Self-Hosted Software
Proxmox VE
Free hypervisor for running VMs and containers as a homelab base.
Proxmox VE is a free, open-source hypervisor for running virtual machines and containers — a popular foundation for a serious homelab.
Best for: running many VMs/containers as your homelab base.
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Home Assistant
Powerful open-source smart-home hub you fully control.
Immich
Self-hosted Google Photos alternative with automatic phone backup.
Jellyfin
Free, open-source media server — no paywalled hardware transcoding.
Nextcloud
Your own private cloud: files, calendar, contacts and an app ecosystem.
Paperless-ngx
Self-hosted document management — scan, OCR and organise your paperwork.
Pi-hole
Network-wide ad and tracker blocking via DNS.
Tailscale
Zero-config mesh VPN for secure remote access to your NAS.
TrueNAS
ZFS-based NAS OS for DIY builds; SCALE also runs apps and VMs.
Vaultwarden
Lightweight self-hosted Bitwarden-compatible password server.