Asana Wins
VS
Score Comparison
Criteria
Asana
Basecamp
Overall Score
8.7
7.7
Ease of Use
8.8
9.0
Features
9.0
6.5
Collaboration
9.0
8.5
Pricing/Value
8.2
7.5
Integrations
8.5
6.0
Pricing & Features
Specification
Asana
Basecamp
Starting Price
Free / $10.99/mo
$15/mo
Free Tier
Pricing Model
Freemium
Subscription
Making Your Decision
When to Choose Asana
Cross-functional teams managing complex, multi-project portfolios
Asana excels at helping teams manage interconnected work across departments, with powerful portfolio management and timeline features that provide clarity on how projects relate to company goals.
Strengths
- Generous free tier with unlimited projects and tasks
- Best-in-class timeline view for project planning
- Portfolios feature for tracking multiple projects at once
- Strong workflow automation with Rules
Limitations
- Learning curve for utilizing full feature set
- No built-in time tracking (requires integration)
- Premium features like Goals and Portfolios require paid plans
When to Choose Basecamp
Remote teams who value simplicity and async communication over advanced PM features
Basecamp's opinionated approach to work management keeps teams focused and reduces tool complexity, but its lack of traditional PM features won't suit teams needing detailed project tracking.
Strengths
- All-in-one with message boards, chat, docs, and tasks
- Flat pricing ($299/mo unlimited users) can be economical for large teams
- Opinionated design reduces decision fatigue
- Built-in team chat (Campfire) and check-ins
Limitations
- No Gantt charts, timelines, or advanced views
- Limited customization—works best their way
- Weak integration ecosystem
