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Stable Diffusion
United KingdomOpen Source

An advanced AI model that generates high-quality images from text prompts.

AI & Machine LearningOpen-source projects grouped in this category for discovery and comparison.1 project#AIProjects tagged with this topic in the verified catalog.1 projectimage generationProjects tagged with this topic in the verified catalog.1 projectdeep learningProjects tagged with this topic in the verified catalog.1 projectAI-nativeThis project includes AI-native capability signals in the catalog metadata.1 AI-native projectDALL·EProprietary product with documented open-source alternatives cataloged on OpenSourceChoice. Compare licenses, reposit…1 alternative
Metrics syncingMetrics syncingStar momentum for this project has not landed in the latest GitHub metrics sync yet. Check trending for repositories with recorded momentum.Browse trending →
FreePricingFree and open sourceFree75K15.2KActivity unavailable
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Firefox
United StatesOpen Source

A free and open-source web browser developed by Mozilla, focused on privacy and security.

Security & PrivacyOpen-source projects grouped in this category for discovery and comparison.2 projectsGoogle ChromeProprietary product with documented open-source alternatives cataloged on OpenSourceChoice. Compare licenses, reposit…1 alternative
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FreePricingFree and open sourceFree45K8.9K1 year ago
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GIMP
United StatesOpen Source

A powerful and flexible image manipulation program, often considered an alternative to Photoshop.

Developer ToolsOpen-source projects grouped in this category for discovery and comparison.8 projectsAdobe PhotoshopProprietary product with documented open-source alternatives cataloged on OpenSourceChoice. Compare licenses, reposit…1 alternative
Metrics syncingMetrics syncingStar momentum for this project has not landed in the latest GitHub metrics sync yet. Check trending for repositories with recorded momentum.Browse trending →
FreePricingFree and open sourceFree40K6.2KMar 5, 2025
Alternatives toAdobe PhotoshopAdobe PhotoshopProprietary product with documented open-source alternatives cataloged on OpenSourceChoice. Compare licenses, reposit…1 alternative
Thunderbird
United StatesOpen Source

Popular free email client developed by Mozilla, known for its security and flexibility.

Security & PrivacyOpen-source projects grouped in this category for discovery and comparison.2 projects#emailProjects tagged with this topic in the verified catalog.1 projectopen-sourceProjects tagged with this topic in the verified catalog.1 projectprivacyProjects tagged with this topic in the verified catalog.1 projectMicrosoft OutlookProprietary product with documented open-source alternatives cataloged on OpenSourceChoice. Compare licenses, reposit…1 alternative
Metrics syncingMetrics syncingStar momentum for this project has not landed in the latest GitHub metrics sync yet. Check trending for repositories with recorded momentum.Browse trending →
FreePricingFree and open sourceFree25K5.8K1 year ago
Alternatives toMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft OutlookProprietary product with documented open-source alternatives cataloged on OpenSourceChoice. Compare licenses, reposit…1 alternative
Scribus
GermanyOpen Source

Page layout and desktop publishing

Developer ToolsOpen-source projects grouped in this category for discovery and comparison.8 projectsAdobe InDesignProprietary product with documented open-source alternatives cataloged on OpenSourceChoice. Compare licenses, reposit…1 alternative
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FreePricingFree and open sourceFree9.8K897Mar 17, 2025
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LMMS
Open Source

Free, cross-platform digital audio workstation

Developer ToolsOpen-source projects grouped in this category for discovery and comparison.8 projectsAbleton LiveProprietary product with documented open-source alternatives cataloged on OpenSourceChoice. Compare licenses, reposit…1 alternative
Metrics syncingMetrics syncingStar momentum for this project has not landed in the latest GitHub metrics sync yet. Check trending for repositories with recorded momentum.Browse trending →
FreePricingFree and open sourceFree9K7.9KMar 17, 2025
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VLC
FranceOpen Source

Free and open-source multimedia player that supports various audio and video formats.

Content & CollaborationOpen-source projects grouped in this category for discovery and comparison.1 projectWindows Media PlayerProprietary product with documented open-source alternatives cataloged on OpenSourceChoice. Compare licenses, reposit…1 alternative
Metrics syncingMetrics syncingStar momentum for this project has not landed in the latest GitHub metrics sync yet. Check trending for repositories with recorded momentum.Browse trending →
FreePricingFree and open sourceFree2K3.4K1 year ago
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comune-di-ala/comunweb
ItalyOpen source

ATTENZIONE: la versione aggiornata di questo repository è all'indirizzo https://gitlab.com/opencontent/opencity/

