Tipi
Homeserver manager. One command setup, one click installs for your favorites self-hosted apps.
- Self-hosting Platforms
- TypeScript
- GPL-3.0
- Actively maintained
GitHub stats
- GitHub stars
- 9,681
- Forks
- 370
- Open issues
- 70
- Commits, last 12 months
- 157
- Last commit
- Oct 1, 2026
- Latest release
- v4.10.2Sep 8, 2026
- Created
- Mar 26, 2022
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About Tipi
Homeserver manager. One command setup, one click installs for your favorites self-hosted apps. Tipi is open source under the GPL-3.0 license and written mainly in TypeScript, so you can read the code, run it on your own hardware and keep full control of your data.
The project has 9,681 stars and 370 forks on GitHub, with 157 commits over the last year. It installs natively rather than through an official Docker image, so plan for a short manual setup.
Topics
- homeserver
- linux
- self-hosted
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What is Tipi?
Tipi is a free, open-source app you can host on your own server, listed in our Self-hosting Platforms category. Homeserver manager. One command setup, one click installs for your favorites self-hosted apps. The source code lives at github.com/runtipi/runtipi, where it has 9,681 stars.
Is Tipi free and open source?
Yes. Tipi is open-source software released under the GPL-3.0 license, so you can self-host it at no cost. You only pay for the server it runs on, and some projects also offer an optional paid cloud plan.
Can I run Tipi with Docker?
Tipi does not list an official Docker image. It installs natively (Shell), so follow the install steps in its README or look for a community-maintained container.
What are the best alternatives to Tipi?
Popular open-source alternatives to Tipi include Coolify, Portainer and Dokploy. Tipi itself is a self-hosted alternative to Heroku and Vercel.
Is Tipi actively maintained?
The most recent commit to Tipi was on Oct 1, 2026 with 157 commits in the past twelve months. The latest release is v4.10.2, published Sep 8, 2026. Check the open issues on GitHub to gauge how quickly maintainers respond.