Self-Hosted Software 2026

WooCommerce

Free open-source ecommerce plugin for WordPress that turns any site into a fully customizable online store.

Jira

The #1 software development tool used by agile teams to plan, track, and release software.

Bitwarden

Open-source password manager with a genuinely useful free plan, self-hosting, and a premium tier at just 10 dollars a year.

Stable Diffusion

Open-source AI image generation model you can run locally or via API, offering maximum control and customization.

Retool

Low-code platform for building internal business tools with drag-and-drop components and direct database connections.

Moodle

Free open-source LMS used by 400M+ learners worldwide for academic and corporate training with massive plugin ecosystem.

Flux

Open-source image generation models from ex-Stability AI researchers. API pricing starts at $0.04/image with self-hosting available.

DeepSeek

Chinese AI lab's open-source chatbot rivaling GPT-4 at a fraction of the cost. Free web access, API from $0.14/M tokens.

Open Dental

Free, open-source dental practice management software with full charting, billing, and scheduling used by over 19,000 practices.

AnyDesk

Lightweight, fast remote desktop tool with proprietary DeskRT codec delivering low-latency connections at just 14.90/month for individuals.

Magento (Adobe Commerce)

Enterprise open-source ecommerce platform for large catalogs, complex B2B, and high-volume stores needing full customization.

Bitrix24

All-in-one CRM and collaboration platform with unlimited free tier. Combines sales, marketing, HR, and project management in one solution.

Odoo

Open-source ERP suite with 82+ integrated apps covering all business functions at remarkably low prices.

Mattermost

Open-source, self-hostable team messaging built for security-conscious teams who need full data control.

Matomo

Open-source, privacy-focused web analytics you can self-host or run in the cloud, with 100% data ownership and no data sampling.

Rocket.Chat

Open-source team chat with omnichannel support, federation and self-hosting for privacy-focused teams.

Metabase

Open-source BI tool that lets anyone ask questions and build dashboards from databases without knowing SQL.

LiveAgent

All-in-one help desk with ticketing, live chat, call center, and social media support.

Plausible Analytics

Lightweight, open-source, privacy-friendly web analytics with a single-page dashboard, no cookies, and a tracking script under 1 KB.

ConnectWise ScreenConnect

Self-hosted remote support platform built for MSPs with unattended access, branding customization, and deep ConnectWise PSA/RMM integration.

LearnDash

WordPress LMS plugin powering 100K+ course sites with drag-and-drop builder, quizzes, and certificates from $199/year.

Spiceworks

Completely free IT help desk with network monitoring, inventory tracking, and a massive community of IT professionals.

ERPNext

Free and open-source ERP with manufacturing, accounting, HR, and CRM - the genuine alternative to expensive enterprise software.

Botpress

Open-source chatbot development platform with visual flow builder, built-in NLP, and flexible deployment options.

PrestaShop

Free open-source ecommerce platform popular in Europe with built-in multi-language and multi-currency support.

HuggingChat

Hugging Face's open-source AI chatbot running Llama, Mistral, and other community models with full transparency and zero cost.

Rasa

Open-source conversational AI framework for building contextual AI assistants with full control over data and models.

Mistral Le Chat

European AI chatbot from Mistral AI with strong multilingual skills, document analysis, and privacy-focused design from €14/mo.

osTicket

Open-source support ticket system with custom forms, auto-routing, and SLA tracking. Free self-hosted or $12/agent/mo cloud.

Jitsi Meet

Free, open-source video conferencing. No account needed, no time limits, no tracking. Self-host or use the public instance.

CiviCRM

Open-source CRM built specifically for nonprofits, with donor management, event tracking, and deep CMS integration.

Vtiger CRM

Open-source CRM with cloud and self-hosted options, AI-powered sales insights, and strong APAC presence.

Plane

Open-source project management tool designed as a self-hostable alternative to Jira with issues, cycles, and modules.

Dolibarr

Open-source ERP and CRM for small businesses and freelancers, covering invoicing, inventory, CRM, and HR in one platform.

EspoCRM

Open-source CRM with a clean modern UI, drag-and-drop entity manager, and flexible customization for teams who want full control.

SuiteCRM

Open-source CRM platform forked from SugarCRM with full sales, marketing, and service modules.

OpenCart

Free open-source PHP ecommerce platform with a large extension marketplace and straightforward admin interface.

Jitbit Helpdesk

Simple, developer-friendly help desk available as both SaaS and self-hosted with a clean, fast interface.

Taiga

Open-source agile project management platform built for cross-functional teams running Scrum or Kanban workflows.

TouchPoint

Open-source church management software with free self-hosted option and cloud hosting for tech-savvy churches.

xTuple

Open-source ERP for manufacturers and distributors with full financial, inventory, and production management capabilities.

iDempiere

Community-driven open-source ERP forked from ADempiere, offering full accounting and distribution.

VIENNA Advantage

Open-source ERP and CRM platform with financial management, manufacturing, and inventory for mid-market European companies.

Metasfresh

German open-source ERP designed for fresh produce distribution, food industry, and wholesale.

Opentaps

Open-source ERP and CRM focused on warehousing, manufacturing, and supply chain management.