Basecamp alternatives
Killing $15/user/mo or $349/mo flat (~$180/yr) — here are 3 verified escapes, honest trade-offs included.
Opinionated, humane PM — closest spirit to Basecamp's philosophy.
you stop paying $15/user/mo or $349/mo flat → keep ~$180/yr
head-to-head
| Basecamp | Leantime | |
|---|---|---|
| price | $15/user/mo or $349/mo flat | Free / self-host free |
| self-hostable | no | yes |
| license | proprietary | AGPL-3.0 |
| verified | — | 2026-08 |
| migration | — | easy effort |
free & open source (3)
Opinionated, humane PM — closest spirit to Basecamp's philosophy.
trade-offs: Smaller ecosystem
github →Agile boards, sprints and wikis for product teams.
trade-offs: Setup spans several services
github →To-do/project boards bundled with Mattermost chat.
trade-offs: Shines inside Mattermost
github →faq
What is the best free alternative to Basecamp?
Leantime is the top free option — Opinionated, humane PM — closest spirit to Basecamp's philosophy.
How much can I save by switching from Basecamp?
Basecamp costs $15/user/mo or $349/mo flat, so switching to a free alternative saves roughly $180/year per seat.
Can Basecamp be self-hosted?
Yes — Leantime and Taiga and Focalboard (Mattermost) can be self-hosted for free.