Open Source Frameworks & Platforms Software

Frameworks & Platforms software provide the underlying infrastructure and visual interfaces needed to build applications without starting from scratch. These tools automate backend tasks like database management, authentication, and API generation to speed up the development cycle. This type of software serves developers and creators who need to deploy custom workflows or internal tools. Self-hosting these apps ensures that sensitive database records and application logic remain on private servers rather than on external cloud platforms.

This page lists 62 open source tools in the Frameworks & Platforms category. The most popular are n8n, Dify and Open Design. Most use the MIT or Apache-2.0 license, and 51 offer an official Docker image.

Rowy

Low-Code/No-Code

A low-code backend management platform providing a spreadsheet interface for Firestore and Google Cloud Platform databases.

6.8k StarsWeb App / Server

Baserow

Low-Code/No-Code

Build databases, internal applications, and automated workflows through a no-code interface with full data ownership.

5.4k StarsWeb App / Server

TrailBase

Backend-as-a-Service (BaaS)

A single executable backend providing type safe REST and realtime APIs with built in authentication.

5.4k StarsWeb App / Server

Mathesar

Database Tools & GUIs

Provides a spreadsheet-like web interface for viewing, editing, and querying PostgreSQL data without coding.

5.1k StarsWeb App / Server

ApostropheCMS

Traditional & Flat-File CMS

A full stack content management system using Node.js and MongoDB with in context visual editing.

4.6k StarsWeb App / Server

Judge0

API Infrastructure

A sandboxed online code execution system for running untrusted code across multiple programming languages.

4.3k StarsWeb App / Server

Bknd

Backend-as-a-Service (BaaS)

A lightweight backend as a service providing database management, authentication, media storage, and automated workflows.

3.7k StarsWeb App / Server

OpnForm

Form Builders

A no-code form builder for creating data collection forms with custom logic, analytics, and third party integrations.

3.5k StarsWeb App / Server

Microweber

Website Builders

A drag and drop website builder and content management system with integrated e-commerce capabilities.

3.4k StarsWeb App / Server

undb

Low-Code/No-Code

A no-code database and backend as a service for managing tables and generating RESTful APIs via SQLite.

3k StarsWeb App / Server

Silex

Website Builders

A visual website builder for creating static sites with clean HTML and CSS output.

2.9k StarsWeb App / Server

TileServer GL

API Infrastructure

Host and serve vector and raster map tiles with GL styles for various web and mobile clients.

2.9k StarsWeb App / Server

Nodezator

Low-Code/No-Code

A visual node editor for connecting Python functions to create parametric data flows and applications.

2.8k StarsDesktop App

Grida

UI/UX Design

A 2D graphics engine and canvas editor for designing web applications with integrated database and CMS.

2.6k StarsWeb App / Server

SQLPage

Low-Code/No-Code

Build data centric user interfaces by transforming database queries into interactive websites using only SQL files.

2.5k StarsWeb App / Server

Anubias

Low-Code/No-Code

A graphical user interface for building native mobile, desktop, and web applications using drag and drop.

2.3k StarsCross-Platform App

Frappe Builder

Website Builders

A low-code website builder with a visual editor and integrated CMS for creating responsive web pages.

2.2k StarsWeb App / Server

Sendune

Email Marketing & Newsletters

Create and manage HTML email templates using a no-code designer for transactional and marketing communications.

2.2k StarsWeb App / Server

Corteza

Low-Code/No-Code

A low-code platform for building CRM, business process applications, and structured data tools with automated workflows.

2.1k StarsWeb App / Server

Fusio

API Infrastructure

Self-hosted API management platform to transform internal infrastructure into scalable API products for humans and AI agents.

2.1k StarsWeb App / Server

Saltcorn

Low-Code/No-Code

Build web and mobile database applications using a no-code interface with flexible views and layouts.

2k StarsWeb App / Server

OpenRemote

Backend-as-a-Service (BaaS)

An open source IoT platform for device management, asset tracking, and automation via a rules engine.

1.8k StarsWeb App / Server

DreamFactory

API Infrastructure

A self-hosted data access platform that automatically generates governed REST APIs from various data sources.

1.8k StarsWeb App / Server

Elgg

Web Frameworks

A rapid development framework for building socially aware web applications and social networking engines using PHP.

1.7k StarsWeb App / Server

OpenSIPS

Encrypted Communication

A multi-functionality SIP server implementation designed for professional communication platforms requiring high performance and security.

1.5k StarsWeb App / Server

MODX Revolution

Traditional & Flat-File CMS

A flexible PHP content management system and application framework for building custom websites and mobile APIs.

1.4k StarsWeb App / Server

docassemble

Form Builders

An expert system for creating guided interviews and automating the assembly of legal and business documents.

971 StarsWeb App / Server

ByteChef

Workflow Automation

Unify AI agent orchestration and workflow automation through a visual editor with integrated LLM tool selection.

921 StarsWeb App / Server

Para

Backend-as-a-Service (BaaS)

Multitenant backend server for object persistence and retrieval to accelerate web and mobile app development.

574 StarsWeb App / Server

REI3

Low-Code/No-Code

A self-hosted low-code platform for building and hosting multi-user business applications with full data ownership.

569 StarsWeb App / Server
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