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ClipCascade

Sync your clipboard across devices with end-to-end encryption

1.3k

Last commit: 5mo ago

Self-hosted, end-to-end encrypted clipboard sync for sharing text and links across your devices, with optional history and device management.

Alternative to:

Apple AirDrop+1

ExpenseOwl

Personal expense tracker with categories and analytics

1.3k

104

Last commit: 3mo ago

Self-hosted expense tracking app to log transactions, categorize spending, and review summaries and charts to understand where your money goes.

Alternative to:

You Need A Budget (YNAB)+4

Slink

Minimal, self-hosted link shortener with analytics

1.3k

Last commit: 1d ago

Slink is a self-hosted URL shortener for creating short links with optional custom slugs and basic click analytics, designed to be simple to deploy and use.

Alternative to:

Bitly+3

HortusFox

Self-hosted plant management and gardening journal

1.3k

Last commit: 17d ago

Web app to catalog plants, track care tasks, log events, and manage your garden with photos, locations, and reminders.

Alternative to:

Planta+3

Immich Kiosk

A fullscreen photo-frame dashboard for Immich

1.2k

Last commit: 4d ago

A kiosk-style web UI for Immich that displays albums and photos as a digital photo frame, designed for tablets, wall displays, and smart TVs.

Alternative to:

Aura Frames+4

Sharry

Self-hosted file sharing with expiring links and uploads

1.2k

Last commit: 17d ago

Sharry is a self-hosted file sharing server with upload requests, expiring links, and an optional web UI for securely exchanging files.

Alternative to:

WeTransfer+5

Warracker

A personal media watchlist and release tracker

1.2k

Last commit: 1mo ago

Self-hosted web app to track movies and TV shows you want to watch, monitor status, and organize your watchlist from a single place.

Alternative to:

Trakt+4

Picsur

A simple, fast, self-hosted image sharing service

1.2k

Last commit: 2mo ago

Self-hosted image hosting and sharing with direct links, albums, and an admin dashboard—designed for quick uploads and lightweight operation.

Alternative to:

Imgur+7

XWiki

Extensible enterprise wiki and knowledge base platform

1.2k

611

Last commit: 1d ago

Java-based enterprise wiki for collaborative documentation with extensions, scripting, workflows, access control, and full version history.

Alternative to:

Confluence+5

Watcharr

Self-hosted watchlist and media tracking for your library

1.2k

Last commit: 5mo ago

Track movies and TV shows, manage watchlists, and sync activity with popular media services in a self-hosted web app.

Alternative to:

Trakt+4

Dovecot

High-performance IMAP and POP3 server for Linux/Unix

1.2k

322

Last commit: 1d ago

Dovecot is an IMAP/POP3 mail server focused on performance, security, and standards compliance, commonly used for mailbox access in Postfix/Exim-based email stacks.

Alternative to:

Microsoft Exchange Online+4

Convos

A web-based IRC client with multi-user support

1.1k

Last commit: 11mo ago

Self-hosted web IRC client for individuals or teams with multi-user accounts, bouncer-like always-on connections, and a modern browser UI.

Alternative to:

IRCCloud+3

OwnTracks Recorder

Store and query OwnTracks location data and geofence events

1.1k

134

Last commit: 4mo ago

A lightweight backend for OwnTracks that records location updates and geofence transitions, provides a web UI and an API for querying tracks and events.

Alternative to:

GPSWOX+7

xBackBone

Self-hosted file and screenshot sharing with shareable links

1.1k

Last commit: 4mo ago

xBackBone is a self-hosted web app for uploading files and screenshots, organizing them, and sharing them via direct links with optional expiration and access controls.

Alternative to:

Imgur+5

Rustypaste

Minimal file upload/paste service built for speed and simplicity

1.1k

Last commit: 3d ago

Rustypaste is a lightweight pastebin and file upload server with configurable storage, expiry, and optional authentication for sharing text and files over HTTP.

Alternative to:

Pastebin.com+6

Hemmelig

Secure, ephemeral secret sharing with end-to-end encryption

1.1k

Last commit: 10d ago

Self-hosted secret sharing and paste service with E2EE, expiring links, view limits, and optional passwords—built for safely sharing sensitive text and files.

Alternative to:

Pastebin.com+3

bewCloud

A lightweight personal cloud for files, photos, and notes

1.1k

Last commit: 7d ago

bewCloud is a self-hosted personal cloud that combines file storage, photo management, notes, and sharing in a single lightweight web app.

Alternative to:

Dropbox+7

Domain Locker

Monitor domains and SSL certificates before they expire

1.1k

Last commit: 13d ago

A self-hosted dashboard to track domain, DNS, and SSL certificate expiry with status checks and notifications.

Alternative to:

UptimeRobot+5

Koillection

A self-hosted platform to manage and showcase your collections

1.1k

Last commit: 9d ago

Koillection is a web app to catalog and track personal collections with custom fields, images, tags, search, and sharing options.

Alternative to:

Collectorz (CLZ)+3

CookCLI

Command-line tools for the Cooklang recipe format

1.1k

Last commit: 5d ago

CookCLI is a command-line toolchain for Cooklang that parses plain-text recipes and renders them to readable formats, scaling ingredients and generating shopping lists.

Alternative to:

Paprika Recipe Manager+1

Gossa

Simple web-based file browser for your server

1.1k

Last commit: 6mo ago

Lightweight web app to browse and download files from a directory, with optional authentication and HTTP basic auth support.

Alternative to:

Dropbox+3

FitTrackee

Self-hosted workout and outdoor activity tracker

Last commit: 5d ago

Track running, cycling, hiking and other workouts with GPX import, maps, stats, goals and privacy-friendly self-hosting.

Alternative to:

Strava+5

Meelo

Self-hosted music server focused on local library playback

Last commit: 1d ago

Meelo is a self-hosted music server to scan, organize, and stream your personal music library through a web interface.

Alternative to:

Spotify+3

Bar Assistant

Self-hosted cocktail recipe manager for home bars

946

Last commit: 3d ago

Manage a personal cocktail library with ingredients, inventory, and mixology tools to plan and make drinks from what you have.

Alternative to:

Paprika Recipe Manager+2

OpenBudgeteer

Simple envelope budgeting for personal finance

924

Last commit: 23d ago

A self-hosted personal finance app focused on envelope budgeting, recurring transactions, and budget reporting in a lightweight web interface.

Alternative to:

You Need A Budget (YNAB)+1

Docassemble

Guided interviews and document automation platform

915

294

Last commit: 9d ago

Docassemble is a platform for building guided interviews that collect data, generate documents, and deliver web-based legal and administrative workflows.

Alternative to:

Typeform+9

Gameyfin

A self-hosted game library and backlog tracker

908

Last commit: 18d ago

Gameyfin helps you catalog your game collection, track play status, and browse your library with rich metadata via a clean web UI.

Alternative to:

Backloggd+4

Ganymede

A multi-user media download request manager for Plex and Jellyfin

900

Last commit: 5d ago

Self-hosted media request and download management for Plex/Jellyfin with user accounts, approvals, and automation-friendly integrations.

Alternative to:

Overseerr (hosted offerings)+1

Many Notes

Lightweight markdown notes app with folders and tags

889

Last commit: 1mo ago

A simple, self-hostable notes web app for writing Markdown notes, organizing them with folders and tags, and searching your knowledge base.

Alternative to:

Notion+5

Chevereto

Self-hosted image hosting and sharing platform

862

Last commit: 3d ago

Chevereto is a self-hosted image hosting platform providing an Imgur-like experience with albums, user management, theming, and storage/CDN integrations.

Alternative to:

Imgur+4

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