Software Categories
Browse open-source software and alternatives by category.
3D Modeling & Animation
3D modeling, sculpting, rendering and animation software.
Accounting
Accounting, general ledger and bookkeeping platforms.
AI & Machine Learning
LLM runners, AI agents, ML frameworks, data labeling, vector databases, model serving and AI image generation.
AI Agents
Self hosted AI agents, LLM chaining and workflow orchestration (OpenHands, Dify).
AI Tools
code completion and review tools. AI Skills
Analytics & BI
Web analytics, product analytics, BI dashboards, event tracking and data visualisation.
API Tools
API design, management, testing and mocking platforms.
Archive & Compression
File compression, archiving and extraction utilities.
Artifact & Package Registries
Container image, npm, Maven, PyPI and artifact registry tools.
Asset Creation
Pixel art, tilemap, 3D asset and level editor tools.
Asset Management
IT and physical asset tracking and lifecycle management.
Audio Editing & DAW
Digital audio workstations, recording and mixing tools.
Automation
Workflow automation, RPA, job scheduling, browser automation and iPaaS integration platforms.
Backend as a Service
Self-hosted BaaS platforms providing auth, database, storage and functions (Supabase, Appwrite, PocketBase).
Backup Solutions
Automated backup, disaster recovery and restore tools.
BI Dashboards
Business intelligence dashboards and reporting platforms.
Booking & Scheduling
Appointment booking, meeting scheduling and resource reservation tools.
Bookmarks & Link Saving
Bookmark managers, link curators and social bookmarking tools.
Browser Automation
Web scraping, browser control and UI test automation tools.
Budget & Expense Tracking
Personal and business budgeting and expense management.
Calendar & Scheduling
Calendar apps, CalDAV servers and appointment scheduling tools.
CI / CD
Continuous integration and deployment pipeline tools.
Clipboard & Launchers
Clipboard managers, app launchers and productivity shortcuts.
CMS & Blogging
Headless CMS, traditional CMS, static site generators, blog platforms and digital asset management.
CMS Plugins & Extensions
Extensions, modules, and plugins for Drupal, Joomla, Magento, Prestashop, and custom CMSs.
Code Editors & IDEs
Source code editors and integrated development environments.
Code Quality & Linting
Static analysis, linters, formatters and automated code review tools.
Communication
Team chat, video conferencing, email, VoIP and community platforms.
Community & Forums
Forum software, Q&A platforms and discussion board tools.
Compliance & Governance
SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA compliance automation and governance tools.
Container Management
Container orchestration, registries and Kubernetes management tools.
Course Builders
Tools for building, hosting and selling online courses.
CRM
Customer relationship management platforms.
Cron & Job Scheduling
Background job runners, cron managers and distributed task queues.
Crypto & Blockchain
Crypto wallets, DeFi dashboards and blockchain tooling.
CSS Frameworks & UI Kits
CSS frameworks, UI kits, design systems, and styling resources for web applications.
Customer Engagement
In-app messaging, CRO, A/B testing and engagement platforms.
Database
Relational, NoSQL, search engines, ETL pipelines, data warehouses and database admin tools.
Data Labeling
Annotation, data labeling and training dataset curation tools.
Data Pipelines & ETL
Extract, transform and load pipelines and data orchestration.
Data Visualisation
Charting libraries and data visualisation frameworks.
Data Warehouses
Analytical databases and OLAP data warehouse solutions.
DB Admin & GUI Clients
Visual database administration and query GUI tools.
Design & Creative
UI/UX design, image editing, vector graphics, 3D modeling, typography and design systems.
Design Systems & Tokens
Component libraries, style guides and design token management tools.
Developer Tools
IDEs, version control, API tools, testing, CLI utilities and code quality tooling for software developers.
DevOps & Infrastructure
CI/CD, containers, monitoring, IaC, secret management and PaaS self-hosting solutions.
Diagramming & Flowcharts
Diagram editors, flowchart builders and visual modeling tools (draw.io, Excalidraw).
Digital Asset Management
Media libraries, asset organisation and DAM platforms.
Digital Product Sales
Platforms for selling digital downloads, software licences and SaaS subscriptions.
Digital Signatures
E-signing, document signing and digital signature platforms.
Disk & Partition Tools
Disk management, partitioning and formatting utilities.
