At a glance
What it is: Basecamp is a project management tool with to-dos, message boards and schedules. Please Do It is a task messenger for teams on the ground.
Getting work done: in Please Do It, every request has one owner, a deadline, its own chat and an approval step.
Ease of use: Please Do It works like a messenger, so people use it without training.
Pricing: Please Do It has one per-user plan with every feature included.
Where Basecamp is strong
Basecamp organises projects into clear spaces with to-dos, discussions, files and schedules, with a calm, opinionated design many teams appreciate.
Where teams on the ground struggle
Project-shaped.
It organises work by project, while frontline work is often a stream of daily requests.
Desk-oriented discussions.
Message boards suit written discussion more than quick updates from site.
How Please Do It works
Assign: say what needs to happen, who owns it and when it’s due.
Discuss: questions, photos, files and voice messages stay in the task’s own chat.
Review: approve the finished result, or send it back with a note.
Team chats, a newsfeed, recurring tasks, folders, checklists, polls, time tracking and work reports are included in one plan.
When Basecamp is the better choice
Choose Basecamp if you run client projects mostly from the office.
When Please Do It is the better fit
Most of your team works away from a desk.
You want tasks and team chat in one simple app.
Every request needs an owner, a deadline and an approved result.
Frequently asked questions
What does Please Do It cost?
US$7 per user per month billed yearly, or US$10 per user per month billed monthly. Every feature is included.
Is there a free trial?
Yes. 30 days free, no credit card required.