Self-hosted Real-Time apps

Excalidraw

Developer Tools & Git

Virtual hand-drawn style whiteboard

Replaces Miro

Supabase

Self-Hosting Platforms (PaaS)

Open-source Firebase alternative

Replaces Firebase

Home Assistant

Home Automation

Open-source home automation that puts privacy first

Replaces SmartThings, Google Home

OpenHands

Self-Hosted AI

Autonomous AI software engineering agent

Replaces Devin, GitHub Copilot Workspace

Hoppscotch

Developer Tools & Git

Open-source API development ecosystem

Replaces Postman, Insomnia

Elasticsearch

Search Engines

Distributed search and analytics engine

Replaces Algolia, Splunk

AppFlowy

Notes & Knowledge Base

Open-source workspace and Notion alternative

Replaces Notion, Evernote

AFFiNE

Notes & Knowledge Base

Workspace for docs, whiteboards and databases

Replaces Notion, Miro

PocketBase

Self-Hosting Platforms (PaaS)

Open-source backend in a single file

Replaces Firebase

Penpot

Developer Tools & Git

Open-source design and prototyping platform

Replaces Figma

Meilisearch

Search Engines

Fast, typo-tolerant search engine for applications

Replaces Algolia, Elasticsearch

Appwrite

Self-Hosting Platforms (PaaS)

Open-source backend platform for building applications

Replaces Firebase, Supabase

tldraw

Office Suites

Infinite canvas SDK for collaborative whiteboards

Replaces Miro, FigJam

Mastodon

Social Networks

Decentralized open-source microblogging server

Replaces Twitter, X

Open-source vector database built for scalable similarity search

Replaces Pinecone, Elasticsearch

Rocket.Chat

Team Chat

Open-source team chat and collaboration platform

Replaces Slack, Microsoft Teams

Turn Python scripts into shareable data apps

Replaces Retool, Tableau

Payload CMS

Content Management Systems

TypeScript-native headless CMS and application framework

Replaces Contentful, Sanity

Build and share machine learning web interfaces fast

Replaces Retool

Sunshine

Remote Access & VPN

Self-hosted game-stream host for Moonlight clients

Replaces NVIDIA GameStream, Parsec

Outline

Notes & Knowledge Base

Team knowledge base and wiki

Replaces Notion, Confluence

Mattermost

Team Chat

Secure collaboration for developer teams

Replaces Slack, Microsoft Teams

Full-featured service mesh for traffic and security control

Replaces AWS App Mesh

Directus

Self-Hosting Platforms (PaaS)

