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Best Open Source tools

Best Self-hosted apps tools (Open Source) in 2026

7 curated Self-hosted apps products in Open Source, described in our own words.

1

Mattermost

Secure, self-hostable team messaging.

Open Source · official site mattermost.com (not linked) · Alternatives

2

Rocket.Chat

Open-source communication platform.

Open Source · official site rocket.chat (not linked) · Alternatives

3

Nextcloud

Self-hosted file sync and collaboration suite.

Open Source · official site nextcloud.com (not linked) · Alternatives

4

Immich

Self-hosted photo and video backup.

Open Source · official site immich.app (not linked) · Alternatives

5

Jellyfin

Free media server for your own collection.

Open Source · official site jellyfin.org (not linked) · Alternatives

6

Formbricks

Open-source survey and experience management.

Open Source · official site formbricks.com (not linked) · Alternatives

7

Zammad

Open-source help desk.

Open Source · official site zammad.org (not linked) · Alternatives

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What are the best Self-hosted apps tools?

On LaunchNest, editors list Mattermost, Rocket.Chat, Nextcloud first among 7 curated Self-hosted apps products.

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