awesome-selfhostedA list of Free Software network services and web applications which can be hosted on your own servers

awesome-selfhosted

Awesome-selfhosted is a comprehensive curated list of free and open-source software for hosting your own network services and web applications on personal servers. It empowers users to take control of their data and digital infrastructure by providing alternatives to commercial SaaS providers across dozens of software categories.

Key Features

• Extensive Category Coverage: Organized listings spanning analytics, communication, file storage, media streaming, e-commerce, CMS, and 80+ additional software categories
• Free Software Only: All recommended projects are open-source and free, with proprietary alternatives documented separately
• Actively Maintained: Regular quality checks for dead links and project maintenance status to ensure reliability
• HTML and Markdown Formats: Available in recommended HTML version for better browsing and legacy Markdown format on GitHub

Use Cases

• Privacy-Conscious Users: Host email, messaging, and collaboration tools without relying on third-party data collection
• Small Business Operations: Deploy CRM, invoicing, project management, and other business applications on owned infrastructure
• Content Creators: Self-host blogging platforms, photo galleries, media streaming services, and knowledge management systems
• System Administrators: Find deployment solutions for DNS, VPN, monitoring, backup, and network utilities for organizational use

Who Is It For

This resource is ideal for developers, system administrators, privacy advocates, and organizations seeking to reduce dependency on commercial cloud services. Whether you're building a personal infrastructure or deploying enterprise solutions, awesome-selfhosted provides the curated tools needed to self-host responsibly.