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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voltius

791

Voltius is a local-first SSH, SFTP, and serial client with end-to-end encrypted sync, plugins, and no account required.

Network UtilitiesFile SynchronizationRemote Access

3 ContainersOpen Core

Task Keeper

113

A list editor for power users that supports tasks, tags, collapsible sections, and keyboard-driven editing.

Task ManagementNote Taking AppsSelf Hosting Solutions+2

Chiyogami

Chiyogami is a self-hostable pastebin with encryption, configurable expiration, private pastes, user accounts, and an API.

PastebinsPermissive LicenseSelf Hosting Solutions

Single Container

Webarchive

200

Own Webarchive is a simple self-hosted web archive for saving web pages in PDF, header, or single-file HTML formats.

Digital ArchivingBookmark ManagementDocument Management+3

LiftTrace

120

A self-hosted weightlifting tracker for logging workouts, programs, progress photos, stats, and AI-assisted coaching.

Health & FitnessSelf Hosting SolutionsAuthentication Services+1

Single Container

ANALOG

A minimal self-hosted analytics tool.

Analytics ToolsPermissive LicenseSelf Hosting Solutions+1

datannur

datannur is an open-source, static-file-based data catalog that runs without a server or database.

Digital Library SoftwareSelf Hosting SolutionsFully FOSS+2

Fully FOSS

ShipShipShip

301

A self-hostable changelog and roadmap platform with emoji reactions, themes, newsletters, and an admin dashboard.

Dev Project ManagementPermissive LicenseStatus Pages+2

Single Container

Receipt Wrangler

291

Receipt Wrangler is a repository containing the API, desktop app, and mobile app for managing receipts.

Budgeting and FinanceDocument ManagementSelf Hosting Solutions+1

PrivyDrop

144

An open-source peer-to-peer file and text sharing tool built on WebRTC with end-to-end encryption.

P2P File SharingPermissive LicensePastebins+1

Tiledesk

323

Tiledesk is an open source live chat and customer support platform with integrated chatbots and multi-channel messaging.

Custom CommunicationsTicketing SystemsCRM Systems+4

Open Core

BinPastes

A simple self-hosted pastebin for notes with search, expiry, visibility controls, and client-side encryption.

PastebinsPermissive LicenseNote Taking Apps+1

SCM Manager

184

A self-hosted web application for sharing and managing Git, Mercurial, and Subversion repositories.

Dev Project ManagementPermissive LicenseSelf Hosting Solutions

Open Core

ESMira

A web-based tool for running Experience Sampling Method studies with participant smartphone apps and centralized study administration.

Miscellaneous ToolsCopyleft LicenseSelf Hosting Solutions+1

polluSensWeb

polluSensWeb is a browser-based tool for connecting to UART air quality sensors and visualizing their live data with charts and CSV export.

IoT Platforms

Mergeable

109

Mergeable is a browser-based inbox for GitHub pull requests.

Dev Project ManagementSelf Hosting SolutionsPermissive License

Aleph

2.5k

Aleph is a tool for indexing large collections of documents and structured data for browsing, search, and cross-referencing entities against watchlists.

Search EnginesKnowledge ManagementPermissive License+3

Tiramisu

149

Tiramisu is a BitTorrent-based FUSE virtual filesystem that streams media files on demand into Plex or Jellyfin libraries.

Media Servers

Single Container

Minus Games

A suite for distributing, running, and syncing games from a server to client apps or a GUI.

Game Server PanelsGamesFile Synchronization+2

Single Container

Cardea

An SSH bastion server with access control, session recording, and optional TPM-backed key protection.

Remote Access

3 Containers

Aastro

A lightweight, modular API gateway for microservices that fans out requests to multiple upstreams and aggregates the responses using YAML configuration.

API Management

Single Container

not-th.re

!3 is a simple paste sharing platform with client-side encryption, Monaco editor support, and file transfers.

PastebinsCopyleft LicenseSelf Hosting Solutions+3

Wakupator

184

Wakupator is a lightweight Linux service that wakes machines on the same LAN using IP spoofing and Wake-on-LAN when specific network traffic is detected.

Network UtilitiesPermissive LicenseAutomation Tools

ManageMeals

A SvelteKit frontend for the ManageMeals web app.

Recipe ManagersCopyleft LicenseSelf Hosting Solutions

Tracim

274

Tracim is a unified collaboration platform for team communication, file sharing, task management, and project documentation.

Groupware SuitesTask ManagementDocument Management+4

Open Core

Meetable

172

Meetable is a minimal website for aggregating and discovering events, with event pages, tags, iCal feeds, and RSVP support.

