1PanelSelf-Hosting Platforms1Panel is a GPL-3.0 Linux server management panel with a web GUI for containers, databases, files, websites, an app store, backups and AI tools.Open sourceSelf-hostedViews · 7 daysTop 2%
Self-Hosting Platforms
Home-server and self-hosting platforms that install, update and manage self-hosted applications.
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1PanelSelf-Hosting Platforms1Panel is a GPL-3.0 Linux server management panel with a web GUI for containers, databases, files, websites, an app store, backups and AI tools.Open sourceSelf-hosted10 views37,375 stars
BookWyrmBlogs & CommunityBookWyrm is a Django and PostgreSQL social network for tracking reading, reviewing books and following friends. Instances federate over ActivityPub with each other and with Mastodon. Free to run under the Anti-Capitalist Software License.CommercialSelf-hostedFreeViews · 7 daysTop 10%
BoxBoxFile Sharing, Sync & ManagementBoxBox is an MIT-licensed, self-hosted file manager for Linux homelab and NAS servers, with chunked folder uploads, previews, a Monaco editor, share links and background jobs. It ships as a GHCR image and a Linux desktop app.Open sourceSelf-hostedViews · 7 daysTop 29%
CasaOSSelf-Hosting PlatformsCasaOS is an Apache-2.0 personal cloud system that installs Docker apps and manages files from a web UI on Raspberry Pi, x86-64 and ARM hardware.Open sourceSelf-hostedViews · 7 daysTop 29%
Cosmos ServerSelf-Hosting PlatformsCosmos Server, branded Cosmos Cloud, is a source-available platform that puts a secured reverse proxy, authentication, SmartShield protection, container management, a VPN and Restic backups in front of self-hosted apps.CommercialSelf-hostedFreemiumViews · 7 daysTop 29%
devpushPaaS & App DeploymentMIT-licensed deployment platform: connect a GitHub repo with a Compose file, and a small Linux agent deploys it with HTTPS, logs, backups and monitoring. The dashboard runs on Node or Cloudflare Workers, with a REST API and MCP.Open sourceSelf-hostedViews · 7 daysNo views in 7 days
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Home AssistantIoT & Edge HardwareHome Assistant is an Apache-2.0 home automation platform for a Raspberry Pi, mini PC or Docker host. It connects Zigbee, Z-Wave, Matter and vendor devices, runs automations locally and offers an optional paid cloud for remote access.Open sourceSelf-hostedFreemiumViews · 7 daysNo views in 7 days
MemosNotes & Knowledge ManagementMemos is an MIT-licensed, self-hosted note-taking server written in Go. Short Markdown memos land on a dated timeline with tags, Views, Spaces and per-memo visibility, stored in SQLite, MySQL or PostgreSQL on your own host.Open sourceSelf-hostedViews · 7 daysTop 29%
MinIOStorage & NASS3-compatible object storage server under AGPL v3. The community repository is archived and no longer maintained, ships source only since 2025, and its last release is from October 2025. The vendor points users to AIStor Free or Enterprise.Open sourceSelf-hostedFreemiumViews · 7 daysNo views in 7 days
NonographCMS & Website BuildersNonograph is a public-domain Telegraph alternative written in Rust. Anyone can publish a formatted page without an account; posts are stored as flat Markdown files, and the Docker image creates its own Tor onion address.Open sourceSelf-hostedViews · 7 daysTop 29%
OpenPanelSelf-Hosting PlatformsOpenPanel is a Podman-based web hosting control panel that gives every account its own web server, database and limits, managed with OpenAdmin, OpenPanel and OpenCLI. Source-available with a free Community edition.CommercialSelf-hostedFreemiumViews · 7 daysNo views in 7 days
PLANKAProject ManagementPLANKA is a self-hosted Kanban board from PLANKA Software GmbH with real-time collaboration, Markdown cards, webhooks, a REST API and two-factor sign-in. Community is free under a fair-code license; Pro adds mobile, timeline views and SSO.CommercialSelf-hostedFreemiumViews · 7 daysTop 16%
PlutonBackup & Disaster RecoveryPluton is an Apache-2.0, self-hosted backup platform that wraps Restic and Rclone in a web interface. It runs scheduled, incremental, encrypted backups with retention, replication to extra storages, restore wizards and notifications.Open sourceSelf-hostedFreemiumViews · 7 daysNo views in 7 days
PuterSelf-Hosting PlatformsPuter is an AGPL-3.0 internet computer: a desktop environment in the browser with files, apps, website and worker hosting, plus the Puter.js SDK for AI, storage and auth. Use puter.com or self-host the Docker Compose stack.Open sourceSelf-hostedFreemiumViews · 7 daysTop 16%
Rocket.ChatTeam Chat & MeetingsRocket.Chat is a TypeScript and MongoDB communication platform for channels, threads, calls, Matrix federation and customer conversations. The core is MIT-licensed and self-hosted with Docker or Kubernetes; enterprise features and add-ons need a paid plan.Open sourceSelf-hostedFreemiumViews · 7 daysTop 16%