DNS & Domain Tools
DNS servers, domain management and nameserver tools.
Documentation
Tools for writing, hosting and versioning software documentation.
Document Management
Document storage, OCR, versioning and management platforms.
E-book Management
E-book library managers, readers and format conversion tools.
E-commerce
Online store platforms, payment gateways, POS, inventory management and multi-vendor marketplaces.
E-commerce Platforms
Full-featured online store and shopping cart solutions.
Edge Computing
Edge runtime, container orchestration and compute tools.
Education & Learning
LMS, quiz tools, virtual classrooms, course builders and e-learning platforms.
Email Clients
Desktop and web-based email client applications.
Email Marketing
Mailing lists and email campaign management platforms.
Email Servers
Self-hosted mail servers, spam filters and SMTP relay tools.
ERP
Enterprise resource planning software for businesses.
ERP & Business
Enterprise resource planning, inventory, supply chain, asset management and field service tools.
Event Tracking & CDP
Event collection, customer data platforms and tracking infrastructure.
FaaS & Serverless
Function-as-a-Service runtimes and self-hosted serverless frameworks.
Feature Flags
Feature toggle management, A/B experimentation and gradual rollout platforms.
File Managers
System file explorers and management utilities.
File Sync & Share
File synchronisation, sharing and self-hosted cloud platforms.
File Transfer & Upload
Temporary file upload, secure send and large file transfer tools.
Finance & Accounting
Accounting, invoicing, budgeting, expense tracking, subscription billing and crypto tools.
Firewall & WAF
Web application firewalls and network access control tools.
Firmware & RTOS
Embedded firmware toolchains, RTOS and HAL libraries.
Flash Cards & Spaced Repetition
Anki-style spaced repetition and digital flash card tools.
Fleet & Field Management
Fleet tracking, field service and technician dispatch tools.
Font & Typography Tools
Font creation, management and typography tooling.
Form & Survey Builders
Online form creation, survey, quiz and lead capture tools.
Frontend Templates
Responsive HTML5, React, Vue, Next.js, and static site frontend templates.
Game Analytics
Player analytics, monetisation and live-ops dashboards.
Game Development
Game engines, 2D/3D toolkits, asset creation pipelines, game analytics and multiplayer networking.
Game Engines
2D and 3D game engines and frameworks.
Game Server Management
Dedicated game server hosting panels and management tools.
Gantt & Roadmaps
Gantt charts, timeline planning and product roadmap tools.
Geospatial & GIS
Geographic information systems, spatial analysis and GIS tooling.
GPS Tracking
Real-time vehicle and personal GPS tracking platforms.
Headless CMS
API-first and headless content management systems.
Health & Fitness
Workout trackers, nutrition logging, mental wellness, medical record and health data management tools.
Help Desk & Support
Customer support, ticketing and service desk tools.
Home Automation
Smart home controllers, dashboards, device scripting and automation tools.
Hosting Panels
Web hosting control panels and server management UIs.
HR & Payroll
HR management, payroll processing and employee records.
HR, CRM & Support
CRM, help desk, HR management, payroll, ATS and live chat / chatbot platforms.
i18n & Localisation
Translation management, internationalisation and software localisation tools.
Icon Libraries
Open icon sets, icon font generators and SVG icon management tools.
Image Editing
Raster photo and image editing applications.
Incident Management
On-call alerting, incident response and status page tools.
Infrastructure as Code
Provisioning, configuration management and IaC tools.
Internal Tools & Admin
Admin panels, internal dashboards and rapid CRUD app builders (Retool, Budibase).
Inventory & POS
Point-of-sale, stock management and inventory tools.
Inventory Management
Stock levels, warehousing and inventory control tools.
Invoicing & Billing
Invoice generation, billing and payment tracking tools.
IoT & Embedded
Home automation, embedded firmware, RTOS, IoT cloud platforms and edge computing tools.
IoT Platforms
Device management, telemetry and IoT cloud platforms.
iPaaS & API Integration
Integration platforms, connector hubs and API gateway orchestration.
Issue Tracking
Bug tracking and issue management tools.
JavaScript Libraries & Components
JavaScript libraries, reactive UI components, state management, and client-side utilities.
Kanban Boards
Visual task and kanban board management tools.
Knowledge Bases & RAG
Retrieval-augmented generation pipelines and AI-powered knowledge management.
