Compare Basecamp and Trello
Featured Products
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (49.8% of reviews)
Small-Business (54.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Free
Basecamp
Star Rating
(5,481)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (49.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Browse all 3 pricing plans
Trello
Star Rating
(14,022)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (54.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Browse all 4 pricing plans
Summary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Trello excels in user experience, with many users appreciating its intuitive interface and visual organization. One user mentioned, "I love that Trello organizes everything in a single place and allows me to include bullet points, images, and links all in one board," highlighting its versatility for both personal and professional use.
- Users say Basecamp offers a practical approach to task management, with a focus on simplicity. A recent user noted, "What I like about Basecamp is how it keeps task management practical and low overhead while still covering the essentials I needed to run projects smoothly," which resonates well with teams looking for straightforward solutions.
- Reviewers mention that Trello's collaborative features, such as the ability to share boards and comment on content, enhance teamwork. One user shared, "I like that you are able to share boards and comment on content," indicating that Trello is particularly effective for projects requiring input from multiple stakeholders.
- According to verified reviews, Basecamp's structured layout is praised for helping users stay organized. A user remarked, "I think Basecamp is great because of its layered structure," which can be beneficial for teams managing complex projects with various components.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Trello's ease of setup is a significant advantage, with many users finding it quick to get started. One user stated, "It's very straightforward," which is a crucial factor for teams eager to implement a new tool without extensive training.
- Users report that while Basecamp has a solid foundation, it sometimes lacks the advanced features that Trello offers, particularly in task prioritization and visual task management. A user noted, "Creating and assigning tasks is straightforward," but Trello's drag-and-drop functionality and prioritization options are often seen as superior for dynamic project environments.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Basecamp
Basecamp Free
Free
Basecamp Free is free forever! No credit card required.
- Completely free
- Manage one project
- 1GB storage space
Trello
Free
Free
Capture your to-dos, get organized, and get things done.
- Unlimited cards
- Up to 10 boards per Workspace
- Quickly Capture to-dos from email, Slack, and Teams
Free Trial
Basecamp
Free Trial is available
Trello
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.5
4,846
8.8
11,912
Ease of Use
8.5
4,859
9.0
11,971
Ease of Setup
8.7
1,464
9.1
3,342
Ease of Admin
8.6
1,348
8.9
3,059
Quality of Support
8.4
3,250
8.5
7,487
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
1,195
8.9
2,472
Product Direction (% positive)
7.5
4,735
8.1
11,544
Features by Category
Communication
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Productivity Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Tasks
9.0
616
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
611
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
581
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
614
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
270
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.7
566
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
319
Not enough data
Projects
8.8
565
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
306
Not enough data
8.2
456
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
536
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
507
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
234
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
496
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
223
Not enough data
8.1
236
Not enough data
8.5
458
|
Verified
Not enough data
Resource Management
8.5
472
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.8
519
|
Verified
Not enough data
Project Monitoring
8.6
467
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.7
515
|
Verified
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.5
83
Not enough data
6.7
84
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Project Management
5.8
47
Not enough data
6.5
47
Not enough data
6.6
50
Not enough data
6.0
47
Not enough data
6.1
48
Not enough data
6.1
47
Not enough data
6.4
48
Not enough data
Setup
8.5
84
Not enough data
8.5
85
Not enough data
7.9
66
Not enough data
8.8
91
Not enough data
Management
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.4
77
Not enough data
8.0
76
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.8
41
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Workflow Management
5.8
17
Not enough data
5.7
17
Not enough data
5.9
16
Not enough data
6.1
17
Not enough data
6.1
17
Not enough data
6.4
17
Not enough data
6.1
17
Not enough data
Task Creation
8.8
144
9.1
1773
8.9
145
8.9
1763
8.6
140
9.3
1778
Feature Not Available
8.3
1399
Task Management
8.4
139
8.9
1756
8.9
144
9.1
1764
7.7
105
Feature Not Available
8.5
132
8.6
1457
Generative AI
7.1
53
Feature Not Available
7.1
53
7.2
181
Automation
8.0
94
Not enough data
7.9
91
Not enough data
8.0
90
Not enough data
Administration
8.3
87
Not enough data
8.4
87
Not enough data
8.9
89
Not enough data
Project management
8.7
93
Not enough data
8.1
86
Not enough data
8.4
90
Not enough data
8.4
88
Not enough data
8.5
88
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.4
89
Not enough data
Workload
8.4
70
Not enough data
8.4
90
Not enough data
8.4
83
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Communication & Collaboration
8.6
92
Not enough data
8.6
91
Not enough data
8.8
93
Not enough data
Cost Management
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Integration
8.0
77
Not enough data
8.0
79
Not enough data
7.9
81
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.7
40
Not enough data
6.8
40
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Work Management
5.5
19
Not enough data
5.7
19
Not enough data
5.8
19
Not enough data
5.8
20
Not enough data
Communication
8.4
180
Not enough data
8.5
190
Not enough data
8.1
172
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.4
175
Not enough data
Content & Documents
8.8
191
Not enough data
8.7
181
Not enough data
8.4
179
Not enough data
8.2
157
Not enough data
Controls
8.1
158
Not enough data
8.0
152
Not enough data
8.5
177
Not enough data
8.4
173
Not enough data
8.2
157
Not enough data
Project Management
8.8
195
Not enough data
8.6
186
Not enough data
8.7
182
Not enough data
8.1
160
Not enough data
Remote Collaboration
8.5
165
Not enough data
8.5
174
Not enough data
8.6
170
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.8
68
Not enough data
6.9
68
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Project Collaboration
5.7
29
Not enough data
5.9
29
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Note-Taking Software
8.3
6
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Employee Intranet
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Basecamp and Trello are categorized as Task Management
Unique Categories
Basecamp is categorized as Project Management, Project Collaboration, Work Management, Workflow Management, Employee Intranet, and Note-Taking Software
Trello has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Basecamp
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Trello
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Marketing and Advertising
17.1%
Information Technology and Services
8.5%
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.7%
Computer Software
5.6%
Higher Education
4.9%
Other
58.2%
Computer Software
12.1%
Information Technology and Services
11.3%
Marketing and Advertising
9.3%
Education Management
4.3%
Internet
3.6%
Other
59.4%
Alternatives
Discussions
Why does it work slow in mobile phones?
7 Comments
KG
If you upgrade to Basecamp 2 it's alot faster if that's the one you have try un- installing it and start over after that it could be you need more memory space Read more
is basecamp going to expand and add more fetures
5 Comments
CA
Well if the past is any indication, I would say yes they are going to keep adding features at some point. They are on basecamp 3, which is a vast...Read more
Is there a way to get reports on certain employee's productivity?
5 Comments
AS
You can view their activity like conversation and completed to-dos' but there are no reports.Read more
Can I use trello offline?
14 Comments
DH
If you are using it on your phone or tablet as an app it will work offline and update once you get back online.Read more
