# Best open source apps written in Rust

> The best self-hosted apps written in Rust are MeiliSearch, HyperSwitch and Vaultwarden. MeiliSearch leads with 59,497 GitHub stars. Candidates: the 43 apps whose main GitHub language is Rust.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Question | What are the best self-hosted apps written in Rust? |
| Picks | 12 |
| Top pick | MeiliSearch (59,497 stars) |
| Data as of | Oct 7, 2026 |
| Canonical URL | https://appsgit.com/best/open-source-apps-in-rust |

## Ranked picks

- [MeiliSearch](https://appsgit.com/apps/meilisearch) (59,497 stars, MIT, Rust, Docker): MeiliSearch has 59,497 GitHub stars, uses the MIT license, ships a Docker image, is written in Rust and had 1,966 commits in the last year; it replaces Algolia.
- [HyperSwitch](https://appsgit.com/apps/hyperswitch) (45,286 stars, Apache-2.0, Rust, Docker): HyperSwitch has 45,286 GitHub stars, uses the Apache-2.0 license, ships a Docker image, is written in Rust and had 2,103 commits in the last year.
- [Vaultwarden](https://appsgit.com/apps/vaultwarden) (68,572 stars, AGPL-3.0, Rust, Docker): Vaultwarden has 68,572 GitHub stars, uses the AGPL-3.0 license, ships a Docker image, is written in Rust and had 181 commits in the last year; it replaces Bitwarden and 1Password.
- [Windmill](https://appsgit.com/apps/windmill) (18,108 stars, AGPL-3.0, Rust, Docker): Windmill has 18,108 GitHub stars, uses the AGPL-3.0 license, ships a Docker image, is written in Rust and had 4,452 commits in the last year; it replaces Zapier.
- [Stalwart Mail Server](https://appsgit.com/apps/stalwart-mail-server) (14,971 stars, AGPL-3.0, Rust, Docker): Stalwart Mail Server has 14,971 GitHub stars, uses the AGPL-3.0 license, ships a Docker image, is written in Rust and had 679 commits in the last year; it replaces Twilio SendGrid and Mailgun.
- [Lemmy](https://appsgit.com/apps/lemmy) (14,615 stars, AGPL-3.0, Rust, Docker): Lemmy has 14,615 GitHub stars, uses the AGPL-3.0 license, ships a Docker image, is written in Rust and had 301 commits in the last year; it replaces Discord and Twitter / X.
- [Warpgate](https://appsgit.com/apps/warpgate) (8,013 stars, Apache-2.0, Rust, Docker): Warpgate has 8,013 GitHub stars, uses the Apache-2.0 license, ships a Docker image, is written in Rust and had 884 commits in the last year; it replaces TeamViewer and AnyDesk.
- [TrailBase](https://appsgit.com/apps/trailbase) (5,645 stars, OSL-3.0, Rust, Docker): TrailBase has 5,645 GitHub stars, uses the OSL-3.0 license, ships a Docker image, is written in Rust and had 1,115 commits in the last year; it replaces Firebase and Supabase.
- [Komodo](https://appsgit.com/apps/komodo) (12,631 stars, GPL-3.0, Rust, Docker): Komodo has 12,631 GitHub stars, uses the GPL-3.0 license, ships a Docker image, is written in Rust and had 29 commits in the last year.
- [Svix](https://appsgit.com/apps/svix) (3,434 stars, MIT, Rust, Docker): Svix has 3,434 GitHub stars, uses the MIT license, ships a Docker image, is written in Rust and had 680 commits in the last year.
- [LLDAP](https://appsgit.com/apps/lldap) (6,546 stars, GPL-3.0, Rust, Docker): LLDAP has 6,546 GitHub stars, uses the GPL-3.0 license, ships a Docker image, is written in Rust and had 87 commits in the last year.
- [Tuwunel](https://appsgit.com/apps/tuwunel) (2,592 stars, Apache-2.0, Rust, Docker): Tuwunel has 2,592 GitHub stars, uses the Apache-2.0 license, ships a Docker image, is written in Rust and had 2,186 commits in the last year.

## How this list was made

- Candidates: the 43 apps whose main GitHub language is Rust.
- Base score: GitHub stars on a log scale plus commits in the last 12 months (log scale, capped at 1,000).
- Bonus points for a published Docker image, an OSI-approved open-source license and a commit in the last 90 days.
- The language is GitHub's detection for the repository; many projects also use other languages.

## FAQ

### Is MeiliSearch free?

Yes. MeiliSearch is open-source software released under the MIT license, so you can self-host it at no cost. You only pay for the server it runs on, and some projects also offer an optional paid cloud plan.

### Can I self-host these apps with Docker?

Yes, all of them. MeiliSearch, HyperSwitch and Vaultwarden publish Docker images, so you can run them on a VPS or home server with Docker Compose.

### Are all of these apps open source?

All 12 apps on this list are open source. You can self-host and modify each one under its license.

### Which of these apps is the most actively developed?

Windmill, with 4,452 commits in the last 12 months and a latest release, v1.824.1, from October 2026. Activity is a good sign that bugs and security issues get fixed.

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## See also

- [Open-source alternatives to Algolia](https://appsgit.com/alternatives/algolia)
- [Open-source alternatives to Bitwarden](https://appsgit.com/alternatives/bitwarden)
- [Open-source alternatives to 1Password](https://appsgit.com/alternatives/1password)
- [Open-source alternatives to LastPass](https://appsgit.com/alternatives/lastpass)
- [Open-source alternatives to Zapier](https://appsgit.com/alternatives/zapier)
- [Open-source alternatives to Twilio SendGrid](https://appsgit.com/alternatives/sendgrid)
- [Meilisearch vs Typesense](https://appsgit.com/compare/meilisearch-vs-typesense)
- [Vaultwarden vs Bitwarden](https://appsgit.com/compare/vaultwarden-vs-bitwarden)
- [How to self-host Vaultwarden with Docker Compose](https://appsgit.com/guides/vaultwarden)

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