Simple Project Management Connected Basecamp
Basecamp is the all-in-one project management and team communication platform known for simplicity. Our Basecamp integrations connect your projects with accounting, CRM, and time tracking systems. To-dos sync with billing, project creation triggers CRM updates, and time tracking data flows to payroll. Keep Basecamp's simplicity while connecting to your broader business systems.
Why Integrate Basecamp with Your Business Systems?
Simplicity Preserved
Basecamp is intentionally simple. Our integrations add business connectivity without cluttering the Basecamp experience your team loves.
All-in-One Integration
Projects, messages, docs, and to-dos in one place. We connect all aspects of Basecamp with your other systems.
Client Communication
Basecamp's client access feature connects with CRM and accounting for comprehensive client management.
Popular Basecamp Integration Solutions
Connect Basecamp with your entire business ecosystem
Basecamp + Accounting
Connect Basecamp projects with Xero or QuickBooks. Project hours track to invoices, milestones trigger billing, and project profitability reports generate automatically.
- Time to invoice automation
- Milestone billing
- Project profitability tracking
- Expense allocation
Basecamp + CRM
Link Basecamp projects to CRM deals and contacts. Project updates sync to client records, new deals create projects automatically.
- Project to deal linking
- Client activity history
- Automatic project creation
- Status sync
Basecamp + Time Tracking
Integrate dedicated time tracking with Basecamp. Harvest, Toggl, or Clockify entries connect to Basecamp to-dos for accurate project costing.
- To-do time tracking
- Billable hour capture
- Team utilization reports
- Budget tracking
Basecamp + Slack/Teams
Get Basecamp notifications in your team chat. New to-dos, comments, and project updates flow to channels for visibility.
- Real-time notifications
- Cross-platform awareness
- Quick response to updates
- Reduced context switching
Systems We Connect with Basecamp
Plus 100+ more systems - if you use it, we can integrate it with Basecamp
How Basecamp Integration Works
Connect Your Systems
We securely connect Basecamp with your other business applications using official APIs and best practices.
Map Your Data
Configure how data flows between systems - which fields map where, what triggers sync, and business rules.
Automate Forever
Once configured, data flows automatically 24/7. Monitor with dashboards and alerts for complete peace of mind.
Data Flow Architecture
Here's how data flows between Basecamp and your connected systems:
┌─────────────────┐ ┌──────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────┐
│ CRM Deal │ │ Basecamp │ │ Accounting │
│ Won │────▶│ Project │────▶│ Invoice │
└─────────────────┘ └──────────────────┘ └─────────────────┘
│ │ │
│ ▼ │
│ ┌──────────────────┐ │
│ │ Project Work │ │
│ │ • To-dos │ │
│ │ • Messages │ │
│ │ • Time tracked │ │
│ └──────────────────┘ │
│ │ │
▼ ▼ ▼
┌─────────┐ ┌─────────────┐ ┌──────────┐
│ Project │ │ Hours │ │ Client │
│ Created │ │ Logged │ │ Billed │
└─────────┘ └─────────────┘ └──────────┘
Example: Client Project Lifecycle Flow
═══════════════════════════════════════
1. Sales closes deal in HubSpot
2. Basecamp project auto-created with client access
3. Project template applied (to-dos, docs, schedule)
4. Client invited to Basecamp for collaboration
5. Team works through to-do lists
6. Time tracked against project in Harvest
7. Milestone completed - notification sent
8. Time entries synced to Xero
9. Invoice generated from tracked hours
10. Project archived on completionCommon Field Mappings
| Source Field | Target Field | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| HubSpot.Deal.name | Basecamp.Project.name | Project name |
| HubSpot.Company.name | Basecamp.Project.description | Client reference |
| HubSpot.Contact.email | Basecamp.Person.email | Client invite |
| Basecamp.Todo.completed | HubSpot.Deal.milestone | Progress tracking |
| Harvest.TimeEntry.hours | Xero.Invoice.LineItem.Quantity | Billable hours |
| Harvest.TimeEntry.notes | Xero.Invoice.LineItem.Description | Work description |
| Basecamp.Project.id | Xero.Invoice.Reference | Project reference |
| Basecamp.Message.content | Slack.Message.text | Cross-platform notification |
| Basecamp.Schedule.event | Google.Calendar.event | Calendar sync |
| Basecamp.Document.content | Drive.File.content | Document backup |
Example API Response
Sample data structure when syncing from Basecamp:
// Basecamp - Create Project via API
POST https://3.basecampapi.com/{account_id}/projects.json
Authorization: Bearer {access_token}
Content-Type: application/json
{
"name": "Website Redesign - Acme Corp",
"description": "Complete website redesign project for Acme Corporation. Q1 2024 delivery.",
"template": true,
"template_id": 12345
}
// Basecamp - Create Project Response
{
"id": 9876543,
"status": "active",
"created_at": "2024-01-15T09:00:00Z",
"updated_at": "2024-01-15T09:00:00Z",
"name": "Website Redesign - Acme Corp",
"description": "Complete website redesign project...",
"bookmark_url": "https://3.basecamp.com/12345/projects/9876543",
"url": "https://3.basecampapi.com/12345/projects/9876543.json",
"dock": [
{
"id": 111,
"title": "Message Board",
"name": "message_board",
"enabled": true
},
{
"id": 222,
"title": "To-dos",
"name": "todoset",
"enabled": true
},
{
"id": 333,
"title": "Schedule",
"name": "schedule",
"enabled": true
}
]
}
// Basecamp - Webhook Event (To-do Completed)
POST /webhook/basecamp/todo-completed
Content-Type: application/json
{
"kind": "todo_completed",
"creator": {
"id": 12345,
"name": "Team Member",
"email_address": "team@company.com.au"
},
"recording": {
"id": 54321,
"status": "active",
"title": "Design mockups approved",
"completed": true,
"completed_at": "2024-01-20T14:30:00Z",
"bucket": {
"id": 9876543,
"name": "Website Redesign - Acme Corp"
}
}
}AI & Custom Integration Examples
Beyond system-to-system connections, we build custom AI solutions and interfaces powered by Basecamp data.
Smart Project Templates
AI suggests project templates based on deal characteristics. Analyzes past projects to recommend optimal structure, timeline, and resources for new work.
Automatic Status Updates
AI generates project status summaries from recent activity. Compiles messages, completed to-dos, and time entries into client-ready updates.
Workload Prediction
Machine learning analyzes project patterns to predict team capacity issues. Flags potential overallocation before it impacts delivery.
Client Communication Drafts
AI drafts client messages based on project context and communication history. Maintains tone consistency while saving time on routine updates.
Integration Prerequisites
Before starting your Basecamp integration, ensure you have:
- Basecamp 3 or Basecamp 4 account
- Basecamp API access (OAuth 2.0 application)
- Time tracking tool (Harvest, Toggl) for billing integration
- Accounting system (Xero, QuickBooks) with API access
- CRM (HubSpot, Salesforce) for deal-to-project automation
- Project templates configured in Basecamp
Common Issues & Solutions
API authentication failing
Project not creating from CRM
Client not receiving invite
Time tracking not syncing
Webhook not receiving events
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Basecamp have an API?
Can Basecamp integrate with time tracking?
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