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Open Source Productivity & Utilities

A curated collection of the best open source everyday desktop and mobile utilities for notes, tasks, files, email, passwords, automation, screen capture, and keeping a machine tidy and fast.

See also:Office SuitesNote Taking & Knowledge ManagementPassword & Secret ManagementScreen Capture & RecordingFile Management & SyncEmail & CommunicationBrowsers & ExtensionsAutomationTime & Task ManagementPersonal Finance ManagementDesign & VisualizationBookmark & Content ManagementRemote Desktop & AccessSystem Cleanup & OptimizationInput & DictationMaps & Navigation
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Chalk.ist

Transform your source code into stunning visuals

  • Stars

    1,832

  • Last commit

    8 months ago

  • License

    MIT
Create beautiful, customizable images of your source code with ease, perfect for presentations, documentation, and social media sharing.
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Faved

Handcrafted minimal bookmark manager with advanced tagging system

  • Stars

    1,275

  • Last commit

    18 days ago

  • License

    MIT
A private, open-source bookmark manager for power users and large libraries, with a powerful, clutter-free UI.

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Pocket
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Beaver Notes

Local-first notes app with no cloud, no AI, no tracking

  • Stars

    1,330

  • Last commit

    5 hours ago

  • License

    MIT
A privacy-focused, offline-first note-taking app that stores everything on your device, with Markdown, note linking, file attachments, LaTeX math, and bring-your-own sync.

Open Source Alternative to:

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Notion
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Zen

Clean, distraction-free note-taking with local storage

  • Stars

    1,163

  • Last commit

    7 days ago

  • License

    AGPL-3.0
Minimal note-taking app storing Markdown notes in local SQLite database. Features instant search, flexible tagging, keyboard shortcuts, and offline access.

Open Source Alternative to:

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OneNote
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Showly

Track TV shows and movies, synced with Trakt.tv

  • Stars

    1,449

  • Last commit

    2 months ago

  • License

    GPL-3.0
Android and iOS app for tracking TV shows and movies, managing watchlists, and syncing viewing history with Trakt.tv across devices.

Open Source Alternative to:

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TV Time
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Sessy

Own your SES email analytics, from send to inbox

  • Stars

    914

  • Last commit

    5 days ago

  • License

    Unknown
Track SES deliveries, bounces, opens and clicks in a self-hosted dashboard with real-time search, analytics and reputation monitoring.

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Resend
Favicon of Flow

Flow

Fast, secure browsing with powerful organization features

  • Stars

    1,066

  • Last commit

    3 months ago

  • License

    GPL-3.0
A modern browser combining minimalist design with smart features like profiles, spaces, and command palette. Full Chrome extension support and privacy-focused browsing.

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Firefox
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Cozy

Your secure French personal cloud for complete data control

  • Stars

    1,271

  • Last commit

    23 days ago

  • License

    AGPL-3.0
Open-source personal cloud that automatically gathers all your data from third-party services. French-hosted with privacy-first design, no ads, and seamless device sync.

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LastPass
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ByteChef

AI
Build AI agents and automate complex workflows seamlessly

  • Stars

    992

  • Last commit

    12 hours ago

  • License

    Apache-2.0
Create intelligent automation workflows combining AI agents with your favorite apps and services. Connect, automate, and scale your operations without complex coding.

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n8n
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Readeck

Save, organize and revisit web content effortlessly

  • Stars

    1,083

  • Last commit

    6 days ago

  • License

    Unknown
Personal content hub for saving articles, videos, and images. Features highlighting, transcripts, e-book export, and smart organization tools.

Open Source Alternative to:

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Pocket
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Hyvor Relay

Open-source email API with enterprise deliverability

  • Stars

    872

  • Last commit

    23 hours ago

  • License

    AGPL-3.0
Self-hosted email API alternative to AWS SES & Mailgun. Open-source AGPL-3.0 with enterprise features, automated deliverability, and cloud version coming 2026.

Open Source Alternative to:

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Resend
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TimeScribe

Transform your time tracking into actionable insights

  • Stars

    887

  • Last commit

    3 months ago

  • License

    GPL-3.0
Advanced time tracking and productivity analytics tool that captures detailed work patterns, generates comprehensive reports, and helps optimize workflow efficiency.

Open Source Alternative to:

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Clockify
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Freeter

Your personal workspace organizer for maximum productivity

  • Stars

    1,020

  • Last commit

    3 months ago

  • License

    GPL-3.0
Organize projects, tasks, and resources in customizable workspaces. Boost productivity with a unified interface for all your work.

