Sector
Open Source
Products and businesses built on published source code, from finished apps and libraries to self-hosted software and open AI, each with a company profile.
1 companies in this sector
Newest filings first
| Company | Stage | Headquarters | Endorsements |
|---|---|---|---|
PenpotThe open-source design platform for teams | 0 votes. Log in to vote for Penpot |
About Open Source
Open Source collects products and businesses whose source code is published for others to read, run and adapt. This page treats each project as a company would be treated elsewhere on Biz Launches: a profile first, then the code. A strong listing tells a reader who maintains the project, what problem it solves, who it is for and how the work is sustained.
Use the four subcategories to narrow the field: finished applications, developer libraries, self-hosted tools and open AI. Every listing sits in one main category, chosen at submission, so the same project will not be repeated across the page. Listings appear newest first by default, and visitors can sort by community votes. Votes can never be bought, so the ordering reflects genuine interest. Filters help you cut the list down by the details that matter to your decision.
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Open Source: questions answered
- What belongs in the Open Source category?
- Products and businesses where the source code is publicly available and the team behind it presents a clear offer. That includes applications, libraries, self-hosted software and AI projects. A closed product that only uses open components elsewhere in its stack usually fits a different category better.
- How do I choose between open source apps and self-hosted tools?
- Choose open source apps when the product is a finished application for end users. Choose self-hosted tools when the main selling point is that customers run the software on their own servers. If both apply, pick the one that best describes how a buyer would first meet the product.
- How do I get my project listed here?
- Go to /submit and paste your website address. An AI drafts the profile from that site, and you check and edit every field before anything goes live. Your main category is included free. A paid upgrade adds up to 3 more categories for $5.
- How are listings ordered on this page?
- Newest listings appear first by default, so recent launches get visibility. Visitors can switch to sorting by community votes instead. Votes can never be bought, which means a high position by votes reflects real interest from people browsing the site rather than payment.
- What should I check when comparing open source options?
- Look at who maintains the project, how clearly the profile explains what it does, and whether there is an organisation or a plan to keep it supported. Check the licence terms on the project's own website, and consider how much effort setup and upgrades will take your team.
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