Self-Hosted API Management: 60 Open-Source Apps
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Homelab Novice
Wants it running tonight, with one command.
Libre Translate17.4k
A free and open source machine translation API that is entirely self-hosted.
- Single container
- Ships a Compose file
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Homelab Expert
Runs a stack already and wants it to plug in.
Hoppscotch Community Edition80.8k
Hoppscotch is an open source API development ecosystem for sending requests, testing responses, and collaborating on API work.
- Several SSO sign-in methods
- REST or GraphQL API
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Homelab Hacker
Wants control: APIs, scripts and many ways to run it.
NGINX32.1k
NGINX is a high-performance web server, reverse proxy, load balancer, API gateway, and content cache.
- Scriptable API
- CLI or plugin support
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88/100 fitHow well this app matches homelab hackers, 0 to 100
60 projects
HyperSwitch
45.8k
Composable open-source payments infrastructure for routing, retries, vaulting, reconciliation, and payment-method support.
Budgeting and FinancePermissive LicenseE-Commerce Solutions+1
30 Containers
Novu
40.3k
Novu is an open-source communication infrastructure platform for sending and managing multi-channel notifications and agent conversations through a single API.
Custom CommunicationsFOSS with IssuesPermissive License+2
6 ContainersFOSS with Issues
Hoppscotch Community Edition
80.8k
Hoppscotch is an open source API development ecosystem for sending requests, testing responses, and collaborating on API work.
API ManagementPermissive LicenseTesting Tools+2
10 Containers
Strapi
73.5k
Strapi is an open-source, self-hosted headless CMS that helps developers build content APIs quickly and provides content creators with an editing interface.
CMS PlatformsPermissive LicenseSelf Hosting Solutions+2
2 Containers
Libre Translate
17.4k
A free and open source machine translation API that is entirely self-hosted.
Miscellaneous ToolsSoftware LocalizationArtificial Intelligence+3
Single Container
NGINX
32.1k
NGINX is a high-performance web server, reverse proxy, load balancer, API gateway, and content cache.
Web ServersPermissive LicenseProxy Servers+2
Payload CMS
45.7k
A Next.js-native headless CMS that installs directly into an existing `/app` folder.
CMS PlatformsPermissive LicenseFOSS with Issues+5
FOSS with Issues
Tyk
10.9k
Tyk Gateway is an open source, cloud-native API gateway for managing, securing, and monitoring APIs across REST, GraphQL, TCP, and gRPC protocols.
API ManagementProxy ServersAnalytics Tools+2
Opik
23.3k
Opik is an open-source platform for observability, evaluation, monitoring, and optimization of LLM applications and agentic systems.
API ManagementArtificial IntelligenceAI Tooling+6
Hasura
32.1k
An open source GraphQL engine that provides a single secure API endpoint for accessing data and building modern applications.
API ManagementPermissive LicenseDatabase Management
6 Containers
Spree Commerce
15.8k
An open-source headless eCommerce platform with a REST API, TypeScript SDK, admin dashboard, CLI, and Next.js storefront.
E-Commerce SolutionsInventory ManagementAPI Management+2
LiteLLM
63.0k
LiteLLM is an open source AI gateway and Python SDK for calling 100+ LLM providers through a unified OpenAI-compatible interface.
API ManagementProxy ServersArtificial Intelligence+2
3 ContainersOpen Core
Sylius
8.6k
Sylius is an open source eCommerce framework built on Symfony for creating tailored online shopping applications.
E-Commerce SolutionsInventory ManagementAPI Management+1
MedusaJs
37.1k
Medusa is a commerce platform and customization framework for building custom digital commerce applications.
E-Commerce SolutionsPermissive LicenseInventory Management+1
Datasette
11.6k
Datasette is an open source tool for exploring and publishing data as an interactive website with an accompanying API.
Database ManagementAnalytics ToolsAPI Management+1
KeystoneJS
10.0k
Keystone is a CMS and app framework that lets developers define a schema and get a GraphQL API plus a management UI.
CMS PlatformsPermissive LicenseAPI Management+1
Manifest
7.6k
Manifest is an OpenClaw plugin that routes requests to the most cost-effective LLM and provides a dashboard for tracking usage and costs.
Low Code DevelopmentArtificial IntelligencePermissive License+4
Telemetry: Opt-Out
Kinto
4.4k
Kinto is a minimalist JSON storage service with synchronization and sharing abilities.
File SynchronizationPermissive LicenseSelf Hosting Solutions+3
3 Containers
Bruno
48.3k
Bruno is an open-source API client and IDE for exploring and testing APIs.
API ManagementPermissive LicenseTesting Tools+2
Single ContainerOpen Core
Posting
12.6k
Posting is a terminal-based HTTP client for creating, organizing, and sending requests with a keyboard-centric TUI.
API ManagementPermissive LicenseNetwork Utilities+1
Lura
6.8k
An open framework for building ultra-performance API gateways and proxy generators with middlewares.
API ManagementProxy ServersNetwork Utilities+1
Kong
44.4k
Kong Gateway is a cloud-native API, LLM, and MCP gateway for proxying, routing, load balancing, authentication, and plugin-based traffic control.
