Self-Hosting Home Assistant: Local Smart Home Control in 2026
Self-host Home Assistant for a private, local smart home in 2026: which hardware to buy, HAOS vs Docker, Zigbee vs Matter, and the SD-card mistake to avoid.
Apps & Software
Self-hosted applications and open-source alternatives to subscription services — what's worth running yourself.
Nextcloud: Self-Host Your Own Google Drive (2026 Guide)
Nextcloud is a self-hosted Google Drive and Dropbox replacement: file sync, calendar, contacts, and browser-based office, all on your own server.
Immich: The Self-Hosted Google Photos Alternative (2026)
Immich is an open-source photo platform you host yourself: automatic phone backup, AI search, and face recognition, with nothing sent to Google.
Jellyfin vs Plex 2026: The Honest Comparison
Jellyfin vs Plex in 2026 — after Plex's price hikes and remote streaming paywall, which media server wins? An honest comparison for self-hosters.
10 Self-Hosted Apps That Replace Expensive SaaS Subscriptions in 2026
10 self-hosted apps that replace expensive SaaS subscriptions in 2026 — Nextcloud, Immich, Vaultwarden and more. Cut your monthly bills and own your data.