The atlas of software you can run yourself
Real specs, working Docker configs, and the right $5 VPS to run it on. Tested, not listed.
We deploy everything we review, on the exact server we recommend, and time it with a stopwatch.
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Every price on this site is re-checked monthly.
last pass: Aug 2026
- HubSpot$20/mo · unchanged · Aug 5
- Salesforce$25/mo · unchanged · Aug 3
- Google Workspace$7/mo · unchanged · Jul 25
32 prices checked · 0 changes found · re-verified monthly
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The cheap, reliable boxes we deploy every guide on — start on one and keep the SaaS savings.
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The SaaS bills people quit most often — and the self-hosted app we'd replace each with.
Self-hosting, answered
How we test →Is self-hosting actually cheaper than SaaS?
For teams, almost always — seat pricing is what you escape. A $4.50/mo VPS replaces per-user bills that grow with headcount. For a single user it depends on the app; our comparisons show the break-even point for each.
Do I need to know Linux to self-host?
You need to be comfortable pasting commands into a terminal — that's it. Every guide is written for a first server and timed on a fresh VPS.
What does a VPS cost?
€4.51–$8/mo covers most apps we review. We re-check provider pricing and show the month each figure was last verified.
Is my data safer self-hosted?
Safer from vendor lock-in and shutdowns, yes. Safer from yourself only if you back up — every guide includes an offsite backup step, costed at $0.60/mo.
How much maintenance does a server need?
Roughly 30 minutes a month for updates and a backup check. We publish the measured figure on every guide, not a guess.
Which app should I self-host first?
Vaultwarden — ~45 minutes, $4/mo, and the payoff is immediate. Our easy-rated guides are the best on-ramp.
One tested guide a month, prices included.
What we deployed, what it actually cost, and what changed since last month's price check.