FOSS software to self-host
Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) refers to software that is both free to use and whose source code is openly available. This means anyone can view, modify, and distribute the code, fostering transparency and community-driven development.
FOSS licenses such as MIT, Apache 2.0, GPL, and AGPL ensure that software remains accessible and modifiable. Choosing FOSS for self-hosting gives you full control over your data and infrastructure without vendor lock-in.
flatnotes
3.3k
A self-hosted, database-less note-taking web app that stores notes as markdown files in a flat folder.
Note Taking AppsPermissive LicenseWikis+3
ZaneOps
1.4k
ZaneOps is a self-hosted platform for deploying and managing static sites, web apps, databases, services, and workers.
Platform as a ServiceSelf Hosting SolutionsWeb Servers+1
sist2
1.3k
sist2 is a simple incremental search tool for scanning files, extracting text and metadata, and providing a web-based search interface.
Search EnginesDocument ManagementAutomation Tools+3
Wavelog
577
Wavelog is a self-hosted PHP application for logging amateur radio contacts from a web browser.
Miscellaneous ToolsSelf Hosting SolutionsAnalytics Tools+1
NewsBlur
7.7k
NewsBlur is a personal RSS feed reader and social news network with filtering, training, and sharing features, available as a self-hosted instance or hosted service.
RSS Feed ReadersSocial NetworksSelf Hosting Solutions+1
12 ContainersOpen Core
OpenCloud
6.2k
OpenCloud Server Backend is the Go-based backend service for the OpenCloud server, handling authentication and filesystem-based data storage.
File SynchronizationPermissive LicenseSelf Hosting Solutions+4
iRedMail
1.8k
iRedMail is a full-featured mail server solution for deploying self-hosted email services.
Email SolutionsCopyleft LicenseMail Transfer Agents+2
MyTube
1.3k
MyTube is a self-hosted downloader and player for video sites like YouTube, Bilibili, Twitch, MissAV, and other yt-dlp-supported sources.
Media Management
2 Containers
Textpattern
884
Textpattern CMS is a flexible, fast, PHP-based content management system for building and managing websites.
CMS PlatformsBlogging PlatformsWebsite Builders+2
Concrete 5 CMS
854
Concrete CMS is an open source content management system for building and managing websites.
CMS PlatformsWebsite BuildersBlogging Platforms+2
Pimcore
3.9k
An open core platform for product experience management that centralizes structured data, assets, documents, and commerce content for delivery across multiple channels.
CMS PlatformsCopyleft LicenseE-Commerce Solutions+3
3 ContainersOpen CoreOpen Core
open-terminal
3.4k
Open Terminal is a self-hosted terminal service for AI agents and automation tools that provides command execution, file management, and code running through a REST API.
Self Hosting SolutionsAutomation ToolsAI Agents+2
Ech0
2.1k
Ech0 is a self-hosted personal microblog for publishing short posts, links, and media on a shared timeline.
Blogging PlatformsCMS PlatformsSocial Networks+5
RetroShare
2.0k
RetroShare is a decentralized, private, secure, cross-platform communication toolkit for sharing files, chat, messages, forums, and channels.
Custom CommunicationsCopyleft LicenseSocial Networks+2
Meelo
1.4k
Meelo is a self-hosted music server for browsing, listening to, and managing music collections.
Multimedia StreamingCopyleft LicenseAudio Streaming+3
bewCloud
1.2k
bewCloud is a self-hosted web app for managing cloud-like personal data, with support for calendar, contacts, file sharing, and related sync features.
File SynchronizationGroupware SuitesRSS Feed Readers+6
TYPO3
1.2k
TYPO3 is an open source PHP-based content management framework for building and managing websites.
CMS PlatformsWebsite BuildersSelf Hosting Solutions+2
SolidInvoice
978
SolidInvoice is an open-source invoicing application for small businesses and freelancers to manage quotes, invoices, clients, taxes, and online payments.
Budgeting and FinanceSelf Hosting SolutionsPermissive License
Wishlist
672
Wishlist is a self-hosted wishlist application for sharing and managing gift ideas with friends and family.
Miscellaneous ToolsSelf Hosting SolutionsInventory Management+2
Single Container
Bolt CMS
592
Bolt is an open source CMS and headless content platform for building and running modern websites.
CMS PlatformsBlogging PlatformsWebsite Builders+1
5 Containers
Titra
496
titra is an open source time-tracking app for freelancers and small teams.
Dev Project ManagementTime TrackingSelf Hosting Solutions+1
MintHCM
439
MintHCM is an open-source, AI-native HCM platform for building and deploying customizable HR systems powered by AI agents.
HR ManagementTime TrackingSelf Hosting Solutions+3
3 Containers
Ferron
2.2k
Ferron is a fast, modern web server for production debugging, with readable configuration, automatic TLS, reverse proxying, and observability-focused request tracing.
