Have you ever dreamed of having your own little digital paradise, away from the prying eyes of the GAFAM and other tech giants? Well, your dream exists and it’s called self-hosting!
And you’re in luck because I just came across a fantastic site that will save you time in choosing your tools: selfh.st. It’s a well-stocked directory of self-hosted software, both open source and proprietary, and the best part is that there’s something for everyone and every need.
Want to set up your own email server? No problem, you’ll surely find what you’re looking for among the many options available like RainLoop or Mailcow. Want to create your personal cloud to store and synchronize your files? Again, you’ll be spoilt for choice.
And the practical side of all this is that the site offers well-thought-out filters to help you quickly find what you’re looking for. You can sort the software by category, by language, by the number of stars on GitHub, or even by their latest development activity. This way, you’re sure to find active and high-quality projects.
One of the nice little extras of selfh.st is that it also offers self-hosted alternatives to popular services of the moment. Goodbye Google Analytics, hello Matomo! Bye bye Trello, and welcome to Wekan! You get the idea.
And for the geeks among you, know that the entire database behind the directory is managed automatically. Thus, the technical sheets of the various software are updated daily, ensuring you always have the latest versions and the most recent projects at your fingertips.
Moreover, self-hosting is good for the planet. Yes, I assure you! By managing your own services, you optimize resources and avoid the energy waste of giant data centers. It’s a small gesture for you, a giant leap for humanity.
Well, I won’t keep you any longer and I’ll let you head over to selfh.st to discover this little site for yourself.
See you soon on Tech To Geek.
