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Invidious: Self-Hosted Private YouTube Frontend

Media 2026-03-04 · 3 min invidious youtube privacy self-hosted docker video open-source streaming

Invidious is a self-hosted YouTube frontend that strips ads, tracking, and the recommendation algorithm. Watch YouTube videos privately, subscribe without a Google account, and access content through your own instance.
Uptime Kuma: Self-Hosted Service Monitoring

Monitoring 2026-03-04 · 3 min uptime-kuma monitoring uptime self-hosted docker alerts status page open-source

Uptime Kuma monitors websites, APIs, TCP ports, and services with real-time status pages, notifications, and response time tracking. Deploy it in Docker and get Slack/email/Telegram alerts when anything goes down.
Joplin Server: Self-Host Your Note Sync Backend

Productivity 2026-03-04 · 4 min joplin notes markdown self-hosted sync docker notion alternative evernote alternative

Joplin is an open-source note-taking app with Markdown, E2E encryption, and notebook organization. Self-hosting Joplin Server gives you full control over your notes sync without relying on cloud providers.
Nextcloud Hub: Self-Hosted Google Workspace Alternative

Productivity 2026-03-04 · 4 min nextcloud file sync collaboration self-hosted docker google workspace alternative office calendar open-source

Nextcloud Hub combines file sync, calendar, contacts, office editing, and video calls in one self-hosted platform. This guide covers Docker deployment, performance tuning, mobile clients, and the key apps that make Nextcloud a full collaboration suite.
CasaOS: A Simple Home Server Operating System

Home Server 2026-03-04 · 4 min casaos home server docker app store self-hosted dashboard raspberry pi open-source

CasaOS turns any Linux machine into a managed home server with a web-based app store, Docker container management, and a clean dashboard. Covers installation, app deployment, storage setup, and how it compares to Umbrel and YunoHost.
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TubeArchivist: Self-Hosted YouTube Archive and Media Server

Media 2026-03-04 · 4 min tubearchivist youtube media archiving self-hosted docker

TubeArchivist lets you download, organize, and stream your YouTube subscriptions from your own server. Stop losing videos when channels get deleted, and watch your archive without YouTube's algorithm.
Outline vs BookStack: Choosing a Self-Hosted Wiki

Productivity 2026-03-04 · 3 min outline bookstack wiki knowledge base self-hosted docker documentation open-source

Outline and BookStack are the two most popular self-hosted team wikis. Outline is a modern Notion-like editor with real-time collaboration; BookStack uses a book/chapter/page hierarchy. This guide compares them for homelab and team use.
Vaultwarden: The Lightweight Self-Hosted Password Manager

Security 2026-03-04 · 4 min vaultwarden bitwarden password manager self-hosted docker rust open-source

Vaultwarden is an unofficial Bitwarden-compatible server written in Rust. Covers Docker deployment, HTTPS setup, organization sharing, emergency access, and how it compares to the official Bitwarden server.
RomM: Self-Hosted Game ROM Manager

Media 2026-03-04 · 3 min romm roms emulation retro gaming self-hosted docker game management open-source

RomM is a self-hosted ROM manager with web UI, metadata from IGDB and MobyGames, cover art, and direct game launching via EmulatorJS. Organize your retro game collection with a Plex-like interface.
Lemmy: Run Your Own Federated Reddit-Like Forum

Social 2026-03-04 · 3 min lemmy fediverse activitypub self-hosted reddit alternative community forum

Lemmy is an open-source, self-hostable link aggregator and discussion platform that federated with the wider Fediverse. Set up your own instance, join existing communities, or create a private community forum.
SFTPGo: A Modern Self-Hosted SFTP, FTP, and WebDAV Server

File Storage 2026-03-04 · 3 min sftpgo sftp ftp webdav file transfer self-hosted storage

SFTPGo is a full-featured, self-hosted file transfer server supporting SFTP, FTP/S, WebDAV, and S3. Covers setup, virtual users, storage backends, and web admin UI.
Twenty: The Open-Source CRM Built for Modern Teams

Productivity 2026-03-04 · 4 min twenty crm sales open-source self-hosted docker notion salesforce alternative

Twenty is a self-hosted, open-source CRM inspired by Notion's flexible data model. It combines pipeline management, contacts, tasks, and custom objects in a clean interface — without Salesforce's complexity or price.
Kimai: Self-Hosted Time Tracking for Freelancers and Teams

Productivity 2026-03-04 · 3 min kimai time tracking freelance self-hosted docker invoicing project management open-source

Kimai is a self-hosted time tracking application built for freelancers, agencies, and teams. It tracks time by project and activity, generates invoices, supports multi-user access, and integrates with accounting workflows.
Limesurvey: Self-Hosted Survey Platform

Productivity 2026-03-04 · 2 min limesurvey surveys forms self-hosted docker data collection open-source

LimeSurvey is an open-source survey platform with conditional logic, multiple question types, export to CSV/SPSS, and full data control. Replace Google Forms and SurveyMonkey with a self-hosted alternative.
Dawarich: Self-Hosted Google Maps Timeline Alternative

Privacy 2026-03-04 · 3 min dawarich location tracking privacy self-hosted docker google maps timeline open-source

Dawarich is a self-hosted location history tracker that replaces Google Maps Timeline. Import your Google Takeout location data, browse your movement history on a map, and stop sending location data to Google.
Diun: Get Notified When Docker Images Are Updated

Docker 2026-03-04 · 3 min diun docker notifications updates container self-hosted monitoring

Diun watches your running containers and notifies you when new image versions are available on Docker Hub or other registries. Covers setup, providers, notification channels, and how it differs from Watchtower.
Gitea: Lightweight Self-Hosted Git Server

Developer Tools 2026-03-04 · 3 min gitea git self-hosted docker version control ci-cd open-source github alternative

Gitea is a lightweight self-hosted Git service with issues, pull requests, CI/CD (Gitea Actions), package registry, and a web UI. Run your own GitHub-like platform on minimal hardware.
Linkding: The Minimalist Self-Hosted Bookmark Manager

Productivity 2026-03-04 · 4 min linkding bookmarks self-hosted docker productivity read-later

Linkding is a lightweight, fast bookmark manager you can self-host in minutes. Tag, search, and share bookmarks without ads, tracking, or subscription fees.
PocketBase: Self-Hosted Backend in a Single File

Development 2026-03-04 · 3 min pocketbase backend firebase alternative self-hosted sqlite realtime auth

PocketBase is an open-source backend-as-a-service in a single Go binary. Covers setup, real-time subscriptions, auth, file storage, and building apps without a separate database.
Immich: Self-Hosted Google Photos Alternative

Media 2026-03-04 · 4 min immich photo management self-hosted docker google photos alternative mobile backup face recognition open-source

Immich is a high-performance self-hosted photo and video backup solution with mobile apps, face recognition, album sharing, and map view. This guide covers Docker deployment, mobile setup, and keeping your photo library private.

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