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Ask HN: Anyone recommend BaseCampHQ alternatives?

by allanchao on 3/31/11, 7:41 PM with 13 comments

I'm looking for a web-based project management suite that works well for software development projects. I just started using BaseCamp, and I'm really not impressed with the user interface. For example, I just added my to-do list, and I can't even view a description/comment without opening it up. Anyway, my point is, has anyone else found a better PM software?

I've been a fan of Fogbugz for a long time, but I have a team of 5, and can't afford $125/month unfortunately.

  • by dutchrapley on 3/31/11, 8:25 PM

    "I've been a fan of Fogbugz for a long time, but I have a team of 5, and can't afford $125/month unfortunately."

    Agreed, $125/mo. may be more than you or I are willing to spend. I don't understand how it's over the top if you're on the hook for a team of 5.

    Personally, I wouldn't use Fogbugz based on the fact that it costs $125/mo. But, I know I'm not their target audience.

    You might want to take a look at one of the following

    Unfuddle - Project Management + Git/Subversion Hosting http://unfuddle.com/

    Assembla http://www.assembla.com/

  • by bendtheblock on 4/7/11, 12:56 PM

    Try our app Runway: http://runwaypm.com/

    Email me (see profile) or fill out the form for an invite.

    It specifically sets out to help people in your situation, because we went through it ourselves.

  • by PMHacker on 4/1/11, 2:25 AM

    I agree - $125 is way overpriced. Try TaskPoint http://www.taskpoint.com which is highly customized SaaS fork of popular open source package Redmine and was MassChallenge finalist last year.

  • by bigohms on 3/31/11, 9:02 PM

    ActiveCollab is similar and started out as a basecamp alternative. It's a single purchase + yearly upgrade/support fee license for your entire team.

    http://www.activecollab.com

  • by drKarl on 3/31/11, 7:46 PM

    We have been using Project Turf for a month now and we like it so far. The user interface is sleek, you have unlimited users and unlimited storage and the prices are quite reasonable.

  • by webbruce on 4/1/11, 5:24 AM

    Finishing up http://ReadyTakeoff.com in the next few days :)

  • by jeffepp on 3/31/11, 9:47 PM

  • by ahsanhilal on 3/31/11, 7:55 PM

    rule.fm is a new entrant. I haven't ever used it but it looks pretty good. Worth checking out.