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Sizing a VPS for a client site: RAM and CPU
Measure the RAM, CPU and disk a client's site really uses at peak, then choose the VPS plan with a written margin you can defend to the client.
VPS or shared hosting for a client site: a decision grid
Shared hosting or VPS for a client site: comparison table, monthly maintenance hours, a five-question grid and the signals that call for a migration.
Self-hosted vs SaaS: the real 3-year TCO for agencies
73% of SaaS vendors raised prices in H1 2026, +14.2% on average. Build a 3-year TCO for self-hosting vs SaaS and make the case for migration to your clients.
Free website or full website: which one to start with?
A free website made with “Build my website” or a website on your own domain? Uses, limits, budget and a decision guide to get started.
Replace Microsoft Publisher with Penpot on a VPS
Publisher was removed from Microsoft 365 on October 13, 2026. Here is how to migrate to self-hosted Penpot on a VPS — no cloud subscription, no sensitive file transfers.
Typeform price hike 2026: migrate to Formbricks self-hosted
Typeform raised prices by 34% in October 2026. Learn how to deploy Formbricks on your own VPS for a fixed, predictable cost with full data ownership.
AppFlowy AGPL archived: Docmost, the only Notion alternative left
AppFlowy-Cloud AGPL archived September 2026: what changes for your team and why Docmost is now the only truly open-source Notion alternative.
Authentik vs Authelia: Which Self-Hosted SSO for Your VPS?
Authentik or Authelia for your self-hosted SSO? Technical comparison: OIDC/SAML protocols, RAM footprint, architecture and use cases to help you decide.
Self-hosted vs SaaS ROI: calculating the real cost for your team
73% of SaaS vendors raised prices in 2025. Calculate the self-hosted ROI for 5, 10 or 25 people in 15 minutes, hidden costs included.
Cap, self-hosted Loom alternative: VPS deployment guide
Loom removed the Creator Lite role in February 2026. Cap (AGPL-3.0) installs on a VPS in 30 minutes with Docker Compose.
Chatwoot Cloud API Paywall: Migrate to Self-Hosted in 2026
Since July 2026, the Chatwoot Cloud API and webhooks are reserved for paid plans. Compare your options and migrate to a fully self-hosted instance.
Migrate from Google Workspace to Nextcloud on a VPS
Google Workspace raised prices in 2025. Export Drive, Gmail, Contacts and Calendar with Google Takeout, then import everything to self-hosted Nextcloud on your VPS.
Cal.com goes closed source: 3 open-source scheduling alternatives
Cal.com dropped AGPL in April 2026. Compare Rallly, Easy!Appointments and Tymeslot: three truly open-source scheduling alternatives to deploy on a VPS.
Asana Pricing 2026: Migrate to Plane or Kaneo on a VPS
Asana Advanced costs $24.99/seat/month billed annually (asana.com/pricing, 21 October 2026). Run Plane or Kaneo on a ServOrbit VPS: flat cost, data control.
Migrating from monday.com to Plane or Kaneo on a VPS
monday.com now requires a 3-seat minimum at $60/month. Migrate to Plane or Kaneo on a ServOrbit VPS: full data ownership, predictable costs.
Microsoft CSP hike Oct. 2026: self-hosted alternatives
Microsoft's October 2026 CSP surcharge adds 5% to annual-monthly M365 subscriptions. What it costs your reseller agency and how to respond with self-hosted tools.
Atlassian pricing shock: Oct. 2026 hike and usage billing
Atlassian raises Cloud prices 7–10% on October 13, 2026, then bills automation steps and Rovo AI credits on December 3. Simulate the impact and assess VPS self-hosting.
Migrating from Squarespace to Ghost on a VPS
Squarespace raised prices 26% in July 2026. Migrate to self-hosted Ghost on a VPS: 3-year cost comparison, step-by-step export and import, 301 redirects.
VPS Alternatives in 2026: Reassess Without Rushing
Hetzner sold out, OVH +55%, Oracle ARM halved: how to reassess your VPS hosting in 2026 without interrupting your services.
Self-Hosted Alternatives to Jira & Confluence in 2026
Atlassian activates 3 new usage meters in September 2026: Rovo AI, automation steps, Loom. Some teams face +150%. Plane, Gitea, Docmost on a VPS cost less.
SaaS vs self-hosted: real cost comparison 2026
Calculate the true TCO of 7 agency SaaS tools versus their self-hosted VPS equivalent. Is the switch worth the ~130,000 DH/year in savings?
Microsoft Project Online shuts down: migrate to self-hosted
Microsoft Project Online ends on September 30, 2026. Migrate to Plane or OpenProject self-hosted on a VPS before the cutoff — step-by-step guide.
