Open-Launch

Open-Launch: questions and answers

What is Open-Launch?

Open-Launch is the first complete open source alternative to Product Hunt.

Is Open-Launch open source?

Yes. Open-Launch is open source under a custom licence. Its source code is on GitHub at openlaunch-org/Open-Launch and is written mainly in TypeScript.

Is Open-Launch free?

Yes. Open-Launch is open source, so the software itself is free to use under the terms of its own licence.

Can I self-host Open-Launch?

Yes. Open-Launch can be self-hosted on your own server or infrastructure.

What is Open-Launch an alternative to?

Open-Launch is an open-source alternative to Product Hunt.

Is Open-Launch actively maintained?

Yes. The most recent commit to Open-Launch was on 3 October 2026. The project has 339 stars on GitHub.