Best of self-hosting — June 2025

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    How To Self-Host n8n (VPS vs Your Computer)

    Compares two approaches for self-hosting n8n workflow automation software: running it locally on your computer versus using a VPS cloud server. Local hosting offers cost savings, data privacy, and lower latency for local integrations, but VPS hosting provides better uptime, easier collaboration, webhook support, and simpler backup management. Includes step-by-step setup instructions for both methods, with practical demonstrations of installing n8n locally using npx and deploying it on a Hostinger VPS using their pre-configured template.

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    Article
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    Self-Host Weekly (20 June 2025)

    Weekly roundup of self-hosted software updates and new releases for June 20, 2025. Notable updates include Immich v1.135.0 with iOS widgets and Google Cast support, FileBrowser v2.33.0 with community maintenance, and various new tools like Cardholder PWA for loyalty card tracking and Cloudy Pad for cloud gaming. The newsletter covers 18 software updates, 20 new projects, and highlights Homarr as a modern dashboard solution for self-hosted services.

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    Run N8N for 1$/month instead of 28$ (+ more features)

    Self-hosting n8n on a VPS costs only $1/month compared to $28/month for the SaaS plan, while providing unlimited workflows instead of the 5-workflow limit on the paid cloud plan. This approach offers significant cost savings and removes usage restrictions for automation workflows.

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    Avatar of jeffgeerlingJeff Geerling·48w

    Self-hosting your own media considered harmful

    A content creator received two YouTube community guidelines violations for videos demonstrating self-hosted media solutions like LibreELEC and Jellyfin, despite showing only legal content management. YouTube flagged these tutorials as promoting unauthorized access to paid content, even though they focused on managing legally-owned media. The creator discusses the challenges of platform dependency, alternative hosting options like Floatplane and Internet Archive, and the economic realities of content creation outside major platforms.

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