API ManagementArtificial IntelligencePermissive License+3
2 ContainersOpen Core
DreamFactory
1.8k
DreamFactory is a self-hosted platform that provides governed API access to databases and other data sources for enterprise applications and local LLMs.
API ManagementDatabase ManagementLow Code Development+3
Shopware Community Edition
3.5k
Shopware is an open source e-commerce platform and framework for building shopping cart and headless commerce experiences.
E-Commerce SolutionsPermissive LicenseCMS Platforms+2
LinkAce
3.4k
LinkAce is a self-hosted bookmark manager for organizing, archiving, and sharing links.
Bookmark ManagementDigital ArchivingSelf Hosting Solutions+3
6 Containers
ByteStash
2.6k
ByteStash is a self-hosted web application for storing, organizing, and managing code snippets.
PastebinsCopyleft LicenseSelf Hosting Solutions+3
Single Container
OpenWA
16.7k
OpenWA is an open-source WhatsApp API gateway with a dashboard, REST API, WebSocket events, and multi-session support.
Custom CommunicationsAutomation ToolsAPI Management+1
5 Containers
Chartbrew
4.1k
Chartbrew is an open-source web application for connecting to databases and APIs to create charts and dashboards.
Database ManagementAnalytics ToolsAPI Management+2
Squidex
2.5k
An open source headless CMS and content management hub with a rich API for building custom UIs.
CMS PlatformsAPI ManagementDatabase Management+2
TrailBase
5.8k
TrailBase is a single-executable Firebase alternative with type-safe REST and realtime APIs, built for self-hosted applications.
Low Code DevelopmentSelf Hosting SolutionsDatabase Management+4
Judge0 CE
4.5k
Judge0 is an open-source online code execution system for running, compiling, and evaluating code in a sandboxed environment.
IDE ToolsCopyleft LicenseSelf Hosting Solutions+2
4 Containers
Cockpit
761
Cockpit is a headless content management system for building content-driven applications and websites.
CMS PlatformsSelf Hosting SolutionsAPI Management+1
WebHook Tester
555
A self-hosted webhook and HTTP request tester that generates unique URLs and lets users customize responses for debugging.
Testing ToolsAPI ManagementNetwork Utilities+2
6 Containers
Webiny
8.0k
An open-source serverless enterprise CMS built for AWS.
CMS PlatformsSelf Hosting SolutionsAPI Management+1
Cloud Required
Windmill
18.5k
Windmill is an open-source developer platform for building APIs, background jobs, workflows, and internal UIs, with autogenerated forms and low-code app building.
FOSS with IssuesLow Code DevelopmentAutomation Tools+4
Open CoreFOSS with Issues
Fusio
2.1k
Fusio is an open source API management platform for self-hosted backend APIs, gateway routing, documentation, SDK generation, and monetization.
API ManagementCopyleft LicenseSelf Hosting Solutions+3
Yaak
19.5k
Yaak is a desktop API client for testing and working with REST, GraphQL, SSE, WebSocket, and gRPC APIs.
API ManagementTesting ToolsNetwork Utilities+2
Open Core
Vendure
8.6k
Vendure Core is the open source foundation of Vendure, an enterprise commerce platform for building scalable digital commerce applications.
E-Commerce SolutionsInventory ManagementAPI Management+1
Open Core
Svix
3.5k
Svix is a webhook service that helps developers send webhooks with deliverability, retries, security, and signing support.
API ManagementAutomation ToolsSelf Hosting Solutions+1
Open CoreTelemetry: Opt-Out
Graphweaver
557
Graphweaver is a code-first, self-hostable GraphQL platform for connecting multiple data sources and customizing APIs and admin UI.
API ManagementDatabase ManagementSelf Hosting Solutions+1
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 IntelligenceProxy ServersAI Tooling+4
6 ContainersOpen Core
Expressa
452
Expressa is a data-driven middleware for Node.js/Express that provides admin-managed REST APIs based on JSON Schema.
CMS PlatformsPermissive LicenseAPI Management+2
Firecamp
2.6k
Firecamp is an open-source API development platform for designing, testing, documenting, and collaborating on APIs.
API ManagementCopyleft LicenseTesting Tools+2
Keygen
1.6k
Keygen is a fair-source software licensing and distribution API for license validation, entitlements, and device activation.
Miscellaneous ToolsAPI ManagementAuthentication Services
8 ContainersOpen Core
Request Inbox
6
A web application for collecting, inspecting, and responding to HTTP requests for testing and debugging.
Testing ToolsSelf Hosting SolutionsAPI Management
Single ContainerTelemetry: Opt-Out
larasend
494
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
Para
575
Para is a scalable multitenant backend server/framework for object persistence, retrieval, and API-based application backends.
API ManagementPermissive LicenseAuthentication Services+3
Open Core
RapidForge
43
RapidForge is a lightweight self-hosted platform for building and deploying webhooks, APIs, scheduled tasks, and dynamic pages using simple scripts.
IDE ToolsPermissive LicenseAutomation Tools+4