Basecamp vs Trello comparison

37signals and Atlassian are both solutions in the Project Management Software category. 37signals is ranked #30, while Atlassian is ranked #8 with an average rating of 8.3. 37signals holds a 0.9% mindshare in PMS, compared to Atlassian’s 3.0% mindshare. Additionally, 66% of 37signals users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 91% of Atlassian users who would recommend it.

Basecamp

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66% willing to recommend

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91% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 19, 2024

Basecamp and Trello compete in the project management tools category. Trello is considered to have an upper hand due to its flexibility and feature integration, appealing to teams seeking customization.

Features: Basecamp is known for its simplicity, offering tools like to-do lists, message boards, and file storage. Trello allows extensive customization with boards, lists, and cards, combined with numerous integrations and automation features.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Basecamp provides easy sign-up and useful onboarding materials, backed by responsive customer service. Trello is known for its quick setup process, user-friendly platform, and extensive online resources, supported by dedicated customer service.

Pricing and ROI: Basecamp charges a flat monthly fee, potentially cost-saving for larger teams as it includes all features. Trello operates on a freemium model, with advanced features in paid plans, suitable for small teams. Basecamp's flat fee can yield quicker ROI for large teams, while Trello's scalable pricing suits varied budgets, extending ROI scenarios.

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Categories and Ranking

Basecamp

Ranking in Project Management Software

30th

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.6

Number of Reviews

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Trello

Ranking in Project Management Software

8th

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

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Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Project Management Software category, the mindshare of Basecamp is 0.9%, up from 0.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Trello is 3.0%, up from 2.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Abenazzer Tadesse

Chief Operations Officer at BeOnline ICT

An easy-to-use project management solution with good stability and scalability

The recent update on the solution has made it a little bit complex. For example, to create a team and a project, there is a separate button that you need to click. Recently they updated it with only one button making it difficult for us to create teams or supply teams other than a project. Hence the solution could be more user-friendly. Additionally, some additional features need to be integrated so it'll be easy for other companies or project managers to manage software projects.

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Akshat Prakash

Consultant at BP

Offers not just a free version but also a mobile version that is easy to use

The product has features to support project management workflows and team collaborations. I was using a free version for my personal use and for managing my private activities, and both times, I saw that the tool did the job. I used Trello's board and card system of training with Kanban task management format to handle work in progress and to see whether it has already been completed. I would say that the tool was decent in the aforementioned area. I used the product's mobile version and the handheld device version, and I can say that it was easy to use. In general, the tool's app was quite easy to use. It is definitely a product which is quite highly rated by others. The mobile application functionality affected my productivity in a good way. It is quite good because, if I remember correctly, I could set some reminders for pending tasks. The tool did improve my productivity. The tool did help me deal with my personal backlog and to-do activities. As a beginner-level user, I found the tool very helpful and intuitive. From my friends, I came to know that it is an application that can be used in a wide enterprise setup. If you have an option, you can try it. I rate the overall tool a nine to ten out of ten.

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We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"The ability to network informally is great for communicating with colleagues."

"The ease of use is valuable."

"There is a huge community to help us with the issues we face while using the product."

"Our teams deployed Trello to gain a comprehensive overview of pre-sales activity, monitor project progress, create detailed task lists, and track action items - all critical components for streamlining our organization's operations."

"Trello is not as complex as most of the other products are."

"All the features are valuable but the data extraction is extremely helpful for automation."

"I really enjoy the drag-and-drop feature."

"The most valuable feature of Trello stems from the fact of how easy it was with it to see large visual aspects, especially when people were getting their workflow in order."

"The most valuable features of the solution are that it is easy to use and flexible while offering the ease of use of drag-and-drop functionality for each task."

"It has a very modern-looking interface."

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Cons

"The product isn't easy to use. It's not very intuitive."

"The solution could be more user-friendly."

"It is somewhat challenging to move to the automation part of Trello."

"Trello does not provide you with as many functionalities as Jira and various third-party integrations provided by these different platforms."

"Having more integration with third party tools is an area for improvement in Trello. It would also be nice if it has a voice messaging functionality similar to what you have in WhatsApp, for quicker communication with colleagues."

"I would like to see improvement in onboarding back-office team members."

"In terms of improvements, adding more artificial intelligence and making it more user-friendly in terms of design could be beneficial."

"It would be great if there was a tour for new users to explain how this solution works. Using this solution for the first time can feel complicated."

"Sometimes, I find it challenging to manage the checklists."

"I would appreciate seeing how much time spend on each specific ticket."

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"I use the free version of Trello, which is sufficient for my day to day use."

"The pricing starts from around $6 per license for a subscription, and there might be higher subscriptions available, possibly around $12 per month."

"The solution pricing is okay. The pricing is subscription-based and depends on the features that you need. If you need more features then you will need to pay more. You can use the basic features to lead your project management."

"The product is cheap."

"The pricing for this solution is reasonable."

"I am tinkering with the free version."

"The tool's pricing is average."

"The free version of Trello covers all of the bases and all of our needs, so there's no cost involved for us. This is surprising for such a quality platform with no limitations on the key functionalities, though it also has a paid version."

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What do you like most about Trello?

The solution is very user-friendly, where you have everything you need.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Trello?

The licensing is easy to scale with a number of seats. I am not directly involved with the pricing and cost aspects.

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What needs improvement with Trello?

Trello could be improved by having a better notification system. Currently, notifications flood my inbox, making it hard to differentiate what I actually need to open. Each card move or addition re...

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Overview

Basecamp is a web-based project-management tool developed by Basecamp and launched in 2004, with a new version being launched in 2012. Basecamp offers to-do lists, wiki-style web-based text documents, milestone management, file sharing, time tracking, and a messaging system. Basecamp Classic also offers integration with Basecamp's own Campfire product, and features APIs that are used by a host of web and mobile apps. Basecamp Classic's interface is available in different languages (e.g. Spanish, French, Italian, German, Finnish and Japanese). The newer version of Basecamp currently only supports English as the interface language.

37signals

Trello is the visual collaboration tool that creates a shared perspective on any project. Trello’s boards, lists and cards enable you to organize and prioritize your personal and work life in a fun, flexible and rewarding way.

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