AB 
Self-hosted envelope budgeting app with a local-first SQLite architecture. YNAB-style methodology, offline support, and bank sync via GoCardless and SimpleFIN. Single Docker container
Privacy-Focused Self-Hosting
Secure your digital life with these privacy-first alternatives.
AH 
Network-wide DNS ad and tracker blocker with built-in encrypted DNS, per-client filtering, and parental controls. Covers every device including IoT with no client app needed
AL 
End-to-end encrypted password manager with a built-in email alias system and self-hosted email server. Generate a unique alias email address for every service you sign up to — so breaches expose only a throwaway address, never your real inbox
AN 
Self-hosted AI assistant for chatting with documents. Desktop app needs no Docker or server setup. Multi-user Docker version adds workspace isolation and role-based access. 30+ LLM providers
AN 
Local-first knowledge workspace with end-to-end encryption and offline support. Combines notes, databases, tasks, and private chat. Self-host your own sync network
AP 
Open-source Notion alternative with self-hosting, local AI, and full data ownership. Combines docs, databases, wikis, and kanban in one workspace you control
CW 
Web interface for your Calibre ebook library. Browse, read, and download from any browser, sync Kobo devices, and send books to Kindle. Requires an existing Calibre database
FI 
Self-hosted personal finance manager with double-entry bookkeeping, multi-currency support, budgets, and a rules engine. No subscription fee
FR 
Free, self-hosted RSS aggregator with multi-user support, Google Reader API compatibility, and web scraping. Handles 1M+ articles on modest hardware
HA 
Open-source home automation platform with local control and 3,000+ integrations. Automate devices from any ecosystem — Zigbee, Z-Wave, Hue, Apple HomeKit, and more — without a cloud dependency
IM ★ 
Self-hosted Google Photos replacement with native iOS and Android backup apps, CLIP semantic search, facial recognition, and a timeline layout that closely mirrors the cloud experience
JE 
Fully free, open-source media server with no premium tiers, no tracking, and no vendor lock-in. Stream movies, TV, music, and live TV to any device. A community fork of Emby
JO 
Open-source notes and to-do app with end-to-end encryption, Markdown support, and sync via WebDAV, Nextcloud, S3, or Joplin Cloud. Desktop and mobile apps included
KA 
Self-hosted bookmark manager with AI auto-tagging and full-text search. Saves links, notes, images, and PDFs. Browser extensions, mobile apps, and RSS ingestion included
LI 
Self-hosted machine translation API powered by Argos Translate. No Google, no DeepL, no data leaving your server. Supports 50+ languages via REST API
LI 
Minimal self-hosted bookmark manager. Fast, focused, and simple. Auto-fetches metadata, archives pages locally or to the Internet Archive, and supports multi-user
LI 
Self-hosted bookmark manager that archives web pages locally as screenshots and readable text. Save links organised into collections, and preserve content before it disappears
LO 
Open-source drop-in replacement for the OpenAI API. Run LLMs, image generation, speech, and video locally on your own hardware. No GPU required, no API key, no data leaving your machine
MI 
Mail In A Box turns a fresh Ubuntu VPS into a complete email server with one script. Installs Postfix, Dovecot, Roundcube, Nextcloud contacts and calendar, and auto-configures all DNS records
MA 
Self-hosted email suite bundling Postfix, Dovecot, Rspamd, SOGo, and ClamAV in a single Docker Compose stack. Full web UI for domain and mailbox management
MA 
The most feature-complete self-hosted analytics platform. GDPR-approved by EU authorities for cookieless operation. Free core, premium plugins sold separately
MS 
Federated, end-to-end encrypted messaging server implementing the Matrix protocol. Run your own chat homeserver that interoperates with the wider Matrix network
MA 
Self-hosted team messaging with channels, threads, and search. Free Team Edition for unlimited users, with enterprise features for larger organisations
ME 
Lightweight, self-hosted note-taking app for quick capture. Markdown-native timeline of notes, links, and snippets. Runs as a single container with SQLite
MI 
Minimalist self-hosted RSS reader built for speed and distraction-free reading. Single Go binary, PostgreSQL backend, full keyboard navigation, and automatic tracking removal. No JavaScript in the reader
