Awesome Self-hosted
A curated list of free software network services and web applications you can host on your own servers. This repository serves as a comprehensive directory for developers and system administrators seeking alternatives to SaaS providers.
Key Features
- Extensive categorization — Over 70 categories from analytics to wikis
- Quality curation — Only free/open-source software with active maintenance checks
- Multiple formats — Available as HTML website and markdown repository
- Community-driven — Automated link checking and project maintenance validation
- Detailed information — Each entry includes descriptions, licenses, and implementation languages
Installation
No installation required. Browse the curated list directly:
# Clone the repository for offline browsing
git clone https://github.com/awesome-selfhosted/awesome-selfhosted.git
The HTML version at awesome-selfhosted.net provides better navigation and search capabilities than the markdown version.
Usage
Browse categories to find software that matches your needs:
# Example: Finding a media server
Navigate to: Media Streaming > Video Streaming
Options include: Jellyfin, Plex alternatives, Emby, etc.
# Each entry provides:
- Project description
- License type
- Implementation language
- Demo links (when available)
Notable Details
License: No specific license assertion
Language: Multi-language (catalog format)
Community: 281K+ stars, massive contributor base
Maintenance: Automated dead link detection and project health monitoring
The project maintains a separate "Non-Free" list for proprietary software, keeping the main list focused on free/open-source alternatives.