Developer ToolsOpen-source projects grouped in this category for discovery and comparison.8 projects#eu-ossProjects tagged with this topic in the verified catalog.5 projectspublic-sectorProjects tagged with this topic in the verified catalog.5 projectsdevelopers-italiaProjects tagged with this topic in the verified catalog.1 projectAbleton LiveProprietary product with documented open-source alternatives cataloged on OpenSourceChoice. Compare licenses, reposit…1 alternative
ITIT - Developers ItaliaFederated from IT - Developers Italia (Italy) in the EU Open Source Solutions Catalogue.EU public-sector OSS
469/100Vitality 69/100Healthy activity. The EU OSS Catalogue vitality index (0–100) is an AGID-compatible score of recent repository activity—commits, releases, and contributor signals—not a quality or security rating.EU OSS Catalogue · AGID-compatibleActivity unavailable
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plugin-datainmap
NetherlandsOpen source

Data In Map is a WordPress plugin for displaying maps.

Developer ToolsOpen-source projects grouped in this category for discovery and comparison.8 projects#webProjects tagged with this topic in the verified catalog.1 projectapplication-developmentProjects tagged with this topic in the verified catalog.1 projectWebDocumented runtime or deployment platform for this open-source project.1 projectAbleton LiveProprietary product with documented open-source alternatives cataloged on OpenSourceChoice. Compare licenses, reposit…1 alternative
NLNL - Developer OverheidFederated from NL - Developer Overheid (Netherlands) in the EU Open Source Solutions Catalogue. Software type: SoftwareAddon.Application Development
269/100Vitality 69/100Healthy activity. The EU OSS Catalogue vitality index (0–100) is an AGID-compatible score of recent repository activity—commits, releases, and contributor signals—not a quality or security rating.EU OSS Catalogue · AGID-compatibleActivity unavailable
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Sudwest-Fryslan/WebformulierenVerwerker
NetherlandsOpen source

Sudwest-Fryslan/WebformulierenVerwerker

Developer ToolsOpen-source projects grouped in this category for discovery and comparison.8 projects#eu-ossProjects tagged with this topic in the verified catalog.5 projectspublic-sectorProjects tagged with this topic in the verified catalog.5 projectsdeveloper-overheidProjects tagged with this topic in the verified catalog.3 projectsAbleton LiveProprietary product with documented open-source alternatives cataloged on OpenSourceChoice. Compare licenses, reposit…1 alternative
NLNL - Developer OverheidFederated from NL - Developer Overheid (Netherlands) in the EU Open Source Solutions Catalogue.EU public-sector OSS
185/100Vitality 85/100Very active. The EU OSS Catalogue vitality index (0–100) is an AGID-compatible score of recent repository activity—commits, releases, and contributor signals—not a quality or security rating.EU OSS Catalogue · AGID-compatibleActivity unavailable
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zammad/zammad
GermanyOpen source

Zammad is a web based open source helpdesk/customer support system. This is a read-only mirror of https://github.com/zammad/zammad, please direct all communication there.

Developer ToolsOpen-source projects grouped in this category for discovery and comparison.8 projects#eu-ossProjects tagged with this topic in the verified catalog.5 projectspublic-sectorProjects tagged with this topic in the verified catalog.5 projectsopen-codeProjects tagged with this topic in the verified catalog.1 projectAbleton LiveProprietary product with documented open-source alternatives cataloged on OpenSourceChoice. Compare licenses, reposit…1 alternative
DEDE - Open CodeFederated from DE - Open Code (Germany) in the EU Open Source Solutions Catalogue.EU public-sector OSS
194/100Vitality 94/100Very active. The EU OSS Catalogue vitality index (0–100) is an AGID-compatible score of recent repository activity—commits, releases, and contributor signals—not a quality or security rating.EU OSS Catalogue · AGID-compatibleActivity unavailable
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OpenWebconcept/plugin-openwoo
NetherlandsOpen source

Adds OpenWOO implementation

Developer ToolsOpen-source projects grouped in this category for discovery and comparison.8 projects#eu-ossProjects tagged with this topic in the verified catalog.5 projectspublic-sectorProjects tagged with this topic in the verified catalog.5 projectsdeveloper-overheidProjects tagged with this topic in the verified catalog.3 projectsAbleton LiveProprietary product with documented open-source alternatives cataloged on OpenSourceChoice. Compare licenses, reposit…1 alternative
NLNL - Developer OverheidFederated from NL - Developer Overheid (Netherlands) in the EU Open Source Solutions Catalogue.EU public-sector OSS
177/100Vitality 77/100Healthy activity. The EU OSS Catalogue vitality index (0–100) is an AGID-compatible score of recent repository activity—commits, releases, and contributor signals—not a quality or security rating.EU OSS Catalogue · AGID-compatibleActivity unavailable
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