Self-hosting is great, but I also see why people don't do it
Posted: 4th Aug 2025
I've been self-hosting different apps and services for the past few months, which has been an enlightening experience. I love many of the different services I encountered, with one of my favorites being a tasks app I self-hosted to help me get a better view of my chores.
But through all the discovery and troubleshooting, I've also gained insights into why so many people choose not to self-host. Some of this is due to convenience, but also to some of the drawbacks of self-hosting for ordinary people.
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