The Easiest Self-Hosted Apps to Run (2026)
Every other “easiest” list throws adjectives at you. We score it. Below is every self-hostable app ranked by a strict 1–5 difficulty score, easiest first — one-click deploys and single-command Docker setups at the top, complex multi-service stacks at the bottom. Pick a difficulty 1 and you’re running in minutes.
Last updated Jun 15, 2026 · scored on a consistent rubric · 149 apps ranked
Effortless picks (difficulty 1 — one-click or managed)
All 149 apps, ranked by difficulty
Sorted easiest-first · tap headers to re-sort| Project | Category | Deploy | Managed | License | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Automation & iPaaS | 115k ★ | 2/5 Easy | One-Click Docker +3 | Sustainable Use License | 4 days ago | Repo | |
 | Notes & Knowledge Base | 63k ★ | 3/5 Moderate | Docker Docker Compose | AGPL-3.0 | 10 days ago | Repo | |
 | Project Management & Kanban | 50k ★ | 3/5 Moderate | Docker Docker Compose +2 | AGPL-3.0 | 14 days ago | Repo | |
 | Product & Web Analytics | 37k ★ | 3/5 Moderate | One-Click Docker +2 | MIT | 3 days ago | Repo | |
 | CRM & Sales | 52k ★ | 4/5 Involved | Docker Manual | LGPL-3.0 | 3 days ago | Repo | |
 SOPS Go | Password Managers & Secrets | 22k ★ | 1/5 Effortless | Manual | MPL-2.0 | 1 month ago | Repo | |
 Formbricks TypeScript | Forms & Surveys | 12k ★ | 1/5 Effortless | One-Click Docker +2 | AGPL-3.0 | 4 days ago | Repo | |
 HeyForm TypeScript | Forms & Surveys | 8.8k ★ | 1/5 Effortless | One-Click Docker +2 | AGPL-3.0 | 12 days ago | Repo | |
 Uptime Kuma JavaScript | Monitoring & Status Pages | 88k ★ | 2/5 Easy | Docker Docker Compose +1 | MIT | 14 days ago | Repo | |
| File Storage & Sync | 85k ★ | 2/5 Easy | Docker Manual | MPL-2.0 | 5 days ago | Repo | ||
| Monitoring & Status Pages | 79k ★ | 2/5 Easy | One-Click Docker +3 | GPL-3.0 | 5 days ago | Repo | ||
 Grafana TypeScript | BI & Dashboards | 74k ★ | 2/5 Easy | One-Click Docker +3 | AGPL-3.0 | 4 days ago | Repo | |
 MinIO Go | File Storage & Sync | 61k ★ | 2/5 Easy | Docker Docker Compose +2 | AGPL-3.0 | 1 month ago | Repo | |
 Rclone Go | File Storage & Sync | 57k ★ | 2/5 Easy | Docker Manual | MIT | 4 days ago | Repo | |
 Coolify PHP | Self-Hosting Platforms & PaaS | 57k ★ | 2/5 Easy | One-Click Docker +2 | Apache-2.0 | 3 days ago | Repo | |
 NocoDB TypeScript | Databases & Spreadsheets | 53k ★ | 2/5 Easy | One-Click Docker +3 | AGPL-3.0 | 14 days ago | Repo | |
 Vaultwarden Rust | Password Managers & Secrets | 50k ★ | 2/5 Easy | Docker Docker Compose +2 | AGPL-3.0 | 5 days ago | Repo | |
 AList Go | File Storage & Sync | 49k ★ | 2/5 Easy | Docker Manual | AGPL-3.0 | 1 month ago | Repo | |
 Metabase Clojure | BI & Dashboards | 47k ★ | 2/5 Easy | One-Click Docker +3 | AGPL-3.0 | 5 days ago | Repo | |
