Free, open-source alternatives to Basecamp
Project management and team communication. 4 apps you can run yourself instead of Basecamp, sorted by how well they replace it. Each one is open source, so your data stays with you.
OpenProjectBest match
Manage your projects, tasks and goals. Collaborate via work packages and link them to your pull requests on Github.
Leantime
Lean project management system for small teams and startups helping to manage projects from ideation through delivery.
Huly
All-in-one project management platform (alternative to Linear, Jira, Slack, Notion, Motion).
Plane
Track issues, epics, and product roadmaps in the simplest way possible (alternative to JIRA, Linear and Height).
Side by side
| App | Stars | License | Activity | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenProject | 16,400 | GPL-3.0 | Ruby, Debian packages, Docker | |
| Leantime | 11,820 | AGPL-3.0 | PHP, Docker | |
| Huly | 27,878 | EPL-2.0 | Docker, Kubernetes, Node.js | |
| Plane | 60,737 | AGPL-3.0 | Docker |
Why replace Basecamp?
Basecamp works, but your data lives in someone else's account, the price can change at any time, and features can disappear. An open-source app you run yourself is yours: you choose where it runs, who can see the data, and when to update.
Questions
What is the best free alternative to Basecamp?
OpenProject is the closest open-source replacement for Basecamp in our list. Leantime and Huly are worth a look too, depending on what you need.
Can I self-host an alternative to Basecamp?
Yes. All 4 apps on this page are open source and can run on your own server, usually with Docker, or on a managed host that installs them for you.