Best self-hosted Self-hosting Solutions apps
Software for easy installation, management and configuration of self-hosted services and applications.
28 open source Self-hosting Solutions tools you host on your own server — with full control of your data and no per-user cost.
CasaOS
★ 34,132CasaOS is a simple, elegant 'home cloud' system that makes it easy to install self-hosted apps via a store. Ideal for anyone starting a homelab who wants a friendly interface.
Umbrel
★ 11,515A beautiful personal server OS for self-hosting. Install on a Raspberry Pi 4 or Ubuntu/Debian.
Tipi
★ 9,496Homeserver manager. One command setup, one click installs for your favorites self-hosted apps.
Sandstorm
★ 7,037Personal server for running self-hosted apps easily and securely.
OpenMediaVault
★ 6,801Network attached storage (NAS) solution based on Debian Linux. It contains services like SSH, (S)FTP, SMB/CIFS, DAAP media server, RSync, BitTorrent client and many more.
DietPi
★ 6,130Minimal Debian OS optimized for single-board computers, which allows you to easily install and manage several services for selfhosting at home.
Cosmos
★ 5,979Run server applications securely and with built-in privacy features. It acts as a secure gateway to your application, as well as a server manager.
NextCloudPi
★ 2,913Nextcloud preinstalled and preconfigured, with a text and web management interface and all the tools needed to self host private data. With installation images for Raspberry Pi, Odroid, Rock64, Docker, and a curl installer for Armbian/Debian.
DockSTARTer
★ 2,562DockSTARTer helps you get started with home server apps running in Docker.
Websoft9
★ 2,122GitOps-driven, multi-application hosting for cloud servers and home servers, one-click deployment of 200+ open source apps.
StartOS
★ 1,931Browser-based, graphical Operating System (OS) that makes running a personal server as easy as running a personal computer.
HomelabOS
★ 1,285Offline privacy-centric data-center. Deploy over 100 services with a few commands.
Self Host Blocks
★ 464Modular server management based on NixOS modules and focused on best practices.
Syncloud
★ 432Your own online file storage, social network or email server.
xsrv
★ 401Install and manage self-hosted services/applications, on your own server(s).
Dropserver
★ 85An application platform for your personal web services.
HomeServerHQ
★ 63All-in-one home server infrastructure and installer. Have a fully configured email server, VPN, and public website(s) set up in less than an hour, even behind CGNAT.
LibreServer
★ 47Home server configuration based on Debian.
Axigen
Turnkey messaging solution for small & micro businesses, integration projects or test environments.
Cloudron
Open-core software allowing you to effortlessly self-host web apps on your server.
Easypanel
Modern server control panel powered by Docker.
FreedomBox
Community project to develop, design and promote personal servers running free software for private, personal, communications.
Nirvati
Easily 1-click spin up popular self-hosted apps from a convenient web interface.
Poste.io
Full-featured solution for your Email server. Native implementation of last anti-SPAM methods, webmail and easy administration included. Free tier available.
UBOS
Linux distro that runs on indie boxes (personal servers and IoT devices). Single-command installation and management of apps - Jenkins, Mediawiki, Owncloud, WordPress, etc., and other features.
Unraid
Linux-based operating system designed to run on home media server setups.
WikiSuite
The most comprehensive and integrated Free / Libre / Open Source enterprise software suite.
YunoHost
Server operating system aiming to make self-hosting accessible to everyone.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best self-hosted Self-hosting Solutions tools?
Among the 28 options, the most popular include CasaOS, Umbrel, Tipi. Compare license, platform and popularity in the list below.
Is there a free open source alternative for Self-hosting Solutions?
Yes — all 28 tools on this page are open source and you run them on your own server, with no monthly fee.
Where can I host a Self-hosting Solutions app?
On a home server (homelab) or a cheap VPS from ~€4/mo. See the suggestions on this page.