About SelfHostSwap & How We List Tools
SelfHostSwap is an independent directory of open-source and self-hosted alternatives to popular SaaS. It is run by Jay Biros.
Selection criteria
- Public source repository (GitHub, Codeberg, or equivalent) with a readable license.
- Clear self-host path (Docker, package, or documented installer) and/or honest local-first positioning.
- We label OSI open source vs source-available / fair-code / BSL — we do not pretend BSL is “fully open source.”
- No paid rankings. Featured cards are editorial for the MVP.
- Out of scope: helpdesk and CX suites (Zendesk, Gorgias, Intercom, Freshdesk, and similar).
Affiliate disclosure
Prefer not to run the server yourself? Managed hosting: RepoCloud (affiliate link)
Trademarks & affiliation
Product names (Notion, Slack, and all listed projects) and logos are trademarks of their respective owners. SelfHostSwap is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by those companies unless explicitly stated. “Alternative to” pages are factual comparisons for software buyers and operators.
Corrections & removals
Found a wrong license, dead repo, or want a listing removed? We prefer fixes over silence.A public submission and corrections form is coming soon.