Fider
A self-hosted community feedback tool that helps organizations gather, discuss, and prioritize user suggestions and feature requests.
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-11-07
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Open Source)
- License
- Open Source
- Hosting Model
- Self-host (your server)
- Platforms
- webself-hosteddocker to self-host
- Installation
- Clone https://github.com/getfider/fider or deploy with Docker Compose
- Operational Setup
- Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
- Where Your Data Lives
- All application data and configuration live on your own server or local database.
- The Catch / Trade-off
- Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Cycle.
Replaces 8 paid apps
up to $200/mo ($2,400/yr) in subscriptions
Fider FAQ
Common questions
Is Fider free and open source?+
Fider is an open-source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on self-host. A self-hosted community feedback tool that helps organizations gather, discuss, and prioritize user suggestions and feature requests.
What paid software does Fider replace?+
Fider serves as a free replacement for 8 paid SaaS applications: Cycle, Featurebase, FeatureOS, ProductBoard, Upvoty, UserJot, Usersnap, UserVoice, saving up to $200/month ($2,400/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up Fider?+
Installation: Clone https://github.com/getfider/fider or deploy with Docker Compose. Setup notes: Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
What is the catch or trade-off with Fider?+
Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Cycle.