Trello vs Basecamp: price for your team
The cheaper option depends on team size: Trello is cheaper at 9 of 11 sizes we checked and Basecamp at 2. Check your exact headcount below.
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Monthly cost, cheapest paid plan
| Users | Trello | Basecamp |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | $15 Standard | $29 Freelancer |
| 5 | $25 Standard | $29 Freelancer |
| 7 | $35 Standard | $79 Pro |
| 10 | $50 Standard | $79 Pro |
| 12 | $60 Standard | $99 Pro Plus |
| 15 | $75 Standard | $99 Pro Plus |
| 20 | $100 Standard | $199 Pro Unlimited |
| 25 | $125 Standard | $199 Pro Unlimited |
| 35 | $175 Standard | $199 Pro Unlimited |
| 50 | $250 Standard | $199 Pro Unlimited |
| 100 | $500 Standard | $199 Pro Unlimited |
Highlighted = cheaper. "n/a" = no self-serve paid plan at that size. Annual billing, list prices checked 2026-11-07.
Trello
Best for simple kanban boards for small teams.
- Standard: $5/user/mo
- Premium: $10/user/mo
Free: Free (up to 10 boards per Workspace)
Try Trello ↗Basecamp
Best for growing teams that want one flat price, no per-user fees.
- Freelancer: $29/mo flat
- Pro: $79/mo flat
- Pro Plus: $99/mo flat
- Pro Unlimited: $199/mo flat
Free: Free (1 project, 3 users)
Try Basecamp ↗Quick answers
Is Trello cheaper than Basecamp?
The cheaper option depends on team size: Trello is cheaper at 9 of 11 sizes we checked and Basecamp at 2. Check your exact headcount below.
What is the price difference for a 10-person team?
Trello saves $348 per year for 10 users on the cheapest paid plans.