Todoist vs Basecamp
Side-by-side from the Top 11 rankings of The 11 Best Task Management Software (2026) and The 11 Best Project Management Software for Agencies. Last verified June 7, 2026.
The short answer
Todoist ranks higher on Top 11 (#8 vs #9) for Team leads and PMs choosing task management software (Asana vs Monday vs ClickUp vs Todoist) / Agency owners and managers choosing project management tools (ClickUp vs Asana vs Monday for agencies). Excels at personal and small-team tasks with a lightning-fast UI.
At a glance
| Todoist | Basecamp | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #8 / The 11 Best Task Management Software (2026) | #9 / The 11 Best Project Management Software for Agencies |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 7.9 | 7.5 |
| Best for | Fast, cross-platform to-do lists | Simple, communication-focused collaboration |
| Pricing | $ ($4 to $6/user/mo) | $$$ (Flat fee) |
| HQ | Remote | Chicago, USA |
| Founded | 2007 | 1999 |
Todoist
Excels at personal and small-team tasks with a lightning-fast UI.
todoist.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Task Management Software (2026)
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.