Basecamp vs Trello

Updated 2026 — Side-by-side comparison of features, pricing, and scores.

Quick Verdict

Trello is simpler and free for basic use. Basecamp offers more structure with messaging, schedules, and docs. Choose Trello for pure kanban; choose Basecamp for structured team communication.

Basecamp

6.9/10

Good

Ease of Use9

Value for Money7.5

Support8.5

Features5.5

Scalability6

Integrations5

Trello

7.3/10

Good

Ease of Use9.5

Value for Money8.5

Support7

Features6

Scalability5.5

Integrations7

Try Basecamp Try Trello

Basecamp and Trello are both known for simplicity. Trello uses kanban boards for visual task management. Basecamp organizes work into to-dos, message boards, schedules, and docs per project. Trello: $0-12.50/user; Basecamp: $0 or $299/month flat. Trello is more visual; Basecamp is more structured.

Feature Comparison

Feature	Basecamp	Trello
Task Management	✓ To-do lists	✓ Cards & checklists
Kanban Boards	✓ Card tables	✓ Best-in-class kanban
Gantt Charts	✗ No Gantt charts	✗ No native Gantt
Time Tracking	✗ Via Timesheet add-on ($50/mo)	✗ Via Power-Ups only
Resource Management	✗ Not available	✗ Not available
Document Collaboration	✓ Docs & file storage	~ Card descriptions only
Integrations	~ Limited native integrations	✓ Power-Ups marketplace
Custom Workflows	✗ Not available	~ Butler automations
Reporting & Dashboards	~ Basic reports	✓ Dashboard on Premium
Guest Access	✓ Free client access	✓ Board-level guests
Automations	✗ No automations	✓ Butler on all plans
Templates	✓ Project templates	✓ Board templates
Goals & OKRs	✗ Not available	✗ Not available
Sprints & Agile	✗ Not designed for agile	✗ Not native
Forms & Intake	✗ Not available	✗ Not native