Self-host apps: a directory of apps worth running yourself

iodine

IPv4 over DNS tunnel app, enabling you to start up a socks5 proxy listener.

Mail hosting admin app for managing domains, mailboxes, aliases, policies, and webmail access.

slug: modoboa
categories: communication, email & newsletters
publisher: modoboa (community)
website: https://modoboa.org
source code: https://github.com/modoboa/modoboa
install docs: https://github.com/modoboa/modoboa#readme
docs: https://github.com/modoboa/modoboa#readme
docker: https://github.com/modoboa/modoboa/blob/HEAD/docker-compose.yml
license: ISC
license type: permissive
source model: open source
surfaces: web
database: mysql, mariadb, sqlite, redis
ram: under 1gb
storage: medium
maintenance: active
latest release: 2.9.0
latest release date: May 29, 2026
last commit: Jul 10, 2026
primary language: Python
github topics: javascript, email, django, postfix, dovecot, hosting, modoboa, python3, vuejs, rspamd, vuejs3, vuetify, mailserver

Web app that automates downloading, organizing, and scheduling YouTube channel content with support for Plex, Kodi, Emby and Jellyfin.

slug: youtarr
categories: media servers
publisher: DialmasterOrg (community)
website: https://github.com/DialmasterOrg/Youtarr
source code: https://github.com/DialmasterOrg/Youtarr
install docs: https://github.com/DialmasterOrg/Youtarr#readme
docs: https://github.com/DialmasterOrg/Youtarr#readme
docker: https://github.com/DialmasterOrg/Youtarr/blob/HEAD/docker-compose.yml
license: ISC
license type: permissive
source model: open source
surfaces: web
database: mysql, mariadb
ram: 1-2gb
storage: high
maintenance: active
latest release: v1.73.0
latest release date: Jul 4, 2026
last commit: Jul 4, 2026
primary language: TypeScript
github topics: automation, plex, scheduler, self-hosted, youtube-downloader, yt-dlp, emby, jellyfin, kodi, plex-media-server

Browser-based karaoke server where guests can search and queue songs from their phones.

slug: karaoke-eternal
categories: media servers, music & audio
publisher: bhj (individual)
website: https://www.karaoke-eternal.com
source code: https://github.com/bhj/KaraokeEternal
install docs: https://github.com/bhj/KaraokeEternal#readme
docs: https://github.com/bhj/KaraokeEternal#readme
docker: unknown
license: ISC
license type: permissive
source model: open source
surfaces: web
database: unknown
ram: 1-2gb
storage: high
maintenance: active
latest release: v2.0.2
latest release date: Feb 15, 2026
last commit: Feb 14, 2026
primary language: TypeScript
github topics: karaoke, party, react, karaoke-player, karaoke-parties, cdgraphics, mp3, mp4, reactjs, node, node-js, sqlite, karaoke-application, karaoke-event, self-hosted

Secure SMTP server implementation from the OpenBSD project.

slug: opensmtpd
categories: email & newsletters, file sharing & sync, project & task management
publisher: OpenSMTPD (community)
website: http://www.opensmtpd.org
source code: https://github.com/OpenSMTPD/OpenSMTPD
install docs: https://github.com/OpenSMTPD/OpenSMTPD#readme
docs: https://github.com/OpenSMTPD/OpenSMTPD#readme
docker: unknown
license: ISC
license type: permissive
source model: open source
surfaces: web
database: unknown
ram: under 1gb
storage: medium
maintenance: active
latest release: 7.8.0p1
latest release date: Mar 26, 2026
last commit: Mar 26, 2026
primary language: C
github topics: unknown

Notification server for relaying push notifications via Matrix, similar to PushBullet and Gotify.

slug: pushbits
categories: communication
publisher: pushbits (community)
website: https://pushbits.github.io
source code: https://github.com/pushbits/server
install docs: https://github.com/pushbits/server#readme
docs: https://github.com/pushbits/server#readme
docker: https://github.com/pushbits/server/blob/HEAD/Dockerfile
license: ISC
license type: permissive
source model: open source
surfaces: web
database: unknown
ram: under 1gb
storage: medium
maintenance: active
latest release: v0.10.7
latest release date: May 29, 2025
last commit: Jan 10, 2026
primary language: Go
github topics: push-notifications, gotify, matrix-org, notifications, self-hosted, selfhosted, cloud, selfhosting, pushnotifications, pushnotification, privacy, pushover, pushbits