Docker vs Podman for Self-Hosting: Is It Time to Switch in 2026?
I ran my entire homelab on Podman for 6 months after 5 years on Docker. Here's what's better, what's worse, and whether you should care.
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CasaOS vs Umbrel vs YunoHost: The Home Server OS Showdown (2026)
Three ways to turn a dusty machine into a self-hosted powerhouse. I tested CasaOS, Umbrel, and YunoHost for months — here's who wins and why you probably already know which one fits.
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Linkwarden vs LinkAce vs Linkding: Best Self-Hosted Bookmark Manager 2026
I tested Linkwarden, LinkAce, and Linkding for months to find the best self-hosted bookmark manager. One won for daily use. Another for power users. Here's the honest comparison.
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Caddy vs Nginx Proxy Manager vs Traefik: Which Reverse Proxy for Self-Hosting in 2026?
I've used all three reverse proxies extensively. Here's my honest comparison of Caddy, Nginx Proxy Manager, and Traefik — with real configs, gotchas, and a clear winner for different use cases.
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Overseerr vs Jellyseerr vs Seerr: Best Media Request Manager for Your Homelab in 2026
Stop letting friends text you what movie they want to watch. Three self-hosted request managers — overseerr, jellyseerr, and the new seerr — compared for Plex, Jellyfin, and Emby users.
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Porkbun vs Cloudflare vs Namecheap (2026): Which Domain Registrar Should Self-Hosters Use?
I compared Porkbun, Cloudflare, and Namecheap for domain registration. Prices, DNS management, privacy, and hidden fees — one registrar saves you real money.
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Self-Hosted File Sharing: Pingvin Share vs Filebrowser vs Filestash
I tested three self-hosted file sharing tools for months. Pingvin Share is the new hotness, Filebrowser is the reliable workhorse, and Filestash handles the weird edge cases. Here's which one I actually use and why.
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Firefly III vs Actual Budget (2026): Which Self-Hosted Finance App Actually Works?
I ran both Firefly III and Actual Budget for months to track my personal finances. One is incredibly powerful. The other actually made me want to open it every day. Here's my honest comparison.
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Plausible vs Umami: Which Self-Hosted Analytics Should You Choose?
I tested both Plausible and Umami for 6 months. Here's which one I kept (and why).
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Best VPS for Self-Hosting in 2026: I Tested 7 Providers (Hetzner Wins)
I ran workloads on Hetzner, Vultr, DigitalOcean, Linode, OVH, Contabo and more. Here's which VPS actually delivers for self-hosters — with real pricing and benchmarks.
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Coolify vs CapRover vs Dokku (2026): Which One Should You Actually Use?
I deployed the same app on all three. Coolify is polished, CapRover is flexible, Dokku is minimal. Here's my honest pick after using each for months.
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