Openbase
Open-source library discovery
Founders
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Competitors
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Adjacent
Overlapping tags, a different niche.
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GitLabW15A complete DevOps platform delivered as a single application.Shared: developer tools, devsecops, open sourcePublic
MonosiS20Open Source Data ObservabilityShared: developer tools, open sourceInactive
Also from S20 in Developer tools
Batchmates in Summer 2020.
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AtomizedS20Enabling teams to deploy without needing a cloud expertInactive
DucklyS20Video chat with real-time collaboration.Inactive
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About Openbase
Openbase was the leading platform for developers to discover and choose open-source libraries. It offered countless reviews, metrics, and insights enjoyed by millions of developers worldwide. Discontinued in 2023.
San Francisco, CA, USA; Remote
Openbase: questions
Which YC batch was Openbase in?
Openbase was in Y Combinator's Summer 2020 batch (S20).
Is Openbase still active?
Y Combinator lists Openbase as inactive.
Where is Openbase based?
Openbase lists San Francisco, CA, USA; Remote as its location on YC's directory.
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