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Basecamp vs. Trello

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Trello
TaglineThe project management platform that puts everything in one placeTrello brings all your tasks, teammates, and tools together.
DescriptionBasecamp is an all-in-one project management and team communication platform that combines to-do lists, message boards, file sharing, schedules, and real-time chat. It is known for its simplicity and flat-rate pricing f…Trello focuses on visual task management with boards, lists, and cards, making it ideal for simple and intuitive project workflows.
CategoryProject ManagementProject Management
Pricing$15-299 / month
Basecamp Free: $0 - 1 project, 1GB storage Basecamp Plus: $15/user/month - 500GB storage, unlimited projects, free guest access Basecamp Pr…
$0-17.50 / user / month
Trello offers four pricing plans. Free plan for up to 10 collaborators per workspace, at $0 per month. Standard plan for small teams lookin…
DealNo active dealNo active deal
Founded20042011
Headcount51-200 employees201-500 employees
HQChicago, IllinoisNew York City, New York
Featured clientsShopify, National Geographic, CiscoVisa, Coinbase, John Deere, Zoom

Where these sit in Project Management

  • Basecamp$180
  • Project Management median$192

Per seat, per year, across 29 products publishing a price. Half of Project Management sits between $84 and $480, and 26% of its plans are priced on request. Trello states a range rather than a single yearly figure, so it is not marked here.

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