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Local-First Software
Local-first and offline-capable tools whose public repositories and release activity can be independently inspected.
189 tracked50 ranked verdictsPublic evidence only
Buyer checklist
What to verify before adopting
- Which workflows remain available without a network connection?
- How are sync conflicts, backups, encryption, and device migration handled?
- Can users export their data in durable, documented formats?
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Evidence ranking
Leading projects in this ecosystem
Ordered by ToolVitals score, health, shipping, confidence, and adoption tie-breakers. Openness labels are shown explicitly.
| # | Tool | Health | Shipping | Stars | Openness | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trilium.ccPersonal knowledge base | 98 | 99 | 37.8k | OSI-approved OSS | 98 |
| 2 | TriliumBuild your personal knowledge base with Trilium Notes | 98 | 99 | 37.8k | OSI-approved OSS | 98 |
| 3 | Super ProductivitySuper Productivity is an advanced todo list app with integrated Timeboxing and time tracking capabilities. It also comes with integrations for Jira, GitLab, GitHub and Open Project. | 98 | 97 | 21.9k | OSI-approved OSS | 98 |
| 4 | LogseqA privacy-first, open-source platform for knowledge management and collaboration. Download link: http://github.com/logseq/logseq/releases. roadmap: https://logseq.io/p/NX4mc_ggEV | 97 | 97 | 44.9k | OSI-approved OSS | 97 |
| 5 | AionUIFree, local, open-source 24/7 Cowork app and OpenClaw for Gemini CLI, Claude Code, Codex, OpenCode, Qwen Code, Goose CLI, Auggie, and more | ๐ Star if you like it! | 97 | 97 | 32.7k | OSI-approved OSS | 97 |
| 6 | ObtainiumGet Android app updates straight from the source. | 97 | 97 | 19.6k | OSI-approved OSS | 97 |
| 7 | OlaresOlares: An Open-Source Personal Cloud to Reclaim Your Data | 97 | 97 | 5.3k | OSI-approved OSS | 97 |
| 8 | Bulwark MailSelf-hosted JMAP webmail client for modern mail servers. | 97 | 97 | 1.1k | OSI-approved OSS | 97 |
| 9 | mcpproxy-goSupercharge AI Agents, Safely | 97 | 97 | 343 | OSI-approved OSS | 97 |
| 10 | AnythingLLMThe all-in-one AI productivity accelerator. On device and privacy first with no annoying setup or configuration. | 97 | 96 | 65.8k | OSI-approved OSS | 97 |
| 11 | Actual BudgetA local-first personal finance app | 97 | 96 | 28.6k | OSI-approved OSS | 97 |
| 12 | MatomoEmpowering People Ethically ๐ โ Matomo is hiring! Join us โ https://matomo.org/jobs Matomo is the leading open-source alternative to Google Analytics, giving you complete control and built-in privacy. Easily collect, visualise, and analyse data from websites & apps. Star us on GitHub โญ๏ธ โ Pull Requests welcome! | 97 | 96 | 21.8k | OSI-approved OSS | 97 |
| 13 | SecuroSelf-hosted, privacy-first personal finance manager. | 97 | 96 | 3.2k | OSI-approved OSS | 97 |
| 14 | Signet AILocal-first identity, memory, and secrets for AI agents. Portable state across models and harnesses. | 96 | 98 | 277 | OSI-approved OSS | 97 |
| 15 | MinutesPrivacy-first conversation memory layer with AI search. | 96 | 97 | 1.5k | OSI-approved OSS | 97 |
| 16 | PascalCreate and share 3D architectural projects. | 97 | 96 | 23.3k | OSI-approved OSS | 96 |
| 17 | Haven ChatSelf-hosted private chat โ No cloud, no telemetry, no Big Tech. Discord alternative that runs on your own machine. | 97 | 96 | 541 | OSI-approved OSS | 96 |
| 18 | FirezoneEnterprise-ready zero-trust access platform built on WireGuardยฎ. | 96 | 97 | 9.1k | OSI-approved OSS | 96 |
| 19 | SpinifexOpen-source AWS-compatible platform for secure edge deployments. | 96 | 97 | 160 | OSI-approved OSS | 96 |
| 20 | RxDBA fast, local first, reactive Database for JavaScript Applications https://rxdb.info/ | 96 | 96 | 23.4k | OSI-approved OSS | 96 |
| 21 | MoltisPersistent personal agent server with multi-provider LLM support. | 96 | 96 | 2.8k | OSI-approved OSS | 96 |
| 22 | Ante PreviewGhost in your shell. | 96 | 96 | 1.9k | OSI-approved OSS | 96 |
| 23 | Prosopo CAPTCHAPrivacy-focused CAPTCHA and bot defense platform. | 96 | 96 | 298 | OSI-approved OSS | 96 |
| 24 | Wire๐ฑ Wire for iOS (iPhone and iPad) | 96 | 96 | 168 | OSI-approved OSS | 96 |
