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.

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SyncTube

395

SyncTube is a synchronized video-watching app with chat, playback control, and subtitle support that can be run locally or with Docker.

Media ServersMedia ManagementCustom Communications+2

Memtly

300

Memtly is a simple event gallery site for sharing memories and letting guests upload photos and videos.

Photo GalleriesMedia ManagementPolls and Events+1

Gaseous Server

954

Gaseous Server is the backend for the Gaseous system, providing ROM and title management with basic in-browser emulation.

Game Server PanelsCopyleft LicenseGames+2

2 Containers

brainrotguard

394

BrainRotGuard is a self-hosted YouTube approval system for kids that lets a child request videos on a tablet while a parent approves or denies playback from a phone via Telegram.

Media ServersAutomation ToolsSelf Hosting Solutions

Single Container

runtm

302

Runtm is an open-source platform for spinning up isolated sandboxes where coding agents can build, test, and deploy software.

Self Hosting SolutionsAI AgentsAI Tooling+1

4 Containers

myTinyTodo

203

A tiny PHP-based todo list application.

Task ManagementSelf Hosting SolutionsPersonal Dashboards+2

RSS Monster

571

RSSMonster is an intelligent RSS reader and ranking engine that prioritizes articles using search expressions, semantic clustering, quality scoring, and feed trust.

RSS Feed ReadersPermissive LicenseSelf Hosting Solutions+2

3 Containers

Omeka

556

Omeka is a free software web publishing platform for managing and presenting digital collections and exhibits.

CMS PlatformsDigital Library SoftwareSelf Hosting Solutions+2

Sympa

315

Sympa is an electronic mailing list manager that automates subscription, moderation, archive management, and message delivery for mailing lists.

Mailing ListsSelf Hosting SolutionsMail Transfer Agents+2

Quassel IRC

792

A modern, cross-platform distributed IRC client with a central core that clients can attach to and detach from.

IRC CommunicationSelf Hosting SolutionsCopyleft License

Evergreen

157

Evergreen is a server-side integrated library system that is installed from source on Linux with PostgreSQL and OpenSRF.

Library Management SystemsCopyleft LicenseSelf Hosting Solutions+1

Fully FOSS

GymCoach

131

An open-source, self-hosted training tracker with an AI coach for logging workouts, tracking progress, and generating evidence-based debriefs and programs.

Health & FitnessSelf Hosting SolutionsArtificial Intelligence+2

3 ContainersFully FOSS

Geo Activity Playground

100

Geo Activity Playground is a self-hosted web app for viewing recorded outdoor activities and generating insights from local activity data.

Maps and GPSHealth & FitnessAnalytics Tools+2

Single Container

FlatPress

217

FlatPress is a lightweight PHP blogging engine that stores all content in files and does not require a database.

Blogging PlatformsCopyleft LicenseCMS Platforms+2

materia

216

Materia is a GitOps tool for managing services and applications deployed as Podman Quadlets.

Automation ToolsSelf Hosting SolutionsSecret Management

SOLECTRUS

166

SOLECTRUS is a self-hosted smart solar dashboard that shows real-time energy generation and consumption and calculates costs and savings.

IoT PlatformsCopyleft LicenseAnalytics Tools+1

rmux

2.7k

RMUX is a universal multiplexer engine for working with multiple terminal sessions and related workflows across Windows, Linux, and macOS.

Terminal MultiplexerAutomation ToolsAI Agents

Mafl

758

Mafl is a customizable homepage service for organizing links and services into an interactive dashboard.

Personal DashboardsBookmark ManagementSelf Hosting Solutions+1

rootprint

438

Rootprint is an open-source, self-hosted log management system with full-text search over object-storage-backed indexes.

Self Hosting SolutionsAnalytics ToolsAuthentication Services

4 Containers

HomeButler

307

HomeButler is a small homelab operations toolkit that helps inspect, monitor, and manage servers, containers, backups, and self-hosted apps from the terminal, web dashboard, or AI tools.

Automation ToolsRemote AccessSelf Hosting Solutions

InvenioRDM

184

Invenio App RDM is a research data management application for the InvenioRDM platform.

Digital Library SoftwarePermissive LicenseSelf Hosting Solutions+2

Pretix

2.5k

pretix is a ticket presales and event ticketing system for managing events and selling tickets.

