A curated open-source app library. Discover, rate, and explore free software alternatives.
OpenLib is a community-driven catalog of open-source software built to help users discover free and privacy-friendly alternatives to proprietary apps. Browse curated app listings, explore trending software, leave reviews, vote on favorites, and share useful tools with the community.
OpenLib is owned and maintained by AHS Mobile Labs.
- Full-text search with keyboard shortcut (
Alt+F) - Filter by category (Communication, Design, Finance, Media, Productivity, Security, Utility)
- Rankings page with scoring based on likes, views, downloads, and opens
- Trending page with time-filtered charts
- Personalized recommendations based on bookmarks and preferences
- Tag-based browsing and similar app suggestions
- Screenshots gallery with lightbox viewer
- Installation methods with one-click copy
- Feature lists, system requirements, and comparison tables
- Version/license/file size metadata
- Like/dislike voting, star ratings, and written reviews
- Bookmark, share, and "Open App" support for web-only apps
- Moderation banners for restricted or removed apps
- User profiles with activity stats, bio, website, and follower system
- Organizations — create teams, manage members, submit apps as an org
- Edit requests (PR-style) with diff viewer, approval workflow, and review comments
- App ownership claims
- Version history with full snapshot restore (admin)
- Written reviews with helpful/unhelpful voting
- Submit apps via the + Submit App modal
- Resubmit after reviewer feedback
- Logo and screenshot upload support
- Web-only app support
- Submissions queue with approve / reject / request-changes workflow
- Edit request merge system
- Report moderation and suspension enforcement
- Moderation audit log
- User management and role assignment
- OpenLib Team page with granular permissions
- Version restore for any app
| Layer | Tech |
|---|---|
| Frontend | Vanilla JS |
| Auth | Firebase Auth |
| Database | Cloud Firestore |
| Hosting | Firebase Hosting |
| Analytics | Google Analytics 4 |
- Firebase CLI
- Firebase project with Firestore and Authentication enabled
git clone https://github.com/AHS-Mobile-Labs/OpenLib.git && cd OpenLib
cp firebase-config.template.js firebase-config.js
firebase emulators:startThen open index.html in your browser or access the local Firebase emulator.
firebase-config.jsis gitignored and should never be committed.
firebase deployContributions are welcome.
- Fork the repository
- Create a feature branch
- Make changes
- Test locally
- Open a pull request
You can also submit apps directly through the OpenLib website.
Security vulnerabilities should be reported privately.
See SECURITY.md for the responsible disclosure policy.
OpenLib is open source software distributed under the MPL-2.0 license. Branding, logos, and the "OpenLib" name remain property of AHS Mobile Labs.