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9 free GitHub repos that replace paid apps

The full list from the reel, with the link, what each one does, and what it needs to run. Most are self-hosted: you run them on your own computer or a small server, so start with the one that saves you the most.

1 · replaces Zapiern8n: Drag-and-drop workflow automations with 400+ integrations and built-in AI. About 208,000 stars.
Self-host with Docker or npm. Free to self-host for your own business under its fair-code Sustainable Use License (not OSI open source); a paid cloud plan exists if you don't want to host it.
github.com/n8n-io/n8n ↗
2 · replaces ElevenLabsVoiceStudio: Fully local voice cloning, voice design, dubbing, dictation and audiobooks in 646 languages. About 82,000 stars.
Desktop app. Runs on your own computer, so a recent Mac (Apple chip) or a PC with an NVIDIA GPU is much faster. AGPL-3.0.
github.com/debpalash/VoiceStudio ↗
3 · replaces SemrushOpenSEO: Keyword research, rank tracking, competitor insights, backlinks, site audits and AI visibility, plus an MCP server for Claude Code. About 24,600 stars.
No subscription, but SEO data comes from your own DataForSEO API key and you pay DataForSEO for what you use. Self-host with Docker or on Cloudflare's free plan. They also offer a hosted version. MIT.
github.com/every-app/open-seo ↗
4 · like Notion AI for your filesWeKnora: Turns your documents (PDF, Word, Excel, images) into a knowledge base you can ask questions, with cited answers and an agent. About 35,100 stars.
Runs with Docker Compose. Works with cloud models or local models through Ollama (local models need a decent amount of RAM). MIT plus third-party licenses.
github.com/Tencent/WeKnora ↗
5 · replaces Wispr FlowOpenWhispr: Press a hotkey, talk, and the text appears at your cursor in any app. Local models (Whisper, Parakeet) work offline. About 9,800 stars.
Download for Mac, Windows or Linux from the GitHub Releases page. Cloud models are optional and use your own API key. MIT.
github.com/OpenWhispr/openwhispr ↗
6 · replaces AsanaOpenProject: Projects, tasks, boards, Gantt charts, roadmaps and time tracking. About 16,600 stars.
The self-hosted Community edition is free (Docker or packages). Some features are in the paid Enterprise edition. GPL-3.0.
github.com/opf/openproject ↗
7 · replaces CalendlyCal.diy: Booking pages and scheduling, with Google Calendar sync once you add your Google credentials. About 49,200 stars.
This is the MIT community edition of Cal.com, meant for self-hosting and recommended by its makers for personal, non-production use. For a business, Cal.com's own hosted plans are the supported route.
github.com/calcom/cal.diy ↗
8 · replaces IntercomChatwoot: Live chat, email, WhatsApp and other channels in one shared support inbox. About 38,100 stars.
Self-host with Docker or one-click deploy. A paid cloud version exists. Core is MIT, some enterprise features are licensed separately.
github.com/chatwoot/chatwoot ↗
9 · replaces LoomCap: Screen recording with instant share links, comments and transcripts. About 23,600 stars.
Desktop app for Mac and Windows. Keep recordings local, use your own S3 storage, or self-host the web part. Core is AGPL, some parts are licensed separately.
github.com/CapSoftware/Cap ↗

Checked on 23 Oct 2026. Tools change fast, so the official page always wins if it says something different.

What you need first

1Docker Desktop (for most of them)n8n, OpenSEO, WeKnora, OpenProject, Cal.diy and Chatwoot all run with Docker. Free for personal use and small businesses.→
2Nothing extra for the desktop appsVoiceStudio, OpenWhispr and Cap install like normal apps from their GitHub Releases pages.
3A small server if you want it online 24/7Booking pages, support chat and automations need to stay on. A small cloud server is enough to start.

Step by step

Pick the one that saves you most

Start with the paid app you use most. One tool set up properly beats nine half-installed.

Open its GitHub page

Use the links above. Read the README's Quick start or Self-hosting section first.

Desktop apps: download and open

For VoiceStudio, OpenWhispr and Cap go to Releases on the right of the GitHub page and download the file for your computer.

Server apps: run it with Docker

For the others, install Docker Desktop, then follow the repo's Docker steps (usually docker compose up -d) and open the local address it shows.

Tip: Stuck on a step? Paste the README into Claude and ask it to walk you through it for your computer.

Move one workflow over

Rebuild one real workflow (one automation, one booking page, one inbox) before you cancel the paid app.

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