16 self-hosted open source alternatives in this category
See also:
Backup & RecoveryCompute & Virtualization (VM/Hypervisor Management)Container Management (Docker & Stacks)Edge & Traffic (Reverse Proxy, Load Balancing, Web Servers)Messaging & Event Streaming (Brokers/Queues)Monitoring & ObservabilityOrchestration & Scheduling (Kubernetes & Alternatives)Self-Hosting Platforms & Control PanelsStorage Services (File/Object)16 services found
Modern web server with automatic HTTPS
Fast, extensible web server and reverse proxy with automatic TLS certificates, simple configuration, HTTP/3 support, and production-ready observability features.
Cloud-native reverse proxy and load balancer
Traefik is a dynamic reverse proxy and load balancer for Docker, Kubernetes, and microservices with automatic service discovery, routing, and TLS/ACME support.
Network-wide ad blocking via DNS sinkhole
DNS sinkhole that blocks ads, trackers, and malicious domains network-wide with a web dashboard, per-client controls, and optional DHCP/DNS features.
Network-wide ads and tracker blocking via DNS
Self-hosted DNS server with ad/tracker blocking, custom filtering, parental controls, encrypted DNS, and per-client statistics for home networks.
Privacy-respecting metasearch engine you can run yourself
SearXNG is a privacy-focused metasearch engine that aggregates results from many search providers, with strong customization, multiple output formats, and API support.
Web-based SSH terminal and host management workspace
Self-hosted web app for managing SSH connections, organizing hosts, and accessing terminals from a browser with a focus on team-friendly workflows.
Authoritative, recursive DNS with web UI and ad blocking
Self-hosted DNS server with recursive resolver, authoritative zones, DoH/DoT, ad-blocking, DHCP, and a web UI with optional app-based extensibility.
High-performance TCP/HTTP load balancer and reverse proxy
HAProxy is a fast, reliable load balancer and reverse proxy for TCP/HTTP(S), with TLS termination, health checks, advanced routing, and built-in observability features.
Fast DNS proxy with ad-blocking and safe browsing
Lightweight DNS proxy and local DNS server with blocklists, allowlists, custom DNS rules, caching, and optional DoH/DoT upstream for network-wide ad and tracker blocking.
Lightweight reverse proxy with a web UI and built-in tools
Self-hosted reverse proxy and HTTP(S) gateway with a web UI, TLS support, routing rules, and traffic/security utilities for homelabs and small servers.
Open-source email aliases and forwarding for privacy.
Create unlimited email aliases and forward mail to your inbox to reduce spam, protect identity, and control who can reach you.
Modern IRCv3 server with integrated services
Ergo is a modern, self-contained IRCv3 server with integrated services (NickServ/ChanServ), TLS, history playback, bouncers, and extensive IRCv3 capability support.
A simple, fast reverse proxy with automatic HTTPS in Go
GoDoxy is a Go-based reverse proxy that routes HTTP(S) traffic to services, supports automatic TLS certificates, and offers simple configuration for self-hosted apps.
Self-hosted internet speed test logging and analytics
MySpeed is a self-hosted speed test tracker that runs scheduled tests, logs historical results, and visualizes download, upload, latency, and stability over time.
High-performance IMAP and POP3 server for Linux/Unix
Dovecot is an IMAP/POP3 mail server focused on performance, security, and standards compliance, commonly used for mailbox access in Postfix/Exim-based email stacks.
Monitor domains and SSL certificates before they expire
A self-hosted dashboard to track domain, DNS, and SSL certificate expiry with status checks and notifications.
