ALL TOOLS
158 curated software tools across 21 categories. No marketing hype. Just the facts.
Baïkal
OPEN SRCLightweight CalDAV and CardDAV server based on sabre/dav
DAViCal
OPEN SRCServer for calendar sharing (CalDAV) that uses a PostgreSQL database as a data store
Radicale
OPEN SRCSimple calendar and contact server with extremely low administrative overhead
AnyCable
OPEN SRCRealtime server for reliable two-way communication over WebSockets, Server-sent events, etc
Centrifugo
OPEN SRCLanguage-agnostic real-time messaging (Websocket or SockJS) server.
Chitchatter
OPEN SRCPeer-to-peer chat app that is serverless, decentralized, and ephemeral
Conduit
OPEN SRCA simple, fast, and reliable chat server powered by Matrix
GlobaLeaks
OPEN SRCWhistleblowing software enabling anyone to easily set up and maintain a secure reporting platform
GNUnet
OPEN SRCSoftware framework for decentralized, peer-to-peer networking
Castopod
OPEN SRCPodcast management hosting platform that includes the latest podcast 2.0 standards, an automated Fediverse feed, analytics, an embeddable player, and more
Chyrp Lite
OPEN SRCExtra-awesome, extra-lightweight blog engine
Dotclear
OPEN SRCA free and open source blog management platform
Ech0
OPEN SRCLightweight federated publishing platform focused on personal idea sharing (documentation in Chinese).
FlatPress
OPEN SRCA lightweight, easy-to-set-up flat-file blogging engine
Haven
OPEN SRCPrivate blogging system with markdown editing and built in RSS reader
HTMLy
OPEN SRCDatabaseless PHP blogging platform. A flat-file CMS that allows you to create a fast, secure, and powerful website or blog in seconds
Known
OPEN SRCCollaborative social publishing platform
Mataroa
OPEN SRCA minimalist blogging platform for writers and thinkers
PluXml
OPEN SRCA lightweight XML-powered blog and content management system
Serendipity
OPEN SRCSerendipity (s9y) is a highly extensible and customizable PHP blog engine using Smarty templating
WriteFreely
OPEN SRCWriting software for starting a minimalist, federated blog — or an entire community
Alf.io
OPEN SRCStreamline event ticketing with open-source sales and check-in tools
LibreBooking
OPEN SRCResource scheduling solution offering a flexible, mobile-friendly, and extensible interface for organizations to manage resource reservations
Vince
OPEN SRCWeb analytics and dashboard (alternative to Google Analytics).
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