Self-hosted helpdesk alternatives to Zendesk on a VPS
Zendesk charges $55/agent/month and raised prices 15% since 2024. FreeScout, Chatwoot and Zammad on a VPS bring software costs to zero.
Kommo CRM price hike: migrate to Twenty CRM on VPS
Kommo CRM raised prices by +67% in September 2026. Compare Twenty CRM and Monica CRM self-hosted on VPS, and calculate your real return on investment.
CrowdSec vs Fail2ban: Which One to Choose for Your VPS
CrowdSec or Fail2ban on your Linux VPS? Comparison by use case: community blocklist or local simplicity — the decision tree to choose the right tool.
Notion 2026 price hike: migrating to self-hosted Docmost
Since May 2025, Notion reserves AI for its Business plan and bills agents in credits. Is Docmost (AGPL-3.0) enough for an agency?
Migrating from Airtable to NocoDB or Grist on a VPS
Bending Spoons acquires Airtable for $1.28B (August 4, 2026). Full guide to migrate your bases to self-hosted NocoDB or Grist on a VPS.
Portainer vs Dockge: which one to choose on your VPS?
Portainer manages multiple Docker hosts and Swarm clusters. Dockge runs Compose stacks with 80 MB of RAM. The right choice depends on your actual usage.
Vikunja vs Plane: which self-hosted tool replaces Jira in 2026
Jira Data Center no longer accepts new subscriptions: compare Vikunja and Plane CE to choose your self-hosted alternative on a VPS.
FreshRSS vs Miniflux: which RSS reader for your VPS
FreshRSS or Miniflux on a VPS? Full 2026 comparison: RAM, licence, extensions, API and Docker install guide to pick the right self-hosted RSS reader.
Leaving Microsoft 365: migrate to Nextcloud on a VPS
Microsoft 365 raised prices in July 2026. Migrate OneDrive and SharePoint to Nextcloud AIO on a VPS in under a day, at a fixed monthly cost.
The 2026 SaaS Exodus: Regaining Cost Control with Self-Hosting
Slack +20%, 1Password +33%, Adobe CC: in 2026, SaaS costs keep rising. Migrating to VPS with open-source tools saves a team several thousand dollars per year.
Jira Data Center closed: switch to Plane self-hosted
Atlassian closed Jira Data Center to new subscribers (March 2026) and raised renewals by 15%. Plane AGPL-3.0 covers the essentials with no per-seat subscription.
Notion AI bundled: migrate to Docmost or AppFlowy in 2026
Notion bundled AI into Business at $20/user/month. Two self-hosted alternatives: Docmost (AGPL-3.0) and AppFlowy — VPS requirements and export steps.
Mattermost vs Rocket.Chat: which to choose in 2026?
Slack raised prices 20% in 2026: Mattermost or Rocket.Chat? Two radically different architectures, a concrete comparison to help you decide.
.ma or .com domain: which one to choose for your business?
Difference between .ma and .com, ANRT eligibility, SEO impact and real cost over a full cycle: make the right choice in under five minutes.
Hosting Fluxer: Discord alternative on your VPS
Deploy Fluxer, the AGPL-3.0 open source Discord alternative, on your VPS with Docker. Channels, threads and calls under your control — complete guide.
Planka removes SSO: Kaneo and Vikunja as alternatives
Planka 2.2.0 drops OIDC SSO from its free edition. Kaneo (MIT) and Vikunja (AGPL) keep it free — comparison and migration guide for your VPS.
Firefly III vs Actual Budget: which one to choose in 2026?
GoCardless stopped free personal sign-ups in 2025. Firefly III or Actual Budget? Data models, Docker needs and bank sync via SimpleFin or Enable Banking.
Migrating from Slack to Mattermost or Rocket.Chat on a VPS
Slack locks history and SSO behind enterprise pricing. Host Mattermost or Rocket.Chat on your VPS: step-by-step migration with Slack history import.
Changing Web Host in Morocco: The No-Downtime Method
Changing web host from Morocco: the order of operations, DNS TTL, e-mail, transferring a .ma through the ANRT, and billing continuity.
Renting a Dedicated Server from Morocco: Price and Billing
A dedicated server from Morocco: when it really replaces a VPS, dirham pricing, 20% VAT and an invoice carrying IF, ICE and RC.
Becoming a hosting reseller in Morocco: margin and invoicing
Reselling hosting in Morocco: where the margin comes from, the VAT you collect, the invoice you issue and the one you receive.
Buying a cPanel License in Morocco: Price and Procedure
A cPanel/WHM license from Morocco: billing in dirhams, a compliant invoice, a license tied to your server's IP, and the OS prerequisites to check.
VPS in Morocco: Dirham Pricing, Payment and Invoicing
Buying a VPS from Morocco: billing in dirhams, 20% VAT, a compliant IF/ICE/RC invoice, and what the price alone never tells you.
