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Pi-hole v6 on a VPS: block ads and trackers at the DNS level
Deploy Pi-hole v6 on your VPS with Docker Compose, secure your DNS resolver and block ads and trackers for all your self-hosted services.
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.
n8n Sustainable Use License: What Agencies Must Know
The n8n SUL allows internal use but prohibits providing n8n as a service to clients without a commercial agreement. What this means for agencies.
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.
DAWO: NixOS digital sovereignty within reach of SMEs
The Netherlands deploys NixOS with Nextcloud, Element and OpenProject in its administrations. How to replicate this sovereign desktop on a European VPS.
Headscale on VPS: replace the Tailscale coordination server
Install Headscale on your VPS to replace Tailscale's cloud coordination server: private WireGuard mesh network, no imposed node limits, no dependency on a third party.
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.
Penpot: the self-hosted Figma alternative for web agencies
Figma raised its prices in 2025. Learn how Penpot v2 self-hosted on a VPS gives agencies a sovereign collaborative design space with no per-seat subscription.
Frigate NVR v0.18: self-hosted IP surveillance on a VPS
Deploy Frigate NVR v0.18 on a Linux VPS: AI object detection for IP cameras, 100% local, no cloud or subscription. Full Docker guide with GUI setup and troubleshooting.
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.
Wazuh Open Source SIEM on a VPS: Monitoring and Compliance
Deploy Wazuh open source SIEM on your Linux VPS to centralize logs, detect intrusions and automate PCI-DSS, HIPAA and GDPR compliance.