Best Self-hosted Frameworks & Platforms

Appsmith

Appsmith is an open-source low-code platform that enables developers to rapidly build and deploy custom internal tools and applications.

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Make

Appsmith is an open-source low-code platform that enables developers to rapidly build and deploy custom internal tools and applications.

Stars
37,155
Forks
4,086
Last commit
8 days ago

Payload

A powerful, flexible, and developer-friendly content management system that prioritizes customization and scalability.

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WordPress

A powerful, flexible, and developer-friendly content management system that prioritizes customization and scalability.

Stars
35,250
Forks
2,501
Last commit
8 days ago

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Reflex

Create complete web applications using pure Python code. Features AI-powered generation, built-in components, and one-click deployment with automatic scaling.

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Replit

Create complete web applications using pure Python code. Features AI-powered generation, built-in components, and one-click deployment with automatic scaling.

Stars
23,280
Forks
1,363
Last commit
8 days ago

Spree Commerce

A customizable ecommerce platform supporting multi-store, multi-currency, and multi-language capabilities for businesses of all sizes.

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Shopify

A customizable ecommerce platform supporting multi-store, multi-currency, and multi-language capabilities for businesses of all sizes.

Stars
14,673
Forks
5,092
Last commit
8 days ago

KeystoneJS

A powerful, customizable content management system and application framework built on Node.js, GraphQL, and React

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WordPress

A powerful, customizable content management system and application framework built on Node.js, GraphQL, and React

Stars
9,567
Forks
1,195
Last commit
8 days ago

Drupal

A flexible and extensible content management system for creating dynamic websites and digital experiences

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WordPress

A flexible and extensible content management system for creating dynamic websites and digital experiences

Stars
4,164
Forks
1,946
Last commit
9 days ago

Tolgee

Open-source platform that speeds up translation by 90%, offering in-context editing, machine translations, and seamless integration with major JS frameworks.

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Weglot

Open-source platform that speeds up translation by 90%, offering in-context editing, machine translations, and seamless integration with major JS frameworks.

Stars
3,057
Forks
272
Last commit
8 days ago

ProcessWire

A versatile, open-source content management system with a powerful API, modular architecture, and intuitive interface for seamless web development.

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WordPress

A versatile, open-source content management system with a powerful API, modular architecture, and intuitive interface for seamless web development.

Stars
988
Forks
199
Last commit
9 days ago

Netlify

Netlify offers a comprehensive platform for developers to create, deploy, and scale modern web applications with ease, integrating seamlessly with various frameworks and tools.

Azure App Service

Fully managed PaaS platform for building, deploying, and scaling web apps and APIs globally. Supports multiple languages with built-in security and AI integration.

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Netlify

Fully managed PaaS platform for building, deploying, and scaling web apps and APIs globally. Supports multiple languages with built-in security and AI integration.

Platform.sh

Platform.sh provides a flexible, automated PaaS to build, run and scale web applications with optimized developer workflows and robust infrastructure.

Firebase Studio

Web-based development workspace with Gemini AI integration, cloud emulators, and full-fidelity app previews for building complete applications.

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Netlify

Web-based development workspace with Gemini AI integration, cloud emulators, and full-fidelity app previews for building complete applications.

React

React is a JavaScript library for building user interfaces, particularly single-page applications.

Node.js

Node.js is an open-source, cross-platform JavaScript runtime environment that executes JavaScript code outside a web browser.

SvelteKit

Build fast, concise web applications with a UI framework that compiles HTML, CSS, and JavaScript into highly optimized code for minimal browser overhead.

Bubble

Create scalable web and mobile applications with visual development tools and AI assistance. Join 5M+ builders who've launched apps without coding.

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Webflow

Create scalable web and mobile applications with visual development tools and AI assistance. Join 5M+ builders who've launched apps without coding.

Jest

Jest is a JavaScript testing framework designed to ensure correctness of any JavaScript codebase.

Heroku

Cloud platform as a service for building, running, and scaling applications with AI capabilities. Features managed inference, agents, and 150+ add-ons for rapid development.

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Netlify

Cloud platform as a service for building, running, and scaling applications with AI capabilities. Features managed inference, agents, and 150+ add-ons for rapid development.

OutSystems

AI-powered low-code platform that accelerates custom app and agent development. Integrate with existing systems, deliver scalable solutions, and future-proof your business with intelligent automation.

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Webflow

AI-powered low-code platform that accelerates custom app and agent development. Integrate with existing systems, deliver scalable solutions, and future-proof your business with intelligent automation.

Rust

Rust is a multi-paradigm, general-purpose programming language designed for performance and safety, especially safe concurrency.

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GitHub

Rust is a multi-paradigm, general-purpose programming language designed for performance and safety, especially safe concurrency.

Frigade

Product adoption platform for Next.js and React, helping software companies drive up-sells, cross-sells and renewals through onboarding and engagement tools.

Best Self-hosted Frameworks & Platforms

A curated collection of the best self-hosted frameworks & Platforms offer foundational structures and libraries for building applications. They streamline development by providing reusable components, conventions, and optimized performance out of the box.

Appsmith

Payload

Reflex

Spree Commerce

KeystoneJS

Drupal

Tolgee

ProcessWire

Netlify

Azure App Service

Platform.sh

Firebase Studio

React

Node.js

SvelteKit

Bubble

Jest

Heroku

OutSystems

Rust

Frigade

Command Menu

Appsmith

Payload

Reflex

Spree Commerce

KeystoneJS

Drupal

Tolgee

ProcessWire

Netlify

Azure App Service

Platform.sh

Firebase Studio

React

Node.js

SvelteKit

Bubble

Jest

Heroku

OutSystems

Rust

Frigade