Basecamp vs ProjectSend

Thinking of swapping Basecamp for the open-source ProjectSend? Here’s the honest trade-off.

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What you give up vs Basecamp

  • Focused on file delivery, not full task or sprint management
  • No native Kanban, time tracking, or roadmap features
  • UI is functional but basic

What you gain

  • • Full data ownership — self-host ProjectSend on your own infrastructure.
  • • No per-seat SaaS bill (Basecamp: flat fee that still rules out self-hosting).
  • • Open-source code you can audit and extend (GPL-2.0).