Basecamp is simple project management. Lova takes a different approach: tell AI what you're working on, and it creates and manages the project for you — for any kind of project, not just software.
Basecamp takes a deliberately simple approach to project management with flat pricing and opinionated design. It works well for small teams but lacks the views and AI capabilities modern teams expect.
Conversation-first. Instead of configuring boards and workflows, you describe your project in plain language. Lova creates the board, columns, and tasks from the conversation.
AI narration. No one writes status reports. Lova watches the board and tells leads what changed, what is blocked, and what needs attention.
Agent-ready. External agents can claim tasks, report status, and post to chat through the API. Your CI pipeline, AI coding assistant, or deployment scripts become project participants.
| Feature | Basecamp | Lova |
|---|---|---|
| Board view | — | |
| List view | To-dos | |
| Timeline | — | |
| Calendar view | Schedule | |
| Chat-first interface | Campfire | |
| AI narration | — | |
| Zero-config setup | ||
| Agent API | — | |
| Message boards | — | |
| File storage | ||
| Task dependencies | — | |
| Analytics | — |
$15/user/month (flat pricing, no tiers)
Free for 5 users, then €19/month (Pro) or €79/month (Business)
Here is what starting a project looks like in Lova:
Basecamp is the right choice if you need small teams that value simplicity over features and don't need ai. If you want a simpler, AI-driven approach where the conversation is the project, give Lova a try.
Start free. Describe your project. Lova handles the rest.