71 categories
Browse self-hosted apps by category
From photo backup and password managers to AI chat and home automation, find the open-source app that fits the job. Every category is ranked by real GitHub activity.
Accounting & Invoicing
23 apps
Open-source accounting, bookkeeping and invoicing software you can self-host. Send invoices, track expenses and keep double-entry books without a QuickBooks, Xero or FreshBooks subscription.
AI & LLM Tools
24 apps
Self-hosted chat interfaces, model runners and AI platforms. Run large language models locally or on your own servers for private ChatGPT alternatives.
Analytics
34 apps
Self-hosted web analytics and business intelligence tools. Track visitors and product usage or explore your data without sending it to a third party.
API Management
17 apps
API gateways, clients and webhook tooling. Design, secure, test and monitor APIs.
Archiving
16 apps
Tools that save and preserve web pages, emails and digital collections. Use them to keep a permanent, searchable copy of content you care about.
Automation & Workflows
31 apps
Workflow automation and scheduling platforms that connect apps and run jobs. A self-hosted way to replace Zapier, IFTTT and cron glue scripts.
Backup
5 apps
Backup and restore tools for servers, databases and personal files. Keep encrypted, versioned copies of your data on storage you control.
Blogging Platforms
13 apps
Publishing platforms for blogs, newsletters and personal sites. Run your own writing home with full ownership of your content and audience.
Booking & Scheduling
9 apps
Appointment, resource and event booking software. Let people book meetings, rooms or tickets on your own domain.
Bookmarks & Link Sharing
13 apps
Bookmark managers and read-it-later tools you host yourself. Save, tag, search and share links without relying on a browser vendor.
CI/CD & Deployment
4 apps
Build, test and deployment automation. Ship code from your own pipeline instead of paying for hosted runners.
CMS
41 apps
Content management systems and headless CMS platforms for websites and apps. Publish and manage content on a stack you control.
CRM
17 apps
Open-source CRM software for tracking leads, deals, contacts and customer conversations. Self-host your sales pipeline instead of paying per seat for Salesforce, HubSpot or Pipedrive.
Database Management
22 apps
Database admin tools, spreadsheet-style databases and data platforms. Browse, query and build apps on top of your data.
Developer Tools
34 apps
Cloud IDEs, feature flags, error tracking, localization and testing tools. Everything developers need to build and run software.
Document Management
15 apps
Document management, PDF tools and e-signature software. Scan, organize, search and sign documents without a cloud subscription.
E-books
14 apps
E-book, comic and audiobook libraries and readers. Serve your digital book collection to any device.
E-commerce
24 apps
Online store platforms and headless commerce engines. Sell products on your own storefront instead of paying a Shopify-style platform fee.
Email Servers
24 apps
Mail servers, delivery agents and webmail clients. Run your own email with full control over storage, privacy and deliverability.
ERP & Inventory
22 apps
Open-source ERP suites and inventory trackers for businesses and homes. Manage stock, purchasing, sales, accounting and operations in one self-hosted system instead of NetSuite or SAP.
Feed Readers
25 apps
RSS and Atom feed readers and aggregators. Follow blogs and news in a clean timeline you control.
File Managers
13 apps
Browser-based file managers for browsing, uploading and editing files on a server. Handy for NAS boxes and VPS administration.
File Sharing
35 apps
Quick file upload and sharing services plus peer-to-peer clients. Send large files with expiring links, like a private WeTransfer.
File Sync & Storage
14 apps
Private cloud storage and file synchronization across devices. A self-hosted alternative to Dropbox and Google Drive.
Finance & Budgeting
44 apps
Personal finance, budgeting, expense tracking and payment tools. Manage your money without handing your data to a fintech app.
Game Servers
21 apps
Game server control panels, ROM and library managers and streaming tools. Host and manage multiplayer servers for your friends.
Games
17 apps
Open-source games you can play or host yourself. From strategy and racing to browser party games.
Genealogy
5 apps
Family tree and genealogy software. Record and share your ancestry research privately.
Groupware & Calendars
20 apps
Shared calendars, contacts and collaboration suites. Sync schedules and address books across devices with CalDAV and CardDAV servers you run.
Health & Fitness
7 apps
Workout, nutrition and medical records software. Track your health data without handing it to an app vendor.
Helpdesk & Ticketing
14 apps
Helpdesk, customer support and bug tracking systems. Answer customers and track issues like Zendesk or Intercom, self-hosted.
Home Automation & IoT
19 apps
Smart home hubs, IoT platforms and energy tools. Control lights, sensors and devices locally with no cloud dependency.
HR & Time Tracking
18 apps
Open-source HR software (HRMS), payroll, leave management and time tracking tools. Manage employees, timesheets and people operations on your own server instead of BambooHR or Workday.
Identity & SSO
12 apps
Single sign-on, identity providers and authentication servers. Centralize logins with OIDC, SAML and LDAP, like a self-hosted Auth0 or Okta.
IRC & XMPP
17 apps
IRC and XMPP servers, bouncers and web clients. Open, federated chat protocols you can host for a community or company.
Learning Management (LMS)
17 apps
Open-source learning management systems (LMS) and online course platforms. Run courses, quizzes and certificates on your own server, like a self-hosted Moodle, Canvas, Teachable or Thinkific.
