Head-to-head
Basecamp vs Trello
An honest, feature-by-feature look at Basecamp and Trello for creative teams — where each is stronger, what they cost, and what neither includes.
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Where Basecamp and Trello differ
Of the 8 capabilities creative teams typically stitch together, Basecamp fully includes 5 and Trello fully includes 1.
Built-in Chat
Basecamp includes built-in chat; Trello doesn't include it.
File Storage & Drive
Basecamp includes file storage & drive; Trello covers it partially.
Calendar & Scheduling
Basecamp includes calendar & scheduling; Trello covers it partially.
AI Assistant (kloudie)
Trello partially covers ai assistant (kloudie); Basecamp doesn't include it.
Free Guest Access
Basecamp includes free guest access; Trello covers it partially.
What neither includes
Whichever you pick, you'll still be stitching tools around it for the rest of the workflow. kloudboard includes all of the below in the same workspace:
- Video & Image Review
- Freelancer Payments
- AI Assistant (kloudie)
Frequently asked questions
Is Basecamp or Trello better for creative teams?
Basecamp covers more of the workflow out of the box (5 of the 8 capabilities we track fully included, vs 1), but the right pick depends on which capabilities your team actually uses. The comparison table above shows exactly where they differ.
How much do Basecamp and Trello cost?
basecamp's entry plan is Plus at $15/user/month (500GB storage, unlimited projects, free guests/clients); there's a permanent Free plan capped at 20 users, 1GB storage, and a single active project, and a flat Pro Unlimited tier at $299/month billed annually ($349 month-to-month) with 5TB. Trello's Free plan covers up to 10 boards and 10 collaborators per Workspace with a 10MB per-file attachment limit and 250 automation runs/month; paid tiers start at Standard $5/user/mo billed annually ($6 monthly), Premium $10/user/mo ($12.50 monthly), and Enterprise $17.50/user/mo with a 50-user minimum.
What do both Basecamp and Trello lack?
Neither fully includes video & image review, freelancer payments and ai assistant (kloudie). kloudboard includes all of these in one workspace, with a free plan for up to 5 members.
Is there one tool that replaces both Basecamp and Trello?
kloudboard combines kanban boards, frame-accurate video and image review, built-in chat (with Slack, Discord, and WhatsApp bridging), freelancer payments, file storage, calendar, and a free AI assistant in one workspace — free forever for up to 5 members, with Pro at a flat $20/member/mo.
Skip the trade-off
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