Open Source Productivity Software
Productivity software organizes daily workflows and automates repetitive tasks through tools like virtual whiteboards, file synchronization, and remote desktop access. These tools help you manage markdown notes, sketch diagrams, and coordinate smart device automations in one place. This type of software serves individuals and teams who need to keep their project files and automation scripts on their own hardware. Self-hosting these apps ensures that sensitive documents and internal communication remain on local servers rather than on external cloud platforms.
This page lists 357 open source tools in the Productivity category. The most popular are n8n, PowerToys and Excalidraw. Most use the MIT or AGPL-3.0 license, and 251 offer an official Docker image.
- Automation55
- Bookmark & Content Management62
- Browsers & Extensions15
- Design & Prototyping10
- Design & Visualization11
- Email & Communication42
- File Management & Sync31
- Input & Dictation9
- Notes & Knowledge58
- Office Suites9
- Password & Secret Management9
- Remote Desktop & Access11
- Screen Capture & Recording14
- Time & Task Management48
KeepingYouAwake
Prevents a macOS system from entering sleep mode for a set duration or while activated.
BoxPlayer
Manage multiple cloud storage accounts and media servers in a unified interface with intelligent library scraping.
eSearch
A cross-platform screen capture tool featuring offline OCR, image search, and integrated translation capabilities.
ONLYOFFICE Docs
Provides collaborative online editing for text documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and PDFs with Office Open XML compatibility.
Yank Note
A Markdown editor with AI assistance, version control, and support for embedding diagrams and runnable code.
Standard Notes
A cross platform note taking application featuring end to end encryption and synchronization across unlimited devices.
wger
Track workout routines, nutrition, and body measurements with a self-hosted fitness and health management system.
StackStorm
An event-driven automation platform for integrating services and taking actions in response to system events.
Stretchly
Reminds users to take regular mini and long breaks to reduce eye strain and fatigue.
Kando
A cross-platform pie menu for launching applications and simulating keyboard shortcuts via mouse or touch.
Maddy Mail Server
A composable all-in-one mail server providing SMTP and IMAP functionality with integrated security protocols.
Passbolt
A security focused password manager for teams to centralize, organize, and share credentials and secrets securely.
Calibre-Web Automated
A self-hosted digital library manager that automates ebook ingestion and format conversion for various ereaders.
Mox
A secure, self-hosted mail server designed for low maintenance and easy setup on your own domain.
OpenCloud
A self-hosted cloud file management and collaboration platform with an integrated office suite and zero-trust security.
SilverBullet
A programmable personal knowledge database using Markdown and Lua for extensible note taking and data management.
LobsterAI
An autonomous office assistant that executes tasks across your local files, terminal, and browser via LLMs.
VoiceInk
A native macOS application that transcribes speech to text locally using AI for private voice dictation.
Haraka
An event driven SMTP server with a modular plugin architecture for high throughput email delivery.
Altair
A GraphQL client IDE for debugging queries and implementations across multiple desktop and browser platforms.
Baserow
Build databases, internal applications, and automated workflows through a no-code interface with full data ownership.
Unison
Bidirectional file synchronization for POSIX-compliant systems and Windows across different hosts or local disks.
Pomotroid
A configurable Pomodoro timer with session statistics, customizable themes, and native desktop notifications for time management.
Plunk
A self-hosted email platform for sending transactional messages, managing marketing campaigns, and automating communication workflows.
TagSpaces
Organize and manage local files using a privacy focused tagging system that works entirely offline.
Mathesar
Provides a spreadsheet-like web interface for viewing, editing, and querying PostgreSQL data without coding.
Colanode
A local-first collaboration workspace combining real-time chat, rich text pages, databases, and file management for teams.
WinDynamicDesktop
Changes desktop wallpapers automatically throughout the day based on the time and location of the user.
OpenWispr
Convert voice to text and notes using local or cloud transcription engines across multiple desktop platforms.
Kimai
Track billable hours and manage project budgets with a self-hosted system for freelancers and companies.
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