Web Hosting in Morocco: Price, VAT and a Compliant Invoice
What web hosting really costs in Morocco: billing in dirhams, Moroccan VAT, an invoice carrying IF, ICE and RC, and the real cost at renewal.
VPS Price Hikes in 2026: Causes and How to Choose
OVHcloud +45%, Hetzner +30 to +175%: why VPS prices are rising in 2026 and how to choose a provider without getting caught by teaser pricing.
Plausible Analytics vs Matomo: replacing Google Analytics
Plausible Analytics vs Matomo: complete GDPR comparison to choose your self-hosted alternative to Google Analytics in 2026.
Coolify vs Dokploy vs CapRover: Which Self-Hosted PaaS to Choose?
Coolify, Dokploy or CapRover: PaaS comparison on VPS — idle RAM, UI, multi-server, rollback and profile-based recommendation.
Caddy, Traefik or Nginx Proxy Manager: which to choose?
Caddy, Traefik or Nginx Proxy Manager for your VPS? A practical comparison to choose the right reverse proxy for your Docker stack.
BSL and SSPL: the traps of source-available licenses
BSL, SSPL, AGPLv3: understand what each license allows or forbids before adding a tool to your stack.
Dedicated server or VPS: how to choose?
VPS, dedicated server, or shared hosting? Compare performance, isolation, control, and use cases to choose the infrastructure suited to your project.
Coolify vs Dokploy: which tool to deploy on a VPS?
Coolify or Dokploy for your VPS? A binary comparison on idle RAM, license, templates and multi-node support to make the right choice once and for all.
n8n vs Node-RED: which self-hosted automation tool to choose?
n8n or Node-RED for your VPS workflows? Complete technical comparison: license, server resources, IoT vs SaaS use cases, migration steps, and Docker deployment.
Supabase vs Appwrite: Choosing Your Open-Source BaaS on a VPS
Full comparison of Supabase vs Appwrite: Docker deployment, RAM requirements, auth, serverless functions, realtime, and a decision guide for your VPS.
Nextcloud vs ownCloud: which private cloud to host?
Nextcloud or ownCloud for your private cloud on a VPS? Comparison of features, performance, prerequisites and Docker deployment guide.
Ghost vs WordPress: which self-hosted blog platform?
Ghost or WordPress for your self-hosted blog on a VPS? Comparison of performance, SEO, Docker prerequisites and complete deployment guide.
Plausible vs Umami: which self-hosted analytics to choose?
In-depth comparison of Plausible vs Umami in 2026: setup, GDPR compliance, funnels, custom events API, migration from GA4, and a decision tree to pick the right tool.
Jellyfin vs Plex: Which Self-Hosted Media Server?
Jellyfin vs Plex: complete comparison to choose your self-hosted media server on a VPS — Docker deployment, troubleshooting, and Jellyfin 12 migration.
Gitea vs GitLab: Which Self-Hosted Git Forge on a VPS?
Gitea vs GitLab self-hosted in 2026: licenses, memory footprint, CI/CD, migration and security compared to choose your Git forge on a VPS.
PostgreSQL vs MySQL: Which Database for Your VPS?
PostgreSQL vs MySQL on a VPS: data types, JSON, transactions, replication, and performance compared to choose your self-hosted database.
Meilisearch vs Typesense: Which Self-Hosted Search Engine?
Meilisearch vs Typesense self-hosted: relevance, typo tolerance, facets, and memory usage compared for your search engine on a VPS.
Ollama vs LocalAI: Which Self-Hosted LLM Model Server?
Ollama or LocalAI on a VPS? Full comparison: criteria table, model management, quantization, Open WebUI integration and troubleshooting to choose your self-hosted LLM
Caddy vs Nginx: Which Web Server / Reverse Proxy for Your VPS?
Caddy vs Nginx on a VPS: full comparison — automatic HTTPS, configuration, HTTP/3, rate limiting, troubleshooting and when to choose Traefik.
Portainer vs Dokploy: which to deploy in 2026?
Full comparison of Portainer 2.x vs Dokploy on VPS: critical CVEs, end of CE with Portainer 3, step-by-step migration and decision criteria.
What is a cPanel/WHM license?
cPanel and WHM explained: what the license is for, how it is priced (Admin, Pro, Premier) and how to activate it on your VPS or dedicated server.
Plesk vs cPanel/WHM: the complete comparison
Plesk or cPanel/WHM? A complete comparison for resellers and agencies: OS, interface, licensing, use cases, migration and troubleshooting.
Which Plesk Edition to Choose: Web Admin, Web Pro or Web Host?
Compare Web Admin, Web Pro and Web Host editions: feature tables, extensions, CloudLinux, installation on ServOrbit VPS and common troubleshooting.