Leantime replaces 5 paid apps
One open-source tool, 5 subscriptions it can stand in for. Each pairing below is curated and verified by hand, with the honest catch spelled out. No votes, no pay-to-list.
licenseAGPL-3.0+
runsyour machine or their cloud
installPaid hosted signup, or the free open-source edition via Docker Compose/official image or a PHP release archive plus MySQL/MariaDB
dataSelf-hosted project data lives in MySQL 8 or MariaDB 10.6+, while uploaded files use the local filesystem or configured S3-compatible storage; hosted-account data lives in Leantime's cloud.
setupThere is no longer a permanent free hosted tier: the free route means operating PHP, MySQL/MariaDB, persistent storage, backups, and a web-facing Docker or LAMP stack.
facts verified 2026-08-10
Proyectos, debates, archivos, hitos y reportes de estado sin la simplicidad deliberada de Basecamp
the catchLeantime has projects, discussions, milestones, and status reports, but its communication flow, mobile polish, email participation, and automatic check-ins are weaker than Basecamp's.
the verdict →all Basecamp alternatives →
Una suite de proyectos para equipos pequeños que recuerda objetivos y hojas de horas, no solo tickets
the catchLeantime covers projects and goals but has fewer polished integrations, rules, mobile workflows, dashboards, and enterprise controls than Asana.
the verdict →all Asana alternatives →
Tareas, documentos, objetivos, paneles y planificación en una sola pila comunitaria; la automatización es comparativamente limitada
the verdict →
Planificación de proyectos para gente que no colecciona jerga de gestión de proyectos.
the catchLeantime is approachable for planning, but it is not keyboard-first and its issue triage, cycles, product roadmaps, and developer integrations are much less refined than Linear's.
the verdict →all Linear alternatives →
A small-team project suite that remembers goals and timesheets, not just tickets
the catchLeantime has less flexible request intake, custom-field reporting, automation, proofing, and resource management than Wrike.
the verdict →all Wrike alternatives →last updated 2026-08-10 · up to $696/yr replaced · no votes, no pay-to-list
