Hostedsoftware is a curated directory that aggregates self‑hosted applications across categories and license types, offering searchable listings with brief descriptions and direct links to official repositories. It enables developers to submit their projects for inclusion and provides a monthly newsletter highlighting new tools, helping IT professionals quickly discover and evaluate self‑hosted solutions.
Funding
$50M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Finding reliable, up-to-date self‑hosted applications is time‑consuming because information is scattered across many sources and often lacks clear categorisation or quality signals.
Solution
Hostedsoftware aggregates self‑hosted software into a single, searchable directory organized by category and licence type (free or proprietary). The site lists each tool with a brief description and a link to its official repository or website, enabling users to evaluate options quickly. Developers can submit their own projects for inclusion and receive a permanent do‑follow backlink, encouraging community contributions. A regular newsletter highlights newly added tools, keeping the audience informed of the latest releases. The platform is continuously updated, aiming to provide a comprehensive, curated catalogue of self‑hosted solutions.
Target Audience
Primary users are developers, system administrators, and IT professionals seeking self‑hosted applications, as well as creators of self‑hosted software who want visibility within a curated community directory.
Features
- Categorised listings (e.g., analytics, security, productivity) with free and proprietary filters
- Search functionality to locate tools by name, category or keyword
- Submission form for developers to add their software and obtain a permanent do‑follow link
- Monthly newsletter delivering updates on newly added tools and featured projects
- Regular curation cycle (approximately every three months) to ensure listings remain current
- Direct links to official project pages or repositories for easy access and installation guidance