Instant REST and GraphQL API for any SQL database

Replaces Contentful, Firebase

Khoj

Notes & Knowledge Base

Self-hostable AI assistant over your personal notes

Replaces Notion AI, Evernote

Chatwoot

Chat & Communication

Open-source customer engagement and live-chat platform

Replaces Intercom, Zendesk

AI-powered search engine, formerly Perplexica

Replaces Google Search

Medusa

E-commerce Platforms

Composable commerce engine for developers

Replaces Shopify, commercetools

Frigate

Home Automation

Local NVR with real-time AI object detection

Replaces Google Home

Qdrant

Search Engines

High-performance open-source vector search engine

Replaces Pinecone, Algolia

Terminal UI for managing Kubernetes clusters

Replaces Lens, kubectl

Microservices and workflow orchestration engine

Replaces AWS Step Functions, Camunda

SigNoz

Developer Tools & Git

Open-source APM and observability platform

Replaces Datadog, New Relic

InfluxDB

Monitoring & Status

Purpose-built time series database for metrics and events

Replaces Datadog, AWS Timestream

Jitsi Meet

Video Conferencing

Secure, fully featured video conferencing

Replaces Zoom, Google Meet

Autonomous agent for comprehensive online research reports

Replaces Perplexity, ChatGPT

Distributed task queue for Python with scheduling support

Replaces AWS Batch, AWS SQS

All-in-one project management and team collaboration

Replaces Linear, Jira

Typesense

Search Engines

Open-source typo-tolerant search engine optimized for speed

Replaces Algolia, Elasticsearch

Zulip

Team Chat

Threaded team chat that combines email and chat

Replaces Slack, Microsoft Teams

APM and observability for cloud-native architectures

Replaces New Relic, Datadog

Open-source firmware for ESP-based smart devices

Replaces Tuya Cloud

Dockge

Dashboards & Startpages

Fancy, reactive, self-hosted Docker Compose stack manager

Replaces Portainer

Modern workflow orchestration for data and Python pipelines

Replaces AWS Step Functions, Azure Data Factory

Node-RED

Automation & Workflows

Flow-based programming for event-driven apps

Replaces Zapier

GraphQL-first headless commerce platform

Replaces Shopify, commercetools

Durable execution platform for reliable distributed workflows

Replaces AWS Step Functions, Azure Logic Apps

End-to-end distributed tracing for microservices

Replaces Datadog APM, New Relic

Reactive Python notebook that runs as a web app

Replaces Jupyter, Streamlit

SafeLine

Reverse Proxy & Gateways

Self-hosted web application firewall with a web console

Replaces Cloudflare WAF

Vector

Monitoring & Status

High-performance observability data pipeline

Replaces Logstash, Fluentd

ThingsBoard

Home Automation

Open-source IoT platform for device management and data

Replaces AWS IoT, Azure IoT

Neko

Remote Access & VPN

Self-hosted virtual browser running in Docker

Replaces Browserling

OpenObserve

Developer Tools & Git

Open-source observability platform for logs, metrics and traces

Replaces Datadog, Elasticsearch

Postgres-based no-code database and spreadsheet

Replaces Airtable

Docmost

Notes & Knowledge Base

Open-source collaborative wiki and documentation

Replaces Confluence, Notion

Kibana

Monitoring & Status

Visualization and exploration for Elasticsearch data

Replaces Splunk, Datadog

Wekan

Project Management & Tasks

Open-source kanban board for collaboration

Replaces Trello

Scalable WebRTC infrastructure for real-time audio and video

Replaces Twilio, Agora

GoAccess

Monitoring & Status

Real-time web log analyzer and interactive viewer

Replaces Google Analytics

Semantic layer and headless BI for building data apps

Replaces Looker, AtScale

MediaMTX

Video Surveillance

Ready-to-use media server and RTSP/WebRTC proxy

Replaces Wowza

Snapdrop

File Sync & Storage

Local file sharing in your browser, inspired by AirDrop

Replaces AirDrop

Share your terminal as a web application

Replaces PuTTY

SimpleX Chat

Chat & Communication

Private messenger without any user identifiers

Replaces Signal, WhatsApp

cAdvisor

Monitoring & Status

Container resource usage and performance analysis

Replaces Datadog

Unified backend framework for APIs, jobs and AI agents

Replaces Temporal, Inngest

Open-source chess server and platform

Replaces Chess.com

Open-source game streaming client for low-latency desktops

Replaces Parsec, Steam Remote Play

Firmware for controlling addressable LED strips

Replaces Philips Hue

Etherpad

Chat & Communication

Real-time collaborative document editor

Replaces Google Docs

Top-like interface for container metrics

Replaces Docker Desktop

Distributed tracing system for latency troubleshooting

Replaces Datadog APM

Dynamic, real-time, high-performance API gateway

Replaces Kong, AWS API Gateway

Collaborative open-source document and wiki editor

Replaces Notion, Google Docs

Weaviate

Search Engines

Open-source vector database for semantic and AI search

Replaces Pinecone, Algolia

Online spreadsheet component with rich features

Replaces Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel

Full-stack framework for collaborative office docs

Replaces Google Sheets, Microsoft Office

Python UI framework for web-based dashboards and apps

Replaces Streamlit, Gradio

NodeBB

Social Networks

