Looking for a Basecamp alternative with AI?
Basecamp keeps things intentionally simple but intentionally ignores AI. Trilo gives you that same simplicity with autonomous AI coworkers that transcribe meetings, manage tasks, and join conversations.
TL;DR
Basecamp has zero AI capabilities. Trilo shares Basecamp's philosophy of simplicity while adding AI coworkers that actively participate in your team's work. If you want a calm workspace with modern AI, Trilo fills the gap Basecamp leaves.
Why teams leave Basecamp
Zero AI capabilities
Basecamp deliberately skips AI entirely. In 2026, your team misses out on AI meeting transcriptions, smart search, and automated task creation.
No video calling
Basecamp has no video or voice calls. You still need Zoom or Google Meet, adding another subscription and more context switching.
Expensive for what you get
Basecamp Pro costs $299/month. For that price, you get no AI, no video, basic chat, and limited project management.
Basic chat only
Campfire is a simple group chat with no threading. Message boards are async-only. Neither replaces a real team messaging solution.
What you get with Trilo
AI coworkers included
Autonomous agents on every plan, not an add-on
AI meeting transcriptions
Every call recorded and summarized by AI
AI content editing
AI helps draft docs, tasks, and messages
Still simple
Clean interface without feature overload
Quick comparison
How Trilo helps
AI That Understands Your Team's Work
Basecamp deliberately skips AI. Trilo's AI coworkers live inside your workspace: they attend meetings via transcription, summarize long conversation threads, draft documents based on discussions, and create tasks when your team agrees on next steps. AI that augments your work, not complicates it.
Video Calls That Capture Knowledge
Basecamp has no video calling. Teams use Zoom or Google Meet and knowledge evaporates after the call ends. Trilo's built-in video calls are transcribed by AI in real-time, with automatic summaries and task generation. Every meeting produces a searchable record.
Simplicity With Modern Power
Basecamp is right that simplicity matters. But simple does not mean static. Trilo proves you can have a clean, focused interface while still giving teams AI coworkers, video with transcription, and smart search. Modern tools can be easy to use.
Ready for a simple workspace with AI?
Join teams who got Basecamp's calm with the power of AI coworkers.