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8 alternatives to Basecamp

Basecamp is a Task Management & To-do Lists product. The community recommends 8 alternatives: 7 open source, 8 self-hostable and 7 free to use. They are ranked by community votes, ratings and favorites, with the key differences from Basecamp highlighted.

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About Basecamp

37signals' project management and team communication tool built around to-dos, message boards, schedules and docs.

Closed source
Not self-hostable
Freemium
Web
Windows
macOS
iOS
Android
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Quick picks

Huly logo

Best open-source pick

Huly

Open source, EPL-2.0 license

Huly logo

Best self-hosted pick

Huly

Run it on your own server

Huly logo

Best free pick

Huly

Free to use

All alternatives

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    Huly

    Software Development

    All-in-one project management platform (alternative to Linear, Jira, Slack, Notion, Motion).

    Open source · EPL-2.0
    Self-hostable

    Compared with Basecamp

    • + Open source (Basecamp is not)
    • + Self-hostable (Basecamp is not)
    • + Free to use (Basecamp is paid)
    DetailsWebsite
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    Kanboard

    Task Management & To-do Lists

    Simple visual task board.

    Open source · MIT
    Self-hostable

    Compared with Basecamp

    • + Open source (Basecamp is not)
    • + Self-hostable (Basecamp is not)
    • + Free to use (Basecamp is paid)
    DetailsWebsite
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    Leantime

    Software Development

    Lean project management system for small teams and startups helping to manage projects from ideation through delivery.

    Open source · AGPL-3.0
    Self-hostable

    Compared with Basecamp

    • + Open source (Basecamp is not)
    • + Self-hostable (Basecamp is not)
    • + Free to use (Basecamp is paid)
    DetailsWebsite
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    OpenProject

    Software Development

    Manage your projects, tasks and goals. Collaborate via work packages and link them to your pull requests on Github.

    Open source · GPL-3.0
    Self-hostable

    Compared with Basecamp

    • + Open source (Basecamp is not)
    • + Self-hostable (Basecamp is not)
    • + Free to use (Basecamp is paid)
    DetailsWebsite
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    Planka

    Task Management & To-do Lists

    Realtime kanban board for workgroups (alternative to Trello).

    Self-hostable

    Compared with Basecamp

    • + Self-hostable (Basecamp is not)
    DetailsWebsite
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    Tracim

    Groupware

    Collaborative Platform for team collaboration: file,threads,notes,agenda,etc.

    Open source · AGPL-3.0, LGPL-3.0, MIT
    Self-hostable

    Compared with Basecamp

    • + Open source (Basecamp is not)
    • + Self-hostable (Basecamp is not)
    • + Free to use (Basecamp is paid)
    DetailsWebsite
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    Tuleap

    Software Development

    Tuleap is a libre suite to plan, track, code and collaborate on software projects.

    Open source · GPL-2.0
    Self-hostable

    Compared with Basecamp

    • + Open source (Basecamp is not)
    • + Self-hostable (Basecamp is not)
    • + Free to use (Basecamp is paid)
    DetailsWebsite
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    Vikunja

    Task Management & To-do Lists

    The to-do app to organize your life.

    Open source · AGPL-3.0, GPL-3.0
    Self-hostable

    Compared with Basecamp

    • + Open source (Basecamp is not)
    • + Self-hostable (Basecamp is not)
    • + Free to use (Basecamp is paid)
    DetailsWebsite

Basecamp vs. alternatives

ServiceOpen sourceSelf-hostedLicensePricingPlatformsRatingVotes
Basecamp
Current
NoNoproprietaryFreemiumWeb / Windows / macOS / iOS / Android——
HulyYesYesEPL-2.0———0
KanboardYesYesMIT———0
LeantimeYesYesAGPL-3.0———0
OpenProjectYesYesGPL-3.0———0
PlankaNoYesproprietary———0
TracimYesYesAGPL-3.0, LGPL-3.0, MIT———0
TuleapYesYesGPL-2.0———0
VikunjaYesYesAGPL-3.0, GPL-3.0———0

FAQ

What is the best alternative to Basecamp?

Community-recommended alternatives to Basecamp include Huly, Kanboard, Leantime, OpenProject, Planka, and Tracim. Compare open source, self-hosting, pricing and platforms to choose.

Is there a free alternative to Basecamp?

Yes. Huly, Kanboard, Leantime, OpenProject, Tracim, and Tuleap can be used for free; the open-source, self-hostable ones can be run on your own server at no cost.

Is there an open-source alternative to Basecamp?

Yes. Open-source alternatives include Huly, Kanboard, Leantime, OpenProject, Tracim, and Tuleap.

Can I self-host an alternative to Basecamp?

Yes. Huly, Kanboard, Leantime, OpenProject, Planka, and Tracim can run on your own server, so you keep control of your data.

Other Task Management & To-do Lists services

Services in the same category that haven't been suggested as Basecamp alternatives yet. If one fits, add it as an alternative.

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    monday.com

    Visual work management platform with customizable boards, automations and dashboards for teams.

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    Asana

    Work management platform for planning projects, assigning tasks and tracking team progress in lists, boards, timelines and calendars.

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    Trello

    Atlassian's kanban-style board app for organizing tasks into lists and cards.

  • Donetick logo
    Donetick

    Task and chore management tool for personal and family use, with advanced scheduling, flexible assignment, and group sharing capabilities, detailed history, automation via API, simple and modern design.

    Open source
    Self-hostable
  • AppFlowy logo
    AppFlowy

    Build detailed lists of to-do’s for different projects while tracking the status of each one. Open Source Notion Alternative.

    Open source
    Self-hostable
  • 4ga Boards logo
    4ga Boards

    Straightforward realtime kanban boards management for intuitive task tracking. Featuring an elegant dark mode, collapsible todo lists, and multitasking tools to supercharge your team's productivity.

    Open source
    Self-hostable

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