8 articles
Self-hosting comparisons
Head-to-head comparisons of self-hosted apps and the SaaS they replace.
Comparisons articles
- 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
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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
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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
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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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n8n vs Make (Integromat): which automation tool should you choose in 2026?
n8n vs Make in 2026: pricing per execution vs per credit, self-hosting, licences, code steps and AI agents compared, with a clear pick for every kind of team.
6 min read
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n8n vs Zapier vs Activepieces: open-source automation compared
n8n vs Zapier vs Activepieces compared for 2026: licences, self-hosting, pricing per run, integrations, AI agents and MCP, with a clear pick for every team.
6 min read
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Ollama vs LM Studio: running local LLMs on your own hardware
Ollama vs LM Studio in 2026: licences, setup, model formats, APIs, headless servers, Apple MLX and pricing compared, so you can run local LLMs the right way.
6 min read
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Vaultwarden vs Bitwarden: the honest self-hosted comparison
Vaultwarden vs Bitwarden for self-hosting: resource use, licensing, premium features, audits and Bitwarden lite compared, plus which one to run at home or work.
6 min read
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