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Monday
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Linguist

Privacy-focused translation with offline capabilities

  • Stars

    1,054

  • Last commit

    2 days ago

  • License

    BSD-3-Clause
Full-featured browser extension for translating web pages, text, and subtitles with offline mode, personal dictionary, and custom translator support.

Open Source Alternative to:

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Google Translate
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DoubleZero

Self-hosted email infrastructure for developers

  • Stars

    1,248

  • Last commit

    2 years ago

  • License

    AGPL-3.0
00 is an open-source email API and infrastructure solution that allows developers to own and control their email stack.

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Resend
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Twake Drive

Secure open source file storage with end-to-end encryption

  • Stars

    981

  • Last commit

    23 days ago

  • License

    AGPL-3.0
Open source encrypted data storage solution offering secure file sharing, collaboration tools, and on-premises deployment for professional teams.

Open Source Alternative to:

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Google Drive
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Jarvis

AI
Dictate faster and control your Mac with voice

  • Stars

    619

  • Last commit

    3 days ago

  • License

    MIT
Free, open-source macOS voice assistant that transcribes speech, applies AI transformations, and controls apps hands-free. No subscription, no training required.

Open Source Alternative to:

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Wispr Flow
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VoiceTypr

AI
Offline voice dictation that types into any app

  • Stars

    681

  • Last commit

    9 hours ago

  • License

    AGPL-3.0
Dictate into any app on Mac or Windows using on-device AI models. One-time purchase, 99+ languages, no subscription required.

Open Source Alternative to:

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Wispr Flow
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Snapify

Self-hosted screen recording for seamless collaboration

  • Stars

    1,017

  • Last commit

    2 years ago

  • License

    AGPL-3.0
Effortlessly create, share, and collaborate with screen recordings. Control your data with self-hosting or our secure cloud option.

Open Source Alternative to:

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Screen Studio
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PearPass

Complete password control, zero cloud dependency

  • Stars

    532

  • Last commit

    9 days ago

  • License

    Apache-2.0
Open-source password manager with peer-to-peer syncing, local storage, and end-to-end encryption. No cloud servers, complete privacy control across devices.

Open Source Alternative to:

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LastPass
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Monetr

Take control of your finances, paycheck by paycheck

  • Stars

    678

  • Last commit

    5 hours ago

  • License

    FSL-1.1-MIT
Manage your money confidently with monetr, putting aside what you need and spending what you want

Open Source Alternative to:

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YNAB
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Tonkatsu Box

Track games, movies, anime, manga, and books in one place

  • Stars

    511

  • Last commit

    3 days ago

  • License

    MIT
Cross-platform collection manager for retro games, movies, TV shows, anime, manga, visual novels, and books with tier lists, visual boards, and import/export.

Open Source Alternative to:

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TV Time
Favicon of Twake Mail

Twake Mail

Secure open source email with advanced encryption & AI

  • Stars

    647

  • Last commit

    2 days ago

  • License

    AGPL-3.0
Open source professional email solution with PGP encryption, JMAP protocol, AI-powered responses, and advanced antispam protection. Control your data privately.

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Gmail
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Ethora

Messaging SDK with AI agents for web, iOS, and Android

  • Stars

    542

  • Last commit

    2 days ago

  • License

    Apache-2.0
Build branded chat apps with AI agents, group messaging, document exchange, and digital wallets using React and React Native components.

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Stream
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Ever Teams

Real-time work and project management platform

  • Stars

    544

  • Last commit

    8 hours ago

  • License

    AGPL-3.0
Ever Teams offers an all-in-one solution for work management, time tracking, and team collaboration with integrations for popular tools.

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Linear
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Browser Operator

AI
Open-source AI browser for intelligent web automation

  • Stars

    499

  • Last commit

    5 months ago

  • License

    BSD-3-Clause
Privacy-focused AI browser with intelligent agents for research, analysis, and workflow automation. Features unified memory, compliance guardrails, and seamless integrations.

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Comet Browser
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Midori Browser

Fast, secure, and privacy-focused web browsing

  • Stars

    385

  • Last commit

    14 hours ago

  • License

    MPL-2.0
Midori Browser is a lightweight, fast, and secure browser that protects users' privacy, available for Windows, Linux, and Android.