 Memos Go | Notes & Knowledge Base | 40k ★ | 2/5 Easy | Docker Manual | MIT | 7 days ago | Repo | |
 SiYuan TypeScript | Notes & Knowledge Base | 36k ★ | 2/5 Easy | Docker Manual | AGPL-3.0 | 6 days ago | Repo | |
 1Panel Go | Self-Hosting Platforms & PaaS | 36k ★ | 2/5 Easy | Docker Manual | GPL-3.0 | 3 days ago | Repo | |
 Dokploy TypeScript | Self-Hosting Platforms & PaaS | 35k ★ | 2/5 Easy | Docker Docker Compose +1 | Apache-2.0 | 3 days ago | Repo | |
| File Storage & Sync | 30k ★ | 2/5 Easy | Docker Manual | Apache-2.0 | 18 days ago | Repo | ||
 Node-RED JavaScript | Automation & iPaaS | 23k ★ | 2/5 Easy | Docker Docker Compose +1 | Apache-2.0 | 6 days ago | Repo | |
 CapRover TypeScript | Self-Hosting Platforms & PaaS | 15k ★ | 2/5 Easy | Docker Manual | Apache-2.0 | 28 days ago | Repo | |
 Trilium Notes TypeScript | Notes & Knowledge Base | 12k ★ | 2/5 Easy | Docker Manual | AGPL-3.0 | 13 days ago | Repo | |
 Gatus Go | Monitoring & Status Pages | 11k ★ | 2/5 Easy | Docker Docker Compose +2 | Apache-2.0 | 26 days ago | Repo | |
 ZFile Java | File Storage & Sync | 11k ★ | 2/5 Easy | Docker Manual | MIT | 1 month ago | Repo | |
 Kanboard PHP | Project Management & Kanban | 9.5k ★ | 2/5 Easy | Docker Docker Compose +1 | MIT | 26 days ago | Repo | |
 Baserow Python | Databases & Spreadsheets | 9k ★ | 2/5 Easy | Docker Docker Compose +1 | MIT | 14 days ago | Repo | |
 Grist TypeScript | Databases & Spreadsheets | 8.8k ★ | 2/5 Easy | One-Click Docker +2 | Apache-2.0 | 14 days ago | Repo | |
 Backrest Go | File Storage & Sync | 6.7k ★ | 2/5 Easy | Docker Docker Compose +1 | GPL-3.0 | 10 days ago | Repo | |
 Evidence JavaScript | BI & Dashboards | 6.4k ★ | 2/5 Easy | Docker Manual +1 | MIT | 4 months ago | Repo | |
 The Lounge TypeScript | Team Chat & Collaboration | 6.3k ★ | 2/5 Easy | Docker Manual | MIT | 1 month ago | Repo | |
 MailDev JavaScript | Email & Newsletters | 5.9k ★ | 2/5 Easy | Docker Manual | MIT | 5 months ago | Repo | |
| Product & Web Analytics | 5.8k ★ | 2/5 Easy | Docker Manual | EUPL-1.2 | 26 days ago | Repo | ||
 Vikunja Go | Project Management & Kanban | 4.5k ★ | 2/5 Easy | Docker Docker Compose +1 | AGPL-3.0 | 11 days ago | Repo | |
 undb TypeScript | Databases & Spreadsheets | 3k ★ | 2/5 Easy | Docker Docker Compose +1 | AGPL-3.0 | 1 month ago | Repo | |
 aaPanel Python | Self-Hosting Platforms & PaaS | 3k ★ | 2/5 Easy | Docker Manual | Other | 28 days ago | Repo | |
 ZaneOps Python | Self-Hosting Platforms & PaaS | 1.3k ★ | 2/5 Easy | Docker Docker Compose +1 | Apache-2.0 | 2 days ago | Repo | |
 Medama Go | Product & Web Analytics | 630 ★ | 2/5 Easy | Docker Manual | Apache-2.0 | 1 month ago | Repo | |
 Apache Superset TypeScript | BI & Dashboards | 73k ★ | 3/5 Moderate | Docker Docker Compose +2 | Apache-2.0 | 5 days ago | Repo | |
