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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Jina

21.9k

A framework for building and deploying AI services with gRPC, HTTP, and WebSocket communication.

Search EnginesPermissive LicenseArtificial Intelligence+1

Pinchflat

5.4k

Pinchflat is a self-hosted YouTube media manager for downloading content from channels and playlists with yt-dlp.

Media ManagementMedia ServersDigital Archiving+4

Single ContainerFully FOSS

015

419

015 is a self-hosted temporary file sharing platform for one-time file and text uploads, processing, and sharing.

Simple File UploadsPastebinsSelf Hosting Solutions+2

Hubleys

123

Hubleys is a self-hosted dashboard for managing and displaying personalized links, widgets, and messages for multiple users.

Personal DashboardsPermissive LicenseBookmark Management+2

Single Container

Limbas

Limbas is a low-code database framework for building database-driven business applications and graphical database front ends.

Database ManagementLow Code DevelopmentAutomation Tools+5

2 Containers

re:Director

A self-hosted redirect service for managing domain redirects and URL forwarding.

Miscellaneous ToolsURL ShortenersNetwork Utilities+1

Single Container

Family Accounting Tool

371

A family accounting tool for tracking transactions, analyzing spending, and calculating internal debt.

Budgeting and FinanceSelf Hosting SolutionsWeb Servers+2

ydl_api_ng

240

A web server that lets users trigger downloads on their server through a REST API using yt-dlp.

Media ManagementDigital ArchivingAutomation Tools+2

2 Containers

RERO ILS

An open source integrated library system for managing library networks or independent libraries.

Library Management SystemsCopyleft LicenseDigital Library Software+1

HomeServerHQ

HomeServerHQ is an all-in-one home server infrastructure and management utility that installs and configures a home server, relay server, and supporting open source services.

Self Hosting SolutionsCopyleft LicenseWeb Servers+3

ZenTao

1.7k

ZenTao is an open source project management platform covering product, project, QA, documentation, organization, and office management.

Dev Project ManagementSelf Hosting SolutionsTask Management+4

Open Core

paaster

566

Paaster.io is a privacy-focused pastebin application with end-to-end encryption, paste history, and sharing features.

PastebinsCopyleft LicenseSelf Hosting Solutions+1

Cloud Required

Liwan

217

Liwan is a privacy-first web analytics tool that provides real-time visitor and pageview tracking for websites.

Analytics ToolsSelf Hosting SolutionsPermissive License

Usertour

2.3k

Usertour is an open-source user onboarding platform for creating in-app product tours, checklists, launchers, and surveys.

Miscellaneous ToolsAnalytics ToolsCRM Systems+2

Open Core

gocron

621

A Go and Vue.js task scheduler for defining recurring jobs in a YAML configuration file and running commands on cron schedules.

Automation ToolsPermissive LicenseTask Runners+2

Pastefy

462

Pastefy is an open source paste-sharing service and alternative to Gists or Pastebin.

PastebinsPermissive LicenseSelf Hosting Solutions+2

YoutubeDL-Server

319

A simple web and REST interface for downloading YouTube videos onto a server.

Media ManagementMedia ServersAutomation Tools+2

2 Containers

bor

166

Bor is an open-source policy management system for Linux desktops that centrally distributes and enforces configuration policies on enrolled endpoints in real time.

Automation ToolsSelf Hosting SolutionsAuthentication Services+1

Fully FOSS

Request Inbox

A web application for collecting, inspecting, and responding to HTTP requests for testing and debugging.

Testing ToolsAPI ManagementSelf Hosting Solutions

Single ContainerTelemetry: Opt-Out

dirac

1.5k

Dirac is an open-source AI coding agent that performs precise, token-efficient code edits and refactorings using hash-anchored changes and AST-aware manipulation.

AI Coding AssistantAI AgentsAI Tooling+1

Cloud Required

HandBrake Web

806

HandBrake Web is a browser-based interface for managing HandBrake encoding jobs across multiple machines with server and worker components.

Automation ToolsCopyleft LicenseMedia Management+2

2 Containers

penguin-mail

506

Penguin Mail is a Linux mail and calendar app written in Rust that supports Gmail, Microsoft, IMAP, POP3, contacts, calendars, and message security features.

Email SolutionsCalendar and ContactsFully FOSS+1

Fully FOSS

compose-farm

318

Compose Farm is a minimal CLI tool for running Docker Compose commands across multiple hosts over SSH, with a web UI and declarative reconciliation via `cf apply`.

Automation ToolsSelf Hosting SolutionsRemote Access

2 Containers

Mindwendel

142

A team brainstorming app for creating, voting on, clustering, and commenting on ideas with live updates.

Dev Project ManagementArtificial IntelligenceSelf Hosting Solutions+4

Swetrix

Swetrix is a privacy-focused, cookieless, open-source alternative to Google Analytics for tracking traffic, performance, sessions, and user flows.

Analytics ToolsSelf Hosting SolutionsCopyleft License

whois

WHOIS/RDAP query API for domains, IP addresses, CIDR prefixes and ASNs, with unified JSON output, caching, API key authentication, batch queries and MCP support for AI assistants.

Network Utilities

4 Containers

legal-templates

3.5k

A collection of attorney-drafted legal template documents for startups and technology companies.

Document ManagementKnowledge ManagementSelf Hosting Solutions

W

W-CMS is a lightweight, open-source CMS for building websites with a flexible, page-based approach.

WikisCopyleft LicenseCMS Platforms+4

Para

574

Para is a scalable multitenant backend server/framework for object persistence, retrieval, and API-based application backends.

API ManagementPermissive LicenseAuthentication Services+3

Open Core

larasend

491

Larasend is a self-hosted transactional email platform for Laravel teams that provides an HTTP API, dashboard, API keys, and a Laravel mail transport while sending through Amazon SES.

Mail Delivery AgentsSelf Hosting SolutionsAPI Management

5 Containers

Peon

101

Peon is an open-source, self-hostable deployment platform for deploying Git apps, Docker Compose stacks, databases, and static sites to servers you control.

Platform as a ServiceSelf Hosting SolutionsAutomation Tools+1

6 ContainersFully FOSS

WeddingShare

910

WeddingShare is a simple web app for sharing wedding memories and photos with guests through gallery links and QR codes.

Photo GalleriesCopyleft LicenseMedia Management+2

fx

332

A self-hosted Twitter/Bluesky-like microblogging service.

Blogging PlatformsPermissive LicenseSocial Networks+3

GRR

111

Assets management and booking for small/medium companies.

Budgeting and FinanceCopyleft LicenseScheduling and Bookings+3

machtiani

191

Machtiani (mct) is a terminal-based local code chat service for working with large real codebases and syncing project history for context-aware answers.

Artificial IntelligenceAI Coding AssistantAI Agents+3

hs5

197

HS5 is a self-hosted, high-performance single-node S3-compatible object storage service with a built-in web interface for bucket and user management.

File & Object StorageSelf Hosting Solutions

Single Container

ouijit

178

Ouijit is a customizable task and terminal session manager for agentic development workflows, with lifecycle hooks, scripts, worktree management, and VM sandboxing.

Task RunnersAI Coding AssistantAI Agents