Self-hosted apps, actually tested.
Measured RAM, verified Docker Compose files, the hardware and VPS that fit.
We run each app in Docker in our lab, record the version and test date, and publish what it really uses. Read how we test.
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- AppsDocker deploy guides, comparisons and SaaS alternatives for self-hosted apps, with idle and peak RAM measured in our lab.
- HardwareMini PCs, single-board computers, NAS boxes and drives for a home server, sized against the RAM our lab measures for real apps.
- VPSVPS provider reviews and plan guides for self-hosting, with each plan checked against the apps it can actually run.
- Local AIRun language models and AI tools on your own hardware: Ollama, Open WebUI, workflow automation, and the RAM and GPU they need.
- StackThe plumbing around your apps: reverse proxies, remote access, single sign-on, backups, Docker and monitoring.
Latest articles
Vaultwarden Docker Compose: Verified 1.37.3 with Caddy
Vaultwarden Docker Compose file with Caddy HTTPS, verified on 1.37.3: 24 MiB idle, 83 MiB peak. Hashed admin token, healthcheck, backup and restore.
Immich Docker Compose: Verified v3.2.4 File and RAM
Immich Docker Compose file verified on v3.2.4: 1.3 GiB idle, 3.3 GiB peak across four containers, plus the update, backup and restore steps we ran.
Immich RAM Requirements: Measured Idle and Peak RAM
Immich RAM requirements measured on v3.2.4: 1.3 GiB idle, 3.3 GiB peak with machine learning, 1.1 GiB idle without. Tested under 4 and 2 GiB caps.