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

★ 34,132

CasaOS 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.

Self-hosting Solutions Apache-2.0

Umbrel

★ 11,515

A beautiful personal server OS for self-hosting. Install on a Raspberry Pi 4 or Ubuntu/Debian.

Self-hosting Solutions ⊘ Proprietary

Tipi

★ 9,496

Homeserver manager. One command setup, one click installs for your favorites self-hosted apps.

Self-hosting Solutions GPL-3.0

Sandstorm

★ 7,037

Personal server for running self-hosted apps easily and securely.

Self-hosting Solutions Apache-2.0

OpenMediaVault

★ 6,801

Network 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.

Self-hosting Solutions GPL-3.0

DietPi

★ 6,130

Minimal Debian OS optimized for single-board computers, which allows you to easily install and manage several services for selfhosting at home.

Self-hosting Solutions GPL-2.0

Cosmos

★ 5,979

Run server applications securely and with built-in privacy features. It acts as a secure gateway to your application, as well as a server manager.

Self-hosting Solutions Apache-2.0

NextCloudPi

★ 2,913

Nextcloud 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.

Self-hosting Solutions GPL-2.0

DockSTARTer

★ 2,562

DockSTARTer helps you get started with home server apps running in Docker.

Self-hosting Solutions MIT

Websoft9

★ 2,122

GitOps-driven, multi-application hosting for cloud servers and home servers, one-click deployment of 200+ open source apps.

Self-hosting Solutions LGPL-3.0

StartOS

★ 1,931

Browser-based, graphical Operating System (OS) that makes running a personal server as easy as running a personal computer.

Self-hosting Solutions MIT

HomelabOS

★ 1,285

Offline privacy-centric data-center. Deploy over 100 services with a few commands.

Self-hosting Solutions MIT

Self Host Blocks

★ 464

Modular server management based on NixOS modules and focused on best practices.

Self-hosting Solutions AGPL-3.0

Syncloud

★ 432

Your own online file storage, social network or email server.

Self-hosting Solutions GPL-3.0

xsrv

★ 401

Install and manage self-hosted services/applications, on your own server(s).

Self-hosting Solutions GPL-3.0

Dropserver

★ 85

An application platform for your personal web services.

Self-hosting Solutions Apache-2.0

HomeServerHQ

★ 63

All-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.

Self-hosting Solutions GPL-3.0

LibreServer

★ 47

Home server configuration based on Debian.

Self-hosting Solutions AGPL-3.0

Axigen

Turnkey messaging solution for small & micro businesses, integration projects or test environments.

Self-hosting Solutions ⊘ Proprietary

Cloudron

Open-core software allowing you to effortlessly self-host web apps on your server.

Self-hosting Solutions ⊘ Proprietary

Easypanel

Modern server control panel powered by Docker.

Self-hosting Solutions ⊘ Proprietary

FreedomBox

Community project to develop, design and promote personal servers running free software for private, personal, communications.

Self-hosting Solutions AGPL-3.0

Nirvati

Easily 1-click spin up popular self-hosted apps from a convenient web interface.

Self-hosting Solutions AGPL-3.0

Poste.io

Full-featured solution for your Email server. Native implementation of last anti-SPAM methods, webmail and easy administration included. Free tier available.

Self-hosting Solutions ⊘ Proprietary

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.

Self-hosting Solutions GPL-3.0

Unraid

Linux-based operating system designed to run on home media server setups.

Self-hosting Solutions ⊘ Proprietary

WikiSuite

The most comprehensive and integrated Free / Libre / Open Source enterprise software suite.

Self-hosting Solutions GPL-3.0

YunoHost

Server operating system aiming to make self-hosting accessible to everyone.

Self-hosting Solutions AGPL-3.0

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.