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SilverBulletNotes & Knowledge ManagementSilverBullet stores notes as Markdown files in a folder and adds backlinks, object queries and Space Lua scripting. The Server is MIT-licensed and self-hosted; Desktop for macOS, Windows and Linux is free for personal use.Open sourceSelf-hostedFreemiumViews · 7 daysNo views in 7 days
SiYuanNotes & Knowledge ManagementSiYuan is an AGPL-3.0 personal knowledge management app built on block-level references, Markdown WYSIWYG editing and databases. It runs on desktop, mobile or Docker, keeps data in a local workspace and sells optional sync.Open sourceSelf-hostedFreemiumViews · 7 daysTop 29%
Start TechnologiesSelf-Hosting PlatformsStart Technologies brings together StartOS and related tools for self-hosted services, networking, package distribution, and development. StartOS manages personal servers through a web interface.Open sourceSelf-hostedViews · 7 daysTop 29%
TempsPaaS & App DeploymentOne self-hosted Rust binary that deploys apps from git and bundles managed databases, web analytics, session replay, Sentry-compatible error tracking, OpenTelemetry, uptime, email and an AI gateway. Dual-licensed MIT or Apache 2.0.Open sourceSelf-hostedFreemiumViews · 7 daysNo views in 7 days
VikunjaProject ManagementVikunja is an AGPL-licensed task manager written in Go. It runs as a single binary or Docker container on SQLite, MySQL or PostgreSQL, offers four project views, CalDAV, webhooks, SSO and an MCP server, and is also sold as an EU-hosted cloud service.Open sourceSelf-hostedFreemiumViews · 7 daysNo views in 7 days
WyrmRSSNotes & Knowledge ManagementWyrmRSS is a GPL-3.0 RSS and Atom reader with a Rust backend and React web interface. It self-hosts with Docker Compose or Kubernetes on PostgreSQL, or runs as a Tauri desktop app on SQLite for macOS, Windows and Linux.Open sourceSelf-hostedViews · 7 daysNo views in 7 days
YunoHostSelf-Hosting PlatformsYunoHost is an AGPL-licensed server operating system that installs and maintains self-hosted apps with a web admin and single sign-on portal.Open sourceSelf-hostedViews · 7 daysTop 29%
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How to choose self-hosting platforms tools
Self-hosting platforms turn a spare computer, mini PC or virtual server into a home or small office server with an app store, web dashboard and one-click installs. They handle the container or package setup, updates, domains and backups that would otherwise require manual configuration. Unlike PaaS tools aimed at deploying your own code, they focus on running existing open source applications for personal or small team use.
Who uses these tools
- Home lab enthusiasts running personal cloud services
- Small offices replacing paid SaaS with in-house apps
- Privacy-minded users moving data off large platforms
Capabilities to compare
- Curated app catalogue with one-click installation
- Automatic updates and rollback for installed apps
- Built-in reverse proxy, domains and TLS certificates
- Backup and restore of app data and settings
- User management and single sign-on across apps
Operating considerations
- Power use and noise of always-on hardware
- Exposing services to the internet versus private access
- Who patches the base operating system and containers
- Restoring everything after a disk or board failure
Selection checklist
- Check whether the apps you need already exist in the catalogue and how quickly they receive upstream updates.
- Test a full backup and restore onto a second machine before trusting the platform with family or business data.
- Confirm how remote access works, whether through port forwarding, a tunnel or a private mesh network.
- Look at how the platform stores data so you can move apps elsewhere without the dashboard.
What belongs in this category: A product fits here when it installs, updates and manages ready-made self-hosted applications through a catalogue or dashboard, rather than deploying custom code or only virtualising hardware.
Self-Hosting Platforms on iThub in figures
iThub lists 26 tools in Self-Hosting Platforms. 22 of 26 are open source, 26 of 26 can be self-hosted, 26 of 26 have a free, freemium or open-source pricing model and 18 of 26 offer an API.
- Tools listed
- 26
- Open source
- 22
- Self-hostable
- 26
- Free to start
- 26
- With an API
- 18
- Web app
- 25
- Desktop app
- 16
Typical use cases
- Hosting a private photo library and file sync at home
- Running a password manager and calendar for a small office
- Trying open source apps without learning container configuration
- Turning an old laptop into an always-on media server
Trade-offs to model
- Full server operating systems manage the whole machine, while dashboard add-ons sit on an existing Linux install you control.
- Container-based platforms offer large app catalogues, whereas packaged distributions integrate fewer apps more tightly with shared login.
- One-click convenience hides configuration details that become important when an app breaks or needs tuning.
Common mistakes
- Exposing the admin dashboard directly to the internet without multifactor login or a private tunnel.
- Skipping off-device backups because the platform made installation feel low risk.
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