Free, open-source alternatives to Canny

Collect feature requests and share a roadmap. 2 apps you can run yourself instead of Canny, sorted by how well they replace it. Each one is open source, so your data stays with you.

  1. FiderBest match

    Open platform to collect and prioritize feedback (alternative to UserVoice).

    4.6k starsMITUpdated 8 October 2026
  2. ClearFlask

    Community-feedback tool for managing incoming feedback and prioritizing a public roadmap (alternative to Canny, UserVoice, Upvoty).

    450 starsAGPL-3.0Updated 10 October 2026

Side by side

AppStarsLicenseActivityRuns on
Fider4,574MITDocker
ClearFlask450AGPL-3.0Docker

Why replace Canny?

Canny works, but your data lives in someone else's account, the price can change at any time, and features can disappear. An open-source app you run yourself is yours: you choose where it runs, who can see the data, and when to update.

Questions

What is the best free alternative to Canny?

Fider is the closest open-source replacement for Canny in our list. ClearFlask are worth a look too, depending on what you need.

Can I self-host an alternative to Canny?

Yes. All 2 apps on this page are open source and can run on your own server, usually with Docker, or on a managed host that installs them for you.