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reCAPTCHA

Google's service that scores or challenges visitors to tell humans from bots. A closed product from Google.

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2 open source alternatives to reCAPTCHA
ToolFitStarsLicenceTermsSelf-hostedLanguageLatestLast push
CapFull replacement7.9kOtherOpen sourceYesJavaScriptstandalone@3.1.132026-10-04
ALTCHAFull replacement2.8kMITOpen sourceYesTypeScriptv3.3.02026-10-05

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CapFull replacement

privacy-first, open-source and self-hosted CAPTCHA alternative with PoW and instrumentation challenges.

Proof-of-work CAPTCHA with a self-hosted server and an invisible mode.

Language
JavaScript
Licence
Other
Stars
7.9k
Last push
2026-10-04
ALTCHAFull replacement

GDPR, WCAG 2.2 AA, and EAA compliant, self-hosted CAPTCHA alternative with PoW mechanism.

Proof-of-work widget verified on your own server, with no cookies or tracking.

Language
TypeScript
Licence
MIT
Stars
2.8k
Latest
v3.3.0
Last push
2026-10-05

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Google

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