Monday.com Basic alternatives
Killing ~$9-12/seat/mo (~$108/yr) — here are 3 verified escapes, honest trade-offs included.
Open-source PM built for non-project-managers, with goals and ideas built in.
you stop paying ~$9-12/seat/mo → keep ~$108/yr
head-to-head
| Monday.com Basic | Leantime | |
|---|---|---|
| price | ~$9-12/seat/mo | Free / self-host free |
| self-hostable | no | yes |
| license | proprietary | AGPL-3.0 |
| verified | — | 2026-08 |
| migration | — | easy effort |
free & open source (3)
Open-source PM built for non-project-managers, with goals and ideas built in.
trade-offs: Smaller integration marketplace
github →Trello/Monday-style boards bundled inside Mattermost or standalone.
trade-offs: Standalone version in maintenance mode — best used within Mattermost
github →faq
What is the best free alternative to Monday.com Basic?
Leantime is the top free option — Open-source PM built for non-project-managers, with goals and ideas built in.
How much can I save by switching from Monday.com Basic?
Monday.com Basic costs ~$9-12/seat/mo, so switching to a free alternative saves roughly $108/year per seat.
Can Monday.com Basic be self-hosted?
Yes — Leantime and Focalboard and Wekan can be self-hosted for free.