Open source self-hosting projects
Every project in the registry tagged self-hosting, ranked by real GitHub adoption.
:cloud: ownCloud web server core (Files, DAV, etc.)
Self-hosted cloud platform with automated security
Organize thousands of photos with ease
Self-host your digital life with ease
Deploy, use, and share web apps on a server you control. Your apps, data, and infrastructure stay yours.
Deploy web apps with automated CI/CD and full infrastructure control
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Frequently asked questions
How many open source self-hosting projects are there?
This registry tracks 6 projects tagged self-hosting, with 23,252 GitHub stars between them. The most-adopted is core at 8,833 stars.
Are these self-hosting projects free to use?
Yes — 4 of the 6 carry an explicit open-source licence across 2 distinct licences, so there is no licence fee. Where a project also sells a hosted or enterprise version, the self-hosted path remains free.
Which self-hosting project should I choose?
The list above is ranked by GitHub stars, but stars measure attention rather than fit. Check three things on each card: the licence (permissive versus copyleft), the language it is written in, and the last-push date — a high-star project that has not been pushed in a year is a liability.
Are these self-hosting projects still maintained?
6 of the 6 were pushed in the last 90 days, and every card shows its exact last-push date so you can see the rest. Sort your shortlist by that date before committing to a migration.