Basecamp alternatives: 7 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Basecamp: no Gantt charts, dependencies or sprint tools, and little customisation of fields or workflows. We ranked 7 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Basecamp, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Asana currently ranks first.
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Best Basecamp alternative for most people
AsanaAdds timelines, dependencies and reporting that Basecamp leaves out.
Best Basecamp alternative for a free option
LeantimeOpen-source and self-hostable, with a simple interface for non-PM users.
Best Basecamp alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
TrelloEven simpler boards for teams that mostly need visual task tracking.
Best Basecamp alternative for open source
LeantimeOpen-source and self-hostable, with a simple interface for non-PM users.
Best Basecamp alternative for self-hosting
LeantimeOpen-source and self-hostable, with a simple interface for non-PM users.
Best Basecamp alternative for Mac
NiftySimilar all-in-one project hub with milestones and Gantt views.
Best Basecamp alternative for iPhone and Android
Teamwork.comClient-friendly like Basecamp, with time tracking and budgets built in.
Best Basecamp alternative for working in the browser
ProofHubAlso flat-priced and all-in-one, but with Gantt charts and proofing.
Basecamp alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Basecamp?
Asana ranks first right now. Adds timelines, dependencies and reporting that Basecamp leaves out. Trello and Teamwork.com follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Basecamp?
Yes. Asana (free plan + paid), Trello (free plan + paid), Teamwork.com (free plan + paid) and Nifty (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Basecamp?
Yes: Leantime. Leantime can also be self-hosted.
Why do people switch from Basecamp?
The complaints we hear most: no Gantt charts, dependencies or sprint tools; little customisation of fields or workflows; reporting is basic compared with most rivals.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Basecamp, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.