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Doory: Open-Source Canva Alternative
OSI Attribution Assurance License (AAL) browser design editor; GitHub calls it a Canva alternative.
- License
- AAL
- Stars
- 1,674 (2026-10-21)
- Platforms
- Web, Docker, Linux
- First seen
- 2026-10-10
TL;DR. Doory is OSI Attribution Assurance License (AAL) browser design editor; GitHub calls it a Canva alternative. License: AAL (verified). Platforms: Web, Docker, Linux. Price: free. Runs locally: yes. It is an alternative to Canva, Adobe Express.
| Name | Doory |
|---|---|
| Language | TypeScript |
| License | AAL |
| Pricing | free |
| Platforms | Web, Docker, Linux |
| Runs locally | Yes |
| Stats | 1,674 stars · 128 forks (as of 2026-10-21) |
| First seen | 2026-10-10 |
| Repository | https://github.com/shaongitbd/doory |
Doory is a browser design editor. Official hosts we opened on 2026-10-21: shaongitbd/doory, the LICENSE, release v0.1.0, and doory.art. GitHub API that day: 1,674 stars, 128 forks, created 2026-10-10T00:03:25Z, last push 2026-10-20T00:21:45Z, language TypeScript, homepage doory.art. Latest release v0.1.0, published 2026-10-19T09:57:21Z. GitHub description: “Open source canva alternative.”
The LICENSE text is the Attribution Assurance License. OSI lists AAL at opensource.org/license/aal. GitHub’s license API is Other / NOASSERTION because it does not auto-map AAL. SPDX recorded here: AAL.
It hangs off Canva alternatives. Other tools on that hub: Inkscape, Krita, Penpot. UI-design as a Figma-class job: Figma alternatives.
Key facts (2026-10-21)
| Field | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Stars / forks | 1,674 / 128 | GitHub API |
| Created | 2026-10-10T00:03:25Z | same |
| Last push | 2026-10-20T00:21:45Z | same |
| License | AAL (OSI-listed); GitHub NOASSERTION | LICENSE + GitHub API |
| Language | TypeScript | GitHub |
| Latest release | v0.1.0, 2026-10-19T09:57:21Z | GitHub Releases |
| Site | doory.art | GitHub homepage / site |
README labels (copied): posters, social posts, stories, slides, invitations, resumes, thumbnails, business cards; export PNG, JPG, SVG, PDF, MP4, WebM, GIF; no paid plan; no account required to start; Docker or non-Docker self-host; ten starter templates; MCP server at /mcp (off by default). Those are project claims. forkalt has not counted templates or exports.
How to run (from the README, not tested)
cp .env.example .env
docker compose up -d --buildThe README then says open http://localhost:8080 and add starter content. forkalt has not run this.
What we did not invent
- No quality ranking against Canva, Penpot, or Inkscape.
- Feature counts (icons, animations, templates) stay on the README.
- We do not paraphrase the AAL attribution name from the LICENSE file; read the file.
Related: Canva alternatives, Adobe Express alternatives, Penpot, Inkscape, Krita, PhotoCraft vs GIMP, Image & Design.
FAQ
Is Doory actually open source?
The LICENSE file is the Attribution Assurance License (AAL), which OSI lists. GitHub reports Other / NOASSERTION. AAL is not MIT/Apache; read the attribution conditions. Not legal advice.
Is it a drop-in Canva replacement?
The GitHub description says “Open source canva alternative.” The README says the editor is complete and the template library is small (ten starter templates). We have no sourced side-by-side against Canva.
Can I self-host it?
The README documents Docker Compose (`docker compose up -d --build`) and a non-Docker path. Guests can start without an account; an account is described as cloud save / share / brand kits. We have not run the compose file.
Sources & verification
- https://github.com/shaongitbd/doory
- https://github.com/shaongitbd/doory/blob/main/LICENSE
- https://github.com/shaongitbd/doory/releases/tag/v0.1.0
- https://doory.art
- https://opensource.org/license/aal
License notes are not legal advice. Read the original LICENSE. Trademark & disclaimer.