Awesome-selfhosted

This extensively curated repository serves as the definitive resource for developers and system administrators seeking to reclaim control over their digital infrastructure. Rather than relying on third-party cloud providers, this collection showcases hundreds of production-ready alternatives spanning every category from content management and collaboration tools to media streaming and analytics platforms.

The project addresses the growing demand for data sovereignty and privacy by cataloging mature, well-maintained software that runs on your own hardware. Each entry includes practical details like programming language, licensing, and active development status, making it easy to evaluate options that fit your technical stack and requirements.

With over 267,000 stars and contributions from thousands of developers worldwide, this has become the gold standard reference for self-hosting enthusiasts. The list is meticulously organized by category, regularly updated to remove abandoned projects, and includes both simple single-container applications and complex distributed systems.

Whether you're building a homelab, establishing infrastructure for a small business, or researching alternatives to proprietary SaaS platforms, this resource eliminates weeks of research by providing vetted, community-endorsed solutions with direct links to documentation and demos.