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Evidence: evidence/basecamp-pricing-2026-10-29@15502c6:evidence/basecamp/basecamp-pricing-default-2026-10-29.png (https://github.com/zarif3624/onelesstool/blob/15502c6b08f17d34e6c178b03f89c9d16717129f/evidence/basecamp/basecamp-pricing-default-2026-10-29.png); evidence/basecamp-pricing-2026-10-29@15502c6:evidence/basecamp/basecamp-pricing-2026-10-29.html (https://github.com/zarif3624/onelesstool/blob/15502c6b08f17d34e6c178b03f89c9d16717129f/evidence/basecamp/basecamp-pricing-2026-10-29.html)."}],"verifiedAt":"2026-10-29","verifiedBy":"agent:grok-bot-catalog","notes":"Cross-check: machine (quote matched on fetched https://basecamp.com/pricing, 2026-10-29)"}},{"id":"freelancer","name":"Freelancer","price":{"amount":29,"currency":"USD","period":"month","unit":"account","billedAnnually":false,"note":"$29/month flat. 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Evidence: evidence/basecamp-pricing-2026-10-29@15502c6:evidence/basecamp/basecamp-pricing-default-2026-10-29.png (https://github.com/zarif3624/onelesstool/blob/15502c6b08f17d34e6c178b03f89c9d16717129f/evidence/basecamp/basecamp-pricing-default-2026-10-29.png); evidence/basecamp-pricing-2026-10-29@15502c6:evidence/basecamp/basecamp-pricing-2026-10-29.html (https://github.com/zarif3624/onelesstool/blob/15502c6b08f17d34e6c178b03f89c9d16717129f/evidence/basecamp/basecamp-pricing-2026-10-29.html)."}],"verifiedAt":"2026-10-29","verifiedBy":"agent:grok-bot-catalog","notes":"Cross-check: machine (quote matched on fetched https://basecamp.com/pricing, 2026-10-29)"}},{"id":"pro","name":"Pro","price":{"amount":79,"currency":"USD","period":"month","unit":"account","billedAnnually":false,"note":"$79/month flat. 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Evidence: evidence/basecamp-pricing-2026-10-29@15502c6:evidence/basecamp/basecamp-pricing-default-2026-10-29.png (https://github.com/zarif3624/onelesstool/blob/15502c6b08f17d34e6c178b03f89c9d16717129f/evidence/basecamp/basecamp-pricing-default-2026-10-29.png); evidence/basecamp-pricing-2026-10-29@15502c6:evidence/basecamp/basecamp-pricing-2026-10-29.html (https://github.com/zarif3624/onelesstool/blob/15502c6b08f17d34e6c178b03f89c9d16717129f/evidence/basecamp/basecamp-pricing-2026-10-29.html)."}],"verifiedAt":"2026-10-29","verifiedBy":"agent:grok-bot-catalog","notes":"Cross-check: machine (quote matched on fetched https://basecamp.com/pricing, 2026-10-29)"}},{"id":"pro-plus","name":"Pro Plus","price":{"amount":99,"currency":"USD","period":"month","unit":"account","billedAnnually":false,"note":"$99/month flat. Billed monthly; the pricing page marks annual billing as not included on this package. 12 active projects, 100 GB storage, up to 15 users, time tracking."},"monthlyUSD":99,"monthlyCostForSeatsUSD":99,"highlights":["12 active projects","100 GB storage","Up to 15 users; time tracking"],"evidence":{"status":"verified","sources":[{"url":"https://basecamp.com/pricing","title":"Basecamp pricing","accessedAt":"2026-10-29","note":"'Pro Plus $99/mo' / '12 projects' / '100 GB storage' / 'Includes up to 15 users'; package card lists 'Annual billing' as not included. Fetched 2026-10-29 with headless Chrome (Playwright) and a plain HTTP fetch from a US IP. Evidence: evidence/basecamp-pricing-2026-10-29@15502c6:evidence/basecamp/basecamp-pricing-default-2026-10-29.png (https://github.com/zarif3624/onelesstool/blob/15502c6b08f17d34e6c178b03f89c9d16717129f/evidence/basecamp/basecamp-pricing-default-2026-10-29.png); evidence/basecamp-pricing-2026-10-29@15502c6:evidence/basecamp/basecamp-pricing-2026-10-29.html (https://github.com/zarif3624/onelesstool/blob/15502c6b08f17d34e6c178b03f89c9d16717129f/evidence/basecamp/basecamp-pricing-2026-10-29.html)."}],"verifiedAt":"2026-10-29","verifiedBy":"agent:grok-bot-catalog","notes":"Cross-check: machine (quote matched on fetched https://basecamp.com/pricing, 2026-10-29)"}},{"id":"pro-unlimited","name":"Pro Unlimited","price":{"amount":199,"currency":"USD","period":"month","unit":"account","billedAnnually":true,"monthlyBillingUSD":329,"note":"$199/month billed annually; $329/month if billed monthly. Unlimited projects and users, 1 TB storage (extra 1 TB for $50/month)."},"monthlyUSD":199,"monthlyCostForSeatsUSD":199,"highlights":["Unlimited projects and users","1 TB storage","Enhanced admin features, priority support, onboarding"],"evidence":{"status":"verified","sources":[{"url":"https://basecamp.com/pricing","title":"Basecamp pricing","accessedAt":"2026-10-29","note":"'Pro Unlimited, $199/mo, billed annually' / 'Top-of-the-line for those who want the best. $329/mo if billed monthly.' / 'UNLIMITED projects' / '1000 GB (1 TB) storage' / 'UNLIMITED users'. Fetched 2026-10-29 with headless Chrome (Playwright) and a plain HTTP fetch from a US IP. Evidence: evidence/basecamp-pricing-2026-10-29@15502c6:evidence/basecamp/basecamp-pricing-default-2026-10-29.png (https://github.com/zarif3624/onelesstool/blob/15502c6b08f17d34e6c178b03f89c9d16717129f/evidence/basecamp/basecamp-pricing-default-2026-10-29.png); evidence/basecamp-pricing-2026-10-29@15502c6:evidence/basecamp/basecamp-pricing-2026-10-29.html (https://github.com/zarif3624/onelesstool/blob/15502c6b08f17d34e6c178b03f89c9d16717129f/evidence/basecamp/basecamp-pricing-2026-10-29.html)."}],"verifiedAt":"2026-10-29","verifiedBy":"agent:grok-bot-catalog","notes":"Both figures matched: $199 (annual) and $329 (month-to-month). 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Check each item's evidence status and verification date. Savings are estimates, not guarantees."}}