Open Source

Build the Future Together

Explore powerful open source alternatives to proprietary software. Contribute to projects that respect user freedom and control.

Open Source Values

Freedom

The freedom to run, copy, distribute, study, change and improve the software for any purpose.

Community

Collaborative development by diverse contributors working together to create better software.

Transparency

Full visibility into software operation through openly shared code, fostering trust and security.

Featured Open Source Projects

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Nextcloud

File Storage & Productivity
23k

A self-hosted productivity platform and file sharing solution.

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Bitwarden

Security
31k

A secure and open-source password management solution.

C#
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Gitea

Development
38k

A painless self-hosted Git service.

Go
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Home Assistant

IoT & Automation
62k

Open source home automation platform running on Python.

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Jellyfin

Media
19k

A Free Software Media System that puts you in control.

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Mattermost

Communication
25k

An open source platform for secure collaboration.

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Ways to Contribute

Code Contributions

Submit bug fixes, implement new features, or improve existing functionality through pull requests.

Fork the repository
Fix bugs or add features
Submit pull requests

Documentation

Help improve guides, tutorials, and API documentation to make projects more accessible.

Review existing documentation
Create tutorials and guides
Translate content to other languages

Support Open Source

There are many ways to support open source beyond direct contributions. Every little bit helps!

Star Projects

Star repositories you find useful to increase their visibility in the community.

Spread the Word

Tell others about your favorite open source alternatives to proprietary software.

Donate

Support project maintainers with financial contributions to fund ongoing development.

Join the Open Source Movement

Whether you're a developer, designer, writer, or enthusiast, there's a place for you in the open source community.