Alternatives · Project Management
ActiveCollab alternatives
ActiveCollab compared with 6 alternatives: Teamwork.com, Basecamp, Paymo, ProofHub, Avaza and 1 more.
ActiveCollab is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $12.50 / month flat for up to 3 members, billed yearly. 5 of the 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
6 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| ActiveCollabThis tool | Free trial · from $12.50/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Teamwork.com | Free plan · from $9.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Basecamp | Free plan · from $25/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Paymo | Free plan · from $5.9/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| ProofHub | Free trial · from $45/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Avaza | Free plan · from $9.96/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Worksection | Free plan · from $3.75/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
How each one differs from ActiveCollab
- Free plan · from $9.99/mo
Teamwork.com
Project and resource management for client service teams
- Teamwork.com starts at $9.99 per user / month, billed yearly (3-user minimum). ActiveCollab starts at $12.50 / month flat for up to 3 members, billed yearly.
- Teamwork.com has a free plan. ActiveCollab does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Teamwork.com lists a browser extension.
- ActiveCollab is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Teamwork.com also covers workflow automation.
Suits: Agencies and consultancies that bill clients for tracked time
- Free plan · from $25/mo
Basecamp
Flat-priced project management with chat, to-dos and files
- Basecamp starts at $25 per month, flat rate for up to 20 users (Freelancer). ActiveCollab starts at $12.50 / month flat for up to 3 members, billed yearly.
- Basecamp has a free plan. ActiveCollab does not, though it has a free trial.
- ActiveCollab is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Basecamp also covers templates and calendar.
- ActiveCollab also covers Gantt & timelines, team chat and invoicing.
Suits: Agencies and studios that bring clients into projects
- Free plan · from $5.9/mo
Paymo
Project management with time tracking and client invoicing
- Paymo starts at $5.9 per month, billed annually (Solo, 1 user). ActiveCollab starts at $12.50 / month flat for up to 3 members, billed yearly.
- Paymo has a free plan. ActiveCollab does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Paymo lists a Linux app.
- ActiveCollab is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Paymo also covers Pomodoro timer.
Suits: Freelancers billing clients for tracked time, on the single-user plans
- Free trial · from $45/mo
ProofHub
Flat-price project management and team collaboration tool
- ProofHub starts at $45 per month, billed annually (flat price, unlimited users). ActiveCollab starts at $12.50 / month flat for up to 3 members, billed yearly.
- Only ActiveCollab lists macOS and Windows apps.
- ActiveCollab is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- ProofHub also covers forms and reports.
- ActiveCollab also covers invoicing.
Suits: Large teams that would pay more under per-user pricing
- Free plan · from $9.96/mo
Avaza
Project management with timesheets, expenses and invoicing
- Avaza starts at $9.96 / month, billed annually ($119.50 a year). ActiveCollab starts at $12.50 / month flat for up to 3 members, billed yearly.
- Avaza has a free plan. ActiveCollab does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only ActiveCollab lists macOS and Windows apps.
- ActiveCollab is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Avaza also covers reports.
Suits: Consultancies and agencies that bill clients for tracked time
- Free plan · from $3.75/mo
Worksection
Team project management with Gantt, time tracking and chat
- Worksection starts at $3.75 per seat / month, billed annually. ActiveCollab starts at $12.50 / month flat for up to 3 members, billed yearly.
- Worksection has a free plan. ActiveCollab does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only ActiveCollab lists macOS and Windows apps.
- ActiveCollab is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Worksection also covers reports.
Suits: Agencies and service teams that bill clients by the hour
Limits worth knowing in ActiveCollab
- There is no free plan, only a 14-day trial, and the pricing FAQ states a no-refund policy for subscriptions.
- Plus is capped at 3 members; time and expense reporting need Pro, and invoicing, budgeting and workload management need Pro+.
- Zapier, Slack and webhook integrations and the MCP server start on Pro; Plus lists only Dropbox and Google Workspace integrations.
- The self-hosted edition is priced by quote, and upgrades after the first year require a yearly support plan.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to ActiveCollab?
The alternatives to ActiveCollab in this directory are Teamwork.com, Basecamp, Paymo, ProofHub, Avaza and Worksection. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with ActiveCollab.
Is there a free alternative to ActiveCollab?
Yes. Teamwork.com, Basecamp, Paymo, Avaza and Worksection have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which ActiveCollab alternatives work on Linux?
The ActiveCollab listing does not include a Linux app. Paymo lists one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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