Dev tools · alternatives · 2026

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Open-source API-only Builders Forum (beta) launched in 2022; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Flowhub▲85

   Let's Make Code More Playful (Beta Open)

   2014 · 12bet.review · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Overv.io (beta)▲120

   We give GitHub Issues project-tracking superpowers.

   2014 · overv.io · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Spiral 3.0▲81

   Proximity-based community forum

   2014 · getspiralapp.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   The Bike Shed - #32: Bug For Bug Compatibility▲55

   Microsoft's interest in open source and Sean's progress imp…

   2015 · bikeshed.thoughtbot.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   The Changelog - #189: JSON API with Yehuda Katz▲66

   Yehuda's start as a programmer and the spec for building API

   2016 · changelog.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Waffle▲84

   Your github workflow open sourced.

   2014 · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Stack Overflow Podcast - A Bunch of Bald Yaks▲66

   HyperDev, the fastest way to bang out code and run it online

   2016 · stackoverflow.blog · its alternatives →

8. 8IM
   I made an API builder for side projects▲6

   2022 · getquickbase.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Fog Creek - The Problems with Open Source ▲70

   And how to fix them with Justin Searls

   2015 · soundcloud.com · its alternatives →

10. 10DI
    Devmag.io – A community for developers and technologists▲6

    2015 · devmag.io · its alternatives →

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    I made an open-source Replit▲9

    I spent the past few weeks making an open source cloud code editing environment with an AI copilot and multiplayer collaboration! It's fully self-hostable in 5-10 minutes. There's a lot of minor improvements to be made, and some are already listed in the Github issues. Let me know what you think and feel free to try it out.

    2024 · github.com · its alternatives →

12. 12OA
    Online and open source low-code platform with live collaboration▲9

    2018 · icodebetter.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Wick▲5

    A free and open-source creation suite

    2016 · wickeditor.com · its alternatives →

14. 14LC
    Low-code platform to build user flows with your current API or IdP▲9

    2021 · arengu.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Crew▲13

    Invite only freelance community for building projects.

    2016 · dribbble.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Sumbli▲7

    Collaborative content

    2018 · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Open Source Backend | [in-spuh-rey-shuh n]▲9

    build BIG tech 10x faster

    2017 · youtube.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    OpenShift▲10

    A free, end-to-end, cloud-native development experience.

    2017 · developers.redhat.com · its alternatives →

19. 19JR
    Just released the Beta of CraftStudio, my coop game-making platform▲9

    2013 · craftstud.io · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Deployd▲8

    Simplest way to build your own APIs.

    2016 · deployd.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Firestorm Forum▲7

    An OSS Elixir Forum engine with an Elm UI

    2016 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

22. 22AT
    Apply to 100.builders – building together open source in AI and Crypto▲5

    2023 · 100.builders · its alternatives →

23. 23FA
    Free, async platform to discuss and learn as a dev▲6

    2022 · flipgrid.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Test & Tell▲11

    A Invite-Only Conversion Rate Optimization Slack Community

    2015 · its alternatives →

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