 AFFiNE TypeScript | Notes & Knowledge Base | 51k ★ | 3/5 Moderate | Docker Docker Compose | MIT | 14 days ago | Repo | |
 Joplin TypeScript | Notes & Knowledge Base | 50k ★ | 3/5 Moderate | Docker Docker Compose +1 | AGPL-3.0 | 8 days ago | Repo | |
 Twenty TypeScript | CRM & Sales | 50k ★ | 3/5 Moderate | Docker Docker Compose +1 | AGPL-3.0 | 3 days ago | Repo | |
 Rocket.Chat TypeScript | Team Chat & Collaboration | 45k ★ | 3/5 Moderate | One-Click Docker +3 | MIT | 4 days ago | Repo | |
 Appsmith TypeScript | Databases & Spreadsheets | 37k ★ | 3/5 Moderate | One-Click Docker +3 | Apache-2.0 | 14 days ago | Repo | |
 Cal.com TypeScript | Scheduling & Booking | 36k ★ | 3/5 Moderate | One-Click Docker +2 | AGPL-3.0 | 14 days ago | Repo | |
 ToolJet JavaScript | Databases & Spreadsheets | 35k ★ | 3/5 Moderate | One-Click Docker +3 | AGPL-3.0 | 14 days ago | Repo | |
 Outline TypeScript | Notes & Knowledge Base | 33k ★ | 3/5 Moderate | Docker Docker Compose +1 | BSL-1.1 | 7 days ago | Repo | |
| Team Chat & Collaboration | 33k ★ | 3/5 Moderate | One-Click Docker +3 | MIT | 5 days ago | Repo | ||
 Nextcloud PHP | File Storage & Sync | 30k ★ | 3/5 Moderate | One-Click Docker +2 | AGPL-3.0 | 3 days ago | Repo | |
 Redash Python | BI & Dashboards | 28k ★ | 3/5 Moderate | Docker Docker Compose +2 | BSD-2-Clause | 3 months ago | Repo | |
 SigNoz TypeScript | Monitoring & Status Pages | 27k ★ | 3/5 Moderate | Docker Docker Compose +2 | MIT | 5 days ago | Repo | |
 Plausible Analytics Elixir | Product & Web Analytics | 27k ★ | 3/5 Moderate | Docker Compose Manual | AGPL-3.0 | 3 days ago | Repo | |
 Kestra Java | Automation & iPaaS | 27k ★ | 3/5 Moderate | Docker Docker Compose +2 | Apache-2.0 | 6 days ago | Repo | |
 Wiki.js JavaScript | Notes & Knowledge Base | 26k ★ | 3/5 Moderate | Docker Docker Compose +1 | AGPL-3.0 | 1 month ago | Repo | |
 Budibase TypeScript | Databases & Spreadsheets | 25k ★ | 3/5 Moderate | One-Click Docker +3 | GPL-3.0 | 14 days ago | Repo | |
 Zulip Python | Team Chat & Collaboration | 23k ★ | 3/5 Moderate | Docker Compose Manual | Apache-2.0 | 4 days ago | Repo | |
 Activepieces TypeScript | Automation & iPaaS | 23k ★ | 3/5 Moderate | Docker Docker Compose +2 | MIT | 6 days ago | Repo | |
 Chatwoot Ruby | Helpdesk & Support | 22k ★ | 3/5 Moderate | One-Click Docker +3 | MIT | 5 days ago | Repo | |
 WeKan JavaScript | Project Management & Kanban | 21k ★ | 3/5 Moderate | One-Click Docker +3 | MIT | 10 days ago | Repo | |
 Teable TypeScript | Databases & Spreadsheets | 19k ★ | 3/5 Moderate | One-Click Docker +2 | AGPL-3.0 | 14 days ago | Repo | |
 Infisical TypeScript | Password Managers & Secrets | 19k ★ | 3/5 Moderate | Docker Docker Compose +2 | MIT | 3 days ago | Repo | |
