Enhancing Productivity,
One Tool at a Time
OptionalSoftware brings powerful, easy-to-use software solutions to improve your workflow effortlessly. Our tools may be optional, but they're essential for maximizing productivity and simplicity.
About OptionalSoftware
Built on the idea that while our tools may be optional, they are essential for maximizing productivity and simplicity.
We create intuitive, accessible software that anyone can benefit from, whether you're an individual looking to streamline your personal workflow or part of a business seeking to enhance team productivity.
Our philosophy is simple: powerful tools shouldn't be complicated. Every solution we build focuses on ease of use, seamless integration, and measurable results.
Our Products
Discover the tools that will transform your productivity
GatherHub Personal
Download and organize web content from URLs, bookmarks, databases, RSS feeds, torrents and more. A modern web interface, job tracking, media type detection, and automated scheduling to help you archive and manage your digital content collection. Integrated search allows for full-text search across all downloaded content, with support for indexing various file types including HTML, PDF, documents, Comics, streaming video metadata, and much more.
- Multi-source support: Upload files, manually input URLs, and import from sources: browsers, bookmark tools, databases, and RSS feeds
- Smart content handling: Automatically selects the appropriate download method
- Web interface: Modern dashboard to manage and monitor download jobs
- REST API: Programmatic access for integration with other systems
- Job tracking: Monitor status of all downloads in a centralized database
- Content organization: Tagging system for easy content discovery
- Scheduled operations: Automatic synchronization with sources at configurable intervals
- Event hooks: Run custom scripts when specific events occur
- Flexible media handling: Customize how different content types are handled with the tool of your choice
- Content extraction: Automatically extract readable content from HTML, Images, and other documents for indexing
ContactProxy
Transform any HTML form into a powerful, enterprise-grade contact system with zero backend coding required. Simply point your form's action to ContactProxy and instantly gain enterprise-level features like spam detection, file uploads, webhook notifications, comprehensive data management, and management dashboard.
- Zero Backend Development: Works with any existing HTML form - just change the action URL
- Enterprise Security: Spam detection, CSRF & CORS protection, rate limiting
- File Uploads: Secure file attachments with configurable restrictions
- Flexible Notifications: Real-time optional email alerts to you and leads
- 3rd Party Integration: Webhooks to tie into existging workflows (Slack, Zapier, Hubspot, SalesForce, etc)
- Data Management: Intelligent field parsing and multi-database support
- Admin Dashboard: Real-time metrics to monitor, track, and engage with leads
- Multi-User: Role based access with magic-link for login. No remembering passwords or worrying about databreaches
- Rapid Deployment: Single binary with zero dependencies
- Privacy Focused: Your data stays on your infrastructure
- Grows with you: From the hobbiest, small studio, to large agency; a solution that grows with you.
- Self-Contained: Features & dashboards all contained in one executable. Making it easy to proxy.
GatherHub Teams
Business-grade data archiving for teams and organizations. With additional features and functionality designed for the workplace and compliance.
- All the features in Personal plus:
- Multi-user collaboration
- Team management & permissions
- Advanced analytics & reporting
- Enhanced security & compliance
- Scalable storage options including Cloud
Why Choose OptionalSoftware?
Three core principles that drive everything we build
Seamless Integration
Our tools integrate effortlessly into your existing workflows, saving you time and effort. No complex setup, no learning curve – just immediate productivity gains.
Scalable Solutions
Whether for personal or business use, OptionalSoftware scales with your needs. Start small and grow without limits, with tools that adapt to your requirements.
Effortless Productivity
Access powerful tools with no technical know-how required. Our intuitive interfaces ensure that anyone can harness the full potential of our software solutions.
Get in Touch
Ready to enhance your productivity? We'd love to hear from you.
Let's Connect
Whether you have questions about our tools, want to share feedback, partner, or request a feature, we're here to help. Reach out and let's start a conversation about how OptionalSoftware can enhance your productivity.