Open Source Alternative to:

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Firefox
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Hackatime

Track coding time across 70+ editors, completely free

  • Stars

    185

  • Last commit

    8 hours ago

  • License

    MIT
Free, open-source coding time tracker compatible with VS Code, JetBrains IDEs, vim, emacs and more. No limits, no paywalls - your data stays yours forever.

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WakaTime
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Bookmark It

Organize, discover, and personalize your bookmarks

  • Stars

    326

  • Last commit

    3 months ago

  • License

    AGPL-3.0
Open-source bookmark manager with timeline view, one-click saving, categorization, and sharing features. Free plan available with pro upgrades.

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Pocket
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Darkwrite

Distraction-free note-taking with powerful features

  • Stars

    310

  • Last commit

    18 hours ago

  • License

    AGPL-3.0
A customizable, offline-first note editor that lets you format text, create lists, add images, and export to HTML - all while maintaining your privacy.

Open Source Alternative to:

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Notion
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Firefiles

Your unified cloud storage solution

  • Stars

    371

  • Last commit

    10 months ago

  • License

    AGPL-3.0
Firefiles is an open-source alternative to Dropbox that lets you manage files across multiple cloud storage providers through a single interface.

Open Source Alternative to:

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Google Drive
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Ziit

Track coding time and boost developer productivity

  • Stars

    249

  • Last commit

    2 days ago

  • License

    AGPL-3.0
Monitor your coding sessions, analyze productivity patterns, and gain insights into your development workflow with comprehensive time tracking statistics.

Open Source Alternative to:

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WakaTime
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Orgnise

Effortlessly manage tasks, projects, and teams

  • Stars

    246

  • Last commit

    1 year ago

  • License

    AGPL-3.0
A versatile project management platform that combines task organization, team collaboration, and workflow automation in one intuitive interface.

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Notion
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OpenNotas

Fast, secure, and free personal note-taking app

  • Stars

    178

  • Last commit

    18 days ago

  • License

    Unknown
OpenNotas is a multi-platform, end-to-end encrypted note-taking app that offers simplicity, synchronization, and offline functionality.

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Obsidian
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YAFFA

Free, self-hosted personal finance app for long-term planning

  • Stars

    108

  • Last commit

    8 hours ago

  • License

    MIT
YAFFA is a powerful, open-source budget app for managing expenses, budgets, and investments with secure self-hosting.

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Quickbooks
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Cloudmark

Organize and access your bookmarks seamlessly in the cloud

  • Stars

    75

  • Last commit

    13 days ago

  • License

    AGPL-3.0
Cloud-based bookmark manager that lets you save, categorize, and access your web favorites from any device with smart organization features

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Pocket
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MDMA

Markdown that mounts real applications

  • Stars

    64

  • Last commit

    13 days ago

  • License

    MIT
Markdown Document with Mounted Applications, the open-source format that turns AI responses into interactive documents. Forms, tables, approval gates and charts render straight from the chat, no custom UI per use case.

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Streamlit
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Brace.to

Securely save and access your favorite links across devices

  • Stars

    105

  • Last commit

    4 months ago

  • License

    MIT
A privacy-focused bookmark manager that encrypts your saved links, allowing you to access them anytime, anywhere, on any device with complete control.

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Pocket
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CodeZero

AI
Build complex automations without code, deploy anywhere with full control

  • Stars

    53

  • Last commit

    1 month ago

  • License

    MIT
Open-source no-code automation platform for logistics, chatbots, and AI agents. Deploy on cloud, self-host, or hybrid with complete data sovereignty and modular workflow design.

Open Source Alternative to:

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Azure Logic Apps
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AgentMail

AI
Email inbox API built for AI agents and workflows

  • Stars

    38

  • Last commit

    5 days ago

  • License

    MIT
Provides AI agents with real email inboxes via REST API. Create inboxes instantly, send and receive messages, search threads, and handle attachments programmatically.
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Justnote

Privacy-focused note-taking made simple and fast

  • Stars

    67

  • Last commit

    7 months ago

  • License

    GPL-2.0
Justnote is a secure note-taking app that lets you easily create and sync notes across devices while maintaining full control of your data.

Open Source Alternative to:

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Notion
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itsnotes

Self-hosted sticky notes with better organization

  • Stars

    30

  • Last commit

    24 days ago

  • License

    MIT
A self-hosted, open-source note-taking app that keeps the Google Keep sticky-note feel while adding folders, timelines, list views, and import support.

Open Source Alternative to:

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Google Keep
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