| Monitoring & Status Pages | 17k ★ | 3/5 Moderate | Docker Docker Compose +2 | Apache-2.0 | 5 days ago | Repo | ||
| Password Managers & Secrets | 17k ★ | 3/5 Moderate | Docker Docker Compose +2 | AGPL-3.0 | 5 days ago | Repo | ||
 Windmill Rust | Automation & iPaaS | 17k ★ | 3/5 Moderate | Docker Docker Compose +2 | AGPL-3.0 | 4 days ago | Repo | |
 listmonk Go | Email & Newsletters | 17k ★ | 3/5 Moderate | Docker Docker Compose +1 | AGPL-3.0 | 14 days ago | Repo | |
 BookStack PHP | Notes & Knowledge Base | 16k ★ | 3/5 Moderate | Docker Docker Compose +1 | MIT | 11 days ago | Repo | |
 Cachet PHP | Monitoring & Status Pages | 15k ★ | 3/5 Moderate | Docker Docker Compose +1 | BSD-3-Clause | 1 month ago | Repo | |
 OpenProject Ruby | Project Management & Kanban | 15k ★ | 3/5 Moderate | One-Click Docker +3 | GPL-3.0 | 5 days ago | Repo | |
 Docmost TypeScript | Notes & Knowledge Base | 15k ★ | 3/5 Moderate | Docker Docker Compose | AGPL-3.0 | 9 days ago | Repo | |
 Automatisch JavaScript | Automation & iPaaS | 14k ★ | 3/5 Moderate | Docker Docker Compose +1 | AGPL-3.0 | 10 months ago | Repo | |
 Tinode Go | Team Chat & Collaboration | 13k ★ | 3/5 Moderate | Docker Docker Compose +1 | GPL-3.0 | 18 days ago | Repo | |
| Email & Newsletters | 13k ★ | 3/5 Moderate | Docker Compose Manual | GPL-3.0 | 11 days ago | Repo | ||
 Rybbit TypeScript | Product & Web Analytics | 12k ★ | 3/5 Moderate | Docker Compose Manual | AGPL-3.0 | 3 days ago | Repo | |
 PLANKA JavaScript | Project Management & Kanban | 12k ★ | 3/5 Moderate | Docker Docker Compose +2 | AGPL-3.0 | 7 days ago | Repo | |
 Leantime PHP | Project Management & Kanban | 10k ★ | 3/5 Moderate | Docker Docker Compose +1 | AGPL-3.0 | 13 days ago | Repo | |
 Mailu Python | Email & Newsletters | 7.3k ★ | 3/5 Moderate | Docker Compose Kubernetes +1 | MIT | 16 days ago | Repo | |
 Passbolt PHP | Password Managers & Secrets | 6k ★ | 3/5 Moderate | Docker Docker Compose +2 | AGPL-3.0 | 3 days ago | Repo | |
 Standard Notes TypeScript | Notes & Knowledge Base | 6k ★ | 3/5 Moderate | Docker Docker Compose | AGPL-3.0 | 18 days ago | Repo | |
 Lightdash TypeScript | BI & Dashboards | 5.9k ★ | 3/5 Moderate | Docker Docker Compose +2 | Apache-2.0 | 3 days ago | Repo | |
 Rallly TypeScript | Scheduling & Booking | 5k ★ | 3/5 Moderate | One-Click Docker +2 | AGPL-3.0 | 25 days ago | Repo | |
 Ackee JavaScript | Product & Web Analytics | 4.7k ★ | 3/5 Moderate | One-Click Docker +2 | MIT | 2 months ago | Repo | |
| Scheduling & Booking | 4.2k ★ | 3/5 Moderate | Docker Docker Compose +1 | GPL-3.0 | 19 days ago | Repo | ||
 OpnForm PHP | Forms & Surveys | 3.5k ★ | 3/5 Moderate | One-Click Docker +2 | AGPL-3.0 | 3 days ago | Repo | |
 Peppermint TypeScript | Helpdesk & Support | 3.3k ★ | 3/5 Moderate | Docker Docker Compose +1 | AGPL-3.0 | 18 days ago | Repo | |
