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  1. Bitwarden icon
     1523 likes

    Open-source password manager with AES-256 encryption and device sync. Store and access encrypted logins across platforms like iOS and Android.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2016

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Self-Hosted
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
    • US flagUnited States
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    +11
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    279 alternatives
    4.7
    Excellent167 ratings
  2. calibre icon
     1586 likes

    Free e-book manager offering library management, multi-format conversion, syncing to devices, news download as e-books, built-in viewer, editor, and privacy.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
    • Flathub
    • Homebrew
    • IN flagIndia
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    +3
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    154 alternatives
    4.1
    Very Good46 ratings
  3. Syncthing icon
     941 likes

    Open-source, decentralized alternative ensuring data ownership with encrypted communication and peer-to-peer sync, void of central server reliance.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2014

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
    • Terminal
    • Termux
    • SE flagSweden
    • European Union flagEU
    Syncthing screenshot 1
    147 alternatives
    4.2
    Very Good55 ratings
  4. Joplin icon
     960 likes

    Open source note-taking app with Markdown support, to-do integration, and synchronization with cloud services like Dropbox and OneDrive.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2017

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
    • PortableApps.com
    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU
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    +7
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    273 alternatives
    4.5
    Excellent99 ratings
  5. ONLYOFFICE icon
     732 likes

    Open-source suite for editing documents, spreadsheets, presentations, forms, and PDF files with co-editing modes, plugin support, AI assistant, and integration across 40+ platforms.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2010

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Self-Hosted
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
    • LV flagLatvia
    • European Union flagEU
    OnlyOffice 9.3 Document running in Windows 11
    OnlyOffice 9.3 Spreadsheet running in Windows 11
    ONLYOFFICE screenshot 2
    +13
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    112 alternatives
    4.0
    Very Good70 ratings
  6. Mastodon icon
     645 likes

    Federated and open-source social network with no ads, 500-character limit, custom emojis, and content warnings, emphasizing privacy and personal interaction.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2016

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
    • Cloudron
    • F-Droid
    • OpenAPK
    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU
    Screenshot of the Mastodon web interface
    Social networking, back in your hands
    You're in control. You decide who you see in your home feed. No surprises.
    +6
    Build an audience. Connect with diverse folks across thousands of servers.
    152 alternatives
    4.3
    Very Good72 ratings
  7. Element icon
     851 likes

    A secure collaboration app with end-to-end encryption and interoperability across web, desktop, and mobile. Includes chat, voice, and video calls.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2016

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
    • Cloudron
    • GB flagUnited Kingdom
    Element screenshot 1
    Element screenshot 1
    Video calls for desktop and mobile
    +3
    Collaboration widgets
    372 alternatives
    4.3
    Very Good45 ratings
  8. draw.io icon
     1062 likes

    Privacy-focused diagramming software supporting real-time collaboration, offline mode, and cloud storage without ads or registration.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2011

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Chrome OS
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • PortableApps.com
    • Google Sheets
    • Microsoft Teams
    • Google Drive
    • GB flagUnited Kingdom
    Use the diagram editor in dark mode. Go to app.diagrams.net/?splash=0&ui=dark
    Windows Desktop App
    Whiteboarding example
    +9
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    183 alternatives
    4.7
    Excellent47 ratings
  9. Debian icon
     1210 likes

    The Debian Project is an association of individuals who have made common cause to create a free operating system. This operating system that we have created is called Debian.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    • Global
    Debian 9 gnome.
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    222 alternatives
    4.4
    Very Good28 ratings
  10. Free, open-source, local-first task manager and time tracker for desktop, web, Android and iOS, with Pomodoro focus and optional self-hosted sync.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2017

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Chrome OS
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU
    Task List and Calendar Panel side by side
    The task list view
    Scheduel Page with some tasks
    +3
    Customizable boards (Kanban, Eisenhower Matrix, etc.)
    424 alternatives
    4.8
    Excellent52 ratings
  11. RustDesk icon
     328 likes

    Open source tool for secure remote access and screen sharing, supporting cross-platform use and self-hosting for complete data control.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2021

