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Browse Self-hosted Alternatives to Popular Software

Self-hosting involves running and managing applications on your own server(s) rather than utilizing SaaS providers. Find services and web applications that can be hosted on your own server.

Turn any website into clean, AI-ready data via API
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    172,711
  • Last commit


    10 hours ago
  • License


    AGPL-3.0
API for AI agents to search, scrape, crawl, and interact with the live web, returning clean Markdown, structured JSON, or screenshots from any page.

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Multi-channel notification infrastructure for apps
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    39,674
  • Last commit


    13 hours ago
  • License


    Unknown
Open-source platform for building in-app, email, push, SMS, and chat notifications with a unified API, workflow engine, and embeddable inbox component.

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Schedule, analyze, and manage 30+ social media accounts
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    35,155
  • Last commit


    20 hours ago
  • License


    AGPL-3.0
Self-hostable social media scheduler that lets you plan, generate, and publish content across 30+ networks with AI assistance, team collaboration, and automation integrations.

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Open source screen recorder with editing and instant sharing
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    21,260
  • Last commit


    12 hours ago
  • License


    AGPL-3.0
Record your screen or webcam, edit with backgrounds and effects, then share via link. Built on Rust and Tauri for native performance on macOS and Windows.

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Self-hosted SEO platform for keyword, backlink, and rank tracking
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    13,576
  • Last commit


    3 days ago
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    MIT
Manage keyword research, backlink analysis, competitor monitoring, and rank tracking without expensive SaaS subscriptions. Self-hostable, MIT-licensed, uses DataForSEO.

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An agentic CRM that keeps records current automatically
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    8,956
  • Last commit


    6 days ago
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    MIT
Open source CRM with AI agents that read your inbox, enrich contacts and companies, schedule follow-ups, and build new agents from plain-language descriptions.

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Passkeys, SSO, and MFA without vendor lock-in
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    9,015
  • Last commit


    1 day ago
  • License


    Unknown
Open source authentication platform supporting passkeys, 2FA, SSO, and social login. Self-host or use Hanko Cloud, with full control over your data and no lock-in.

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Cookie-free web and product analytics, self-hostable
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    6,794
  • Last commit


    14 hours ago
  • License


    AGPL-3.0
Open-source analytics platform covering web traffic, custom events, funnels, retention, session replay, and revenue tracking. GDPR-compliant with optional self-hosting.

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No-code database and app builder you can self-host
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    5,720
  • Last commit


    10 hours ago
  • License


    MIT
Open-source platform for building databases, internal apps, and automated workflows without writing code. Available on cloud or self-hosted.

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Open-source localization platform for multilingual apps
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    4,080
  • Last commit


    12 hours ago
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    Apache-2.0
Manage app translations with in-context editing, AI translation, and collaborative tools. Self-hostable and free to start.

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An AI assistant that acts, not just answers
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    387,712
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    10 hours ago
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    MIT
A personal AI assistant that connects to your existing chat apps and handles real tasks like email, calendar, and flight check-ins on your behalf.

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Desktop AI agent with persistent memory across platforms
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    236,799
  • Last commit


    10 hours ago
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    MIT
Cross-platform desktop agent from Nous Research that connects to Telegram, Discord, Slack, WhatsApp, and more, with persistent memory, scheduling, and isolated sandboxing.

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Visual workflow automation with code flexibility and AI agents
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    202,511
  • Last commit


    10 hours ago
  • License


    Unknown
Build automated workflows connecting 500+ apps, write custom code, and deploy AI agents with full visibility into every decision. Self-hostable or cloud.

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Run open-source LLMs locally on your own machine
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    179,502
  • Last commit


    10 hours ago
  • License


    MIT
Runs open-source language models locally with a simple setup, plus optional cloud access for larger models when local hardware isn't enough.

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One interface for every AI model you run or connect
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    150,012
  • Last commit


    1 day ago
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    BSD-3-Clause
Self-hosted AI platform that connects local and cloud models, extends with Python, and keeps your data under your control.

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Build and deploy AI agents and RAG pipelines visually
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    153,584
  • Last commit


    14 hours ago
  • License


    Unknown
Visual platform for building agentic workflows, RAG pipelines, and LLM-powered apps. Supports hundreds of models, MCP integration, and self-hosted deployment.

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Visual builder for AI agents and RAG pipelines
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    153,709
  • Last commit


    10 hours ago
  • License


    MIT
Build, deploy, and iterate on AI agents, RAG applications, and MCP servers using a drag-and-drop visual interface backed by Python.

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Collaborative whiteboard with a hand-drawn aesthetic
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    130,566
  • Last commit


    11 hours ago
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    MIT
Virtual whiteboard for sketching diagrams, flowcharts, and wireframes with a distinctive hand-drawn look. Real-time collaboration built in.

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Self-hosted remote desktop you fully control
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    121,879
  • Last commit


    14 hours ago
  • License


    AGPL-3.0
Cross-platform remote desktop software that runs on your own servers, giving you full data control as a direct alternative to TeamViewer and AnyDesk.

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Minimal terminal coding agent you can fully customize
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    97,710
  • Last commit


    11 hours ago
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    MIT
Terminal-based coding agent with a minimal core, 15+ LLM providers, tree-structured session history, and a TypeScript extension system for building your own workflows.

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Org chart, budgets, and governance for AI agent teams
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    79,418
  • Last commit


    10 hours ago
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    MIT
Manages teams of AI agents across business functions with org charts, goal alignment, cost tracking, ticket tracing, and board-level governance controls.