 EspoCRM PHP | CRM & Sales | 3k ★ | 3/5 Moderate | Docker Docker Compose +1 | AGPL-3.0 | 14 days ago | Repo | |
 Frappe CRM Python | CRM & Sales | 2.8k ★ | 3/5 Moderate | Docker Docker Compose +1 | AGPL-3.0 | 5 days ago | Repo | |
 Rill Go | BI & Dashboards | 2.7k ★ | 3/5 Moderate | Docker Manual +1 | Apache-2.0 | 3 days ago | Repo | |
 Keila Elixir | Email & Newsletters | 2.4k ★ | 3/5 Moderate | One-Click Docker +2 | AGPL-3.0 | 26 days ago | Repo | |
Nextcloud Talk JavaScript | Team Chat & Collaboration | 2.1k ★ | 3/5 Moderate | Docker Docker Compose +1 | AGPL-3.0 | 4 days ago | Repo | |
 Litlyx TypeScript | Product & Web Analytics | 1.7k ★ | 3/5 Moderate | Docker Compose Manual | Apache-2.0 | 10 days ago | Repo | |
 DataLens TypeScript | BI & Dashboards | 1.7k ★ | 3/5 Moderate | Docker Compose Kubernetes +1 | Apache-2.0 | 3 months ago | Repo | |
 Atomic CRM TypeScript | CRM & Sales | 1.1k ★ | 3/5 Moderate | Docker Manual | MIT | 3 months ago | Repo | |
 SeaTable Python | Databases & Spreadsheets | 800 ★ | 3/5 Moderate | Docker Docker Compose +1 | Apache-2.0 | 1 month ago | Repo | |
 Psono Python | Password Managers & Secrets | 700 ★ | 3/5 Moderate | Docker Docker Compose +2 | Apache-2.0 | 1 month ago | Repo | |
 Tymeslot Elixir | Scheduling & Booking | 300 ★ | 3/5 Moderate | Docker Docker Compose +1 | Elastic-2.0 | 1 month ago | Repo | |
| Monitoring & Status Pages | 65k ★ | 4/5 Involved | Docker Docker Compose +2 | Apache-2.0 | 4 days ago | Repo | ||
Apache Airflow Python | Automation & iPaaS | 46k ★ | 4/5 Involved | Docker Compose Kubernetes +1 | Apache-2.0 | 4 days ago | Repo | |
 Logseq Clojure | Notes & Knowledge Base | 36k ★ | 4/5 Involved | Manual | AGPL-3.0 | 26 days ago | Repo | |
 Spacedrive Rust | File Storage & Sync | 34k ★ | 4/5 Involved | Manual | Apache-2.0 | 3 months ago | Repo | |
| File Storage & Sync | 32k ★ | 4/5 Involved | Docker Docker Compose +2 | Apache-2.0 | 5 days ago | Repo | ||
 Dokku Shell | Self-Hosting Platforms & PaaS | 32k ★ | 4/5 Involved | Docker Manual | MIT | 3 days ago | Repo | |
 Huly TypeScript | Project Management & Kanban | 26k ★ | 4/5 Involved | Docker Docker Compose +2 | EPL-2.0 | 6 days ago | Repo | |
 Jitsi Meet TypeScript | Team Chat & Collaboration | 24k ★ | 4/5 Involved | Docker Docker Compose +1 | Apache-2.0 | 5 days ago | Repo | |
 Krayin CRM PHP | CRM & Sales | 23k ★ | 4/5 Involved | Docker Manual | MIT | 28 days ago | Repo | |
 Matomo PHP | Product & Web Analytics | 22k ★ | 4/5 Involved | Docker Docker Compose +1 | GPL-3.0 | 3 days ago | Repo | |
 docker-mailserver Shell | Email & Newsletters | 18k ★ | 4/5 Involved | Docker Docker Compose +1 | MIT | 9 days ago | Repo | |
 Postal Ruby | Email & Newsletters | 17k ★ | 4/5 Involved | Docker Docker Compose +1 | MIT | 18 days ago | Repo | |