Node.js powered forum with real-time updates

Replaces phpBB, Discourse

Cockpit

Remote Access & VPN

Web-based graphical interface for Linux servers

Replaces Webmin

Server-side data processing pipeline for logs

Replaces Fluentd

CrowdSec

Reverse Proxy & Gateways

Collaborative open-source intrusion prevention system

Replaces Cloudflare WAF, Fail2ban

Terminal dashboard for visualizing shell command output

Replaces Grafana

Lemmy

Social Networks

Federated link aggregator and forum

Replaces Reddit

Distributed visual workflow scheduling platform

Replaces AWS Step Functions, Azure Data Factory

Dozzle

Monitoring & Status

Real-time log viewer for Docker containers

Replaces Datadog Logs

Open-source TURN and STUN server for WebRTC

go2rtc

Video Surveillance

Ultimate camera streaming gateway with low latency

Replaces Nest Cam

Thanos

Monitoring & Status

Highly available Prometheus setup with long-term storage

Replaces Datadog, Grafana Cloud

Gamified task and habit manager for personal productivity

Replaces Todoist, Habitica

Application performance management for large-scale systems

Replaces New Relic, Dynatrace

OpenSearch

Monitoring & Status

Search and observability suite with logs and dashboards

Replaces Elasticsearch, Splunk

Headless browser automation as a self-hosted service

Replaces Browserbase

Watch files and trigger actions when they change

Replaces fswatch

Unified logging layer for collecting and routing data

Replaces Logstash

Open-source instant messaging server

Replaces WhatsApp, Slack

Element Web

Matrix & XMPP

Glossy Matrix client for the web and desktop

Replaces Slack, Discord

Nakama

Game Servers

Open-source game server for realtime multiplayer and social features

Replaces PlayFab, Firebase

Rybbit

Web Analytics

Open-source, privacy-friendly Google Analytics alternative

Replaces Google Analytics, Mixpanel

Self-hosted session replay and product analytics

Replaces FullStory, LogRocket

Open-source reactive backend with a TypeScript database

Replaces Firebase

Planka

Project Management & Tasks

Realtime kanban board for workgroups

Replaces Trello

Self-hosted real-time sync backend for Obsidian vaults

Replaces Obsidian Sync

Headless GraphQL commerce microservices platform

Replaces Shopify, commercetools

API traffic analyzer for Kubernetes

Replaces Wireshark

Fast, low-footprint database for search

Replaces Elasticsearch, Algolia

Grist

Office Suites

Spreadsheet meets database for structured data

Replaces Airtable, Google Sheets

Quickwit

Search Engines

Cloud-native search engine for logs and traces

Replaces Splunk, Elasticsearch

Grafana Pyroscope

Monitoring & Status

Continuous profiling for finding performance bottlenecks

Replaces Datadog Profiler

Open-source AI observability and evaluation platform

Replaces LangSmith, Helicone

Owncast

Media Servers

Self-hosted live streaming and chat server

Replaces Twitch

Ultralight, security-first service mesh for Kubernetes

Replaces Istio, AWS App Mesh

PairDrop

File Sync & Storage

Local and internet file sharing inspired by Snapdrop

Replaces AirDrop, WeTransfer

Modern PHP application server built on Caddy

Replaces nginx, Apache HTTP Server

Misskey

Social Networks

Decentralized fediverse platform with rich features

Replaces Twitter, Tumblr

Mosquitto

Home Automation

Lightweight MQTT message broker

Replaces SmartThings

Self-hosted game and desktop streaming host

Replaces Steam Remote Play, Parsec

Checkmate

Monitoring & Status

Open-source uptime and infrastructure monitoring tool

Replaces Pingdom, Better Uptime

Open-source API gateway and management platform

Replaces Apigee, AWS API Gateway

Open-source platform for building online communities

Replaces Discord, Discourse

Scalable real-time messaging server for apps and websites

Replaces Pusher, Firebase Realtime Database

Peer-to-peer file transfer in the browser

Replaces AirDrop, WeTransfer

Realtime client-side database with relational queries

Replaces Firebase

Realtime collaborative Markdown notes platform

Replaces Google Docs, HackMD

Local development environments for Kubernetes and microservices

Replaces Skaffold, Garden

HyperDX

Monitoring & Status

Open-source observability for logs, traces, and session replay

Replaces Datadog, Sentry

Self-hosted chat app for small teams

Replaces Slack, HipChat

Sentry

Developer Tools & Git

Application monitoring and error tracking platform

Replaces Bugsnag, Rollbar

Open-source session replay and product monitoring

Replaces LogRocket, Sentry

Self-hostable HTML5 multiplayer adventure game

Replaces Realm of the Mad God

Pterodactyl

Game Servers

Free game server management panel

Replaces TCAdmin, Multicraft

BigBlueButton

Video Conferencing

Virtual classroom and web conferencing for education

Replaces Zoom, Microsoft Teams

Open-source synthetic monitoring and status pages

Replaces Pingdom, Checkly

AI-powered answer engine with a generative UI

Replaces Google Search

Synchronize Kubernetes services with DNS providers

Replaces Route 53 manual records

Solidtime

Time Tracking

Modern open-source time tracker for teams

Replaces Toggl, Clockify

Open-source data pipeline tool for transforming and integrating data

Replaces Azure Data Factory, Apache Airflow

Mumble

