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OpenInstead is a curated directory of open source alternatives to the SaaS tools most teams and individuals use every day. Every page is editorial, not affiliate-driven: we list strengths, weaknesses, licenses and self-host difficulty without picking winners for money.

We maintain this directory because every SaaS subscription is three things: a monthly bill, a data-sharing decision, and a lock-in risk. Open source gives you the option to step out.

Spot something wrong? Projects evolve, licenses change, features ship. Reach out and we'll update the entry.