Open-source alternatives to tools you pay for
I got tired of collecting open source projects in my chrome bookmarks so I decided to compile a curated list of: - Recently active projects on GitHub - Mostly dev tools (but also productivity, analytics) - Projects which are "Alternative to X software" My bookmarks are finally empty:D If you have a great open source tool you use, I'd be glad to hear your suggestions. Also, any feedback is greatly appreciated.
Open-source alternatives to tools you pay for launched on March 1, 2025 with 24 votes, #756 of 7,215 launches that month and more than 90% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 1 year on.
In plain words
Open-source alternatives to tools you pay for is a curated directory of recently active GitHub projects designed for developers seeking free alternatives to commercial software. The collection focuses primarily on development tools, with additional entries covering productivity and analytics applications. It serves as a centralized reference for teams and individuals looking to replace paid subscriptions with open-source equivalents.
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hey makers, I've spent the whole night to compile this list out of > winners of Product Hunt > best dev tools on DevHunt > recently active on GitHub > most internet backlinks > most mentions as "alternative to .." Let me know if I should add anything there.
Open Source Alternative To2022 · opensourcealternative.to · ▲377Discover open source alternatives to your proprietary SaaS
Open Source Stash2020 · opensourcestash.com · ▲264The best open-source alternatives for you next maker project
OpenSource alternatives to tools you Pay2023 · osssoftware.org · ▲68Winners of PH, DevHunt, HackerNews, GitHub & viral/trending
AlterBaseNov 2025 · alterbase.co · ▲189Hi, I'm software dev with 2x exit. I collected some affordable alternatives to expensive and well-known tools for a while. Mostly for personal use. Now I built the platform and added them here. Also, community help to grow with their tools and suggestions. Enjoy and if you have any alternative for popular softwares or have a suggestions please submit here to make it the internet's biggest alternative software platform.
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