Mahid Alhan
May 3, 2025
|6 minutes Read
In the fast-paced world of startups, every dollar counts. With rising SaaS costs and tightening budgets, smart founders are turning to powerful open-source alternatives that deliver enterprise-grade functionality without the enterprise-level price tags.
In this article, we are going to see 11 cutting-edge open source software or tools which allow startups to complete thier jobs to be done across various business functions.
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Alternative to: Linear, Jira, Asana ($8-13 / user / mo)
Plane is an open-source alternative to popular project management tools like JIRA, Linear, Monday, and Asana. It offers a simplified way to track your issues, epics, and product roadmaps, making it an excellent choice for teams looking for a streamlined project management solution.
Monthly savings compared to the alternatives for a team of 10 is $105/month or $1,260/year.
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Alternative to: Linear, Jira, Notion, Slack (≈$25 / user / mo)
An open-source platform that combines project management, team communication, document collaboration, and virtual office spaces in one integrated solution
Monthly savings compared to the alternatives for a team of 10 is $250/month or $3,000/year
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Alternative to: Salesforce, HubSpot Sales Hub ($23-165 / user / mo)
Twenty is a cutting-edge, open-source CRM platform designed to revolutionize how businesses manage customer relationships. Built with modern technologies and a user-centric approach, Twenty empowers teams to streamline their workflows and make data-driven decisions.
Monthly savings: 5 reps save $470/month or $5,640/year
You can request Twenty CRM today at Osuite
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Alternative: Airtable, Monday.com ($12-20 / user / mo)
NocoDB is an open-source platform that allows users to create and manage databases with the ease of using spreadsheets. Whether you bring your own database or use one provided by NocoDB, it offers a seamless and intuitive experience for managing millions of rows of data without any need for coding knowledge. It's designed to give you complete control over your data while offering unparalleled scalability and value.
Monthly savings compared to the alternatives for a team of 15 users is $240/month or $2,880/year.
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Alternative to: Notion ($10 / user / mo)
AppFlowy is an open-source AI collaborative workspace designed to bring projects, wikis, and teams together seamlessly.
Monthly savings compared to the alternatives for a team of 20 user is $200/month or $2,400/year
You can request AppFlowy today at Osuite
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Alternative to: Retool ($10-50 / user / mo)
Appsmith is a powerful low-code platform designed to help developers build, deploy, and maintain custom software applications more efficiently. Whether you need to create admin panels, internal tools, or dashboards, Appsmith provides the tools and flexibility to get the job done faster and more effectively.
Monthly savings compared to the alternatives for a team of 5 devs is $250/month or $3,000/year
You can request Appsmith today at Osuite
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Alternative to: Mixpanel, Amplitude ($20-140+ / mo)
PostHog is a comprehensive platform designed to help you analyze, test, observe, and deploy new features in your product. It combines multiple tools into a single, cohesive system, making it easier for developers to build successful products without needing to integrate various disparate tools.
Monthly savings compared to the alternatives for a starts at $140/month or $1,680/year
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Alternative to: Tableau Creator, Power BI Pro ($10-75 / user / mo)
Metabase is an open-source business intelligence tool that makes analytics accessible to everyone in your company. With its user-friendly interface, you can explore data, create dashboards, and generate insights without needing extensive technical knowledge.
Monthly savings: 8 analysts save $340/month or $4,080/year
Start using Metabase today for free with Osuite: Metabase
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Alternative: Calendly ($10-16 / user / mo)
Cal.com is an open-source scheduling platform designed to simplify the process of booking meetings. It eliminates the need for back-and-forth emails by integrating seamlessly with your existing calendars and providing a personalized booking link.
Monthly savings: 10 users save $160/month or $1,920/year
You can request Cal.com today at Osuite
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Alternative to: Typeform, SurveyMonkey ($25-39 / mo)
Formbricks revolutionizes how businesses collect and leverage customer feedback. This open-source experience management suite enables you to seamlessly gather insights at every touchpoint of the customer journey, helping you make data-driven decisions to enhance your product or service.
Monthly savings: $32/month or $384/year
You can request Formbricks today at Osuite
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Alternative to: DocuSign, Adobe Sign ($15-75 / user / mo)
Papermark revolutionizes document sharing and analytics for modern businesses. This open-source platform offers a seamless way to share documents securely while providing deep insights into recipient engagement.
Monthly savings: team of 5 saves $230/month or $2,760/year
You can request Papermark today at Osuite
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Even after hosting costs, the stack above typically cuts 89-93% of software spend.
Open source isn't just cheaper—it's strategic leverage. Swapping proprietary SaaS for the stack above saves cash while boosting ownership, security, and customization.
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