Chat & Communication

Low-latency, high-quality voice chat application

Replaces Discord, TeamSpeak

High-speed network traffic analysis and flow monitoring

Replaces SolarWinds NetFlow

Graylog

Monitoring & Status

Centralized log management and analysis platform

Replaces Splunk, Datadog Logs

Lightweight and fast logs and metrics processor

Replaces Logstash

Distributed background task queue with a modern UI

Replaces Celery, Temporal

CryptPad

File Sync & Storage

End-to-end encrypted collaboration suite

Replaces Google Drive, Microsoft 365

eBPF-based observability with automatic insights

Replaces Datadog, New Relic

Snapcast

Media Servers

Synchronized multi-room audio streaming player

Replaces Sonos

Traccar

Maps & GIS

Open-source GPS tracking platform

Replaces Google Maps, Life360

Community store for custom Home Assistant integrations and themes

Replaces SmartThings community add-ons

Fast, collaborative live terminal sharing over the web

Replaces tmux

Vendor-agnostic agent for telemetry collection and export

Replaces Datadog Agent

Matterbridge

Team Chat

Bridge messages between many chat platforms

Replaces Slack

High-performance, platform-neutral VNC implementation

Replaces RealVNC

Open-source observability for LLM applications

Replaces LangSmith, Datadog LLM Observability

HedgeDoc

Developer Tools & Git

Real-time collaborative Markdown editor

Replaces HackMD, Google Docs

Real-time monitoring system with customizable templates

Replaces Zabbix, Datadog

Flexible API mocking and service virtualization

Replaces Mockoon, Postman Mock

Cutting-edge WebRTC SFU library for Node.js

Replaces Twilio Video

Authoritative multiplayer game server framework for Node.js

Replaces Photon Engine

Fast local development for Kubernetes microservices

Replaces Bridge to Kubernetes

NetAlertX

Monitoring & Status

Network presence scanner and intrusion detection

Replaces Fing

Serverless URL shortener with built-in analytics

Replaces Bitly

Open-source big data serving engine for search and recommendation

Replaces Elasticsearch, Algolia

OpenPanel

Web Analytics

Open-source web and product analytics in one tool

Replaces Mixpanel, Google Analytics

Behavioral data pipeline for product analytics

Replaces Segment, Amplitude

Online office suite for documents, sheets, and slides

Replaces Google Docs, Microsoft 365

Self-hosted monitoring of Proxmox and infrastructure

Replaces Datadog

ejabberd

Matrix & XMPP

Robust, scalable XMPP messaging server

Replaces Slack, WhatsApp

The Lounge

Chat & Communication

Modern, self-hosted web IRC client

Replaces IRCCloud, Slack

UpSnap

Automation & Workflows

Wake-on-LAN dashboard to power devices on and off

Replaces Commercial WOL apps

Open-source networked note-taking and knowledge graph

Replaces Roam Research, Obsidian

Self-hosted task scheduler with a web management UI

Replaces cron, Rundeck

Visual dataflow automation and routing system

Replaces Azure Data Factory, Zapier

Full-text and vector search module for Redis

Replaces Elasticsearch, Algolia

Graphite

Monitoring & Status

Scalable real-time graphing and time series storage

Replaces Datadog

Open-source live chat and customer messaging

Replaces Intercom, Drift

Scrypted

Home Automation

High-performance smart home and camera platform

Replaces Google Home

Zammad

Chat & Communication

Web-based helpdesk and customer support system

Replaces Zendesk, Freshdesk

Event-driven workflow and background job platform

Replaces Zapier, AWS Step Functions

Cronicle

Automation & Workflows

Distributed task scheduler with a web UI

Replaces Zapier

Self-hostable WebSocket server compatible with Pusher

Replaces Pusher

Second-generation Matrix homeserver written in Go

Replaces Slack, Discord

Dynamic application server and reverse proxy

Replaces Passenger, uWSGI

Lightweight, scalable game server framework in Go

Replaces proprietary game backends

Permission and authorization server based on Zanzibar

Replaces Auth0 FGA, OpenFGA

Real-time updates protocol and server-sent events hub

Replaces Pusher

Shlink

URL Shorteners

The definitive self-hosted URL shortener

Replaces Bitly, Rebrandly

Restreamer

Video Surveillance

Self-hosted streaming server for publishing live video

Replaces Wowza

Scalable software telephony platform

Replaces Twilio, Asterisk

Android library for camera capture and streaming apps

Replaces Proprietary camera SDKs

Open-source data ingestion and event collection engine

Replaces Segment

Remote control and support tool built with .NET

Replaces TeamViewer

End-to-end vector search engine for text and images

Replaces Algolia, Pinecone

Peer-to-peer encrypted messaging and calls over Tox

Replaces Skype, WhatsApp

Web control panel for managing game servers

Replaces Multicraft, Pterodactyl

Multi-pod and container log tailing for Kubernetes

Replaces kubectl logs

Computing-focused link aggregation and discussion site

Replaces Reddit, Hacker News

Self-hosted async team social and updates space

Replaces Yammer, Workplace

Docker container for headless Steam game streaming

Replaces GeForce NOW

MiroTalk

Chat & Communication

Free WebRTC video conferencing and meeting rooms

Replaces Zoom, Google Meet

Open-source low-latency streaming server

Replaces Wowza, Twitch