Discover, compare, and self-host open-source alternatives to every SaaS tool you're paying for.
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Browse 459+ tools across 28 categories. Every listing includes real pricing info, pros/cons, open-source status, and links to alternatives.
Production-ready Docker Compose configs and step-by-step deployment guides. Not just theory β real configs you can docker compose up in minutes.
Includes guides for Supabase, Plausible, Gitea, Rocket.Chat, n8n, Uptime Kuma, and many more.
| Feature | Description |
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| π Tool Directory | 459+ tools across 28 categories with detailed metadata |
| βοΈ Comparisons | Side-by-side feature comparison between any two tools |
| π³ Self-Hosted Guides | 66+ production-ready Docker Compose deployments |
| π¦ Stack Builder | Build and export full self-hosted tech stacks |
| π° Savings Calculator | See how much you'd save switching to open source |
| π€ AI Models | Open-source AI model directory with specs and runners |
| οΏ½ Command Search | Fast fuzzy search across the entire directory |
| π Documentation | Concept guides on servers, monitoring, backups, security |
| π₯ Community Submissions | Submit tools directly through the site or GitHub |
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π’ Good First Issues Perfect for your first contribution |
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- π Fix broken links, outdated pricing, or wrong data
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| Repo | Description |
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| altstack-data | The core dataset (459+ tools), deployment guides, and documentation |
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