# Onyx: Free Open Source Alternative to AWS Kendra, Coveo, Dust

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

Onyx (Open Source, Open Source) replaces AWS Kendra, Coveo, Dust, Glean. An open-source platform that connects to 40+ apps to provide intelligent search and AI assistance across all company information

## Tool Specifications
- **Tool Name**: Onyx
- **Type**: Open Source Project
- **License**: Open Source
- **Official Website**: https://onyx.app
- **GitHub Repository**: https://github.com/onyx-dot-app/onyx
- **GitHub Stars**: ★ 33.3k
- **Runs On**: Self-host
- **Maintenance Status**: nov 2026
- **Platforms**: web, self-hosted, docker to self-host
- **Data Storage**: All application data and configuration live on your own server or local database.
- **Installation**: Clone https://github.com/onyx-dot-app/onyx or deploy with Docker Compose
- **Setup Requirements**: Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
- **The Catch / Limitation**: Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed AWS Kendra.

## Paid SaaS Applications Replaced (6)
Replacing these paid tools with Onyx saves up to $95/mo ($1,140/yr) in software subscriptions:

| Replaced Software | Category | SaaS Price | Comparison Guide |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [AWS Kendra](https://caniforkit.com/aws-kendra) | [dev tools](https://caniforkit.com/category/dev-tools) | $25/mo | [Compare AWS Kendra vs Onyx](https://caniforkit.com/vs/aws-kendra-vs-onyx) |
| [Coveo](https://caniforkit.com/coveo) | [dev tools](https://caniforkit.com/category/dev-tools) | $25/mo | [Compare Coveo vs Onyx](https://caniforkit.com/vs/coveo-vs-onyx) |
| [Dust](https://caniforkit.com/dust) | [ai assistants](https://caniforkit.com/category/ai-assistant) | $15/mo | [Compare Dust vs Onyx](https://caniforkit.com/vs/dust-vs-onyx) |
| [Glean](https://caniforkit.com/glean) | [notes & knowledge](https://caniforkit.com/category/notes-knowledge) | $10/mo | [Compare Glean vs Onyx](https://caniforkit.com/vs/glean-vs-onyx) |
| [Guru](https://caniforkit.com/guru) | [notes & knowledge](https://caniforkit.com/category/notes-knowledge) | $10/mo | [Compare Guru vs Onyx](https://caniforkit.com/vs/guru-vs-onyx) |
| [Microsoft 365 Copilot](https://caniforkit.com/microsoft-365-copilot) | [notes & knowledge](https://caniforkit.com/category/notes-knowledge) | $10/mo | [Compare Microsoft 365 Copilot vs Onyx](https://caniforkit.com/vs/microsoft-365-copilot-vs-onyx) |

## Frequently Asked 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 is the trade-off or limitation of using Onyx?
Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed AWS Kendra.

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- [Homepage](https://caniforkit.com)