37signals (formerly Basecamp before reverting to its original name) is an American web software company based in Chicago, Illinois. The firm was co‑founded in 1999 by Jason Fried, Carlos Segura, and Ernest Kim as a web design company.
Since mid‑2004, the company's focus has shifted from web design to web application development. Its first commercial application was Basecamp, followed by Backpack, Campfire, and Highrise. The open source web application framework Ruby on Rails was initially created by David Heinemeier Hansson for internal use at 37signals, before being publicly released in 2004.
In February 2014, the company adopted a new strategy, focusing entirely on its flagship product, the software package also named Basecamp, and renaming the company from 37signals to Basecamp. Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson have published several books under the 37signals name, and in May 2022, citing their present-day focus on both Basecamp and HEY, reverted to 37signals as their company name.
What is Basecamp?
Basecamp is a proprietary program for Windows from 37signals. The first release dates back to 2004.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (NSIS). The main installer is 109.0 MB. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 5.2.3, released on October 9, 2026. 6 versions are listed since June 10, 2026, each with links to its own installer files. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
Wikipedia has an article about it in 11 of our languages.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
- Mature project (since 2004)
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Basecamp is a Windows tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Basecamp safe to download?
- The file is served by basecamp.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
7C11D2576EBE0AAEF07C1CA2F73D94C4E970FBBA6D04C8F640A57E9E637572B5· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 6 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.2.3Latest | October 9, 2026 | 109.0 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 5.2.2 | October 6, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 5.2.1 | October 2, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 5.2.0 | September 29, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 5.1.5 | July 30, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 5.1.1 | June 10, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id 37signals.Basecamp -escoop install extras/basecampBasecamp-5.2.3-setup.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask basecampInformation
- Publisher
- 37signals
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 5.2.3
- Released
- October 9, 2026
- First release
- 2004
- Added to the catalogue
- July 2, 2026
- Versions listed
- 6
- Website
- basecamp.com
- winget ID
- 37signals.Basecamp
- Scoop package
- extras/basecamp
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Basecamp free?
Basecamp is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is Basecamp safe to download?
The download comes from basecamp.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Basecamp with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Basecamp be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Basecamp run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Basecamp?
The versions page lists all 6 versions with links to their official installer files, back to June 10, 2026.