Basecamp vs Trello
Pricing & Plans
Feature
Basecamp
Trello
Free Plan Available
Starting Price
$15/user/month (Basecamp Plus, billed monthly)
$5/user/month (billed annually)
Free Plan Limits
Free plan for one project with 1 GB storage and core features; upgrade to Plus or Pro Unlimited for unlimited projects, more storage, and add-ons.
Free for up to 10 collaborators per Workspace with up to 10 boards, unlimited cards, unlimited Power-Ups, 10MB/file attachments, 250 automation runs/month, Inbox, and mobile apps.
Core Project Views
Feature
Basecamp
Trello
List View
Kanban Board View
Gantt Chart View
Calendar View
Timeline View
Task Management
Feature
Basecamp
Trello
Subtasks
Task Dependencies
Custom Fields
Task Automations
Team & Resource
Feature
Basecamp
Trello
Native Time Tracking
Reporting Dashboards
Resource Management
Guest Access / Permissions
AI Features
Feature
Basecamp
Trello
AI Assistant
AI Task Generation
AI Task Summarization
AI Content Generation
AI Reporting / Analytics
AI Automation Suggestions
Ecosystem & Qualitative
Feature
Basecamp
Trello
Mobile App Available
Public API
Ease of Use
easy
easy
Best For
Small teams, agencies, and client-service businesses that want a simple, communication-first project hub without complex PM features
Individuals and small to mid-sized teams that want a simple kanban-style tool with flexible boards, automation, and optional advanced views.