Onyx
An open-source platform that connects to 40+ apps to provide intelligent search and AI assistance across all company information
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/onyx-dot-app/onyx 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 AWS Kendra.
Replaces 6 paid apps
up to $95/mo ($1,140/yr) in subscriptions
Onyx FAQ
Common questions
Is Onyx free and open source?+
Onyx is an open-source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on self-host. An open-source platform that connects to 40+ apps to provide intelligent search and AI assistance across all company information
What paid software does Onyx replace?+
Onyx serves as a free replacement for 6 paid SaaS applications: AWS Kendra, Coveo, Dust, Glean, Guru, Microsoft 365 Copilot, saving up to $95/month ($1,140/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up Onyx?+
Installation: Clone https://github.com/onyx-dot-app/onyx 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 Onyx?+
Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed AWS Kendra.