Project Management · Quick Build

Replace Basecamp with software you own.

Simple PM shouldn't cost $349/month. We build a custom alternative in 3-6 weeks for $10,000$25,000.

$15

Basecamp per seat/mo

$10,000$25,000

One-time build

-42%

Savings over 3 years

3-6 wks

Build time

The Problem

Why teams leave Basecamp

No Gantt charts, timeline views, or dependencies

No time tracking — need a separate tool

Flat structure doesn't support complex projects

Limited reporting and analytics

No custom fields or workflow automation

What We Build Instead

Your custom project management tool

Simple, opinionated PM with the features Basecamp left out

Message boards, to-dos, and schedules plus timelines and Gantt

Built-in time tracking and invoicing

Custom fields and lightweight automation

Reports that show project health at a glance

The Math

Basecamp vs. custom build

Based on 30 seats at $15/seat/month, with ~10% annual SaaS price increases.

Keep paying Basecamp

Year 1$5,400
Year 2 (~10% increase)$5,940
Year 3 (~10% increase)$6,534

3-year total$17,820

Build with 86 SaaS

Build cost (one-time)$10,000$25,000
Annual maintenance$2,625/yr
Per-seat cost$0

3-year total$25,375

3-year savings with 30 seats

-$7,555

-42% less than Basecamp

How It Works

From Basecamp to ownership in 3-6 weeks

01

Free Audit

We analyze your Basecamp usage and identify exactly which features your team actually uses.

02

Scope & Build

We build your custom project management tool with only the features you need. 3-6 weeks.

03

Deploy & Migrate

We deploy to your infrastructure, migrate your data from Basecamp, and train your team.

04

You Own It

Full source code, documentation, and optional maintenance retainer. No vendor lock-in. Ever.

Ready to 86 Basecamp?

Get a free audit showing exactly how much you'd save replacing Basecamp with a custom build. Takes 5 minutes. No commitment.