Built for People, Not Profit
We create open source tools that don't cost anything to use. Transparent, accessible, and designed to actually work for you.
About Obiente
We're a small team building open-source tools focused on filling people's needs, not our bank accounts.
What We Do
Unlike corporate companies, we want to prioritize our users rather than profits. We build software and tools that are completely free to use and powered by our community. From distributed monitoring systems to UI component libraries, our projects solve things we actually need without hidden costs or vendor lock-in.
Every tool we create is designed with transparency at its core. You can see exactly how it works, modify it for your needs, and contribute improvements back to the community. This isn't just about code, it's about building trust through openness.
Why We Started
"I got frustrated seeing so many tools that are way too expensive for what they offer. Built for maximum profit rather than to actually benefit the end user. They lock you in with minimal features and charge premium prices for basic functionality."
"That's why I started Obiente. We needed a better alternative to all the big corporate software that drains your wallet. Sure, there's usually a free option for everything, but they're often incomplete or missing key features. That's the gap I want to fill."
- Yaro Doornberg (Founder & CEO)
This frustration with overpriced, feature-limited tools led to Obiente's core mission: creating sustainable alternatives that actually serve users instead of shareholders. We've seen too many promising tools disappear or become inaccessible when companies pivot or get acquired.
Our goal is simple: build software that remains free and belongs to the people using it. Every project we create starts with something people need, not a market opportunity. That's how we ensure we're building things that actually matter.
Our Philosophy
We believe software should remain free, transparent, and accessible to everyone. That's why all our projects fall under the AGPL-3.0 license, ensuring they stay open source forever. We give you full control over your data because it belongs to you.
Our team brings together developers worldwide to build solutions that benefit everyone. We're not just creating software, we're building a community that drives innovation through shared knowledge.
Your Data, Your Control
We believe your data belongs to you - always. We don't collect data willy-nilly like other companies. Instead, we only gather what's absolutely necessary to deliver our services, and we give you immediate access to everything we have.
Forget waiting 15 days for a data export request. Your data is available right there on your dashboard, viewable and downloadable whenever you want it. No waiting, no bureaucracy, no hoops to jump through.
Straight Talk, No BS
We'll tell you exactly what we collect, why we collect it, and what we do with it. No legal jargon, no fine print tricks. All anonymized usage data is published publicly.
Zero Third-Party Sharing
We have no desire to share your data. The only person we share your data with is you, the owner. Public data remains public, everything else stays private.
Instant Data Access
We built real-time data access into the platform, because waiting for your own data is just ridiculous. No 15-day waits or export requests required.
Privacy by Design
We build privacy considerations into every feature from the start, not as an afterthought or compliance requirement.
Read our complete Data Policy to see exactly how we handle your information.
Our Projects
Check out what we've been building. Each project started because people needed it.
Uppe.
Monitoring that doesn't let you down. Eliminate single points of failure with distributed uptime monitoring across thousands of global peers.
Astro
TypeScript
Rust
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Obiente UI
A highly themeable, flexible, and scalable UI component system for building modern web applications with consistency and style.
Vue
Astro
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Meet the Team
We're a small team that works together on everything. Here's who's behind the projects and keeping things running.
veryCrunchy
Handles everything from initial ideas and project management to full-stack development. Drives the vision forward.
Founder & Executive Director
Espresso
Takes care of all the non-development work that keeps everything running smoothly. An invaluable team member.
Chief Operations Officer
dargy
Contributes across the stack with a focus on front-end work. Part of our collaborative development team.
Front-End Developer
Grey_Stinger
Brings extensive backend development experience to our collaborative team. Helps build solid foundations.
Back-End Developer