# MDMA: Free Open Source Alternative to Streamlit

Canonical: https://caniforkit.com/fork/mdma
Last updated: 2026-11-07

MDMA (Open Source, Open Source) replaces Streamlit. Markdown Document with Mounted Applications, the open-source format that turns AI responses into interactive documents. Forms, tables, approval gates and charts render straight from the chat, no custom UI per use case.

## Tool Specifications
- **Tool Name**: MDMA
- **Type**: Open Source Project
- **License**: Open Source
- **Official Website**: https://mdma.software/
- **GitHub Repository**: https://github.com/MobileReality/mdma
- **GitHub Stars**: ★ 73
- **Runs On**: Local
- **Maintenance Status**: nov 2026
- **Platforms**: desktop, cross-platform, one-click install
- **Data Storage**: All application data lives locally on your own machine.
- **Installation**: Clone https://github.com/MobileReality/mdma or deploy with Docker Compose
- **Setup Requirements**: Download the native package or installer for your operating system.
- **The Catch / Limitation**: Community-driven open source project without dedicated enterprise SLAs.

## Paid SaaS Applications Replaced (1)
Replacing these paid tools with MDMA saves up to $15/mo ($180/yr) in software subscriptions:

| Replaced Software | Category | SaaS Price | Comparison Guide |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Streamlit](https://caniforkit.com/streamlit) | [automation](https://caniforkit.com/category/automation) | $15/mo | [Compare Streamlit vs MDMA](https://caniforkit.com/vs/streamlit-vs-mdma) |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Is MDMA free and open source?
MDMA is an open source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on local. Markdown Document with Mounted Applications, the open-source format that turns AI responses into interactive documents. Forms, tables, approval gates and charts render straight from the chat, no custom UI per use case.

### What is the trade-off or limitation of using MDMA?
Community-driven open source project without dedicated enterprise SLAs.

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