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    • Flathub
    • SG flagSingapore
    RustDesk screenshot 1
    Main window
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    +2
    File transfer window
    165 alternatives
    4.1
    Very Good34 ratings
  12. WordPress icon
     1706 likes

    Open-source software for creating websites and blogs with an emphasis on accessibility, ease of use, performance, and security.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
    • PHP
    • US flagUnited States
    WordPress screenshot 1
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    +1
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    189 alternatives
    3.8
  13. Jellyfin icon
     396 likes

    Free open-source media system alternative to proprietary options, supports Chromecast, 4K streaming, plugin extensions, with privacy focus.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2018

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Chrome OS
    • Self-Hosted
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
    • Kindle Fire
    • US flagUnited States
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    +5
    Jellyfin screenshot 3
    106 alternatives
    4.6
    Excellent27 ratings
  14. Logseq icon
     360 likes

    Local-first, privacy-focused notebook supporting Markdown and Org mode, offline use, encrypted backup, extensible with plugins, and more.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2020

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • F-Droid
    • Flathub
    • US flagUnited States
    Logseq screenshot 1
    Logseq screenshot 1
    300 alternatives
    4.4
    Very Good30 ratings
  15. PeerTube icon
     550 likes

    PeerTube is a free, decentralized and federated video platform developed as an alternative to other platforms that centralize our data and attention, such as YouTube, Dailymotion or Vimeo. But one organization hosting PeerTube alone may not have enough money to pay for bandwidth...

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2018

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Cloudron
    • F-Droid
    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU
    New video UI
    PeerTube screenshot 1
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    +3
    PeerTube screenshot 3
    79 alternatives
    4.5
    Excellent30 ratings
  16. Ente Photos icon
     224 likes

    Open-source, end-to-end encrypted backup and sharing for photos and videos, with multi-platform sync, original quality, privacy controls, and collaborative albums.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2021

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
    • Cloudron
    • US flagUnited States
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    172 alternatives
    4.6
    Excellent41 ratings
  17. Notesnook icon
     230 likes

    Fully open-source, end-to-end encrypted notes with device-based security, secure sync, offline access, powerful editor, vault, backups, and exports.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2021

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Self-Hosted
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
    • PK flagPakistan
    Notesnook screenshot 1
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    +6
    Notesnook screenshot 3
    424 alternatives
    4.2
    Very Good27 ratings
  18. Immich icon
     172 likes

    Self-hosted solution enabling photo and video backup, privacy-driven local AI search, facial recognition, map-based tagging, and multi-user sharing.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2022

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
    • Docker
    • Cloudron
    • F-Droid
    • US flagUnited States
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    +9
    Immich screenshot 3
    59 alternatives
    4.6
    Excellent14 ratings
  19. Matrix icon
     424 likes

    Open protocol for decentralized, end-to-end encrypted communication supporting instant messaging, VoIP, IoT, data persistence, and silos bridging over federated servers.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2016

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
    • Python
    • GB flagUnited Kingdom
    Main Page
    Matrix screenshot 1
    213 alternatives
    3.9
  20. Standard Notes icon
     710 likes

    An end-to-end encrypted note-taking by Proton. Offline access, unlimited sync across devices, tagging, passcode and biometric security, plus advanced premium privacy features.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2017

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Chrome OS
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
    • US flagUnited States
    Plain text note on free version.
    Cross-platform sync and end-to-end privacy
    A note using the Super note editor.
    +1
    Extensions and Themes
    250 alternatives
    4.2
    Very Good92 ratings
  21. ActivityWatch icon
     595 likes

    Open-source app tracking time on devices, maintaining privacy and versatility, with features like productivity insights, Pomodoro timers, and local data storage.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2017

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Python
    • Rust
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • Chromium
    • SE flagSweden
    • European Union flagEU
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    134 alternatives
    4.6
    Excellent48 ratings
  22. OpenClaw icon
     79 likes

    Personal AI assistant operating locally, supporting popular chat apps, additional channels, multi-OS speech and listening, and a live user-managed Canvas.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2026

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
    • Docker
    • Node.JS
    • Cloudron
    • AT flagAustria
    • European Union flagEU
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    +3
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    174 alternatives