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Web-based operating system designed to be feature-rich, exceptionally fast, and highly extensible.

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Various Web Apps vs Puter: Feature Comparison

Feature
Various Web Apps
Paid SaaS
Puter
Open Source
Monthly CostPer-user pricingFree (hosting only)
Data Ownership
Privacy Control
Self-Hosted Option
No Vendor Lock-in
Source Code Access
CustomizableLimitedFully
Automatic UpdatesManual
Managed Infrastructure
Official SupportCommunity
Repository Insights

Community activity and technical details from the Puter repository

License

GNU Affero General Public License v3.0

Open source license for commercial use

Forks

3.4k

Community-maintained copies

Primary Languages

JavaScript
88%
TypeScript
7%
CSS
3%

Top Contributors

#1

KernelDeimos

1,890 commits

#2

jelveh

1,626 commits

#3

AtkinsSJ

239 commits

Why Switch from Various Web Apps to Puter?

Complete Data Ownership

Your data stays on your servers. No third-party access, no data mining, and full compliance with privacy regulations like GDPR and HIPAA.

No Per-User Pricing

Pay only for hosting (~$5-20/month), regardless of team size. Add unlimited users without increasing your costs.

Full Customization

Access the source code and customize Puter to fit your exact workflow. No feature limitations or paywalls.

No Vendor Lock-in

Export your data anytime. Move between hosting providers freely. Your business isn't dependent on a single vendor.

Technical Specs
GitHub Stars38.8k
2w ago
Docker ReadyManual Setup
CategoryWeb Application
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