Basecamp vs Trello
Side-by-side from the Top 11 rankings of The 11 Best Project Management Software for Agencies and The 11 Best Project Management Software. Last verified June 8, 2026.
The short answer
Trello ranks higher on Top 11 (#7 vs #9) for Agency owners and managers choosing project management tools (ClickUp vs Asana vs Monday for agencies) / Teams planning work, tasks, and timelines. The easiest-to-use Kanban tool, perfect for simple task management.
At a glance
| Basecamp | Trello | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #9 / The 11 Best Project Management Software for Agencies | #7 / The 11 Best Project Management Software |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 7.5 | 8 |
| Best for | Simple, communication-focused collaboration | Simple, visual Kanban boards |
| Pricing | $$$ (Flat fee) | $ ($5 to $17.50/user/mo) |
| HQ | Chicago, USA | New York, USA |
| Founded | 1999 | 2011 |
Basecamp
The best choice for simple, communication-centric project management with predictable flat-fee pricing.
basecamp.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Project Management Software for Agencies
Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.