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Self-hosted open-source tools · Cloud cost-saving guides · VPS operations
Pay less, own more — self-hosting beats SaaS by 80%
🔍 What is SelfVPS Guide?
SelfVPS Guide is a bilingual tech blog focused on VPS self-hosting and cloud cost optimization. We provide step-by-step deployment tutorials, open-source tool hosting guides, and real-world comparisons of major cloud providers.
Whether you're deploying N8N workflow automation, Vaultwarden password manager, Uptime Kuma monitoring, or setting up Ollama / LocalAI on your own server — we've got you covered. We also compare pricing across AWS, Hetzner, DigitalOcean, Vultr, and Alibaba Cloud to help you find the best value VPS.
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Self-Hosted Tools
One-click Docker Compose deployments for N8N, Vaultwarden, Affine, Uptime Kuma and more
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Cloud Savings
Real VPS price comparisons, cost optimization strategies, CDN savings & bandwidth tuning
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AI Self-Hosting
Run Ollama, LocalAI, ComfyUI on your VPS — private AI inference with zero data leaks
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DevOps & Security
SSL setup, firewall hardening, automated backups, monitoring alerts & security best practices
💡 Monetize Your VPS Skills
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Save Costs
Replace expensive SaaS with self-hosted — save thousands per year
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Build Skills
Master Docker, Linux & networking — become a high-value DevOps engineer
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Offer Services
Help businesses deploy self-hosted tools, build private clouds
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Build Products
Package open-source tools into industry solutions, create SaaS products
🔥 Featured Posts
VPS Cost-Saving Guide: Best Value Cloud Servers in 2025
A comprehensive comparison of DigitalOcean, Vultr, Hetzner, Alibaba Cloud, and other major VPS providers — find the most cost-effective cloud server for your needs
N8N Deployment Guide: Self-Host Workflow Automation on a VPS with Docker
A step-by-step guide to deploying n8n on your VPS using Docker Compose — self-hosted workflow automation with PostgreSQL, Let's Encrypt SSL, and Nginx reverse proxy
❓ Self-Hosting FAQ
What technical skills do I need?
Basic Linux command-line skills (cd, ls, vim) are enough. Every tutorial includes exact commands you can copy-paste.
How many services can one VPS run?
A 1 vCPU / 2GB RAM VPS can run 5-8 Docker containers (N8N + Vaultwarden + Uptime Kuma + Nginx + PostgreSQL). 2 vCPU / 4GB handles 15+ services easily.
Is self-hosting really cheaper than SaaS?
80% savings are realistic. Example: 1Password family costs $60/year. Self-hosted Vaultwarden on a $5/month VPS sharing 10 services costs ~$0.50/service/month. One service alone pays for the server.
Which VPS provider should I start with?
Hetzner offers the best value ($4/mo for 2 vCPU / 4GB). For US users: DigitalOcean ($6/mo) with great docs. Asian users: Alibaba Cloud HK node (no ICP needed).