 UVdesk PHP | Helpdesk & Support | 16k ★ | 4/5 Involved | Docker Docker Compose +1 | OSL-3.0 | 2 months ago | Repo | |
| File Storage & Sync | 13k ★ | 4/5 Involved | Docker Docker Compose +1 | GPL-3.0 | 26 days ago | Repo | ||
 Element (Web) TypeScript | Team Chat & Collaboration | 12k ★ | 4/5 Involved | Docker Manual | AGPL-3.0 | 4 days ago | Repo | |
 Healthchecks Python | Monitoring & Status Pages | 10k ★ | 4/5 Involved | Docker Docker Compose +1 | BSD-3-Clause | 14 days ago | Repo | |
 Mautic PHP | Email & Newsletters | 9.8k ★ | 4/5 Involved | Docker Docker Compose +1 | GPL-3.0 | 10 days ago | Repo | |
 ownCloud PHP | File Storage & Sync | 8.8k ★ | 4/5 Involved | Docker Docker Compose +1 | AGPL-3.0 | 9 months ago | Repo | |
 OpenStatus TypeScript | Monitoring & Status Pages | 8.7k ★ | 4/5 Involved | Docker Docker Compose +1 | AGPL-3.0 | 10 days ago | Repo | |
| CRM & Sales | 7.3k ★ | 4/5 Involved | Docker Manual | GPL-3.0 | 4 days ago | Repo | ||
 OpenBao Go | Password Managers & Secrets | 6.5k ★ | 4/5 Involved | Docker Kubernetes +1 | MPL-2.0 | 26 days ago | Repo | |
 Redmine Ruby | Project Management & Kanban | 6k ★ | 4/5 Involved | Docker Docker Compose +1 | GPL-2.0 | 18 days ago | Repo | |
| Monitoring & Status Pages | 6k ★ | 4/5 Involved | Docker Docker Compose +2 | AGPL-3.0 | 6 days ago | Repo | ||
 Countly JavaScript | Product & Web Analytics | 5.9k ★ | 4/5 Involved | Docker Compose Manual | AGPL-3.0 | 6 days ago | Repo | |
 Zammad Ruby | Helpdesk & Support | 5.7k ★ | 4/5 Involved | Docker Compose Kubernetes +1 | AGPL-3.0 | 4 days ago | Repo | |
 SuiteCRM PHP | CRM & Sales | 5.5k ★ | 4/5 Involved | Docker Manual | AGPL-3.0 | 2 months ago | Repo | |
 Haraka JavaScript | Email & Newsletters | 5.2k ★ | 4/5 Involved | Docker Manual | MIT | 1 month ago | Repo | |
| Team Chat & Collaboration | 5k ★ | 4/5 Involved | Docker Docker Compose +2 | AGPL-3.0 | 4 days ago | Repo | ||
 DokuWiki PHP | Notes & Knowledge Base | 4.5k ★ | 4/5 Involved | Docker Manual | GPL-2.0 | 1 month ago | Repo | |
 FreeScout PHP | Helpdesk & Support | 4.3k ★ | 4/5 Involved | Docker Docker Compose +1 | AGPL-3.0 | 10 days ago | Repo | |
 Kubero TypeScript | Self-Hosting Platforms & PaaS | 4.3k ★ | 4/5 Involved | Kubernetes Manual | GPL-3.0 | 2 months ago | Repo | |
 osTicket PHP | Helpdesk & Support | 3.8k ★ | 4/5 Involved | Docker Docker Compose +1 | GPL-2.0 | 26 days ago | Repo | |
 LimeSurvey PHP | Forms & Surveys | 3.6k ★ | 4/5 Involved | Docker Manual | GPL-2.0 | 5 days ago | Repo | |
 Padloc TypeScript | Password Managers & Secrets | 3.5k ★ | 4/5 Involved | Docker Docker Compose +1 | AGPL-3.0 | 9 months ago | Repo | |
| File Storage & Sync | 2.2k ★ | 4/5 Involved | Docker Docker Compose +1 | AGPL-3.0 | 16 days ago | Repo | ||
