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SwapDex ranks self-hostable and lower-cost alternatives to popular software. Compare 71 tools across 18 categories by price, license, and GitHub health.
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Project Management
Plan sprints, track tasks, and ship work as a team.
File Sync & Cloud Storage
Sync, share, and back up files without a third-party server.
Authentication & Identity
Login, SSO, and user management for apps.
Backend-as-a-Service
Auth, database, and APIs without a backend team.
Internal Tools & Low-Code
Build admin panels and internal apps fast.
Knowledge Base & Docs
Wikis, notes, and connected workspaces.
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- Filestash — Open-source web file manager that puts a modern UI in front of storage you already have.
- Focalboard — Open-source, self-hosted kanban and table boards in the style of Trello and Notion.
- Huly — Open-source all-in-one project management platform combining issues, docs, and chat.
- Kanboard — Minimalist, self-hosted kanban board with a single-file PHP install.
- Leantime — Open-source project management built around goals and lean/agile methodology, not just tasks.
- Nextcloud — Open-source, self-hosted file sync, sharing, and collaboration suite.