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Self-hosting, explained
Practical guides, head-to-head comparisons and data-backed roundups of the open-source apps you can run on your own server. Every recommendation links to live GitHub stats.
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- Roundups
The 25 best self-hosted apps in 2026 (ranked by GitHub activity)
The 25 best self-hosted apps in 2026, ranked with real GitHub data: stars, commits in the last 12 months and licence. Immich, Ollama, Jellyfin and more.
5 min read
- Guides
Docker Compose for self-hosters: the only tutorial you need
Docker Compose for self-hosters: install it, then learn compose.yaml, .env files, volumes, networks, restart policies, safe updates and backups with examples.
6 min read
- Guides
Home server for Plex and Jellyfin: hardware transcoding, storage and the apps around it
Build a home server for Plex or Jellyfin: why Intel Quick Sync matters, how much storage you need, and the *arr stack and Seerr apps that automate the library.
6 min read
- Guides
Homelab for beginners in 2026: what to buy, what to run first, and what to skip
A homelab for beginners in 2026: which used mini PC, Pi 5 or NAS to buy, what it costs to run, Proxmox vs plain Docker, and the first five apps to install.
7 min read
- Guides
How to self-host a website in 2026: static sites, WordPress, Ghost and where to put them
How to self-host a website in 2026: serve a static site with Caddy, run WordPress or Ghost in Docker, and choose between a VPS and a home server for hosting it.
6 min read
- Guides
How to start self-hosting in 2026: a beginner's roadmap (hardware, Docker, reverse proxy, backups)
How to start self-hosting in 2026: pick hardware or a VPS, install Docker, add a reverse proxy with HTTPS, reach it remotely and back it up, step by step.
6 min read
- Alternatives
Immich vs PhotoPrism vs Ente: the best self-hosted Google Photos alternative
Immich vs PhotoPrism vs Ente compared: phone backup, AI search, encryption, hardware needs and pricing, to find the best self-hosted Google Photos alternative.
6 min read
- Comparisons
Jellyfin vs Emby: open-source vs freemium media server
Jellyfin vs Emby in 2026: shared history, Emby Premiere pricing, hardware transcoding, apps, licences and privacy compared, with a clear pick for your server.
6 min read
- Comparisons
Jellyfin vs Plex in 2026: which media server should you self-host?
Jellyfin vs Plex in 2026: pricing after the Plex Pass changes, remote streaming, hardware transcoding, apps and privacy compared, with a clear verdict.
5 min read
- Comparisons
Joplin vs Obsidian: notes you own vs notes you rent
Joplin vs Obsidian in 2026: licences, storage format, sync and self-hosting, encryption, plugins and pricing compared, so you can pick a note-taking app.
6 min read
- Comparisons
Matrix self-hosting in 2026: Synapse vs Conduit vs Dendrite vs Tuwunel
Matrix self-hosting in 2026: Synapse, Conduit, Dendrite and Tuwunel compared on maturity, resources, licence and upkeep, plus federation setup and pitfalls.
6 min read
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