MP 
Self-hosted WebRTC video conferencing with direct peer-to-peer connections. Minimal server load, no time limits, and up to 8K at 60fps. Best suited for small groups and 1-to-1 calls
MS 
Self-hosted WebRTC video conferencing using a Selective Forwarding Unit for scalable multi-participant calls. Supports recording, RTMP streaming, AI integrations, and up to 8K at 60fps
MO 
Self-hosted personal CRM for tracking relationships, not sales pipelines. Log interactions, set reminders, and keep notes on the people in your life. No contact limits on self-hosted
NE 
WireGuard-based mesh VPN connecting machines without open ports or gateway config. Free tier covers up to 100 machines. Self-hostable alternative to Tailscale
NE ★ 
Self-hosted productivity suite covering file sync, calendar, contacts, video calls, and collaborative document editing. Free community edition for self-hosters; enterprise subscriptions for organisations needing support SLAs
OD 
Self-hosted document server for editing and collaborating on docs, spreadsheets, and presentations in the browser. Connects to Nextcloud and 40+ other platforms
OW 
The standard self-hosted chat interface for Ollama and local AI models. Supports OpenAI-compatible APIs, RAG, tool calling, voice, plugins, and multi-user accounts. Runs in Docker
PN 
Self-hosted document management with OCR, full-text search, and automatic tagging. Scan a document once and find it in seconds by content, date, correspondent, or tag. Active community fork of the original Paperless
PA 
Open source password manager with end-to-end encryption and group sharing. Passwords are encrypted client-side using libsodium before reaching the server — the operator cannot read stored credentials. Share passwords with individuals or groups without an administration interface
PE 
Self-hosted video platform with ActivityPub federation and P2P playback. Publish and manage video channels without ads, algorithms, or third-party dependencies
PH 
AI-powered self-hosted photo management with automatic classification, face recognition, and map views. Browse and organise your personal library without uploading to Google Photos or iCloud
PH 
Network-wide DNS ad blocker that filters advertisements and tracking domains for every device on your network. No app installation needed on phones, TVs, or smart home devices
PA 
Cookie-free, privacy-first web analytics. Simple one-page dashboard, no GDPR consent required. Self-host free or use the cloud from $9/month
PV 
Open-source virtualization platform combining KVM virtual machines and LXC containers with a web management UI, clustering, and software-defined storage and networking
RU 
Open-source remote desktop software with a self-hosted relay server. Route all traffic through your own infrastructure. Replaces TeamViewer and AnyDesk. Client runs on all major platforms
RU 
Open-source WiFi sensing system that detects human presence, breathing, and body pose through walls. Runs offline on a $9 ESP32-S3 chip. No cameras required
SE 
High-performance self-hosted file sync and share with end-to-end encryption, file versioning, and granular sharing permissions. Lighter than Nextcloud for pure file storage
SE 
Privacy-respecting metasearch engine that aggregates results from 70+ sources without tracking queries or storing personal data. Self-host for a private search experience or use a public instance
SP 
Local-first todo list and time tracker with Kanban boards, Pomodoro focus mode, and GitHub/Jira integration. Data stays on your device. No accounts required
SY 
Peer-to-peer file sync with no central servers, end-to-end encryption, and automatic LAN discovery. Free and open source. Runs on any hardware
TE 
Self-hosted team password manager with folder-based organisation, role and group access controls, and an audit trail. Built for teams that need shared credentials without paying per-user fees for a cloud password manager
TR 
Hierarchical, self-hosted knowledge base with a JavaScript scripting layer, per-note encryption, and support for mind maps, sketches, and relation maps. Scales to 100k+ notes
VA 
Unofficial Bitwarden-compatible server written in Rust. Run your own password manager backend that works with all official Bitwarden clients on a fraction of the hardware the official server needs
WA 
Self-hosted read-later app that saves articles in a clean, ad-free reading view. Sync to iOS, Android, Kindle, and e-readers via RSS. No third-party service holds your reading list