Proxy ServersSelf Hosting SolutionsWeb Servers
Retrom
2.1k
A self-hosted game library and collection management service focused on emulation, with clients for managing, downloading, and playing games across devices.
Game Server PanelsCopyleft LicenseGames+2
Safebucket
996
An open source file sharing platform with pluggable infrastructure where files bypass the server.
Simple File Uploads
8 Containers
ngircd
582
ngIRCd is a lightweight Internet Relay Chat (IRC) server for small or private networks.
IRC CommunicationSelf Hosting SolutionsNetwork Utilities+1
Overleaf
18.3k
An open-source online real-time collaborative LaTeX editor.
Note Taking AppsIDE ToolsDocument Management+2
Open Core
Aimeos
5.5k
Aimeos is a fast, cloud-native, API-first e-commerce platform for Laravel.
E-Commerce SolutionsPermissive LicenseCopyleft License+2
Algernon
3.0k
A self-contained web server and application server with built-in support for Lua, templates, Markdown, JSX, databases, and HTTP/2/QUIC.
Web ServersPermissive LicenseSelf Hosting Solutions+2
c15t
2.0k
c15t is a headless consent engine for managing user consent across web applications.
Consent ManagementCopyleft LicenseSelf Hosting Solutions
deltachat-android
1.8k
Android client for Delta Chat, an email-based messaging app.
Email SolutionsCustom Communications
Request Tracker
1.2k
Request Tracker (RT) is an open source issue and ticket tracking system for organizations to track tasks, ownership, and completion status.
Ticketing SystemsDev Project ManagementSelf Hosting Solutions+1
Signature PDF
830
Free web software for signing, organizing, editing metadata, and compressing PDFs.
Document ManagementCopyleft LicenseOffice Suites+2
VibeTunnel
4.7k
VibeTunnel is a terminal proxy that opens terminal sessions in a browser for remote monitoring and control, including from a phone. It ships as a macOS app and as an npm package that runs the full server with its web UI on Linux, in Docker, or on headless machines.
Remote AccessProxy ServersAI Agents+1
Single Container
AirTrail
1.7k
A web application for tracking flights and viewing flight history.
Maps and GPSCopyleft LicenseAnalytics Tools+3
multi-scrobbler
1.3k
A dockerized app that monitors music listening activity from many sources and scrobbles it to many clients.
Audio StreamingMedia ManagementAutomation Tools+2
Gerrit
1.2k
Gerrit is a code review and project management tool for Git-based projects.
Dev Project ManagementSelf Hosting SolutionsPermissive License
LeafWiki
1.2k
LeafWiki is a self-hosted wiki built as a single Go binary, storing Markdown content on disk with SQLite for lightweight internal documentation.
Wikis
2 Containers
PictShare
951
PictShare is a self-hosted file hosting and image manipulation service for images, GIFs, videos, text files, and short links.
Simple File UploadsFile & Object StorageMedia Management+3
Single Container
webtrees
834
webtrees is an online collaborative genealogy application for viewing, editing, and managing family trees on a website.
Genealogy SoftwareMedia ManagementSelf Hosting Solutions+2
Haven
812
Haven is a private blog application built with Ruby on Rails that supports sharing with selected people and includes a built-in RSS reader.
Blogging PlatformsPermissive LicenseRSS Feed Readers+2
2 Containers
Photofield
612
Photofield is a self-hosted, single-binary photo gallery and viewer focused on speed, simplicity, and displaying large collections efficiently.
Photo GalleriesPermissive LicenseMedia Management+1
5 Containers
Pangolin
23.2k
Pangolin is an identity-based remote access platform that combines reverse proxy and VPN capabilities for secure access to private and public resources.
Web ServersRemote AccessCopyleft License+3
Open Core
Lidarr
5.8k
Lidarr is a music collection manager for Usenet and BitTorrent users that monitors RSS feeds, downloads tracks, and manages sorting and renaming.
Media ManagementAudio StreamingP2P File Sharing+3
bitmagnet
4.4k
A self-hosted BitTorrent indexer, DHT crawler, content classifier, and torrent search engine with a web UI and GraphQL API.
Digital ArchivingP2P File SharingSearch Engines+3
9 Containers
Webstudio
9.1k
Webstudio is an open-source visual development platform for developers, designers, and cross-functional teams.
Website BuildersLow Code DevelopmentSelf Hosting Solutions+1
Open Core
GlobaLeaks
1.5k
GlobaLeaks is free and open-source whistleblowing software for setting up and maintaining secure reporting platforms.
Custom CommunicationsCopyleft LicenseSelf Hosting Solutions
openHAB
1.2k
Core bundles of the openHAB runtime for building smart home solutions on top of the openHAB framework.
IoT PlatformsAutomation ToolsSelf Hosting Solutions+1