Basecamp charges $99 per month for up to 10 users — that's $9.90 per person if you max out the plan. TaskLoco charges $4.99 per person per month (charter pricing). But pricing alone doesn't tell the whole story.
Basecamp is a full project management platform with client portals, message boards, and campfire chat. TaskLoco is a productivity app built around sticky notes with team sharing. They solve different problems, but both help teams stay organized. Here's how they actually compare in practice.
TaskLoco Premium is regularly $9.99/month per person. Right now, charter members can lock in 50% off the regular price — forever. That means $4.99/month per person today. And if our price ever goes up, you still pay half. Always.
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Every Premium subscription includes unlimited notes, 10GB file storage, reminders, calendar, and team sharing. Each team member requires a separate subscription. 7-day free trial — no charge until day 8. Cancel anytime.
Free Options: TaskLoco vs Basecamp
TaskLoco Lite
- Native iPhone & Android app
- Completely anonymous — no sign-in
- Data stays on your device
- Up to 20 notes
- Free forever
TaskLoco Lite Plus+
- Web app + Chrome extension
- Sign in with Google
- Wall syncs across all devices
- Up to 30 notes
- Free forever
Pricing: TaskLoco Scales Linear, Basecamp Has Minimums
Basecamp's pricing is straightforward but expensive: $99 per month for up to 10 users, then $179 per month for up to 25 users. You pay the full amount whether you use 3 people or the maximum. No free tier exists.
TaskLoco charges per person with no minimums. Charter members pay $4.99 per person per month (locked forever), regular pricing is $9.99 per person per month. A 3-person team pays $14.97 monthly on charter pricing, vs $99 monthly for Basecamp.
TaskLoco also offers two free tiers: Lite (20 notes, works offline, no account needed) and Lite Plus+ (30 notes, syncs across devices). Basecamp offers no free option.
Features: Project Management vs Personal Productivity
Basecamp excels at project organization. You create projects, invite team members and clients, post updates to message boards, share files in specific project folders, and use campfire chat for real-time discussion. The Hill Charts feature shows project progress visually.
TaskLoco focuses on individual productivity with team sharing. You create notes (tasks), attach files, set reminders, and share specific notes with teammates. No project structure exists — everything lives in your personal workspace that you can selectively share.
Basecamp includes automatic check-ins, client access portals, and campfire group chat. TaskLoco includes a calendar view, Chrome extension for webpage capture, and works completely offline (Lite version).
File Storage and Attachments
Basecamp gives you 500GB of file storage included with every plan. Files organize by project, and you can upload documents, images, and other media directly to project-specific folders. Client access means external stakeholders can view and download files you choose to share.
TaskLoco Premium includes 10GB of file storage, with additional storage available as add-ons (50GB, 200GB, 1TB, stackable up to 100x). Files attach directly to individual notes rather than organizing by project. Team sharing happens at the note level.
Both support standard file types, but Basecamp's project-based organization makes more sense for client work, while TaskLoco's note-attached files work better for personal reference and quick sharing.
Mobile and Offline Access
Basecamp offers mobile apps for iOS and Android, but they require internet connection. All data lives in the cloud, so offline access is extremely limited — you can view previously loaded content but cannot create or edit anything without connectivity.
TaskLoco takes a different approach. TaskLoco Lite works completely offline on mobile devices, storing up to 20 notes locally with no account required. TaskLoco Premium syncs across devices but also caches data for limited offline viewing.
For online mobile usage, both apps work well. Basecamp's mobile interface mirrors the desktop project structure, while TaskLoco's mobile app focuses on quick note capture and task management on the go.
The Honest Comparison
| Feature | TaskLoco | Basecamp |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Two free tiers — Lite (20 notes, offline) and Lite Plus+ (30 notes, synced) FREE | No free plan available |
| Pricing model | $4.99/month per person (charter), $9.99/month per person (regular) | $99/month for 10 users, $179/month for 25 users |
| File storage | 10GB included, expandable with add-ons | 500GB included with all plans |
| Offline access | Full offline functionality with Lite version | Limited — view only, no editing offline |
| Project management | Note-based organization, no formal project structure | Full project management with client portals |
| Client access | Team sharing only, no client portal features | Built-in client portals and external access |
| Real-time chat | No built-in chat functionality | Campfire group chat included |
| Reminders | Built-in reminders with Premium | Automatic check-ins, but limited personal reminders |
| Calendar view | Calendar view included with Premium | Schedule view, but not a full calendar |
| Mobile apps | Native iOS and Android apps | Native iOS and Android apps |
| Browser extension | Chrome extension for webpage capture | No browser extension available |
| Team size limits | No limits — pay per person | 10 or 25 user tiers only |
| Message boards | No message board functionality | Project-based message boards |
| Hill charts | No progress visualization tools | Hill Charts for visual progress tracking |
| Learning curve | Immediate — works like sticky notes | Moderate setup required for projects |
| Email notifications | Email notifications for shared notes | Comprehensive email notifications |
| Search functionality | Full-text search across notes and attachments | Search across all projects and content |
| Time tracking | No built-in time tracking | No built-in time tracking |
| API access | Limited API functionality | Full API for integrations |
| Free trial | 7-day free trial for Premium | 30-day free trial |
Who Should Use Each
Use TaskLoco if…
- You want personal productivity with selective team sharing
- Your team size varies and you prefer per-person pricing
- You need offline access for mobile task management
- You want reminders and calendar integration without project complexity
- Budget is tight and you don't need client portals
Use Basecamp if…
- You manage client projects and need external access portals
- Your team requires project-based organization and message boards
- You need extensive file storage (500GB) included
- Hill Charts and visual progress tracking are important
- Real-time group chat is essential for your workflow
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is TaskLoco cheaper than Basecamp?
$9.99/month per person (currently $4.99/month per person for first 500 charter members with code CHARTER50)
Can TaskLoco replace Basecamp for project management?
No. TaskLoco focuses on personal productivity with team sharing, while Basecamp is built for full project management. TaskLoco has no project structure, client portals, or message boards that make Basecamp popular for agency and client work.
Which has better mobile apps?
TaskLoco wins for offline functionality — Lite works completely offline with no account needed. For online usage, both have solid mobile apps, but TaskLoco focuses on quick task capture while Basecamp mirrors its desktop project interface.
Does TaskLoco have file storage like Basecamp?
Yes, but less. TaskLoco Premium includes 10GB storage (expandable with add-ons) while Basecamp includes 500GB. TaskLoco attaches files to individual notes, while Basecamp organizes files by project.
Can I invite clients to TaskLoco like Basecamp?
No. TaskLoco only supports team member sharing — you can share specific notes with teammates, but there's no client portal system like Basecamp offers. Choose Basecamp if client access is required.
Which is better for personal task management?
TaskLoco. It works like digital sticky notes with reminders, calendar view, and file attachments. Basecamp requires project setup even for personal tasks, making TaskLoco more intuitive for individual productivity.
Does TaskLoco work without internet like Basecamp?
TaskLoco Lite works completely offline — 20 notes stored locally with no account required. Basecamp requires internet for all editing and creation. TaskLoco is the only option if you need full offline functionality.
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