Basecamp vs Trello

Project management tools are the tools that are designed to help project teams to plan, track, and manage projects in an efficient way. With these tools, one can achieve their goal of project completion on time. Both Basecamp and Trello are project management tools that help you organize the work effectively and assist the entire team to be one team. Basecamp is aimed at SMBs whereas Trello is a Kanban-style project. They are different in various aspects. Let us learn about the differences in this article.

What is Basecamp?

Basecamp is a project management tool that is aimed at SMBs. It was developed by Basecamp. Basically, it is a platform for team collaboration and project management. It helps teams to organize projects, reduce the time in meetings and communicate effectively.

Features

1. It has a To-do list.
2. It has simple views.
3. It has many functionalities of the file.
4. Sharing documents is quite easy.
5. It manages project calendars.

Advantages

1. It is quite easy to use.
2. It allows for collaborative Project Management. 
3. There are free and paid versions with extra features available.
4. Everything in Basecamp is autosaved.
5. It has a strong security system.

Disadvantages

1. It has no features like the creation of Gantt charts.
2. It has no task interdependencies.
3. It has limited customization options.

What is Trello?

Trello is a very popular tool that allows teams to check which employee is working on what. It was developed by Trello Enterprise, a subsidiary of Atlassian in 2011. It makes teamwork easier as it utilizes boards, cards, and lists to prioritize projects. It is mobile-friendly, and an open-source platform.

Features

1. It has the option for drag-and-drop editing.
2. It provides mobile-friendly views.
3. It is simple, flexible, and powerful. 
4. It has a progress meter checklist.
5. It helps the team to manage any type of project, workflow, or task tracking.

Advantages

1. It is quite easy to use.
2. It provides free plans.
3. It provides instant notifications.
4. Customization is easy and as per the wish of the user.

Disadvantages

1. It is used only for the purpose of project management.
2. It is limited in showing the status view and priority view at the same time to provide a better overall picture.
3. It is not the best Agile tool.

Difference between Basecamp and Trello

	Basecamp	Trello
Tool	It is aimed at small business Basecamp.	It is a Kanban-style project management tool.
Features	It is not restricted to project management only.	It is restricted to project management only.
Work Features	It is having a to-do list, views, functionality of files, and sharing of documents.	It has the capacity for real-time collaborations and task management.
Pricing	The business version comes at flat 99 dollars per month.	It offers three paid plans that are Standard, Premium, and Enterprise, with prices ranging from $5 to $17.50 per user per month and it is billed annually.
Integration	It integrates with LessAccounting, TeamGantt, and cloudHQ.	It integrates with Zapier, Marketo, and Slack.
Support	It has online submission forms, FAQs, tutorials, and guides.	It has an online submission form only.
Best When	It is best for teams of at least 10 people.	It is best if the team has only a couple of users.
Customer Support	It has a 24/7 customer support system.	It gives priority to Email Support for Premium and Enterprise users.

Conclusion

Both tools have their own pros and cons. Basecamp might not be a suitable option for work for teams of a few people only. Basecamp is cost-effective if the team has at least 10 people. For fewer than ten people, Trello is more affordable. One can go for Trello if Kanban boards and visual planning are what one wants. Also, it can be ideal for a small business. Both tools have their own pros and cons, and it all depends on the users and how many devices they are using.