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Self-hosted alternatives to Basecamp

The Basecamp listing does not say it can be self-hosted. 18 of the 75 other project management tools in this directory can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

Basecamp has a free plan. Paid plans start at $25 per month, flat rate for up to 20 users (Freelancer). 16 of them are free or have a free plan.

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

The 12 closest to Basecamp

  1. 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.
    ActiveCollab vs BasecampActiveCollab pricing and details

  2. PLANKA

    Self-hosted kanban boards with a free Community edition

    • PLANKA starts at €7.20 per user / month, billed yearly (self-hosted Pro). Basecamp starts at $25 per month, flat rate for up to 20 users (Freelancer).
    • Only Basecamp lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • PLANKA is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Basecamp also covers tasks and calendar.
    PLANKA pricing and details

  3. Kan

    Open-source kanban boards, built as an alternative to Trello

    • Kan starts at $8 per user / month, billed yearly. Basecamp starts at $25 per month, flat rate for up to 20 users (Freelancer).
    • Only Basecamp lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Kan is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Basecamp also covers calendar and time tracking.
    Kan pricing and details

  4. Kanboard

    Free, self-hosted kanban board software under the MIT License

    • Kanboard is free. Basecamp starts at $25 per month, flat rate for up to 20 users (Freelancer).
    • Only Basecamp lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Kanboard is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Kanboard also covers workflow automation and reports.
    Kanboard pricing and details

  5. Kanban Tool

    Online kanban boards with time tracking and flow analytics

    • Kanban Tool starts at $6 per user / month. Basecamp starts at $25 per month, flat rate for up to 20 users (Freelancer).
    • Only Basecamp lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Kanban Tool is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Kanban Tool also covers workflow automation and reports.
    Kanban Tool pricing and details

  6. Codecks

    Card-based project management built for game development studios

    • Codecks starts at €6 per user / month, billed yearly (€7 billed monthly). Basecamp starts at $25 per month, flat rate for up to 20 users (Freelancer).
    • Only Basecamp lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Codecks is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Codecks also covers reports.
    Codecks pricing and details

  7. YouTrack

    Issue tracker and project management tool from JetBrains

    • YouTrack starts at $4.50 per user / month, billed annually (Cloud, 11 or more users). Basecamp starts at $25 per month, flat rate for up to 20 users (Freelancer).
    • Only Basecamp lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • YouTrack is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • YouTrack also covers wiki, Gantt & timelines, issue tracking and workflow automation.
    YouTrack pricing and details

  8. OpenProject

    Open-source project management for classic and agile teams

    • OpenProject starts at $7.25 per user / month, billed yearly (5-user minimum). Basecamp starts at $25 per month, flat rate for up to 20 users (Freelancer).
    • Only Basecamp lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • OpenProject is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • OpenProject also covers wiki, Gantt & timelines and issue tracking.
    OpenProject pricing and details

  9. Redmine

    Free, self-hosted issue tracker and project management web app

    • Redmine is free. Basecamp starts at $25 per month, flat rate for up to 20 users (Freelancer).
    • Only Basecamp lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Redmine is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Redmine also covers wiki, Gantt & timelines and issue tracking.
    Redmine pricing and details

  10. Taiga

    Open-source agile project management with Scrum and Kanban

    • Taiga starts at €5 per month for unlimited users (€50 billed annually). Basecamp starts at $25 per month, flat rate for up to 20 users (Freelancer).
    • Only Basecamp lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Taiga is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Taiga also covers wiki and issue tracking.
    Taiga pricing and details

  11. Backlog

    Issue tracking and project management with built-in Git and SVN

    • Backlog starts at $30 / month flat for up to 30 users, billed annually. Basecamp starts at $25 per month, flat rate for up to 20 users (Freelancer).
    • Only Basecamp lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Backlog is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Backlog also covers Gantt & timelines, issue tracking and documents.
    Backlog pricing and details

  12. Zenhub

    Agile project management built on top of GitHub issues

    • Zenhub starts at $4.99 per user / month, billed yearly. Basecamp starts at $25 per month, flat rate for up to 20 users (Freelancer).
    • Only Zenhub lists a browser extension.
    • Only Basecamp lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Zenhub is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Zenhub pricing and details

6 more that can be self-hosted

All 18 in one table

Common questions

Is there a self-hosted alternative to Basecamp?

Yes. ActiveCollab, PLANKA, Kan, Kanboard, Kanban Tool, Codecks, YouTrack, OpenProject and 10 more can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

Can Basecamp be self-hosted?

The Basecamp listing does not say it can be self-hosted. The listing was checked on Oct 4, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these project management tools are free?

PLANKA, Kan, Kanboard, Kanban Tool, Codecks, YouTrack, OpenProject, Redmine and 8 more are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Basecamp: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.