Top 10 European Open-Source Projects to Watch in 2025

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  1. yunohost

    YunoHost is an operating system aiming to simplify as much as possible the administration of a server. This repository corresponds to the core code, written mostly in Python and Bash.

    supports well-known self-hosted programs such as Nextcloud, Matrix, and WordPress. Find more: The official Yunohost site

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  3. Plausible Analytics

    Open source, privacy-first web analytics. Lightweight, cookie-free Google Analytics alternative. Self-hosted or cloud.

    Perfect for companies running under tight EU privacy regulations. Find more: Plausible analytics

  4. OpenNebula

    The open source Cloud & Edge Computing Platform bringing real freedom to your Enterprise Cloud 🚀 (by OpenNebula)

    supports Kubernetes for cloud-native uses. Discover more by visiting the OpenNebula official website.

  5. Nextcloud

    ☁️ Nextcloud server, a safe home for all your data

    Why It Matters follows strict European privacy and security rules. Used by businesses and governments to free themselves from depending on US-based cloud providers. Completely extendable, including email, chat, and document editing tools. Discover further: Official Website Nextcloud

  6. sydent

    Discontinued Sydent: Reference Matrix Identity Server

    End-to-end encryption guarantees respect for privacy rules. Discover further: MATrix Official Site

  7. PeerTube

    ActivityPub-federated video streaming platform using P2P directly in your web browser

    Open-source, so anyone can host and manage their own video platform. Find more: PeerTube Official Site

NOTE: The number of mentions on this list indicates mentions on common posts plus user suggested alternatives. Hence, a higher number means a more popular project.

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