E-Commerce SolutionsCopyleft LicenseSelf Hosting Solutions+3

Open Core

GoModel

1.3k

GoModel is an AI gateway for routing, caching, tracking, and controlling access to LLM requests through an OpenAI- and Anthropic-compatible API.

Artificial IntelligenceGenerative AIAI Tooling+4

6 ContainersOpen Core

FusionPBX

1.1k

FusionPBX is a web-based multi-tenant PBX and VoIP server platform built on FreeSWITCH for business telephony, call center, voicemail, fax, and conferencing use cases.

SIP CommunicationCustom CommunicationsVideo Conferencing+2

Open Core

OpenTrashmail

967

Open Trashmail is a self-hosted trashmail service for receiving emails through a web UI, JSON API, RSS feeds, and custom webhooks.

Mail Transfer AgentsEmail SolutionsSelf Hosting Solutions+2

Lidify

607

Music discovery tool that recommends artists based on selected Lidarr artists.

Media ManagementPermissive LicenseAudio Streaming+2

SIP Irrigation Control

421

SIP is a Raspberry Pi-based Python program for controlling irrigation systems through a browser-based web interface.

IoT PlatformsCopyleft LicenseAutomation Tools+2

Lyftr

360

Lyftr is a self-hosted, mobile-first workout and nutrition tracker that lets users log workouts, build programs, and track progress, weight, and calories.

Health & FitnessSelf Hosting SolutionsFully FOSS+1

2 ContainersFully FOSS

Houndarr

301

Houndarr automatically searches for missing or below-cutoff media across a arr stack using small, rate-limited batches.

Automation ToolsSelf Hosting SolutionsMedia Management

Single Container

Imagor Studio

231

Imagor Studio is a self-hosted image gallery with built-in editing, designed for browsing, organizing, and transforming images.

Self Hosting SolutionsPhoto GalleriesMedia Management

Single Container

pikoci

171

PikoCI is a self-hosted CI/CD system that runs as a single binary with pluggable database and queue backends.

Automation ToolsTask RunnersSelf Hosting Solutions

4 Containers

bit

108

A lightweight self-hosted tracking service that records basic request metadata like country, browser, OS, referer, and forwarded IP information.

URL ShortenersPermissive LicenseAnalytics Tools+1

LibreKB

LibreKB is a self-hosted knowledge base web app for creating and managing articles.

Knowledge ManagementWikisNote Taking Apps+3

2 Containers

cloud-in-a-bottle

1.2k

Cloud in a Bottle is a platform for deploying, using, and sharing web apps on infrastructure you control.

Platform as a ServiceSelf Hosting SolutionsWeb Servers+2

litter

2.5k

Native iOS and Android client for Codex and Local Studio that lets users connect to local or remote servers, manage sessions, and run agentic coding workflows from a phone.

AI Coding AssistantAI AgentsRemote Access

once

2.0k

ONCE is a platform for installing and managing Docker-based web applications, with automatic updates, backups, and a TUI/CLI for self-hosting operations.

Self Hosting SolutionsAutomation ToolsPlatform as a Service

LAN-Orangutan

1.1k

Self-hosted network discovery for homelabbers with Tailscale support. It scans networks, discovers and labels devices, and provides a web UI and CLI.

Network UtilitiesPersonal DashboardsSelf Hosting Solutions

Single Container

Socialhome

381

Socialhome is a federated personal profile and social networking platform.

Social NetworksSelf Hosting SolutionsCopyleft License

MyFin Budget

316

MyFin is a personal finances platform for tracking accounts, transactions, budgets, stats, and investments.

Budgeting and FinanceSelf Hosting SolutionsPersonal Dashboards+2

BotWave

144

BotWave broadcasts audio over FM radio using Raspberry Pi devices, supporting both standalone single-Pi setups and multi-Pi client-server networks.

Audio Streaming

imagor

4.0k

Fast, secure image processing server and Go library built on libvips, with on-demand resizing, cropping, filtering, format conversion and image composition, signed URLs and streaming pipelines for high-concurrency throughput.

Proxy Servers

Glowing Bear

981

A web frontend for the WeeChat IRC client with modern browser-based access and added media embedding features.

IRC CommunicationCopyleft LicenseSelf Hosting Solutions+1

Codeman

814

Codeman is a self-hosted dashboard for managing AI coding agents in persistent terminal sessions, with live web access, mobile-friendly controls, and background automation.

AI Coding AssistantAI AgentsAutomation Tools+2

Single Container