
9.0
90%
3 Ratings
Issue tracking & punchlists

N/A
0 Ratings
8.7
87%
3 Ratings
Photo documentation

N/A
0 Ratings
8.5
85%
5 Ratings
Jobsite reports

N/A
0 Ratings
9.1
91%
5 Ratings
Document sharing

N/A
0 Ratings
8.6
86%
6 Ratings
RFI tools

N/A
0 Ratings
9.2
92%
3 Ratings
Collaboration & approvals

N/A
0 Ratings
8.3
83%
3 Ratings
As-built drawings

N/A
0 Ratings
8.7
87%
3 Ratings
Mobile app

N/A
0 Ratings
7.3
73%
2 Ratings
Submittal design and management

N/A
0 Ratings
8.0
80%
2 Ratings
Estimating

Basecamp
Feature Set Not Supported
N/A
8.6
Oracle Aconex
86%
Oracle Aconex ranks higher in 5/5 features
Oracle Aconex ranks higher in 5/5 features
Takeoff tools

N/A
0 Ratings
9.0
90%
2 Ratings
Job costing

N/A
0 Ratings
8.0
80%
2 Ratings
Cost databases

N/A
0 Ratings
9.0
90%
2 Ratings
Cost calculator

N/A
0 Ratings
9.0
90%
2 Ratings
Bid creation

N/A
0 Ratings
8.0
80%
2 Ratings
Attribute Ratings
- Oracle Aconex is rated higher in 2 areas: Likelihood to Recommend, Support Rating
Likelihood to Recommend

8.4
Basecamp
84%
139 Ratings
9.9
Oracle Aconex
99%
7 Ratings
Likelihood to Renew

10.0
Basecamp
100%
27 Ratings
Oracle Aconex
N/A
0 Ratings
Usability

7.8
Basecamp
78%
15 Ratings
Oracle Aconex
N/A
0 Ratings
Availability

10.0
Basecamp
100%
10 Ratings
Oracle Aconex
N/A
0 Ratings
Performance

7.3
Basecamp
73%
8 Ratings
Oracle Aconex
N/A
0 Ratings
Support Rating

8.6
Basecamp
86%
55 Ratings
9.0
Oracle Aconex
90%
4 Ratings
Online Training

5.0
Basecamp
50%
1 Rating
Oracle Aconex
N/A
0 Ratings
Implementation Rating

7.7
Basecamp
77%
8 Ratings
Oracle Aconex
N/A
0 Ratings
Likelihood to Recommend
Basecamp
Basecamp is a wonderful tool for teams of varying degrees of technical knowledge, teams managing lots of different types of "agifall" and waterfall projects, and teams that are remotely distributed. It's probably less useful for more strictly agile-focused development teams, compared to other more flexible software applications like Jira and Asana.
Director Of Operations
Clearfire, Inc.Internet, 1-10 employees
Oracle Aconex
For outstanding project managing and operational assistance, Oracle Aconex is an incredible program. The budget that suits every project are met and followed. More so, Oracle Aconex takes the permits required, for instance, the insurance permit and the license tracking. The contractor management feature is also encoded on Oracle Aconex, making the investor and the contractor have the same objective.
Senior Database Administrator
Carver CompaniesLogistics & Supply Chain, 501-1000 employees
Pros
Basecamp
- Task management - It is very easy to add, organize and discuss tasks within Basecamp's interface.
- The "Campfire" function is great for communicating when you just have a quick question for someone on the team.
- Notifications - Basecamp lets you decide how often and about what you'd like to be notified. The ability to respond to messages in Basecamp directly via email saves a lot of time.

Verified User
Project Manager in Marketing
Design Company, 1-10 employeesOracle Aconex
- Time tracking functionality is amazing.
- All the features are easy and active.
- The Cloud services offered by Oracle Aconex is efficient.
Project Coordinator
Aecon Group Inc.Construction, 10,001+ employees
Cons
Basecamp
- High Learning Curve. It's true that it can be easy to use, but to use well and effectively takes some time to learn. It's recommended to have an agreed-upon system in your team of what tools to use and when.
- Notification Overload. If people aren't careful they could send a notification to everyone when only a couple people were meant to be prompted. And since emails are sent by default, you could have your mailbox overloaded with unnecessary updates. This is where it takes a bit of training in your team to have an agreed-upon system.
- Lack of organization with Archived Projects. I will often need to reference an archived project to make a new one, but there is only a list of archived projects in alphabetical order, with no way to organize by archive date, or even search.
Senior Graphic Designer
Oregon State University MarketingMarketing and Advertising, 1001-5000 employees
Oracle Aconex
- Interface needs work; graphically inelegant, somewhat non-intuitive.
- Process controls could be better 'templated' for industry standards.
- Dashboard/to do for project managers - it's still too hard to see who is slowing the project down.
Principal
International Project SolutionsReal Estate, 51-200 employees
Pricing Details
Basecamp
General
Free Trial
Yes
Free/Freemium Version
Yes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No
Starting Price
$99 per month
Basecamp Editions & Modules
Edition
Basecamp Personal | Free1 |
---|---|
Basecamp Business | $992 |
- Limited Capabilities
- Per Month [Unlimited Users]
Additional Pricing Details
—Oracle Aconex
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No
Starting Price
—Oracle Aconex Editions & Modules
—
Additional Pricing Details
—Likelihood to Renew
Basecamp
Basecamp 10.0
Based on 27 answers
When I bring new people onto a project, it's immediately obvious how to use Basecamp. I don't have to worry about teaching them the features or walking them through it, it's just incredibly user-friendly. For this reason, I'll continue to renew my subscription even as new people are brought onto production jobs or the client changes.

