Portainer: The GUI Docker Deserves (But Doesn't Come With)
Stop memorizing docker commands. Portainer gives you a clean web interface to manage containers, stacks, and volumes. Set it up in 5 minutes.
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Build Your Self-Hosted Productivity Stack: Notes, Bookmarks & Knowledge
Replace Notion, Evernote, and Pocket with these 5 open-source tools. Your notes, bookmarks, and knowledge — fully under your control.
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7 Self-Hosted Tools Trending Right Now (May 2026)
The hottest open-source alternatives gaining traction this month — from AI-powered project management to lightweight documentation tools.
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7 Self-Hosted Tools Solving Real Problems in 2026
Tired of configuration hell? These 7 self-hosted tools actually solve the problems the community complains about — from auto-config dashboards to AI coding assistants that keep your data local.
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13 Self-Hosted Tools You Should Know in 2026
A curated list of the best open-source alternatives to popular SaaS tools. From automation to analytics, deployment to AI — take control of your infrastructure.
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Beszel: Docker Monitoring That Won't Make You Cry
Prometheus gave me migraines. Netdata flooded me with useless graphs. Beszel is the monitoring solution I actually wanted.
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Pangolin : Le Reverse Proxy qui Va Vous Faire Oublier WireGuard et Cloudflare
J'ai passé des heures à configurer WireGuard, des jours à débugger des tunnels qui tombent. Puis j'ai découvert Pangolin.
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Automate Everything With N8N: No-Code Workflows Without Zapier's Price Tag
Self-host N8N and build powerful automations. Connect anything to anything. No coding required. Replace Zapier for a fraction of the cost.
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Track Your Homelab Equipment With Homebox (Before You Forget What You Own)
You have 47 things. You don't remember what half of them are. Homebox is a simple self-hosted inventory manager that fixes this problem.
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Vaultwarden : Votre Coffre-Fort de Mots de Passe Auto-Hébergé
J'ai quitté LastPass après leur fuite de données. Voici pourquoi Vaultwarden (Bitwarden RS) est le meilleur gestionnaire de mots de passe self-hosté — et comment l'installer.
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Self-Host Gotify: Push Notifications Without Google or Apple
Get real-time push notifications from your self-hosted apps without Firebase or APNs. Set up Gotify in Docker and never miss an alert again.
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Manage Your Self-Hosted App Secrets With HashiCorp Vault
Stop scattering API keys in .env files. Set up HashiCorp Vault in Docker to centralize, rotate, and audit every secret your self-hosted apps need.
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Block Every Ad on Your Network: Self-Hosting AdGuard Home
Control your entire network's DNS with AdGuard Home. Block ads everywhere—no browser extensions needed. One setup, whole house protected.
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Homepage Dashboard: The Missing Front Page for Your Homelab
Set up Homepage dashboard to organize all your self-hosted services in one place. Docker-aware, 100+ widgets, no database required. Complete setup guide.
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How to Self-Host WireGuard VPN: Access Your Homelab From Anywhere
Set up your own WireGuard VPN server in Docker. Connect to your homelab securely from your phone, laptop, or anywhere — no paid VPN needed.
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How to Set Up Authentik: SSO for Your Entire Self-Hosted Stack
Stop managing 12 separate logins. Set up Authentik to get single sign-on across all your self-hosted apps — Nextcloud, Grafana, Gitea, and more.
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Self-Host Your Code with Forgejo: Escape GitHub Without Losing Your Sanity
Run your own Git server with Forgejo — the free, community-led Gitea fork. Full guide to setup, migration from GitHub, CI/CD, and why it's worth it.
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Self-Host Your Email with Mailcow: Complete 2026 Guide
Email is hard to self-host. Mailcow makes it bearable. Here's how I run my own mail server (and why you might want to).
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How to Self-Host Uptime Kuma: Free Server and Website Monitoring
Learn how to self-host Uptime Kuma, a beautiful open-source monitoring tool for your servers and websites. Complete Docker setup guide with best practices.
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Self-Host Paperless-ngx: Complete Document Management System Guide
Learn how to self-host Paperless-ngx, a powerful open-source document management system. Complete guide with Docker setup, OCR, and automation.
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How to Backup Your Self-Hosted Apps: Complete Guide to Data Protection
Learn how to properly backup your self-hosted applications with Docker volumes, databases, and off-site strategies. Protect your data from loss.
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How to Self-Host Nextcloud: Your Private Google Drive Alternative
Complete guide to self-hosting Nextcloud with Docker. Build your own cloud storage, calendar, and file sync — no subscription required.
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Docker Compose for Beginners: Everything You Need to Know for Self-Hosting
Learn Docker Compose from scratch. Master multi-container apps, volumes, networks, and deploy your own services with a single command.
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How to Set Up Nginx Proxy Manager: The Easiest Reverse Proxy for Self-Hosters
Set up Nginx Proxy Manager in Docker and manage SSL certificates, domains, and reverse proxies without touching a config file.
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How to Set Up Traefik Reverse Proxy with Docker — Complete Guide
Learn how to configure Traefik reverse proxy for Docker containers with automatic SSL certificates, dashboard access, and production-ready security settings.
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How to Self-Host Immich: The Best Google Photos Alternative
Self-host your photo library with Immich. Complete guide to setting up a Google Photos alternative with Docker, mobile apps, and unlimited storage.
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How to Self-Host Vaultwarden: The Ultimate Bitwarden Alternative
Complete guide to self-hosting Vaultwarden, a lightweight Bitwarden server. Set up your own password manager with Docker in under 30 minutes.
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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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Secure Your VPS in 20 Minutes: The Hardening Checklist I Use on Every Server
SSH keys, UFW firewall, Fail2ban, auto-updates — the exact steps I run on every new VPS before deploying anything. Copy-paste ready.
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Self-Host Everything in 2026: From Zero to Running Apps in 1 Hour
No Linux experience needed. I'll walk you through buying a VPS, installing Docker, setting up SSL, and deploying your first app — all in under an hour.
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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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5 Apps Worth Self-Hosting in 2026 (I Ditched the Cloud for These)
These 5 self-hosted apps replaced Google Photos, Bitwarden, and more for me. Each one took under 10 minutes to deploy. Here's exactly how.
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