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Software is dead. Nobody told these 6,427 companies.

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Software directory for those who don’t want to rebuild, own the updates, the bugs, the support.

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  • MLJAR Studio

    Desktop data analysis app where you ask about your data in plain English and get Python code, charts and notebooks run on your computer.

    Since 2017

    Data and spreadsheets

  • FlatPress

    Lightweight blog software in plain PHP that stores posts as files, with themes, plugins and comment spam protection.

    Free · Website builders · Individuals and families

  • Cryptex Vault

    A password manager that stores your vault on your own devices and syncs them directly, with browser autofill.

    Since 2023

    Free · Security and passwords · Individuals and families

  • Wealthfolio

    Keep track of your investments, net worth, spending and retirement plans in an open-source app that runs on your own devices.

    Since 2024

    Free plan · Money and budgeting · Individuals and families

  • Screenpipe

    Keeps a local record of your screen, audio and apps so AI tools can search your past work and spot tasks to automate.

    Free plan · Automation and integrations

  • Indigo

    Mac app that runs Nginx, PHP, MySQL, PostgreSQL and Redis locally for web developers without Docker or VMs.

    Since 2022

    Free plan · Developer tools · Developers

  • Stik

    Mac app that opens a floating note on a shortcut so you can jot a thought, saved as a local markdown file.

    Free · Notes and knowledge · Individuals and families

  • myTinyTodo

    A simple to-do list app you host yourself, with several lists, tags, due dates and priorities.

    Free · Projects and tasks · Individuals and families

  • TimeRetain

    Time tracker that runs in the browser and keeps entries on your device, with optional encrypted sync, for freelancers and staff.

    Since 2023

    Free · Time tracking · Individuals and families

  • Odozi

    A private mood journal for iPhone and Mac that logs gratitude, sleep and screen time in a couple of minutes a day.

    Since 2026

    Health and habits · Individuals and families

  • BUS Core

    Tracks materials, recipes, production runs, jobs and true costs for small workshops that outgrew spreadsheets.

    Since 2026

    Free · Inventory and stock · Manufacturing

  • Sygal

    Mac and Windows app that turns PDFs, Office files, scans and web pages into tidy Markdown or JSON without sending them anywhere.

    Since 2026

    One-off payment · Documents and e-signature · Individuals and families

  • 2FAS

    Mobile apps and a browser extension that store your passwords and two-step login codes on your own device, with no account.

    Security and passwords · Individuals and families

  • Chyrp Lite

    A small PHP blog engine you install on ordinary web hosting, with themes and an easy admin panel.

    Free · Website builders · Individuals and families

  • Quadratic

    Spreadsheet that links to databases and files and lets AI write the formulas, Python and charts for you.

    Since 2023

    Data and spreadsheets

  • MiaoYan

    Note taking app in Markdown for Apple devices that stores each note as a plain file inside a folder of your choosing.

    Free · Notes and knowledge · Individuals and families

  • LocalOps

    Lets software teams ship, scale and monitor services in a cloud account they own on AWS, Azure or GCP, without writing Terraform.

    Since 2024

    Free plan · Developer tools · Developers

  • Serendipity

    A self-hosted PHP blog engine for writers who want to run their own blog, extended with plugins and themes.

    Free · Website builders · Individuals and families

  • October CMS

    A self-hosted content management system built on Laravel that developers and studios use to build client websites.

    Subscription · Website builders · Agencies

  • Quiqr

    A free desktop app for editing Hugo static websites on your own computer and publishing them through Git.

    Since 2023

    Free · Website builders · Creators and writers

  • Ploi

    Sets up and manages your web servers and handles site deployments, with extra help for Laravel apps.

    Subscription · Developer tools · Agencies

  • AppVeyor

    Builds, tests and deploys code on Windows, Linux and macOS machines, hosted or on your own server.

    Free plan · Developer tools · Developers

  • ActivityWatch

    Records which apps and websites you use on your computer or phone so you can see where your time goes, stored locally.

    Free · Time tracking · Individuals and families

  • Will Be Done

    A task manager that lays out your whole week on a timeline, works offline, and can be self-hosted.