KYC & Identity Verification
Know-your-customer checks, document verification and fraud prevention tools.
Link Shortening & Tracking
URL shorteners, link trackers, branded links and affiliate management tools.
Live Chat & Chatbots
Customer-facing live chat, chatbot and conversational platforms.
LLM Tools & Chat UIs
Local LLM runners, AI chat interfaces and model management (Ollama, Open WebUI).
LMS
Learning management systems for schools and businesses.
Load Balancers & Proxy
Reverse proxies, load balancers and ingress controllers.
Log Management
Centralised log aggregation, search and analysis tools (Graylog, Loki).
Low-Code & No-Code Dev
Visual application builders and low-code development platforms.
Manufacturing & MRP
Material requirements planning, production scheduling and shop floor tools.
Maps & Location
Self-hosted map servers, GPS tracking, geospatial tools and navigation platforms.
Map Servers & Tiles
Self-hosted tile servers, OpenStreetMap-based mapping and vector map tools.
Marketing & SEO
Email marketing, SEO, social media management, form builders, link tracking and customer engagement.
Marketplace & Multi-vendor
Multi-vendor marketplace and seller management platforms.
Media
Video editing, audio DAWs, music streaming, photo management, screen capture, media servers and video surveillance.
Media Servers
Self-hosted Plex/Jellyfin-style media server and home theatre software.
Medical & Health Records
Personal health records, medication tracking and clinic management.
Mental Wellness
Mood tracking, meditation, journaling and mental health tools.
Mind Mapping
Mind maps, concept maps and visual thinking tools.
ML Frameworks
Machine learning libraries, training frameworks and experiment tracking.
Mobile Development
Mobile app templates, cross-platform frameworks (Flutter, React Native), and native SDK tools.
Monitoring & Observability
Application monitoring, logging, tracing and observability platforms.
Multiplayer & Networking
Game server frameworks, relay and multiplayer networking libraries.
Music Streaming
Self-hosted music servers, audio streaming and personal Spotify alternatives.
Networking & Hosting
Hosting panels, DNS, load balancers, firewalls, VPN, tunnelling and remote access tools.
Network Monitoring
Network traffic analysis, SNMP monitoring and bandwidth tools.
NoSQL Databases
Document, key-value, graph and time-series databases.
Note Taking
Personal notes, journals and PKM (personal knowledge management) tools.
Nutrition & Diet
Calorie counters, meal planners, recipe nutrition and diet logging tools.
Object Storage
S3-compatible and self-hosted object storage solutions.
Office Suites
Word processing, spreadsheets and presentation tools.
P2P & Distributed Storage
Peer-to-peer file sharing, decentralised and distributed storage tools.
PaaS & Self-hosting
Self-hosted PaaS platforms replacing Heroku/Vercel/Netlify (Coolify, Dokku, CapRover).
Package Managers
Language and OS-level package and dependency management tools.
Password Managers
Password storage, management and secure sharing tools.
Pastebins & Code Snippets
Self-hosted pastebin services and code snippet sharing tools.
Payment & Checkout
Payment gateways, checkout flows and billing integrations.
Personal Dashboards
Self-hosted homelab start pages, link dashboards and home panels (Homarr, Homer, Dasherr).
Personal Finance
Net worth tracking, portfolio management and personal financial planning tools.
Photo Management
Photo libraries, cataloguing, galleries and DAM applications.
Podcast Tools
Podcast recording, editing, hosting and distribution tools.
Polls & Voting
Online poll tools, voting platforms and group decision-making.
Privacy & Anonymity
Encrypted messaging, Tor, private browsing and anonymity tools.
Product Analytics
User funnels, session replay and product behaviour analytics.
Productivity
Note-taking, office suites, task managers, calendars, mind mapping, bookmarks, RSS readers and personal dashboards.
Product Management
Product planning, OKR tracking, feature voting and user feedback boards.
Project Management
Issue tracking, kanban boards, time tracking, wikis, roadmaps and team whiteboarding.
Push Notifications
In-app, push and multi-channel notification delivery tools.
Quiz & Assessment
Online quiz, exam and assessment creation tools.
Read-it-Later & RSS
Article saving, read-it-later and RSS feed reader tools.
Recipe Management
Self-hosted recipe books, meal planning and grocery list tools.
