What’s new
- 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
Quick answer
Discover and replace proprietary apps with FOSS alternatives
F-Droid repository metadata
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
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How to install
- Download the APK from the button at the top of this page.
- Allow “Install unknown apps” for your browser or file manager only, not for every app.
- Open the downloaded file and confirm the installation.
- If installation fails with “App not installed,” remove an earlier build of the same app first. A signature conflict is the usual cause.
Data safety
- Every file is checked against its published SHA-256 before it is listed.
- Files are scanned for malware on every update.
- The permissions each app requests are listed on its own page.
- Read the full safety policy for how we test, flag, and delist files.
Frequently asked questions
What is LibreFind - Find FOSS Alternatives?
Discover and replace proprietary apps with FOSS alternatives
Who develops LibreFind - Find FOSS Alternatives?
LibreFind - Find FOSS Alternatives is developed by Jaressen Kyle Salcedo.
Which Android version does LibreFind - Find FOSS Alternatives require?
LibreFind - Find FOSS Alternatives requires Android API 24 or later.
What is the current version of LibreFind - Find FOSS Alternatives?
The synchronized F-Droid version is 1.2.0.
Which license does LibreFind - Find FOSS Alternatives use?
The signed F-Droid metadata lists MIT.
Where is the source code for LibreFind - Find FOSS Alternatives?
https://github.com/jksalcedo/librefind
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