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Basecamp alternatives: 7 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

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.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Leantime logoLeantimeOpen sourceYesWeb, iOS, Android +14 of 452.3
  1. Leantime logo

    1. LeantimeTop pick

    Best for: Small teams and non-PM users who want a gentle, self-hostable project tool

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, iOS, Android, Self-hosted

    52.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Basecamp

    Open-source and self-hostable, with a simple interface for non-PM users.

    Pros

    • Free self-hosted edition under AGPL-3.0
    • Combines tasks with goals, ideas and strategy canvases
    • Designed with neurodivergent users in mind

    Cons

    • Small plugin and integration ecosystem
    • Mobile apps are still in beta
    • Light on portfolio and resource planning
    Visit Leantime Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.353
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Leantime a good Basecamp alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    AGPL-3.0
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Hosted price
    $8 per user/month billed annually
    Checked Oct 25, 2026leantime.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    14 days
    Checked Oct 25, 2026leantime.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Mobile apps
    iPhone and Android (beta)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026leantime.io(opens source in a new tab)

The best Basecamp alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Asana logo

Best Basecamp alternative for most people

Asana

Adds timelines, dependencies and reporting that Basecamp leaves out.

Leantime logo

Best Basecamp alternative for a free option

Leantime

Open-source and self-hostable, with a simple interface for non-PM users.

Trello logo

Best Basecamp alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Trello

Even simpler boards for teams that mostly need visual task tracking.

Leantime logo

Best Basecamp alternative for open source

Leantime

Open-source and self-hostable, with a simple interface for non-PM users.

Leantime logo

Best Basecamp alternative for self-hosting

Leantime

Open-source and self-hostable, with a simple interface for non-PM users.

Nifty logo

Best Basecamp alternative for Mac

Nifty

Similar all-in-one project hub with milestones and Gantt views.

Hive logo

Best Basecamp alternative for Windows

Hive

Combines tasks, chat and email with more planning views.

Teamwork.com logo

Best Basecamp alternative for iPhone and Android

Teamwork.com

Client-friendly like Basecamp, with time tracking and budgets built in.

ProofHub logo

Best Basecamp alternative for working in the browser

ProofHub

Also 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.