Best source-available self-hosted apps

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n8nFeatured

Free node based Workflow Automation Tool. Easily automate tasks across different services.

Source-availableAutomation & WorkflowsDocker

207k

n8n has 206,738 GitHub stars, is source-available under the Sustainable Use License 1.0 (not an open-source license), ships a Docker image and had 9,029 commits in the last year; it replaces Zapier and IFTTT.

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Dify.ai

Build, test and deploy LLM applications.

Source-availableLow-code & BackendDocker

158k

AI-nativeDify.ai has 157,921 GitHub stars, is source-available under the Dify Open Source License (modified Apache 2.0) (not an open-source license), ships a Docker image and had 6,112 commits in the last year; it replaces ChatGPT and Lovable.

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Open-WebUI

User-friendly AI Interface, supports Ollama, OpenAI API.

Source-availableAI & LLM ToolsDocker

154k

AI-nativeOpen-WebUI has 154,037 GitHub stars, is source-available under the Open WebUI License (BSD-3-Clause plus branding clause) (not an open-source license), ships a Docker image and had 4,746 commits in the last year; it replaces ChatGPT and Lovable.

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LobeHub

Modern design AI chat framework supporting multiple AI providers, one click install MCP Marketplace and Artifacts / Thinking.

Source-availableAI & LLM ToolsDocker

83k

AI-nativeLobeHub has 83,008 GitHub stars, is source-available under the LobeHub Community License (not an open-source license), ships a Docker image and had 7,488 commits in the last year; it replaces ChatGPT and Lovable.

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AFFiNE

Privacy-first workspace that combines docs, whiteboards and databases, an open-source Notion alternative.

Source-availableNote-taking & EditorsDocker

73k

AFFiNE has 73,246 GitHub stars, is source-available under the MIT (client) and AFFiNE Enterprise Edition licence (server) (not an open-source license), ships a Docker image and had 752 commits in the last year; it replaces Notion and Dropbox Paper.

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NocoDB

No-code platform that turns any database into a smart spreadsheet (alternative to Airtable and Smartsheet).

Source-availableDatabase ManagementDocker

65k

NocoDB has 65,197 GitHub stars, is source-available under the Sustainable Use License 1.0 (not an open-source license), ships a Docker image and had 6,636 commits in the last year; it replaces Supabase and Airtable.

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tldraw

Infinite canvas whiteboard and SDK for drawing and diagramming.

Source-availableUtilities

51k

tldraw has 50,773 GitHub stars, is source-available under the tldraw license (not an open-source license) and had 1,958 commits in the last year; it replaces Figma and Lucidchart.

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Sentry Self-Hosted

Powerful error tracking platform with wide language support and a robust API.

Source-availableDeveloper Tools

45k

Sentry Self-Hosted has 45,479 GitHub stars, is source-available under the FSL 1.1 (Apache 2.0 future licence) (not an open-source license) and had 17,926 commits in the last year; it replaces Sentry.

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Outline

Extensible wiki for your team.

Source-availableWikis & Knowledge BasesDocker

41k

Outline has 40,818 GitHub stars, is source-available under the BSL 1.1 (not an open-source license), ships a Docker image and had 2,031 commits in the last year; it replaces Notion and Dropbox Paper.

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Directus

An Instant App & API for your SQL Database. Directus wraps your new or existing SQL database with a realtime GraphQL+REST API for developers, and an intuitive admin app for non-technical users.

Source-availableDatabase ManagementDocker

38k

Directus has 38,026 GitHub stars, is source-available under the Monospace Sustainable Core License 1.0 (not an open-source license), ships a Docker image and had 736 commits in the last year; it replaces Firebase and Supabase.

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NocoBase

Extensible no-code and low-code platform for building business apps.

Source-availableLow-code & BackendDocker

24k

NocoBase has 24,463 GitHub stars, is source-available under the NocoBase License Agreement (Apache 2.0 with added terms) (not an open-source license), ships a Docker image and had 6,347 commits in the last year.

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Thingsboard

IoT Platform - Device management, data collection, processing and visualization.

Source-availableHome Automation & IoTDocker

23k

Thingsboard has 22,512 GitHub stars, is source-available under the BSL 1.1 (not an open-source license), ships a Docker image and had 3,539 commits in the last year.