Zinn® Boards vs Basecamp for client work
Zinn® Boards and Basecamp compared for agencies and freelancers: flat pricing, free plans, client access and GitHub sync.
| Zinn® Boards | Basecamp | |
|---|---|---|
| How paid plans are priced | One price per organisation, not per person | Flat: Freelancer $25, Studio $59, Pro $99 a month; Unlimited $299 a month billed annually[1] |
| Free plan | 1 board, up to 5 people | 1 project, 1 GB storage, up to 5 users[1] |
| Client or guest access | Client view with per-card visibility; read-only links need no account | Clients count as users; unlimited users from Studio up[1] |
| AI | Pro and Business, or any plan with your own key | Not listed on the pricing page[1] |
Sources
Pro $9 · Business $29 — Prices are per organisation per month, not per person.
Where it is the better choice
Basecamp bundles messages, schedules, documents and file sharing around each project, and it has worked with clients for many years. If you want a whole project hub rather than a board, it is a strong choice.
Where Zinn® Boards fits better
Zinn® Boards is a kanban board first, with per-card client visibility, requests and questions, GitHub Projects two-way sync and AI — priced per organisation, and free for one board.
Competitor details were checked on their public pricing pages on 16 September 2026. Plans and prices change — check the source before you decide.
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