Dev tools · alternatives · 2026

24 alternatives to Projectbook

Become a better developer by building real projects.

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Projectbook launched in 2022; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   GitHub Project Management▲115

   No-fluff guide to building a collaborative development team

   2016 · zenhub.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Makerbook▲767

   A directory of the best free resources for creatives

   2015 · cursorup.com · its alternatives →

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   GitBook – Build beautiful programming books using GitHub and Markdown▲442

   GitBook is a knowledge platform that connects your docs, product and users, answers user questions, and identifies knowledge gaps. Docs-as-code support & AI insights included.

   2014 · gitbook.io · its alternatives →

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   DevFreeBooks – A collection of free books for developers▲571

   A collection of free books for devs

   2016 · devfreebooks.github.io · its alternatives →

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   Getting Real▲234

   The smarter way to build web apps. A free book by 37signals.

   2015 · basecamp.com · its alternatives →

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   DevProjects by Codementor▲128

   Learn programming by building projects.

   2020 · codementor.io · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Projects by Code School▲132

   Build and deploy real-world applications

   2016 · pluralsight.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   The Ultimate Guide to Project Management▲130

   The tips and tools to successfully complete projects.

   2016 · zapier.com · its alternatives →

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   Best-Books.dev▲152

   Compiling 1000's of programming books list in one place.

   2020 · its alternatives →

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    DevFreeBooks▲288

    A collection of free books for developers

    2016 · devfreebooks.github.io · its alternatives →

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    Devbook▲286

    Search engine for developers

    2021 · its alternatives →

12. 12DS
    Devbook – Search Engine for Developers▲168

    2020 · usedevbook.com · its alternatives →

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    The Project Guide to Enterprise Product Design▲93

    Free e-book. UX best practices from real projects.

    2016 · uxpin.com · its alternatives →

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    Building Prototypes With Framer▲94

    Learn to create prototypes that feel like real apps

    2016 · its alternatives →

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    Building Software Products in a Weekend▲84

    Free book about building MVPs fast.

    2015 · mattkremer.com · its alternatives →

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    Open Source Guides▲29

    Learn how to launch and grow your project.

    2017 · opensource.guide · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Practical Product - Building for Enterprise Developers▲67

    Learn how to define the right product to build.

    2016 · heavybit.com · its alternatives →

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    StartupBooks.io▲213

    A curated directory of books for your startup journey.

    2019 · its alternatives →

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    What To Build▲196

    Concept to discover & analyze relevant open-source projects

    2025 · trywhat-to-build.com · its alternatives →

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    Startup Studio Playbook▲102

    For entrepreneurs, pioneers and creators. Let's build...

    2016 · amazon.com · its alternatives →

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    CodeGroupie▲135

    Find your next coding project

    2024 · codegroupie.com · its alternatives →

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    How To Build This▲144

    A platform for makers to find the right tools

    2017 · its alternatives →

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    BitBooks▲78

    Build online books directly from Github

    2014 · its alternatives →

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    Build APIs You Won't Hate▲69

    All you need to know about writing APIs

    2015 · amazon.com · its alternatives →

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