We tell you what's worth cutting.
Ten seats on one tool, fifteen on another, a per-token AI bill that scales with usage — none of it shows up as one number until the renewal emails land in the same week.
One methodology, aimed at your stack
700+ open-source apps and 3,000+ of the packages they depend on, scored on three lenses most "best alternatives" lists skip — whether it's still maintained, whether it's well-built, whether the libraries underneath it are safe. The audit points that same scoring at your stack instead of the ecosystem.
What the audit does
From your current stack to a ranked list of what to change.
We map what you’re running
We go through your stack tool by tool: what you’re paying for, who’s actually using it, and what’s been running on autopilot since whoever set it up left.
We score the alternatives
Real open-source candidates, scored on the same three lenses as the rest of the directory: maintained, well-built, safe dependencies.
You get a roadmap
A written plan ranking what to replace first, what it costs to run yourself, and what isn’t worth touching yet — with the reasoning behind each call.
Own your stack, or stay locked into theirs
Your CRM vendor sets the price. Your support tool decides what stays free. If they raise prices, drop a feature, or get acquired, you find out after — none of it runs on anything you control.
Self-hosted alternatives run on infrastructure you already have. You own the data, nobody else decides what happens to your account, and the monthly bill drops.
Three independent scores
Every app and package scored the same way — deterministic, disclosed, and repeatable.
Repo Health
Deterministic, pulled straight from GitHub — activity, maintenance, community, maturity, momentum. No opinions, just data.
Technical Score
A second, independent read — architecture, code quality, innovation, how hard it is to learn. Scored separately, so one bad metric can't hide behind the other.
Dependency Health
What the app depends on gets scored too — staleness, footprint, known vulnerabilities via OSV.dev. An app inherits every dependency's risk.
The same three scores apply one layer down, to the libraries your dependencies are built on. Browse the packages directory →
Frequently asked questions
How much can we save?
It depends on the stack — clients typically see 60–80% off recurring costs, but the real number comes out of the audit, not a guess up front.
Is open source reliable for production?
The tools we recommend power companies like GitLab, Supabase, and Cal.com. We only recommend what clears all three of our scoring lenses — we've evaluated 700+ apps to build that list.
Can you help with deployment, not just the audit?
Yes — implementation and ongoing support are a separate conversation after the audit. Contact us and we'll figure out what makes sense.
Talk to us about your stack
SaaS vendors decide the price, the features, and what happens if they get acquired. Self-hosted alternatives put that back in your hands — same infrastructure you already run, and a lower bill.
- 01We map what you’re runningWhat’s paid, what’s used, what’s dead weight.
- 02We score the alternativesReal open-source candidates, scored on the same three lenses as the rest of the directory.
- 03You get a roadmapWhat to replace first, what it costs to run yourself, what to leave alone.
Not ready to reach out yet? Browse our alternatives directory, explore by category, or read our latest insights on open source adoption.
