---
title: "Paying for software is stupid… 10 free and open-source SaaS replacements"
url: https://daily.dev/posts/paying-for-software-is-stupid-10-free-and-open-source-saas-replacements-htsthjb6w
source_url: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5dhaQm_J6U
type: video:youtube
source: "Fireship"
published: 2024-08-28T21:46:13.981Z
updated: 2026-03-15T05:52:05.538Z
tags: ["devtools", "open-source", "privacy"]
reading_time: 6
upvotes: 9304
comments: 251
language: en
---

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# Paying for software is stupid… 10 free and open-source SaaS replacements

**[Fireship](https://daily.dev/sources/fireship)** · 6 min read · 9304 upvotes · 251 comments

## Summary

Software subscription models are often costly and come with privacy concerns. To avoid these issues, many free and open-source SaaS alternatives exist. LibreOffice can replace Microsoft Office, while ERPNext serves as a CRM and enterprise resource planning tool. For note-taking, AppFlowy presents a viable option and tools like Mattermost and Jitsi can substitute Slack and Zoom, respectively. Self-hosting solutions using tools such as Kifi or Daku can also help in reducing software costs.

## Full article

daily.dev links to this article rather than hosting it. Read it at the original source: <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5dhaQm_J6U>

## Community discussion

Top comments from developers on daily.dev.

**@olakayodebastos** · 130 upvotes

> This video brought me to this platform, awesome platform. Thanks man

**@moelanoby** · 47 upvotes

> That's great I'll definitely try these softwares

**@rachitkhurana** · 25 upvotes

> Got to know about daily.dev from this video only.. 🤓😂

**@troggzor** · 20 upvotes

> Where is the list of the alternatives shown at the end?

**@julysfire** · 13 upvotes

> The reason I am here as well.  Plenty of great open source options in there!

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Tags: [#devtools](https://daily.dev/tags/devtools), [#open-source](https://daily.dev/tags/open-source), [#privacy](https://daily.dev/tags/privacy)

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