| 25 | AFFiNEThere can be more than Notion and Miro. AFFiNE(pronounced [ษโfain]) is a next-gen knowledge base that brings planning, sorting and creating all together. Privacy first, open-source, customizable and ready to use. | 96 | 95 | 72.4k | OSI-approved OSS | 96 |
| 26 | UmamiUmami is a modern, privacy-focused analytics platform. An open-source alternative to Google Analytics, Mixpanel and Amplitude. | 96 | 95 | 38.7k | OSI-approved OSS | 96 |
| 27 | SiYuanA privacy-first, self-hosted, fully open source personal knowledge management software, written in typescript and golang. | 95 | 98 | 46.2k | OSI-approved OSS | 96 |
| 28 | One Time SecretShare sensitive information once and then destroy the secret link. | 95 | 98 | 2.9k | OSI-approved OSS | 96 |
| 29 | nodetoolVisual Builder for AI Workflows and Agents | 95 | 98 | 515 | OSI-approved OSS | 96 |
| 30 | OxiCloudโ๏ธ Ultra-fast, secure & lightweight self-hosted cloud storage โ your files, photos, calendars & contacts, all in one place. Built in Rust. | 95 | 97 | 3.5k | OSI-approved OSS | 96 |
| 31 | PoindexterAI content pipeline that researches, writes, reviews, and publishes content. | 95 | 97 | 5 | OSI-approved OSS | 96 |
| 32 | i2pd๐ก I2P: End-to-End encrypted and anonymous Internet | 96 | 95 | 4.2k | OSI-approved OSS | 95 |
| 33 | Basic MemoryAI conversations that actually remember. Never re-explain your project to your AI again. Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/tyvKNccgqN | 96 | 95 | 3.9k | OSI-approved OSS | 95 |
| 34 | NotesnookA fully open source & end-to-end encrypted note taking alternative to Evernote. | 95 | 96 | 14.6k | OSI-approved OSS | 95 |
| 35 | note-genCross-platform Markdown AI note-taking software. | 95 | 95 | 12.8k | OSI-approved OSS | 95 |
| 36 | QOwnNotesQOwnNotes is a plain-text file notepad and todo-list manager with Markdown support and Nextcloud / ownCloud integration. | 95 | 95 | 5.9k | OSI-approved OSS | 95 |
| 37 | NoteDiscoveryYour Self-Hosted Knowledge Base | 95 | 95 | 2.8k | OSI-approved OSS | 95 |
| 38 | AshimA Self Hosted Image Manipulator - 45+ tools, local AI, and pipelines in a single Docker container. No cloud, no telemetry. Your images never leave your machine. | 95 | 95 | 2.6k | OSI-approved OSS | 95 |
| 39 | ThothPersonal AI sovereignty. A local-first AI assistant with integrated tools, a personal knowledge graph, voice, vision, shell, browser automation, scheduled tasks, health tracking, and messaging channels. | 95 | 95 | 1.5k | OSI-approved OSS | 95 |
| 40 | Reactive ResumeA one-of-a-kind resume builder that keeps your privacy in mind. Completely secure, customizable, portable, open-source and free forever. Try it out today! | 95 | 94 | 42.4k | OSI-approved OSS | 95 |
| 41 | Electric SQLRead-path sync engine for Postgres that handles partial replication, data delivery and fan-out. | 95 | 93 | 10.4k | OSI-approved OSS | 95 |
| 42 | DyadLocal, open-source AI app builder for power users โจ v0 / Lovable / Replit / Bolt alternative ๐ Star if you like it! | 94 | 96 | 21.5k | OSI-approved OSS | 95 |
| 43 | Rybbit๐ธ Rybbit - open-source and privacy-friendly alternative to Google Analytics that is 10x more intuitive. | 94 | 95 | 12.9k | OSI-approved OSS | 95 |
| 44 | PowerSyncSDK that enables local-first and real-time reactive apps with embedded SQLite for JavaScript clients, including React Native and Web | 95 | 93 | 721 | OSI-approved OSS | 94 |
| 45 | JanJan is an open source alternative to ChatGPT that runs 100% offline on your computer. | 94 | 95 | 44.4k | OSI-approved OSS | 94 |
| 46 | Code Review GraphLocal knowledge graph for code review and codebase understanding. | 94 | 95 | 31.3k | OSI-approved OSS | 94 |
| 47 | RotkiA portfolio tracking, analytics, accounting and management application that protects your privacy | 94 | 94 | 4k | OSI-approved OSS | 94 |
| 48 | StakTrakrPrivacy-first precious metals portfolio tracker with watchlists and price history. | 93 | 96 | 8 | OSI-approved OSS | 94 |
| 49 | Veritas KanbanLightweight orchestration platform with kanban boards for project tracking. | 93 | 95 | 825 | OSI-approved OSS | 94 |
| 50 | LogTide๐ก๏ธ Open-source, self-hosted log management. Privacy-first alternative to Datadog & ELK. Lightweight, GDPR-compliant, and deployed in minutes with Docker. | 93 | 95 | 446 | OSI-approved OSS | 94 |
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