Take Control of Your Data with Self-Hosted Solutions
Discover and deploy open-source, self-hosted alternatives to popular SaaS platforms.
Own your data, control your privacy, and customize your infrastructure.
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What is SelfHost
SelfHost is a comprehensive directory of free, open-source software that you can host on your own servers. Break free from proprietary cloud services and take full control of your digital infrastructure.
- 2000+ Self-Hosted SolutionsCurated collection of production-ready open-source applications across 100+ categories.
- Complete Privacy ControlYour data stays on your servers. Full compliance with privacy regulations and zero vendor tracking.
- No Vendor Lock-inOpen source freedom to customize, extend, and migrate without restrictions or hidden costs.
Why Choose Self-Hosting
Gain full control over your digital infrastructure with self-hosted open-source solutions.
How to Start Self-Hosting
Get your self-hosted infrastructure running in four simple steps:
What SelfHost Offers
Everything you need to discover and deploy self-hosted open-source software.
Extensive Directory
1000+ vetted self-hosted applications across all major categories - productivity, communication, media, development, and more.
Smart Categorization
100+ tags for easy discovery - analytics, CRM, e-commerce, file sharing, project management, and specialized tools.
Direct Links
Quick access to source code repositories, live demos, official documentation, and installation guides for every project.
License Information
Clear open-source licensing details - MIT, GPL, Apache, and more - so you know exactly what you can do.
Advanced Search
Filter by platform, programming language, features, deployment complexity, and active maintenance status.
Community Driven
Regular updates from the open-source community, with trending projects, new releases, and security advisories.
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What Self-Hosters Say About SelfHost
Hear from developers, businesses, and individuals who took control of their data.
Alex Rivera
DevOps Engineer
Migrating to self-hosted solutions saved our startup $2,000/month in SaaS fees. SelfHost made discovery easy - we found alternatives for every tool we needed.
Sarah Chen
CTO at HealthTech Startup
For HIPAA compliance, self-hosting was mandatory. SelfHost's directory helped us find production-ready medical data solutions we could trust with patient information.
Marcus Johnson
Home Lab Enthusiast
Built my entire home server with apps from SelfHost - media streaming, file sync, smart home automation. Everything runs on my Raspberry Pi cluster!
Emma Schmidt
IT Manager
We escaped vendor lock-in from three major SaaS providers. Self-hosting gave us control over our workflow tools and cut costs by 60%. Best decision ever.
David Park
Privacy Advocate
After privacy scandals, I moved everything to self-hosted alternatives. SelfHost showed me there's a quality open-source option for literally everything.
Lisa Anderson
Small Business Owner
We run our entire business on self-hosted software - CRM, accounting, project management. Zero monthly fees, complete data ownership, and it just works.
Common Questions About Self-Hosting
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What is self-hosting and why should I consider it?
Self-hosting means running software on your own servers instead of using cloud services. It gives you complete control over your data, eliminates monthly subscription fees, ensures privacy, and lets you customize everything. It's ideal for businesses needing compliance, individuals valuing privacy, or anyone wanting to reduce SaaS costs.
Do I need technical skills to self-host?
Basic technical knowledge helps, but many modern self-hosted solutions use Docker which simplifies deployment to just a few commands. If you can follow step-by-step guides, you can self-host. Start with user-friendly options like Nextcloud or Bitwarden, and many projects have active communities ready to help beginners.
What hardware do I need to start self-hosting?
You can start small! A Raspberry Pi ($35-75) handles many lightweight apps. An old laptop or mini PC works great for home servers. For businesses, a VPS from providers like Hetzner or DigitalOcean starts at $5/month. Many users begin with one device and expand as needed - no massive investment required.
How does self-hosting save money?
SaaS subscriptions add up fast - $10-50/month per tool. Self-hosting eliminates these recurring costs. A $10/month VPS can run dozens of applications that would cost $500+/month as SaaS. Even with electricity for a home server, most users save 60-80% compared to equivalent cloud services, with savings increasing over time.
Is self-hosting secure?
Self-hosting can be very secure with proper setup. You control security updates, encryption, access controls, and have no third-party data access risks. Use reverse proxies, SSL certificates (free with Let's Encrypt), firewalls, and regular backups. Many self-hosted apps have excellent security track records, and you're not vulnerable to SaaS provider breaches affecting millions of users.
Can I migrate from existing SaaS to self-hosted solutions?
Yes! Most popular self-hosted software offers import tools or migration guides. For example, Nextcloud can import from Google Drive, Bitwarden from LastPass, and Matrix from Slack. Many tools provide export features specifically for this purpose. Start by running self-hosted alongside your current SaaS, migrate gradually, then cancel subscriptions once comfortable.
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