 Spacebar TypeScript | Team Chat & Collaboration | 2.2k ★ | 4/5 Involved | Docker Manual | AGPL-3.0 | 26 days ago | Repo | |
 Restyaboard JavaScript | Project Management & Kanban | 2.1k ★ | 4/5 Involved | Docker Manual | OSL-3.0 | 9 months ago | Repo | |
 Vigil Rust | Monitoring & Status Pages | 1.9k ★ | 4/5 Involved | Docker Manual | MPL-2.0 | 3 months ago | Repo | |
 Teampass PHP | Password Managers & Secrets | 1.8k ★ | 4/5 Involved | Docker Docker Compose +1 | GPL-3.0 | 2 months ago | Repo | |
Nextcloud Deck JavaScript | Project Management & Kanban | 1.4k ★ | 4/5 Involved | Docker Manual | AGPL-3.0 | 12 days ago | Repo | |
 CiviCRM PHP | CRM & Sales | 750 ★ | 4/5 Involved | Manual | AGPL-3.0 | 5 days ago | Repo | |
 Taiga Python | Project Management & Kanban | 600 ★ | 4/5 Involved | Docker Docker Compose +1 | MPL-2.0 | 1 month ago | Repo | |
 PostHog Python | Product & Web Analytics | 35k ★ | 5/5 Advanced | Docker Compose Kubernetes +1 | MIT | 3 days ago | Repo | |
 OpenReplay TypeScript | Product & Web Analytics | 12k ★ | 5/5 Advanced | Kubernetes Docker Compose +1 | Apache-2.0 | 5 days ago | Repo | |
 StackStorm Python | Automation & iPaaS | 6.5k ★ | 5/5 Advanced | Docker Compose Kubernetes +1 | Apache-2.0 | 8 months ago | Repo | |
 Devtron Go | Self-Hosting Platforms & PaaS | 5.5k ★ | 5/5 Advanced | Kubernetes Manual | Apache-2.0 | 5 days ago | Repo | |
 erxes TypeScript | CRM & Sales | 4k ★ | 5/5 Advanced | Docker Docker Compose +2 | AGPL-3.0 | 3 days ago | Repo | |
 Qovery Engine Rust | Self-Hosting Platforms & PaaS | 2.4k ★ | 5/5 Advanced | Kubernetes Manual | GPL-3.0 | 3 days ago | Repo | |
 Forward Email JavaScript | Email & Newsletters | 1.3k ★ | 5/5 Advanced | Manual | BUSL-1.1 | 7 days ago | Repo | |
 OroCRM PHP | CRM & Sales | 680 ★ | 5/5 Advanced | Docker Manual | MIT | 26 days ago | Repo |
Frequently asked questions
What’s the single easiest app to self-host?
The projects scored difficulty 1 in the table below — they offer a free one-click deploy template or official managed hosting, so you can be running in minutes with no server skills. Anything scored 2 needs only a single `docker run`.
Do I need a server to self-host these?
For difficulty 1 picks, no — a one-click platform like Railway, Render, or PikaPods runs it for you. For difficulty 2–3, a cheap $5/mo VPS with Docker is plenty.
How is “easiest” measured here?
Every project gets a strict 1–5 self-host difficulty score: 1 = one-click/managed, 2 = single docker run, 3 = docker-compose, 4 = manual DB/proxy/deps, 5 = complex multi-component. The table is sorted easiest-first.
Are the easy ones any good?
Yes — easy to deploy doesn’t mean weak. Many difficulty 1–2 projects (e.g. Umami, Vaultwarden, Uptime Kuma) are best-in-class. Sort by stars to see the most popular easy picks.