Flowboard vs Basecamp
Basecamp is simple. Your agency isn't.
Basecamp's simplicity is its strength — but agencies need time tracking, CRM, invoicing, and profitability. Flowboard keeps the simplicity and adds everything agencies actually need.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Flowboard | Basecamp |
|---|---|---|
| Project management | ||
| Time tracking | ||
| Native CRM | ||
| One-click invoicing | ||
| Client portal | Client access (limited) | |
| Real-time profitability | ||
| Kanban boards | ||
| Subtasks | ||
| Automations | ||
| Built for agencies | Built for small teams |
Why agencies choose Flowboard over Basecamp
Time tracking built in
Basecamp has no time tracking at all. Agencies add Harvest on top and manage two tools. Flowboard has a native timer on every task — no bolt-ons needed.
Learn moreBill your clients
Basecamp can't generate invoices. You track work in Basecamp, then recreate it in QuickBooks. Flowboard turns tracked time into invoices in one click.
Learn moreKnow if you're making money
Basecamp has no concept of budgets, rates, or margins. Flowboard tracks profitability per project in real time.
Learn moreMore than message boards
Basecamp's simplicity means no Kanban boards, no subtasks, no automations, no resource planning. Flowboard gives you the structure agencies need without the enterprise bloat.
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