Best open source Auth & Security projects of 2026

Joplin

★ FEATUREDTYPESCRIPT

A free, cross-platform note-taking and to-do application with end-to-end encryption for seamless organization and productivity.

Hyperswitch

★ FEATUREDRUST

A unified payment infrastructure that connects multiple payment processors through a single API integration, enabling global payment processing

Spacedrive

★ FEATUREDRUST

A cross-platform file manager that unifies your devices into a seamless, organized digital workspace.

Vault

GO

A tool for secrets management, encryption as a service, and privileged access management

Nextcloud

★ FEATUREDPHP

Nextcloud offers on-premises file sync, sharing and collaboration platform with advanced security and privacy features.

Keycloak

JAVA

Open Source Identity and Access Management For Modern Applications and Services

Tailscale

★ FEATUREDGO

Deploy a modern WireGuard-based VPN with zero configuration. Connect devices securely across clouds, VPCs, and on-premises networks without firewall rules.

Ntfy

★ FEATUREDGO

A lightweight, open-source solution for sending real-time notifications to your devices, with end-to-end encryption and no sign-up required.

Signal

KOTLIN

Secure messaging app with state-of-the-art encryption, voice/video calls, group chats, and file sharing. No ads, trackers, or data collection.

ProjectDiscovery

GO

Monitor infrastructure for exploitable vulnerabilities with real-time detection, automated workflows, and zero false positives.

Better Auth

TYPESCRIPT

The authentication framework for TypeScript

Authelia

GO

The Single Sign-On Multi-Factor portal for web apps

KeePassXC

C++

KeePassXC is an open-source password manager that securely stores and manages sensitive information across Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Infisical

★ FEATUREDTYPESCRIPT

Open-source secret management platform

Ente

DART

End-to-end encrypted cloud storage for photos and videos, offering privacy, security, and seamless cross-device syncing.

Netbird

GO

Open source platform combining WireGuard overlay networks with Zero Trust access controls. Features SSO, MFA, device posture checks, and granular policies for secure remote connectivity.

Authentik

PYTHON

The authentication glue you need

Wekan

JAVASCRIPT

Open-source Kanban board solution offering visual task management, self-hosting capabilities, and robust security features for teams and individuals.

Teleport

GO

The easiest, and most secure way to access and protect all your infrastructure

Ory Hydra

GO

OpenID Certified™ OpenID Connect and OAuth Provider written in Go

OpenProject

RUBY

Powerful classic, agile or hybrid project management software with a focus on data privacy and security

Filestash

GO

Filestash is an open-source file manager that integrates with multiple storage backends, authentication systems, and offers customization options.

Notesnook

TYPESCRIPT

End-to-end encrypted note-taking app with cross-platform sync, rich text editing, and offline support for ultimate privacy and productivity.

OpenVPN

C

Secure remote access VPN solutions with zero trust network access. Self-hosted and cloud-managed options for businesses of all sizes. Trusted by 20,000+ organizations.

Zitadel

GO

ZITADEL provides a comprehensive identity management solution with easy APIs, customizable workflows, and serverless deployment options.