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Self-hosted photo and video backup for your own server
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    112,712
  • Last commit


    10 hours ago
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    AGPL-3.0
Back up, organize, search, and browse your personal photo and video library on your own server, with no third-party cloud access.

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Postgres-powered backend platform for production apps
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    108,418
  • Last commit


    10 hours ago
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    Apache-2.0
Provides a full backend stack built on Postgres: authentication, auto-generated APIs, edge functions, realtime subscriptions, file storage, and vector search.

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Local control smart home automation with privacy first
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    90,110
  • Last commit


    10 hours ago
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    Apache-2.0
Open source home automation platform supporting 1000+ devices with local control, powerful automations, custom dashboards, and voice assistant. No cloud required.

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Autonomous coding agents that complete real engineering tasks
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    85,176
  • Last commit


    10 hours ago
  • License


    MIT
AI agent platform that runs autonomous coding agents to plan, write, and ship changes across codebases end-to-end, with support for any model and self-hosted deployment.

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Manage, build, and run AI agent teams around the clock
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    82,023
  • Last commit


    10 hours ago
  • License


    Unknown
A collaborative platform to create, schedule, and operate AI agents that handle long-running tasks, team workflows, and automated jobs without constant oversight.

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LLM-ready web crawler built for AI data pipelines
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    79,463
  • Last commit


    2 days ago
  • License


    Apache-2.0
Open-source web crawler and scraper that produces clean, structured output optimized for LLMs, RAG pipelines, and AI agents. Supports async crawling, CSS/XPath/LLM extraction, and stealth browser control.

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Self-hosted uptime monitoring with a clean dashboard
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    90,642
  • Last commit


    15 hours ago
  • License


    MIT
Monitors websites, APIs, and services with real-time alerts, a status page, and support for dozens of notification channels. Self-hosted and Docker-friendly.

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The leading distributed search and analytics engine
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    77,862
  • Last commit


    10 hours ago
  • License


    Unknown
Elasticsearch is an open-source, RESTful search engine designed for scalability, reliability, and easy management.

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Sleek, intuitive API development and testing platform
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    80,100
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    13 hours ago
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    MIT
Lightweight, fast, and feature-rich API client for developers. Test, debug, and document APIs with ease in a clean, modern interface.

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Self-serve data exploration and dashboard builder
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    74,469
  • Last commit


    10 hours ago
  • License


    Apache-2.0
Connect any SQL database, build charts with drag-and-drop or raw SQL, and publish interactive dashboards without writing application code.

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AI workspace for docs, projects, and wikis you control
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    75,969
  • Last commit


    16 days ago
  • License


    AGPL-3.0
Open source collaborative workspace combining notes, databases, and AI with full data ownership, offline support, and self-hosting options.

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Docs, whiteboards, and databases in one privacy-first workspace
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    71,912
  • Last commit


    13 hours ago
  • License


    MIT
An open-source, local-first knowledge base that merges structured docs, infinite whiteboards, databases, and AI into a single workspace for teams and creators.

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Unified observability for metrics, logs, traces, and more
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    76,431
  • Last commit


    10 hours ago
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    AGPL-3.0
Grafana unifies metrics, logs, traces, profiles, and business data into one OpenTelemetry-native platform with AI-assisted root cause analysis and adaptive cost controls.

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Chat with your documents using any LLM, fully private
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    65,237
  • Last commit


    10 hours ago
  • License


    MIT
A desktop and self-hostable AI app for chatting with documents, running local LLMs, and using AI agents without writing code or creating an account.

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Persistent memory layer for AI agents and apps
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    64,105
  • Last commit


    10 hours ago
  • License


    Apache-2.0
Adds persistent, searchable memory to AI agents and apps, so they remember user preferences and past interactions across sessions without pipeline changes.

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AI-powered analytics workspace built for investment teams
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    72,330
  • Last commit


    27 days ago
  • License


    AGPL-3.0
Connects proprietary, licensed, and public financial data with AI agents in a self-hostable workspace for asset managers, hedge funds, and banks.

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All-in-one business platform covering ERP, CRM, and more
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    53,966
  • Last commit


    10 hours ago
  • License


    Unknown
Integrated suite of business apps covering accounting, CRM, inventory, eCommerce, HR, and project management, available free as Community or paid Enterprise edition.

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Real-time monitoring for systems and applications
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    80,305
  • Last commit


    11 hours ago
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    GPL-3.0
Powerful, efficient, and user-friendly monitoring solution for servers, containers, and applications with instant insights and alerts.

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LLM gateway for auth, load balancing, and spend tracking
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    57,320
  • Last commit


    10 hours ago
  • License


    Unknown
Acts as a unified proxy across 100+ LLMs, normalizing them to the OpenAI format while handling virtual keys, budgets, rate limits, fallbacks, and cost tracking.

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Headless CMS with REST and GraphQL APIs out of the box
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    73,016
  • Last commit


    12 hours ago
  • License


    MIT
TypeScript headless CMS that generates REST and GraphQL APIs from your content model, with a no-code builder, plugin system, and full self-hosting support.

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Project management for teams and AI agents
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    58,339
  • Last commit


    16 hours ago
  • License


    AGPL-3.0
Open source project management platform combining issues, wikis, and AI agents in one workspace. Available on cloud, self-hosted, and air-gapped deployments.

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