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Self-host N8N, Vaultwarden, Ollama Β· Cloud cost comparison guides
A $4/month VPS runs 8 services β pay less, own more
π 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 β 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 β private AI inference with zero data leaks
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DevOps & Security
SSL setup, firewall hardening, automated backups, monitoring alerts & security best practices
π‘ Monetize Your VPS Skills
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Save Costs
Replace expensive SaaS with self-hosted β save thousands per year
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Build Skills
Master Docker, Linux & networking β 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
π₯ Featured Posts
Self-Hosted GitLab CI/CD Pipeline: Build a Complete Continuous Integration & Deployment Platform from Scratch
Deploy a complete GitLab CI/CD pipeline from scratch on your VPS β covering Runner configuration, Docker-in-Docker builds, automated deployment to production, best practices, and troubleshooting guide.
AI-Powered VPS Security Audit: Let Large Language Models Find Hidden Risks
Automate VPS security auditing with AI large language models β from port scanning to config checks, log analysis to vulnerability alerts, building an intelligent 7Γ24 security guardian.
WireGuard Self-Hosted VPN: Complete Guide to Building a High-Speed Private Network on VPS (Alternative to Tailscale & OpenVPN)
Deploy WireGuard VPN from scratch on your VPS β 3-5x faster than OpenVPN, more controllable than Tailscale. Complete installation, configuration, multi-device connection, firewall rules, and troubleshooting guide for all Linux distributions.
AI-Powered Log Analysis: Let LLMs Automatically Interpret VPS System and Application Logs
Explore how to use AI large models to automatically analyze system logs and application logs on your VPS, quickly identify anomalies, predict failures, and reduce traditional log troubleshooting time from hours to minutes.
Self-Host MinIO Object Storage: The Complete Guide to Replacing AWS S3 on Your VPS
Deploy MinIO object storage on your VPS from scratch β S3-compatible, Docker one-command setup, HTTPS encryption, auto-backup and cross-region replication for under $5/month
β‘ Quick Start
β 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).