Libraries & Repositories
9 apps
Library management systems and institutional repositories. Catalogue collections and publish research for schools, libraries and archives.
Low-code & Backend
17 apps
Low-code app builders, backend-as-a-service and serverless platforms. Open-source alternatives to Firebase, Supabase and Retool.
Manufacturing & Agriculture
16 apps
Software for 3D printing, CNC machines, farms and food co-ops. Tools for makers and growers who run physical operations.
Maps & GPS
17 apps
Mapping, routing, geocoding and location tracking software. Build navigation and travel tools on open map data.
Media Management
32 apps
Tools that find, download and organize movies, shows, music and videos. They keep your media library automatically filled and tidy.
Media Servers
26 apps
Video and multimedia servers and live streaming software. Stream movies, shows and live video to your devices, like a free Plex or YouTube.
Monitoring & Status Pages
20 apps
Uptime monitoring, metrics and public status pages. Know when something breaks before your users do.
Music Streaming
26 apps
Music servers, audiobook and podcast streaming. Stream your own library to any device, like a private Spotify.
Network Utilities & DNS
18 apps
DNS servers, ad blockers, speed tests and network monitoring helpers. Understand and control what happens on your network.
Newsletters & Mailing Lists
6 apps
Newsletter and mailing list managers for sending campaigns to your subscribers. Replace Mailchimp and Substack with software you own.
Note-taking & Editors
25 apps
Note apps, Markdown editors and collaborative writing tools. A private alternative to Notion, Evernote and Google Docs.
Object Storage
6 apps
S3-compatible object stores, registries and file servers. Store large amounts of data on your own hardware or private cloud.
Office Suites
4 apps
Collaborative document, spreadsheet and presentation editors. Edit together in real time on your own infrastructure.
Password Managers
5 apps
Password and secrets managers you run yourself. A private alternative to 1Password, LastPass and Bitwarden cloud.
Pastebins
21 apps
Pastebins and secret-sharing tools for snippets, logs and passwords. Share text with expiry and encryption on your own domain.
Personal Dashboards
20 apps
Start pages and home server dashboards that link to all your services. See status and shortcuts for your whole homelab in one place.
Photo Galleries
21 apps
Photo backup, galleries and albums with face and object search. A self-hosted alternative to Google Photos and iCloud.
Point of Sale
7 apps
Free, open-source point of sale (POS) software for shops, restaurants and cafés. Ring up sales, print receipts and track stock on hardware you own instead of renting a hosted POS like Square, Toast or Lightspeed.
Polls, Surveys & Events
22 apps
Survey builders, scheduling polls and event or conference management tools. Collect feedback and run events with your own data.
Project Management
26 apps
Project trackers, issue boards and Git hosting for teams. Plan sprints and ship work without a Jira or GitHub subscription.
Proxy & VPN
12 apps
Forward proxies, tunnels and VPN software. Securely reach your services from anywhere or route traffic through infrastructure you own.
Recipe Management
11 apps
Recipe managers, meal planners and shopping lists. Collect and cook your favorite dishes from your own cookbook.
Remote Access
13 apps
Remote desktop, SSH gateways and access proxies. Reach your machines securely from anywhere.
Search Engines
15 apps
Search engines and search servers, from private metasearch to full-text indexes. Add fast search to your site or search the web privately.
Self-hosting Platforms
29 apps
Home server operating systems and one-click app platforms. Turn a spare computer into your own private cloud.
Social & Forums
32 apps
Forum software, federated social networks and community platforms. Build a discussion board or join the fediverse on your own server.
Task Management
24 apps
To-do lists, kanban boards and personal task managers. Keep your tasks and habits in a tool you own.
Team Chat
38 apps
Self-hosted messaging, team chat and push notification platforms. A private alternative to Slack, Discord and hosted messengers.
Travel Organization
3 apps
Trip planners and travel organizers. Plan itineraries and keep travel documents in one place.
URL Shorteners
9 apps
Link shorteners with click statistics on your own domain. A private alternative to bit.ly.
Utilities
61 apps
Handy standalone tools that do not fit elsewhere, such as converters, translators and design apps. Small utilities worth self-hosting.
Video Conferencing & VoIP
17 apps
Video meeting platforms plus SIP and VoIP servers. Host calls and webinars, or run a phone system, without Zoom or a telecom vendor.
Video Surveillance
8 apps
Camera recording and network video recorder software. Monitor your property with local storage and motion detection.
Web Servers & Reverse Proxies
15 apps
Web servers, reverse proxies and gateways that route and secure traffic to your apps. Handle HTTPS, load balancing and access control.
Wikis & Knowledge Bases
27 apps
Wikis, team documentation and knowledge management tools. Capture and share what your team or family knows.
How are self-hosted apps grouped into categories?
Each of the 1,254 apps on appsgit has a primary category based on what it does, following the structure of the awesome-selfhosted list. Some apps appear in more than one category, for example a wiki that also handles note-taking.
Which categories have the most apps?
The largest categories are Utilities (61 apps), Finance & Budgeting (44 apps), CMS (41 apps). Inside every category, apps are ranked by GitHub stars so the most proven projects come first.
Can I suggest a new category?
Yes. Email info@appsgit.com or mention it when you submit an app. We add a category once there are enough maintained open-source projects to make a useful comparison.