Video & Photo Tools
Video editing, screen recording, image hosting, video surveillance, and 3D tools
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53 Tools
OBS Studio
71KFree, open-source software for video recording and live streaming — the industry standard used by millions of streamers, content creators, and professionals worldwide.
OpenCut
47KBrowser-based video editor that runs locally. Simple timeline editing, cuts, transitions, and exports — no uploads, no subscriptions, no watermarks.
LosslessCut
39KThe Swiss Army Knife of lossless video/audio editing. Shave gigabytes off files in seconds without loss of quality.
ShareX
36KFree and open source screen capture, file sharing and productivity tool. Capture or record any area of your screen and share with a single keypress.
MPV
34KA free, open source, and cross-platform media player for the command line.
Frigate
31KNVR with realtime local object detection for IP cameras. All processing performed locally on your own hardware.
FreeCAD
29KParametric 3D CAD with FEM simulation and CNC toolpaths — free forever, and version 1.0 finally fixed the topological naming problem.
FreeTube
20KFor video & photo tools, FreeTube is a self-hosted solution that provides watch YouTube privately on desktop.
RRweb
19KRRweb offers user analysis, reproduce bugs, demonstrate web as a self-hosted video & photo tools.
Kap
19KOpen-source screen recorder built with web technology for macOS
Screenity
18KScreenity is a screen recorder for Chrome with no limits. Capture, draw, edit videos and more – all with no sign in needed, completely private and open source
Blender
18KThe Freedom to Create
Cap
17KCap is the open source alternative to Loom. Lightweight, powerful, and cross-platform. Record and share in seconds
Asciinema
17KAsciinema handles host and share terminal session recordings as a self-hosted solution.
Shotcut
14KSelf-hosted video & photo tools tool that provides , video editor supporting 4K resolution, hundreds of formats, and professional features like.
OpenSCAD
9KOpenSCAD is a C++-based application that provides openSCAD: software for creating solid 3D CAD objects.
Olive Editor
9KOlive Editor is a self-hosted video & photo tools replacement for Adobe Premiere Pro.
Octoprint
8.9KFor 3d design & printing, Octoprint is a self-hosted solution that provides snappy web interface for controlling consumer 3D printers.
OpenScreen
8.6KSelf-hosted video & photo tools tool that provides , screen recording tool.
LBRY SDK
7.2KLBRY SDK is a self-hosted video & photo tools tool that provides LBRY: Open, , and fair digital content network.
Zoneminder
5.8KReleased under GPL-2.0, Zoneminder provides closed-circuit television (CCTV) software application which supports IP, USB and Analog cameras on self-hosted...
Scrypted
5.6KScrypted is a self-hosted video surveillance & NVR tool with support for NVR, Video Surveillance.
Kdenlive
4.8KSelf-hosted video & photo tools tool that provides cross-platform non-linear video editor offering professional features for . Edit videos on Linux.
motionEye
4.5KReleased under GPL-3.0, motionEye provides online interface for the software Motion, a video surveillance program with motion detection on self-hosted...
Armorpaint
3.8KArmorpaint is a self-hosted video & photo tools replacement for Substance Painter.
Solvespace
3.8KReleased under GPL-3.0, Solvespace provides , parametric 2D/3D CAD tool on self-hosted infrastructure.
Zipline
3KZipline gives you lightweight, fast and reliable file sharing server on your own infrastructure.
Viseron
2.5KViseron is a Python-based application that provides local-only NVR and AI Computer Vision software. With features such as object detection.
NodeTube
2.4KNodeTube offers video, audio, and image uploads, livestreaming, built-in monetization as a self-hosted video & photo tools.
Spoolman
2.3KSpoolman lets you run keep track of your inventory of 3D-printer filament spools entirely on your own server.
AVideo
2.1KAVideo lets you create your own broadcast network effortlessly entirely on your own server.
Manyfold
1.9KManyfold is a self-hosted 3d design & printing tool that provides digital asset manager for 3d print files; STL, OBJ, 3MF and more.
Nexrender
1.8KNexrender is a self-hosted video & photo tools replacement for Dataclay Templater Bot.
Obico
1.8KSelf-hosted 3d design & printing tool that provides smart 3D printing platform with AI failure detection.
Slink
1.4KSlink is a self-hosted image hosting & sharing replacement for Imgur.
Unblink
1.3KReleased under AGPL-3.0, Unblink provides camera monitoring app with AI vision on self-hosted infrastructure.
Picsur
1.2KPicsur is a TypeScript-based application that provides simple imaging hosting platform that allows you to host, edit, and share images.
Snapify
992For video & photo tools, Snapify offers a self-hosted way to create, share, and collaborate.
8mb.local
7898mb.local gives you browser-based video compressor on your own infrastructure.
Shinobi
700Shinobi is a JavaScript-based application that provides video management software.
Xibo
698For digital asset management, Xibo is a self-hosted solution that provides digital signage platform.
Kitsu
605Kitsu is a self-hosted video editing & recording replacement for CapCut.
Immich Drop
507Immich Drop handles tiny, zero-login web app for collecting media for Immich as a self-hosted solution.
Screenlite
343For digital asset management, Screenlite is a self-hosted solution that provides digital signage solution.
Moocup
291Moocup lets you run visual editor for stunning screenshots entirely on your own server.
Bluecherry
262Bluecherry gives you closed-circuit television (CCTV) software application which supports IP and Analog cameras on your own infrastructure.
Kriti Images
256Kriti Images gives you image transformation service for real-time processing on your own infrastructure.
Openinary
251Openinary is a self-hosted container management replacement for Acquia DAM, Bitly, and more.
URL-to-PNG
242URL-to-PNG gives you URL to PNG utility featuring parallel rendering using Playwright for screenshots on your own infrastructure.
ShotShare
178ShotShare is a self-hosted image hosting & sharing replacement for Google Photos, Imgur, and more.
Maker Management Platform
34Maker Management Platform is a Go-based application that provides digital asset manger for 3D printing.
Blue Iris
Blue Iris is a self-hosted video surveillance & NVR tool that provides video security and webcam software.
SentryShot
SentryShot lets you run video surveillance management system entirely on your own server.
Why Self-Host Your Video and Photo Tools?
Video editing, screen recording, and photo tools have been dominated by commercial software — Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Loom, and CapCut — with subscription models or cloud processing requirements that create ongoing costs and data exposure. Screen recordings and edited videos often contain sensitive information: product demos, internal presentations, or unreleased content. Running these tools locally keeps that content off external servers until you choose to share it.
OBS Studio is the leading open source screen recording and live streaming tool, used by millions of content creators and developers for everything from gameplay capture to product demos. For video editing, Kdenlive, Shotcut, and Olive provide capable non-linear editing on Linux, macOS, and Windows without subscription fees. Blender, while primarily a 3D modeling tool, includes a capable video editing timeline and is used professionally for motion graphics. For quick recordings and screen capture, Cap provides an open source screen recording tool with a clean interface comparable to Loom.
Video surveillance and NVR tools occupy an important subcategory. Frigate is the leading self-hosted NVR platform, providing AI-powered object detection for cameras using local hardware acceleration — eliminating the cloud processing requirements of commercial camera systems like Nest or Ring. ZoneMinder is a more traditional, feature-complete NVR supporting hundreds of cameras. For 3D design and printing, FreeCAD and OpenSCAD provide open source parametric modeling, while Blender handles organic and artistic 3D work. Self-hosting video and photo tools means your creative content and camera footage stay entirely within your own infrastructure.