Recruitment & ATS
Applicant tracking, recruiting and hiring workflow tools.
Relational Databases
SQL and relational data platforms.
Route Planning
Trip planning, route optimisation and navigation tools.
RPA
Robotic process automation and desktop automation tools.
Sales & Outreach
Sales automation, lead management, cold outreach and pipeline tools.
Screen Recording & Cast
Screen capture, recording and live-streaming tools.
Screenshot & OCR
Screenshot capture, OCR text extraction and image-to-text tools.
Search Engines
Full-text search, semantic search and enterprise search platforms.
Secret Management
Secrets vaults, credential management and key distribution tools.
Security
Password managers, SSO, VPN, vulnerability scanning, SIEM and privacy tools.
SEO Tools
Search engine optimisation and keyword research tools.
SIEM & Threat Detection
Security information, event management and threat detection platforms.
Social Media Management
Social media scheduling, publishing and analytics tools.
Social Networks & Fediverse
Federated social networks, ActivityPub and Fediverse platforms (Mastodon, Misskey, Pixelfed).
SSO & Authentication
Single sign-on, OAuth 2.0, OIDC and identity management platforms.
Static Site Generators
Tools for building fast, pre-rendered static websites.
Status Pages
Uptime monitoring and public status page tools (Uptime Kuma, Cachet).
Storage & Backup
File sync, backup, object storage, document management and web-based file managers.
Subscription Management
Recurring billing, subscriptions and revenue lifecycle management.
Supply Chain
Procurement, logistics and supply chain management tools.
System Monitoring
Server and desktop resource monitoring dashboards.
Task & To-Do Apps
Personal task lists, to-do managers and GTD tools.
Team Chat
Real-time team messaging and channel-based chat platforms.
Team Whiteboard
Collaborative whiteboarding and digital brainstorming tools.
Terminal & CLI Tools
Shell utilities, terminal multiplexers and CLI productivity tools.
Terminal Emulators
Desktop terminal emulators and shell environments.
Testing & QA
Unit, integration, end-to-end and performance testing frameworks.
Time Tracking
Tools for tracking time spent on tasks and projects.
Traditional CMS
Full-stack CMS platforms for websites and blogs.
Tunnel & Remote Access
Secure tunnelling, remote desktop and SSH management.
UI Design & Prototyping
Interface design, wireframing and interactive prototyping tools.
Utilities & System
File managers, system monitoring, terminal emulators, archive tools, clipboard managers and disk utilities.
Vector Databases
Vector stores and embedding databases for RAG and AI applications.
Vector Graphics
Scalable vector illustration and graphic design tools.
Version Control
Git hosting, source control management and code review tools.
Video Conferencing
Video calls, webinars and online meeting platforms.
Video Editing
Video editing, compositing and motion graphics tools.
Video Streaming & Transcoding
Live video streaming, HLS/RTMP servers, transcoding and OTT platforms.
Video Surveillance
NVR, camera management, CCTV and home security monitoring software.
Virtual Classrooms
Live online teaching, virtual classroom and tutoring tools.
Visual Databases & Airtable Alts
Spreadsheet-style database UI and no-code data platforms (NocoDB, Baserow).
VoIP & SIP
Self-hosted VoIP servers, SIP trunking and telephony platforms.
VPN & Firewalls
Virtual private networks and network firewall tools.
Vulnerability Scanning
SAST, DAST, SCA, dependency scanning and penetration testing tools.
Web Analytics
Website traffic and visitor behaviour analytics tools.
Web Browsers
Open source desktop and mobile web browsers.
Web Components & Widgets
Reusable web components, sliders, calendars, charts, forms, and custom interactive widgets.
Web Development
Web development templates, frameworks, scripts, WordPress themes/plugins, and tools for modern web applications.
Web Servers
HTTP servers, web server software and static file serving tools.
Website Builders
Drag-and-drop website and landing page builders with self-hosting options.
Wiki & Knowledge Base
Team wikis, internal knowledge bases and documentation hubs.
WordPress Themes & Plugins
WordPress themes, builder add-ons, and plugins for SEO, commerce, and site building.
Workflow Automation
No-code and low-code workflow automation platforms (n8n, Activepieces).
Workout & Activity Tracking
Exercise logging, GPS workout tracking and fitness analytics.