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Cynoia is as user-friendly as Basecamp, but it includes messaging, video conferencing, and real project management tools, designed for African teams.


Simple and Reliable for Africa
Cynoia is as simple as Basecamp, but with messaging, video conferencing, and real management tools designed for African teams.
Feature | Cynoia | Basecamp |
Core Focus | All-in-one collaboration. A single platform for projects, chat, video, notes, and files. | Simple project organization and to-do lists. |
Task Views | ✓ Yes. Kanban, List, and Backlog views to manage work your way. | ✓ Yes. Simple to-do lists. |
Native Video Calls | ✓ Yes. Built-in video calls that work reliably even on slow internet connections. | X No. Requires integration with third-party apps. |
Free Plan | ✓ Yes. A Community plan that is free for up to 10 users with 100 GB of storage. | X No. Offers a 30-day trial only. |
Affordability | Costs up to 80% less than typical multi-tool setups. Pro plan is paid per user. | High flat price, which can be expensive for small teams. |
Multi-Language Support | ✓ English, French, Spanish, Swahili, and Wolof. | English only. |
Performance | Optimized for African internet. Works brilliantly on slow or unstable connections. | Requires a stable, high-speed internet connection. |
No need for technical skills
Cynoia is easy to use. The interface is simple, you can add your team in just a few minutes, not days.
Start for free, grow as you need
No big upfront bills. Cynoia's Community plan is free for up to 10 users, with affordable options to support your growth.

Everything in one place
Basecamp doesn't have messaging or video. Cynoia brings together chat, video calls, and project management in one app.

Works everywhere
Cynoia is light, bilingual and performs well, even with a slow connection.

Help That Understands You
Our support team understands the African realities and assists you quickly, in your language.