    Free · Projects and tasks · Individuals and families

  • devpush

    Deploys Docker Compose apps from GitHub to your own Linux servers on each push, with domains, logs and backups.

    Developer tools · Developers

  • PowerSync

    Keeps a local SQLite copy on each client in sync with your Postgres, MongoDB, MySQL or SQL Server backend for offline-first apps.

    Since 2023

    Free plan · Developer tools · Developers

  • Crewship

    Hosts CrewAI and LangGraph agents for developers with one-command deploys, live run streaming and scaling.

    Since 2026

    Pay as you go · Developer tools · Developers

  • Waku

    A native Mac app that runs Claude Code, Codex and other agent CLIs side by side, with transcripts and code rollback.

    Since 2026

    Developer tools · Developers

  • Textpattern CMS

    Lightweight open source PHP content management system with tag-based templates and plugins for running a website or blog.

    Free · Website builders

  • tetrify

    Message yourself notes, tasks and reminders in a chat-style app that works offline with optional encrypted sync.

    Free · Notes and knowledge · Individuals and families

  • Anarlog

    Mac app that records meetings without a bot and writes editable AI summaries, keeping notes and data on your own machine.

    Free plan · Notes and knowledge

  • GitComet

    Fast desktop Git client with line-level staging, structural diffs and drag-to-rewrite history.

    Since 2026

    Free · Developer tools · Developers

  • Oatpad

    A light Mac notes app with slash commands and rich formatting, stored locally and bought once.

    Since 2026

    One-off payment · Notes and knowledge · Individuals and families

  • Elegant Planner

    A day planner for iPhone that lays tasks on a visual timeline and keeps your plans on your device, with an optional Pro tier.

    Free plan · Focus and productivity · Individuals and families

  • Contextify

    Stores past sessions from Claude Code and Codex in a local searchable archive, synced across your Mac, Linux or Windows machines.

    Since 2025

    Developer tools · Developers

  • Daino Notes

    A fast desktop notes app with blocks, Markdown, images and task boards, storing notes locally first.

    Free · Notes and knowledge · Individuals and families

  • AIR Blackbox

    Records every AI agent decision in a signed, tamper-evident log so teams can show regulators what their AI did under the EU AI Act.

    Since 2026

    Free plan · Developer tools · Developers

  • Korvo

    Desktop workspace that pulls your files and notes into structured plans and records the reasons behind each decision.

    Since 2026

    Free plan · Notes and knowledge

  • Sliplane

    Hosts Docker apps, Postgres databases and file storage on European servers, deploying straight from GitHub.

    Since 2025

    Subscription · Developer tools · Developers

  • ai-org

    A desktop task manager that keeps tasks, habits and goals in plain org-mode files, with an AI assistant and git sync.

    Since 2026

    Projects and tasks · Individuals and families

  • Thelia

    French open source e-commerce platform for building custom online stores, with click and collect and ERP or CRM connections.

    Free · Online shops · Shops and retail

  • SeedDMS

    Open source document management system you host yourself to store files and run review workflows.

    Free · Documents and e-signature

  • QuickStack

    Self-hosted platform that deploys apps and databases from Git onto your own servers, with HTTPS, logs, backups and monitoring.

    Developer tools · Developers

  • Nexlayer

    Deploys and runs code written by AI coding agents, including apps, APIs, databases and agents, from inside your editor.

    Since 2025

    Free plan · Developer tools · Developers

  • INK

    Hosting that deploys apps from a git push or a coding agent, with databases, domains, logs and per-minute billing.

    Since 2026

    Pay as you go · Developer tools · Agencies

  • Starcat

    Mac app for developers that indexes their starred GitHub repos, tags and summarises them with AI, and tracks new releases.

    One-off payment · Developer tools · Developers

  • VelocityNote

    A light Markdown notebook that keeps notes on your device, with optional sync and AI models that run locally.

    Since 2026

    One-off payment · Notes and knowledge · Individuals and families

  • Tofu

    Puts an app you built with an AI coding agent online at its own link, with a database, sign-in, custom domain and user emails.

    Since 2026

    Free plan · Developer tools · Individuals and families