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Worksection alternatives

Worksection compared with 5 alternatives: Teamwork.com, ActiveCollab, Asana, Basecamp and Trello.

Worksection has a free plan. Paid plans start at $3.75 per seat / month, billed annually. 4 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.

5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
WorksectionThis toolFree plan · from $3.75/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
Teamwork.comFree plan · from $9.99/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
ActiveCollabFree trial · from $12.50/moTrial onlyWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
AsanaFree plan · from $10.99/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
BasecampFree plan · from $25/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
TrelloFree plan · from $5/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android

How each one differs from Worksection

  1. Teamwork.com

    Project and resource management for client service teams

    • Teamwork.com starts at $9.99 per user / month, billed yearly (3-user minimum). Worksection starts at $3.75 per seat / month, billed annually.
    • Only Teamwork.com lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Only Teamwork.com lists a browser extension.
    • Teamwork.com also covers workflow automation and invoicing.
    • Worksection also covers team chat and reports.

    Suits: Agencies and consultancies that bill clients for tracked time

    Teamwork.com vs WorksectionTeamwork.com pricing and details

  2. ActiveCollab

    Project workspace with time tracking and invoicing for service teams

    • ActiveCollab starts at $12.50 / month flat for up to 3 members, billed yearly. Worksection starts at $3.75 per seat / month, billed annually.
    • Worksection has a free plan. ActiveCollab does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only ActiveCollab lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • ActiveCollab is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • ActiveCollab also covers invoicing.

    Suits: Agencies and consultancies that track time and invoice clients

    ActiveCollab vs WorksectionActiveCollab pricing and details

  3. Asana

    Work management for projects, goals and cross-team workflows

    • Asana starts at $10.99 per user / month, billed annually ($13.49 billed monthly). Worksection starts at $3.75 per seat / month, billed annually.
    • Only Asana lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Asana also covers workflow automation and goals.
    • Worksection also covers time tracking, team chat and reports.

    Suits: Teams coordinating projects across several departments

    Asana vs WorksectionAsana pricing and details

  4. Basecamp

    Flat-priced project management with chat, to-dos and files

    • Basecamp starts at $25 per month, flat rate for up to 20 users (Freelancer). Worksection starts at $3.75 per seat / month, billed annually.
    • Only Basecamp lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Basecamp also covers templates and calendar.
    • Worksection also covers Gantt & timelines, team chat and reports.

    Suits: Agencies and studios that bring clients into projects

    Basecamp vs WorksectionBasecamp pricing and details

  5. Trello

    Kanban boards with an inbox, planner and built-in automation

    • Trello starts at $5 per user / month, billed annually ($6 billed monthly). Worksection starts at $3.75 per seat / month, billed annually.
    • Only Trello lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Trello also covers calendar and workflow automation.
    • Worksection also covers time tracking, team chat and reports.

    Suits: Individuals and small teams that plan work on kanban boards

    Trello vs WorksectionTrello pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Worksection

  • The Free plan is capped at 5 users, 2 projects and 1 GB, and leaves out the Gantt chart, reports and time tracking.
  • The Gantt chart, time and cost tracking, guest access, 2FA and the API all start on Business, at $7.5 per seat / month billed annually.
  • No desktop app is listed, and the help center says Worksection cannot be installed on your own server.
  • The plan comparison marks several items as coming soon, including project templates, custom fields and the Zoom integration.
Worksection pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Worksection?

The alternatives to Worksection in this directory are Teamwork.com, ActiveCollab, Asana, Basecamp and Trello. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Worksection.

Is there a free alternative to Worksection?

Yes. Teamwork.com, Asana, Basecamp and Trello have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Worksection alternatives work on Windows?

The Worksection listing does not include a Windows app. Teamwork.com, ActiveCollab, Asana, Basecamp and Trello list one.

Which Worksection alternatives work on macOS?

The Worksection listing does not include a macOS app. Teamwork.com, ActiveCollab, Asana, Basecamp and Trello list one.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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