Tools · Open source
LibreFind - Find FOSS Alternatives
Jaressen Kyle Salcedo
Discover and replace proprietary apps with FOSS alternatives
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About LibreFind - Find FOSS Alternatives
LibreFind is a free and lightweight Android app that scans your installed packages locally and queries our database to identify proprietary software and find FOSS alternatives.
Core Features
• Scan installed apps to detect proprietary software
• Get FOSS alternative recommendations
• View sovereignty scores showing FOSS vs proprietary ratio
• Community-driven database
Community Contributions
• Propose new FOSS alternatives for review
• Submit pros and cons for existing alternatives
• Vote on app recommendations
• Help build a comprehensive alternative database
The app only queries the database for FOSS alternatives when proprietary apps are detected.
LibreFind is fully open source under the GPL-3.0-or-later License. Contribute at: https://github.com/jksalcedo/librefind
What's new in 1.2.1
- Fixed error when loading community submissions for anonymous/guest users - Fixed timestamp parsing errors for Supabase dates - Silenced annoying Android PackageManager spam logs during background app scanning
How to install LibreFind - Find FOSS Alternatives
- Tap Download — the app's official page on F-Droid opens.
- Install it with the F-Droid app (recommended, for automatic updates), or use the download button on that page.
- If Android asks, allow the F-Droid app or your browser to install apps, then tap Install.
- Open LibreFind - Find FOSS Alternatives from your app drawer.





