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Basecamp alternatives

Basecamp compared with 12 alternatives: Asana, Trello, ClickUp, monday.com, Notion and 7 more.

Basecamp has a free plan. Paid plans start at $25 per month, flat rate for up to 20 users (Freelancer). 9 of the 12 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.

12 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
BasecampThis toolFree plan · from $25/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
AsanaFree plan · from $10.99/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
TrelloFree plan · from $5/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
ClickUpFree plan · from $7/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
monday.comFree plan · from $9/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
NotionFree plan · from $10/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
ActiveCollabFree trial · from $12.50/moTrial onlyWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
BreezeFree trial · from $9/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android, Browser extension
FreedcampFree plan · from $1.49/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
FreeloFree plan · from €10/moYesWeb, iOS, Android, Browser extension
NiftyFree plan · from $10/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
ProofHubFree trial · from $45/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
WorksectionFree plan · from $3.75/moYesWeb, iOS, Android

How each one differs from Basecamp

  1. Asana

    Work management for projects, goals and cross-team workflows

    • Asana starts at $10.99 per user / month, billed annually ($13.49 billed monthly). Basecamp starts at $25 per month, flat rate for up to 20 users (Freelancer).
    • Asana also covers Gantt & timelines, workflow automation and goals.
    • Basecamp also covers templates, calendar and time tracking.

    Suits: Teams coordinating projects across several departments

    Asana vs BasecampAsana pricing and details

  2. Trello

    Kanban boards with an inbox, planner and built-in automation

    • Trello starts at $5 per user / month, billed annually ($6 billed monthly). Basecamp starts at $25 per month, flat rate for up to 20 users (Freelancer).
    • Trello also covers Gantt & timelines and workflow automation.
    • Basecamp also covers templates and time tracking.

    Suits: Individuals and small teams that plan work on kanban boards

    Trello vs BasecampTrello pricing and details

  3. ClickUp

    Work platform combining tasks, docs, chat and dashboards

    • ClickUp starts at $7 per user / month, billed yearly ($10 billed monthly). Basecamp starts at $25 per month, flat rate for up to 20 users (Freelancer).
    • Only ClickUp lists a Linux app.
    • Only ClickUp lists a browser extension.
    • ClickUp also covers Gantt & timelines and workflow automation.
    • Basecamp also covers templates and calendar.

    Suits: Teams that want tasks, docs and chat under one subscription

    ClickUp vs BasecampClickUp pricing and details

  4. monday.com

    Board-based work management with automations and dashboards

    • monday.com starts at $9 per seat / month, billed annually (3-seat minimum). Basecamp starts at $25 per month, flat rate for up to 20 users (Freelancer).
    • monday.com also covers Gantt & timelines and workflow automation.
    • Basecamp also covers templates and calendar.

    Suits: Teams that want boards, dashboards and automations in one tool

    monday.com vs Basecampmonday.com pricing and details

  5. Notion

    Workspace for docs, wikis, databases and projects with built-in AI

    • Notion starts at $10 per member / month, billed yearly. Basecamp starts at $25 per month, flat rate for up to 20 users (Freelancer).
    • Only Notion lists a browser extension.
    • Notion also covers notes, databases and wiki.
    • Basecamp also covers tasks, calendar, kanban boards and time tracking.

    Suits: Teams that want docs, a wiki and project tracking in one workspace

    Notion vs BasecampNotion pricing and details

  6. ActiveCollab

    Project workspace with time tracking and invoicing for service teams

    • ActiveCollab starts at $12.50 / month flat for up to 3 members, billed yearly. Basecamp starts at $25 per month, flat rate for up to 20 users (Freelancer).
    • Basecamp has a free plan. ActiveCollab does not, though it has a free trial.
    • ActiveCollab is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • ActiveCollab also covers Gantt & timelines, team chat and invoicing.
    • Basecamp also covers templates and calendar.

