Guides & playbooks

Comparisons, migration guides, and deep dives on going open-source.

NotesProductivity

Best Open-Source Notion Alternatives in 2026

AppFlowy, AFFiNE, and Logseq each take a different path to the all-in-one workspace. Here's how to pick the right one for your team.

May 2, 20267 min read

Self-HostingPrivacy

Beyond saving money, self-hosting gives you data ownership, privacy, and freedom from vendor lock-in. Here's the honest case for and against.

Apr 18, 20266 min read

AutomationComparison

Three open-source automation platforms, three philosophies. We break down where each one shines so you can replace Zapier confidently.

Mar 29, 20268 min read

MetaGuide

Every listing on BetterOpenSource is reviewed against the same checklist. Here's exactly what we look at — and what we don't.

Mar 10, 20265 min read