Polls and EventsSelf Hosting SolutionsCalendar and Contacts+2

DePay

136

A crypto web3 payment widget for accepting wallet-to-wallet payments across supported blockchains.

Budgeting and FinanceE-Commerce SolutionsSelf Hosting Solutions+1

What To Cook?

A recipe suggestion app that recommends what to cook based on ingredients available at home.

Recipe ManagersCopyleft LicenseInventory Management+2

Keeper.sh

1.4k

Keeper.sh is an open-source calendar syncing tool that pulls events from multiple calendar providers and iCal/ICS links, then pushes them across one or more calendars. It also exposes a REST API and an MCP server for calendar management.

Calendar and Contacts

3 ContainersOpen Core

UUSEC WAF

1.7k

An industrial-grade web application and API security product that functions as a WAF with AI/semantic detection, reverse-proxy protection, and advanced rule handling.

Web ServersProxy ServersAPI Management+2

Freemium

Kibitzr

720

Kibitzr is a small automation tool for running routine tasks.

Automation ToolsPermissive LicenseSelf Hosting Solutions+1

edentext

554

EdenText is a web-based word processor for creating, editing, and exporting documents locally in the browser.

Office SuitesDocument ManagementSelf Hosting Solutions+1

Single ContainerOpen CoreTelemetry: Opt-OutFully FOSS

Leed

235

Leed (for Light Feed) is a Free and minimalist RSS aggregator.

RSS Feed ReadersSelf Hosting SolutionsCopyleft License

RetroArr

RetroArr is a self-hosted game library manager for PC and retro consoles that scans libraries, fetches metadata, organizes files, searches indexers, and automates downloads.

Game Server Panels

Single Container

Paca

2.0k

AI-native project management platform where AI agents and humans collaborate as Scrum teammates on the same board and sprints. Configurable via config files and WASM plugins (alternative to Jira, Trello, ClickUp and Monday).

Dev Project Management

sE2EEnd

Self-hosted, end-to-end encrypted file sharing and secret-note transfer platform.

Simple File Uploads

4 Containers

Ansible-NAS

3.8k

Ansible NAS is an Ansible-based home server automation project that deploys a selection of self-hosted applications on Ubuntu using Docker containers.

Self Hosting SolutionsPermissive LicenseAutomation Tools+3

Hive-Pal

A modern beekeeping management application for tracking apiaries, hives, inspections, and queen history on mobile and desktop.

Agriculture ManagementPermissive LicenseInventory Management+1

Word Mastermind

277

A Wordle-like word guessing game that can be played endlessly and supports custom dictionary files.

GamesSelf Hosting SolutionsMiscellaneous Tools+1

HoneyWire

113

HoneyWire is a distributed security early-warning system for internal networks that lets users deploy decoy sensors and manage them from a central dashboard.

Network UtilitiesSelf Hosting SolutionsAutomation Tools

2 Containers

HomelabOS

1.3k

Offline privacy-centric data-center. Deploy over 100 services with a few commands.

Self Hosting SolutionsPermissive LicenseAutomation Tools

Mother-of-All-Self-Hosting

1.2k

Ansible playbook which helps you host services as Docker containers on your own server.

Self Hosting Solutions

FerrumPix

738

FerrumPix is a native desktop photo manager and image editor for Linux, Windows, macOS, and ARM64 builds, with local-first workflows and optional connections to Immich or Nextcloud.

Photo GalleriesMedia Management

TimeTracker

634

TimeTracker is a self-hosted, web-based time tracking application for teams, freelancers, and businesses to manage projects, track hours, and generate invoices.

Time Tracking

7 ContainersOpen CoreTelemetry: Opt-Out

PlugNPiN

PlugNPiN automatically syncs Docker containers with Pi-hole or AdGuard Home DNS entries and Nginx Proxy Manager proxy hosts based on container labels.

Network Utilities

2 Containers

Chobble Tickets

Chobble Tickets is a self-hosted reservation and ticketing system for managing listings, bookings, payments, check-ins, and admin operations.

Scheduling and BookingsE-Commerce Solutions

Single Container

Flare

139

Flare is a self-hostable file sharing platform for uploading, managing, previewing, and sharing files, screenshots, short URLs, and paste content.

Simple File UploadsWeb File ManagersFile & Object Storage+4

Gossa

1.1k

A fast, dependency-free web server for sharing and browsing files with a simple built-in UI.

Web File ManagersPermissive LicenseFile & Object Storage+4

Single Container