    Suits: Agencies and consultancies that track time and invoice clients

    ActiveCollab vs BasecampActiveCollab pricing and details

  7. Breeze

    Board-based project management sold as one all-inclusive plan

    • Breeze starts at $9 per user / month, billed yearly ($10 billed monthly). Basecamp starts at $25 per month, flat rate for up to 20 users (Freelancer).
    • Basecamp has a free plan. Breeze does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Breeze lists a browser extension.
    • Only Basecamp lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Breeze also covers Gantt & timelines, workflow automation and team chat.

    Suits: Teams that want one per-user price with every feature included

    Breeze vs BasecampBreeze pricing and details

  8. Freedcamp

    Project management suite with a free plan for unlimited users

    • Freedcamp starts at $1.49 per user / month, billed annually. Basecamp starts at $25 per month, flat rate for up to 20 users (Freelancer).
    • Freedcamp also covers wiki, Gantt & timelines and issue tracking.
    • Basecamp also covers templates and calendar.

    Suits: Teams that want a free plan with no limit on users or projects

    Freedcamp vs BasecampFreedcamp pricing and details

  9. Freelo

    Simple task and project management with time and cost reports

    • Freelo starts at €10 per user / month, billed monthly (Lite; 14% off paid annually). Basecamp starts at $25 per month, flat rate for up to 20 users (Freelancer).
    • Only Freelo lists a browser extension.
    • Only Basecamp lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Freelo also covers Gantt & timelines and mind mapping.
    • Basecamp also covers templates and calendar.

    Suits: Small teams and freelancers who bring clients in as guests

    Freelo vs BasecampFreelo pricing and details

  10. Nifty

    All-in-one project hub with roadmaps, tasks, chat and docs

    • Nifty starts at $10 per member / month, billed annually (per-member Pro). Basecamp starts at $25 per month, flat rate for up to 20 users (Freelancer).
    • Only Nifty lists a browser extension.
    • Nifty also covers Gantt & timelines, documents and team chat.
    • Basecamp also covers templates and calendar.

    Suits: Agencies and client-facing teams that want chat, docs and tasks in one tool

    Nifty vs BasecampNifty pricing and details

  11. ProofHub

    Flat-price project management and team collaboration tool

    • ProofHub starts at $45 per month, billed annually (flat price, unlimited users). Basecamp starts at $25 per month, flat rate for up to 20 users (Freelancer).
    • Basecamp has a free plan. ProofHub does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Basecamp lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • ProofHub also covers Gantt & timelines, forms, team chat and reports.
    • Basecamp also covers templates and calendar.

    Suits: Large teams that would pay more under per-user pricing

    ProofHub vs BasecampProofHub pricing and details

  12. Worksection

    Team project management with Gantt, time tracking and chat

    • Worksection starts at $3.75 per seat / month, billed annually. Basecamp starts at $25 per month, flat rate for up to 20 users (Freelancer).
    • Only Basecamp lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Worksection also covers Gantt & timelines, team chat and reports.
    • Basecamp also covers templates and calendar.

    Suits: Agencies and service teams that bill clients by the hour

    Worksection vs BasecampWorksection pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Basecamp

  • Paid plans are limited by active projects: 3 on Freelancer, 10 on Studio and 25 on Pro.
  • The Free plan covers a single project with 1 GB of storage and 5 users.
  • Every person added counts as a user, clients included, and Freelancer is capped at 20 users.
  • Unlimited Edition is billed annually only, and a paid plan cannot be downgraded to the Free plan.
Basecamp pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Basecamp?

The alternatives to Basecamp in this directory are Asana, Trello, ClickUp, monday.com, Notion, ActiveCollab, Breeze, Freedcamp, Freelo, Nifty, ProofHub and Worksection. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Basecamp.

Is there a free alternative to Basecamp?

Yes. Asana, Trello, ClickUp, monday.com, Notion, Freedcamp, Freelo, Nifty and Worksection have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Basecamp alternatives work on Linux?

The Basecamp listing does not include a Linux app. ClickUp 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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