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Utilities & Security
Self-hosted server to locate and control Android devices
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F-Droid
Free and open source Android app repository.
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About F-Droid
F-Droid is a community-run catalogue and repository of free and open source Android applications. Its client app lets users browse, install and update apps without a Google account, with builds verified against published source code. Project teams can also run the server tooling to maintain their own F-Droid-compatible repositories for distributing Android software independently.
F-Droid website preview
Live preview of f-droid.org via the WordPress mShots service — it can take a few seconds to generate on a first visit.
F-Droid: strengths & things to check
Strengths
- Completely free to use — this directory lists no paid plan for it.
- Covers android, apps, open source, repository — see the focus areas listed in its key facts.
- Has 6 close alternatives in the same category on this page, so switching or comparing is easy.
Things to check
- Free tools can change their model or shut down — avoid locking critical work into it without an export path.
- Current plan prices are not listed here (they change too often to print reliably) — confirm the exact price on the official site.
- It is one of 879 tools in the Utilities & Security category here — compare it against the alternatives below before you commit.
Derived from this listing's own data (pricing model, focus areas and category) — not a hands-on review score.
F-Droid pricing
| Pricing model | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. |
|---|---|
| Free access | Yes — fully free |
| Current plan prices | Listed on the official site — prices change, so this directory links out instead of printing a number that may already be stale. |
| Official site | f-droid.org |
F-Droid key facts
- Category: Utilities & Security
- Pricing: Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.
- Focus areas: android, apps, open source, repository
- Official site: f-droid.org
F-Droid FAQ
How much does F-Droid cost?
Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. Current plans and prices are listed on the official site (f-droid.org).
What is F-Droid used for?
Free and open source Android app repository. Its focus areas in the Utilities & Security category: android, apps, open source, repository.
Where can I try F-Droid?
On its official site, f-droid.org — the Visit Official Site button above goes straight there.
F-Droid vs alternatives
| F-Droid | FMD Server | Fossify File Manager | KeePassDX | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. |
| Focus areas | android, apps, open source, repository | device tracking, android, self hosted, open source | file manager, android, privacy, open source | password manager, android, keepass, open source |
| Official site | f-droid.org | fmd-foss.org | fossify.org | keepassdx.com |
| Directory status | Listed | Listed | Listed | Listed |
Side-by-side from each listing's own directory data. Full alternative cards are below.
About the Utilities & Security category
Password managers, cloud storage, and VPNs for everyday digital security. The Utilities & Security category on Tools Hub currently lists 879 tools. Alongside F-Droid, it includes ImgCompress, LibreTranslate, Neko, OpenReader.
Alternatives to F-Droid
Tools in the same Utilities & Security category that share focus areas with F-Droid — worth comparing before you commit:
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Ad-free, privacy-first Android file manager
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Material Design KeePass client for Android
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Share one-time secrets with encrypted, self-destructing links
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Simple free 2FA with TOTP and push
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Free open-source file archiver with its own high-ratio 7z format
More in Utilities & Security
Comparing tools in the Utilities & Security category? These related listings are worth a look: ImgCompress — Compress, convert and resize images entirely inside Docker; LibreTranslate — Free and open source machine translation API; Neko — A self-hosted virtual browser running in Docker over WebRTC.
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Free and open source machine translation API.
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A self-hosted virtual browser running in Docker over WebRTC.
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Open-source text-to-speech reader for EPUB, PDF and text documents.
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A simple random password generator that runs in your browser.
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Open-source warranty tracker with expiry alerts and receipt storage.