Verified User
Account Manager in Marketing
Marketing and Advertising Company, 11-50 employeesOracle Aconex
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
Usability
Basecamp
Basecamp 7.8
Based on 15 answers
Basecamp is a little tricky to learn. I've used it for quite a while but I feel like there's still so much I don't know. It took me a while to learn but having used it in college definitely helped me integrate it into my work career.

Verified User
Professional in Marketing
Health, Wellness and Fitness Company, 501-1000 employeesOracle Aconex
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
Reliability and Availability
Basecamp
Basecamp 10.0
Based on 10 answers
I've never experienced downtime while using Basecamp, or been unable to access it when I needed it. That's not to say they've never had downtime, but I've been lucky enough not to encounter any, and I work odd hours, including late nights when maintenance is often undertaken.
Developer & Designer
LMK Web Design and ConsultingInformation Technology and Services, 1-10 employees
Oracle Aconex
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
Support Rating
Basecamp
Basecamp 8.6
Based on 55 answers
For the many reasons I've given, Basecamp is a very strong program. There are a few features I can imagine that might make it even better, but I don't have a basis for comparison to be able to say that there is definitely a better one out there. I've noticed that Basecamp has evolved a bit from the time I started using it until now, so that makes me think that the producer of this program values it and believes in continuous improvement. If you could use the features offered by Basecamp, I would think you could use it with confidence.
Jemully MediaMarketing and Advertising, 1-10 employees
Oracle Aconex
Oracle Aconex 9.0
Based on 4 answers
We're delighted with Oracle Aconex's functionality, UX, capabilities, and feature offerings. The only thing that keeps us from giving it a perfect 10/10 is the price. There are other options out there that won't burn as deep of a hole in your pocket, but then again, you get what you pay for.
SEO Analyst
BambooHRComputer Software, 201-500 employees
Implementation Rating
Basecamp
Basecamp 7.7
Based on 8 answers
Decide the process before implementation - i.e. when it's due 8/9 does that mean 8am, noon, 5pm, 11:59pm? Check your to-do list frequentlySet-up templates - just not with the dates (they can be funky)
Marketing Content Manager | Social Media | Newsletter | Blog | White Papers
360trainingE-Learning, 201-500 employees
Oracle Aconex
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
Alternatives Considered
Basecamp
Pretty good, but [Basecamp] has its drawbacks. Honestly I find the interface non-intuitive and sometimes have trouble figuring out how to change the status of a task. Perhaps it has something to do with the way it was originally set up by the admin, but I'm not sure. I liked Jira's drag and drop obvious functionality, but the project management side of the software was lacking. Smartsheet has excellent project management functionality, but the task management isn't as good.
Senior Financial Analyst - Cost Analytics
Lowe's Companies, Inc.Retail, 10,001+ employees
Oracle Aconex
Oracle Aconex seems to be tailored for our specific needs since it supports construction project information and all related type of data. It is secure and compliant which makes it crucial for real-time collaboration and control of job site processes. Other platforms that we have evaluated are still well designed, but much more generic which is not favourable for our engineering projects.

Verified User
Employee in Information Technology
Information Technology and Services Company, 10,001+ employeesReturn on Investment
Basecamp
- It has saved me time when having to get the same message out to multiple restaurants
- It has helped us make smarter operational decisions because we can all collaborate on an answer in a shorter amount of time (instead of calling a meeting!!!)
- The calendar function allows us to plot out our marketing agenda for the month and add/change it together as needed. The chef will post his recipe, the managers will cost it out, the social media manager will post pictures on it, and ultimately we will get that information out on an info sheet to the staff by printing the page.
Director of Operations
Kome Sushi KitchenRestaurants, 11-50 employees
Oracle Aconex
- Being able to communicate with a client for document submission.
- Client communication for mail that is traceable.
- Double handling of documents, as we have another internal document control program.

Verified User
Administrator in Engineering
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering Company, 11-50 employees