All categories
55 categories of self-hosted software, from file sync to web analytics.
File Sync & Storage
Self-hosted alternatives to Dropbox and Google Drive for syncing, sharing, and storing files across every device you own.
149 appsMedia Servers
Stream your own movies, shows, and music with self-hosted alternatives to Netflix, Spotify, and Plex.
178 appsNotes & Knowledge Base
Own your notes, wikis, and documentation with self-hosted alternatives to Notion, Evernote, and Confluence.
71 appsPhoto Management
Back up and browse your photo library with self-hosted alternatives to Google Photos and iCloud.
51 appsPassword Managers
Keep credentials private with self-hosted password managers that you fully control.
40 appsChat & Communication
Run your own team chat and video calls with self-hosted alternatives to Slack, Discord, and Zoom.
124 appsTeam Chat
Self-hosted team-chat platforms, alternatives to Slack, Discord, and Microsoft Teams.
10 appsVideo Conferencing
Self-hosted video conferencing and webinar platforms, alternatives to Zoom and Google Meet.
16 appsMatrix & XMPP
Self-hosted Matrix and XMPP servers, clients, and bridges for federated real-time messaging.
60 appsDeveloper Tools & Git
Host your own code and pipelines with self-hosted alternatives to GitHub, GitLab, and hosted CI.
226 appsAutomation & Workflows
Connect apps and automate workflows with self-hosted alternatives to Zapier and Make.
72 appsMonitoring & Status
Track uptime, metrics, and incidents with self-hosted monitoring and status-page tools.
126 appsDashboards & Startpages
Organize every service behind one screen with self-hosted homelab dashboards and startpages.
50 appsProject Management & Tasks
Plan work and track tasks with self-hosted alternatives to Trello, Asana, and Jira.
97 appsSelf-Hosted AI
Run large language models, chat UIs, and machine-learning tools locally with self-hosted AI software.
139 appsLocal LLM Runners
Self-hosted local large-language-model inference engines and serving frameworks.
28 appsAI Chat UIs
Self-hosted web frontends for chatting with local or remote LLMs, alternatives to ChatGPT.
12 appsAI Image Generation
Self-hosted text-to-image generation (Stable Diffusion, ComfyUI, etc.), alternatives to Midjourney and DALL-E.
12 appsGit Hosting & Forges
Self-hosted Git servers, code review, and software forges, alternatives to GitHub and GitLab.com.
19 appsCI/CD & Build
Self-hosted continuous integration, delivery, and deployment pipelines.
21 appsSelf-Hosting Platforms (PaaS)
Self-hosted Platform-as-a-Service for one-click app deployment, alternatives to Heroku and Vercel.
11 appsIDEs & Code Editors
Self-hosted in-browser IDEs, code editors, and developer notebooks.
14 appsHome Automation
Control smart devices locally and privately with self-hosted home automation platforms.
86 appsBackup & Recovery
Protect your data with self-hosted, encrypted backup and recovery tools.
82 appsRSS & News Readers
Follow the open web on your terms with self-hosted RSS readers and feed aggregators.
56 appsBookmarks & Read-It-Later
Save links and articles with self-hosted alternatives to Pocket, Raindrop, and Instapaper.
31 appsContent Management Systems
Build and manage websites with self-hosted CMS platforms, alternatives to Wix and Squarespace.
88 appsBlogging Platforms
Publish on your own terms with self-hosted blogging engines, alternatives to Medium and Substack.
61 appsWikis & Documentation
Document everything with self-hosted wiki engines and team documentation platforms.
42 appsE-commerce Platforms
Run your own online store with self-hosted e-commerce software, alternatives to Shopify.
51 appsBudgeting & Finance
Track money privately with self-hosted budgeting, accounting, and personal-finance software.
136 appsCRM & Business Apps
Run sales, invoicing, and operations with self-hosted alternatives to Salesforce and HubSpot.
49 appsRecipe Managers
Organize cooking with self-hosted recipe managers, meal planners, and grocery tools.
17 appsDocument Management
Go paperless with self-hosted document management, OCR, and archiving software.
39 appsCalendar & Contacts
Sync your schedule with self-hosted CalDAV and CardDAV servers for calendars and contacts.
38 appsMail Servers
Own your inbox with self-hosted email servers and full mail-stack solutions.
100 appsGroupware
Combine mail, calendar, and contacts with self-hosted groupware suites, alternatives to Microsoft 365.
29 appsOffice Suites
Edit documents collaboratively with self-hosted office suites, alternatives to Google Docs.
50 appsRemote Access & VPN
Reach your network securely with self-hosted VPN, mesh networking, and remote-desktop tools.
103 appsReverse Proxy & Gateways
Route and secure your services with self-hosted reverse proxies, gateways, and ingress managers.
120 appsIdentity & SSO
Centralize logins with self-hosted identity providers, SSO, and authentication services.
59 appsSearch Engines
Search privately with self-hosted search engines and metasearch tools, alternatives to Google.
62 appsWeb Analytics
Measure traffic privately with self-hosted, cookie-free alternatives to Google Analytics.
53 appsHelpdesk & Ticketing
Support customers with self-hosted helpdesk and ticketing systems, alternatives to Zendesk.
31 appsTime Tracking
Log hours with self-hosted time-tracking and timesheet software for freelancers and teams.
25 appsLearning & Courses
Teach and learn with self-hosted learning management systems and course platforms.
50 appsForums & Community
Build community with self-hosted forum and discussion software, alternatives to Discourse.
45 appsSocial Networks
Own your social presence with self-hosted social networking and fediverse software.
105 appsGame Servers
Host multiplayer with self-hosted game servers and browser-game platforms.
160 appsGame Engines & Frameworks
Self-hosted game engines, frameworks, and emulators for HTML5 and native games.
30 appsMaps & GIS
Navigate privately with self-hosted maps, routing, and geospatial tools.
53 appsVideo Surveillance
Watch your cameras with self-hosted network video recorders and CCTV software.
46 appsURL Shorteners
Brand and track links with self-hosted URL shorteners, alternatives to Bitly.
21 appsPastebins & Snippets
Share text and code with self-hosted pastebins and snippet managers.
31 appsE-books & Media Library
Organize books, comics, and audiobooks with self-hosted library managers.
75 apps